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Number 3 · 01-11-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidfire350

im assuming one would be for interior light brightness and the other would be a time delay for the exterior lamps so they stay on for a bit after you turn the car off

Time delay for lights is done via "configuration" controls in the radio.

HeatherR · 01-11-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Time delay for lights is done via "configuration" controls in the radio.

Thanks...I knew I adjusted that somehow! What is the second switch for?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-11-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Time delay for lights is done via "configuration" controls in the radio.

That's really cool.

It pretty much confirms GM used the "silver box" approach to this car's HVAC/Radio/etc controls. They're all tied into one thing.

Number 3 · 01-11-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherR

Thanks...I knew I adjusted that somehow! What is the second switch for?

Can't be sure, it is not a production part by the looks of it and it isn't labled.

Me thinks this may just be a prototype part. Some research shows there is only one dial for the dimmer.

liquidfire350 · 01-11-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Time delay for lights is done via "configuration" controls in the radio.

ah ok, like i said, i assumed. i still havent seen this car in person yet. cant wait for the auto show to get here

HeatherR · 01-11-2009, 07:39 PM

If anyone is in South Florida and is interested the car was featured with photos in this weeks Marco Sun Times. One was sent to my MI address and as soon as I get back there I will scan and post.

DerbyChamp06 · 01-11-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I'm fairly positive the On/Off ability will be built into the car. No need for a kit.

Thanks for the scoop! Looks similar to my 06' Impala light controls-I'll have to try that on them to see if DRL's turn off. It would also be very cool to have ability to switch on just the halo's....Is that possible?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-11-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DerbyChamp06

It would also be very cool to have ability to switch on just the halo's....Is that possible?

Supposedly...because they aren't the DRLs, and I've seen them on alone in person...but I can't say anything for sure.

swifttal · 01-12-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swifttal

Too sexy!

What is the second dial control for? (the left vertical scroll dial)

Was just curious... my pure speculative guesses were the following -

A. Ambient lighting dimmer
B. Headlight adjustment dial (angle of the headlight beams)
C. Shunt!!!

If anyone has the real answer, would like to know - just curious.

stovt001 · 01-12-2009, 02:16 AM

Hmm, I doubt it would be headlight adjustment. That's generally not something you want to be able to adjust on a whim and/or could easily change on accident. Headlight adjustments are deliberate maintenance acts. It would almost be like having a "drain oil" button.

Ambient lighting dimmer, on the other hand, makes a lot of sense.

camaro5 · 01-12-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Hmm, I doubt it would be headlight adjustment. That's generally not something you want to be able to adjust on a whim and/or could easily change on accident. Headlight adjustments are deliberate maintenance acts. It would almost be like having a "drain oil" button.

Ambient lighting dimmer, on the other hand, makes a lot of sense.

I agree.

Shifty 6 · 01-12-2009, 07:45 AM

The pics of the switches look night and day different. The one from #3 looks much better than the first one (with the 2 scrolls) My guess is the one with 2 scrolls was an existing part and they integrated it into the Camaro. Or vice versa. either way the #3 one looks great. It looks like it belongs in a very nicely finished car. The other one looks like it was from a Cavalier. I am feeling much better about the delay.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-12-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shifty 6

The pics of the switches look night and day different. The one from #3 looks much better than the first one (with the 2 scrolls) My guess is the one with 2 scrolls was an existing part and they integrated it into the Camaro. Or vice versa. either way the #3 one looks great. It looks like it belongs in a very nicely finished car. The other one looks like it was from a Cavalier. I am feeling much better about the delay.

You nailed it. The nasty-lookin' one was from one of the IVER test cars. It wasn't anywhere near complete. I just posted it to show that the DRLs can be turned off if you want.

Heather, or Number 3...could you guys speak about the nightime visibility in regards to the regular headlamps? I guess I want to know if there's any real reason to go for the HIDs. And if the standard headlights are okay -- I won't. Thanks for your input!

AJC · 01-12-2009, 01:45 PM

How does the Camaro do in the snow?

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