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DDustiNN · 02-26-2009, 02:02 PM

If, for some reason, it actually does look horrible (which I'm sure it won't), I do hope that they offer a "recall" of some sort to get it installed/upgraded when they actually do get it working. That would make everybody

Supermans · 02-26-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DDustiNN

If, for some reason, it actually does look horrible (which I'm sure it won't), I do hope that they offer a "recall" of some sort to get it installed/upgraded when they actually do get it working. That would make everybody

I agree with this, especially if the price of the 2SS package remains the same and they do plan on getting it fully working at all..

bobby35ny · 02-26-2009, 02:09 PM

Well, the pipe on the dash didnt workout I guess. Maybe they are going to "project" the light from a different location onto the dash area, maybe from the ceiling light or something?

-bobby

Foster26 · 02-26-2009, 02:10 PM

just a thought for all people who are very disappointed about this...

You will only be turning the ambient lighting on at night (at least that is when it will be effective). Therefore, there's agreat chance you will have your lights on, meaning all the dash lights and accessory ligths will be on as well. From the pics I've seen, alot of the dash lighting is the same color as the ambient so in essence, the dash lighting can kind of be considered "ambient" lighting. I think all the lighting in the doors combines with the accessory lighting will look just fine. I also think that if there was lighting on the dash like we all hoped, it might actually be abit too much in addition to the accessory and guage lighting. I guess what I'm saying is, I don't think it'll look like anything is missing when all the lights are on together. Anyone else agree?

DDustiNN · 02-26-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Foster26

just a thought for all people who are very disappointed about this...

You will only be turning the ambient lighting on at night (at least that is when it will be effective). Therefore, there's agreat chance you will have your lights on, meaning all the dash lights and accessory ligths will be on as well. From the pics I've seen, alot of the dash lighting is the same color as the ambient so in essence, the dash lighting can kind of be considered "ambient" lighting. I think all the lighting in the doors combines with the accessory lighting will look just fine. I also think that if there was lighting on the dash like we all hoped, it might actually be abit too much in addition to the accessory and guage lighting. I guess what I'm saying is, I don't think it'll look like anything is missing when all the lights are on together. Anyone else agree?

Yes.

CamaroSSforme · 02-26-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Foster26

just a thought for all people who are very disappointed about this...

You will only be turning the ambient lighting on at night (at least that is when it will be effective). Therefore, there's agreat chance you will have your lights on, meaning all the dash lights and accessory ligths will be on as well. From the pics I've seen, alot of the dash lighting is the same color as the ambient so in essence, the dash lighting can kind of be considered "ambient" lighting. I think all the lighting in the doors combines with the accessory lighting will look just fine. I also think that if there was lighting on the dash like we all hoped, it might actually be abit too much in addition to the accessory and guage lighting. I guess what I'm saying is, I don't think it'll look like anything is missing when all the lights are on together. Anyone else agree?

After seeing the new ambient lighting for myself - see my time machine post - I have to say that I'm disappointed with the whole thing and the whole car. I'll be canceling my order after work today. I am speechless that the ambient lighting didn't light up my shoes as I was told by the dealer when I ordered. I'll be picking up a Prius on the way home

StoutFiles · 02-26-2009, 02:23 PM

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I guess what I'm saying is, I don't think it'll look like anything is missing when all the lights are on together. Anyone else agree?

No. If they thought that looked better than the dash they would have just done this back in December when problems first started being announced.

Next year ABL will probably include the dash and extras like the HUD, and the '10 model will then be known as the unfinished test mule of the 5th gens.

*radz28* · 02-26-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by StoutFiles

No. If they thought that looked better than the dash they would have just done this back in December when problems first started being announced.

Next year ABL will probably include the dash and extras like the HUD, and the '10 model will then be known as the unfinished test mule of the 5th gens.

Kinda' like the '01 Z06 guys?...

djsnoflake · 02-26-2009, 02:38 PM

.... early adopter penalty. It can happen to anyone who buys anything just to get it first, be it a stereo, and iPhone or in this case a car.

Now how's about we wait till Saturday and see how everything looks before we continue?
Maybe... just maybe, people will like it even MORE. (And then we will have to find a new thing to complain about. I nominate stripe length, cause I don't think people have moaned about that yet

)

UCF w00t · 02-26-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

Kinda' like the '01 Z06 guys?...

A little history lesson for those of us unfamiliar with the topic?

*radz28* · 02-26-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

.... early adopter penalty. It can happen to anyone who buys anything just to get it first, be it a stereo, and iPhone or in this case a car.

