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Fogey · 05-15-2009, 06:47 PM

If one orders the full sized spare tire option, where does it fit?
Is the tire sealant and inflator a reasonable option to a spare either full sized or space saver?
What is the Black roof ditch?
"Hood blanket with debossed Chevy Bowtie? What is a hood blanket?
What is the tire pressure monitoring system?
Thanks

MerlinZero · 05-15-2009, 06:51 PM

the full size spare i do not believe IS an option... and yes unless you have a complete tire blowout you should be just fine.

the black roof ditch molding is the black molding on the sides of the roof that help shed water

I have no idea what the hood blanket is

and the monitoring system is a system within the cars computer that actively monitors the tires presure it will display this in the display on the dash... it will alarm if any tire drops 10psi below the others.

Fogey · 05-15-2009, 06:58 PM

I was afraid the tire pressure monitoring system was this option on the Chevy Camaro build your own site that are valve stem covers with a little area in the caps that goes red or green depending on pressure-fairly Mickey Mouse.
On my contract it says" Hood blanket with debossed Chevy Bowtie". That's where that came from. Also, a full sized spare is an option. I imagine it fits in the floor of the trunk.
Thanks again

ljustin293 · 05-15-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phenix

No, the roof ditch is not the reverse mohawk. It is the seam at the outer (left and right) edges of the roof, where it meets the A to C pillar arch. Check out the pics in the official color galleries to see the difference between RS color matched vs black on non-RS cars.

EDIT:
RS (body colored roof ditch)

No RS (black roof ditch)

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CWI · 05-15-2009, 07:11 PM

The hood blanket is the material on the underside of the hood. It is a sound insulator. It has the Chevy bowtie embossed into it. It is visible in many photos on the site

nonsensez9 · 05-15-2009, 08:30 PM

if you want a full size spare, would you make it a full size front spare, or rear?

prostreet67 · 05-16-2009, 12:35 AM

I would say get one of each but they both wont fit in the trunk. flip a coin

Teleplayer · 05-16-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonsensez9

if you want a full size spare, would you make it a full size front spare, or rear?

That's why the 19" is a better deal, all four are the same I think. And I would get the spare if I got the V6, there are a lot of cases when the tire sealant thing is not going to work.

GMtothecore · 05-16-2009, 01:50 AM

tire sealer/inflator is good enough for me.....livin on the edge!

racert33 · 05-16-2009, 02:58 AM

is there a reason they all dont have body color ditch molding?

chevy dude · 05-16-2009, 08:01 AM

If i'm not mistaken?The full size spare is only available on non-SS models,even with the 20" wheel option.The Brembos won't accomidate the spare tire.I have a 1Lt/RS with the full spare and i ordered the 20" polished wheels.

The spare will come in handy if i get a blow-out,not so much if i only had the sealant

dougmac · 05-16-2009, 09:34 AM

The spare tire option IS NOT A "FULL SIZE" spare, it is your typical "temporary" mini doughnut type.

Also to clear the V6 brakes, it has got to be at least a 17" size rim, so it is not as "MINI" as on other cars.

One concern for V6 "Manual Transmission" buyers ...
Hopefully o/a spare dia. is close to std. tire dia. (28.6") other wise putting it on back you will be putting excesive wear on the LSD clutch pack. To avoid this, you could put the spare