Now how's about we wait till Saturday and see how everything looks before we continue?
Maybe... just maybe, people will like it even MORE. (And then we will have to find a new thing to complain about. I nominate stripe length, cause I don't think people have moaned about that yet

)

Let's hold out opinions until Saturday. You please everyone...

Supermans · 02-26-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

.... early adopter penalty. It can happen to anyone who buys anything just to get it first, be it a stereo, and iPhone or in this case a car.

Now how's about we wait till Saturday and see how everything looks before we continue?
Maybe... just maybe, people will like it even MORE. (And then we will have to find a new thing to complain about. I nominate stripe length, cause I don't think people have moaned about that yet

)

Like it even more? Lol.. That is wishful thinking. You can't take something away that we've all seen and been believing was what the interior was going to look like and the take the best part of it away without adding something else equally as impressive and hope people will like the new missing interior better..lol...Don't get me wrong, I hope you are right..But I am stuck in reality here..

Alarick · 02-26-2009, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the info Scotty!

BUT....

And personally, while I am a little disappointed that it's not going to be in the dash, it's kinda like the disappointment you have when you find out your hot fudge sunday only has 2 cherries on top instead of 3.

Bring on the aftermarket ABL dash kits!

djsnoflake · 02-26-2009, 02:43 PM

Well in all fairness we have been hearing about problems with ABL for a few months now, that should be enough time for people to accept the possibility that it might not happen or be altered.

I hope it looks awesome, and that's all I can do until I see some pics or vids on Saturday. Or I could also delay my order till next year, because I am REALLY hoping for some Z28 action. Like REALLY REALLY REALLY hoping for some z28 action.

UCF w00t · 02-26-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

Well in all fairness we have been hearing about problems with ABL for a few months now, that should be enough time for people to accept the possibility that it might not happen or be altered.

Au contraire. We were told to "keep the faith" and that all would be fine. Do I need to look back to find posts where people proclaimed that ABL would be good to go and the rumors were baseless?

mmarcum · 02-26-2009, 02:51 PM

Hey, at least we finally know the meaning of "The eagle is taking a shower and dropped the soap."

djsnoflake · 02-26-2009, 02:54 PM

I am saying wait till Saturday and maybe things will be cool and this thread will look silly. Maybe they will give us afterburners and a cupon for free dash install.

You can call me a fanboy, but I remember a sad day in 2002 when the last F bodies were made, and a certain someone told us to 'keep the faith' about it's return. Now here we are and that promise has been kept. That means a lot to me personally.

trm0002 · 02-26-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

...I've been itching to buy GM stock...

Have you lost your mind? You see today's report from Q4? They finally beat estimates- just in the wrong direction. $9.6 BILLION loss for the quarter; "Excluding special items, GM lost $5.9 billion, or $9.65 a share, in the quarter".

Dude, it's trading at $2.34 per share. How do you lose $9.65 per share on something that's worth $2.34? They are headed for Chapter 11 IMO- no way around it now. And, yes, that's a GOOD thing.

Hylton · 02-26-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

I've been itching to buy GM stock, but with shady things like this happening I'm reluctant...not a sign of strength by any means.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trm0002

Have you lost your mind? You see today's report from Q4? They finally beat estimates- just in the wrong direction. $9.6 BILLION loss for the quarter; "Excluding special items, GM lost $5.9 billion, or $9.65 a share, in the quarter".

Dude, it's trading at $2.34 per share. How do you lose $9.65 per share on something that's worth $2.34? They are headed for Chapter 11 IMO- no way around it now. And, yes, that's a GOOD thing.

Let him do it. Everyone needs a good lesson in investing...

trm0002 · 02-26-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Let him do it. Everyone needs a good lesson in investing...

Hey, he's close anyways... I'd maybe take a serious look at GE. There's a company with stock in the toilet for no real reason other than the overall economy. If you got time to wait (and money to spend), that I'd seriously consider. GM ? Not with a 10 foot poll.

*radz28* · 02-26-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Au contraire. We were told to "keep the faith" and that all would be fine. Do I need to look back to find posts where people proclaimed that ABL would be good to go and the rumors were baseless?

Although it'd be interesting to see any of those, I have to ask: is it really necessary; will it do any good? I think it would just further flame already surging anger/frustration/etc. on this topic. I'm not saying don't express one's self - just think more globally in our community. This is not a place to bash. We should try to remain happy that although it's been a long, bumpy road, Camaro is coming back, after all. I'm sure they wanted all the features on the Concept to make it to production, and did what they could to enable that, but not all things work out. I'm just suggesting to try to remain positive, on the whole

Quote:

Originally Posted by djsnoflake

I am saying wait till Saturday and maybe things will be cool and this thread will look silly. Maybe they will give us afterburners and a cupon for free dash install.

You can call me a fanboy, but I remember a sad day in 2002 when the last F bodies were made, and a certain someone told us to 'keep the faith' about it's return. Now here we are and that promise has been kept. That means a lot to me personally.

camaro5 · 02-26-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

i like the way you think, good sir!
(all except the mcdonald's crap!

)

Crap?

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Aftermarket vendors are going to be all over this. Disco lighting, following lighting, chase mode, remote controlled brightness, dances to the music, patterns and colors.

Another vote for the 1SS versus 2SS.

Tantalizer43 · 02-26-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mmarcum

Hey, at least we finally know the meaning of "The eagle is taking a shower and dropped the soap."

USAFJeeper · 02-26-2009, 03:12 PM

How much horsepower and handling does ambient lighting add?

GOLDDOG · 02-26-2009, 03:15 PM

We should all happy to get this car anyway we can. With the outlook for GM getting worse everyday, there may be no Camaro next year or any GM vehicle. Look around GM Inside News, its alot worse them most people would like to believe.

02-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#78
bobby35ny Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 1,535	Well, the pipe on the dash didnt workout I guess. Maybe they are going to "project" the light from a different location onto the dash area, maybe from the ceiling light or something? -bobby __________________ Gone 12.28.12 Lets see if and when a Z-28 gets done. J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

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02-26-2009, 02:02 PM	#76
DDustiNN Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,843	If, for some reason, it actually does look horrible (which I'm sure it won't), I do hope that they offer a "recall" of some sort to get it installed/upgraded when they actually do get it working. That would make everybody

02-26-2009, 02:10 PM	#79
Foster26 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM 6SP CGRS #9761 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 294	just a thought for all people who are very disappointed about this... You will only be turning the ambient lighting on at night (at least that is when it will be effective). Therefore, there's agreat chance you will have your lights on, meaning all the dash lights and accessory ligths will be on as well. From the pics I've seen, alot of the dash lighting is the same color as the ambient so in essence, the dash lighting can kind of be considered "ambient" lighting. I think all the lighting in the doors combines with the accessory lighting will look just fine. I also think that if there was lighting on the dash like we all hoped, it might actually be abit too much in addition to the accessory and guage lighting. I guess what I'm saying is, I don't think it'll look like anything is missing when all the lights are on together. Anyone else agree?

02-26-2009, 02:38 PM	#84
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,776 View My Garage	.... early adopter penalty. It can happen to anyone who buys anything just to get it first, be it a stereo, and iPhone or in this case a car. Now how's about we wait till Saturday and see how everything looks before we continue? Maybe... just maybe, people will like it even MORE. (And then we will have to find a new thing to complain about. I nominate stripe length, cause I don't think people have moaned about that yet )

02-26-2009, 02:42 PM	#88
Alarick Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 357 View My Garage	Thanks for the info Scotty! BUT.... And personally, while I am a little disappointed that it's not going to be in the dash, it's kinda like the disappointment you have when you find out your hot fudge sunday only has 2 cherries on top instead of 3. Bring on the aftermarket ABL dash kits!

02-26-2009, 02:43 PM	#89
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,776 View My Garage	Well in all fairness we have been hearing about problems with ABL for a few months now, that should be enough time for people to accept the possibility that it might not happen or be altered. I hope it looks awesome, and that's all I can do until I see some pics or vids on Saturday. Or I could also delay my order till next year, because I am REALLY hoping for some Z28 action. Like REALLY REALLY REALLY hoping for some z28 action.

02-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#91
mmarcum Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East TN Posts: 292	Hey, at least we finally know the meaning of "The eagle is taking a shower and dropped the soap."

02-26-2009, 02:54 PM	#92
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,776 View My Garage	I am saying wait till Saturday and maybe things will be cool and this thread will look silly. Maybe they will give us afterburners and a cupon for free dash install. You can call me a fanboy, but I remember a sad day in 2002 when the last F bodies were made, and a certain someone told us to 'keep the faith' about it's return. Now here we are and that promise has been kept. That means a lot to me personally.

02-26-2009, 03:12 PM	#99
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02-26-2009, 03:15 PM	#100
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	We should all happy to get this car anyway we can. With the outlook for GM getting worse everyday, there may be no Camaro next year or any GM vehicle. Look around GM Inside News, its alot worse them most people would like to believe.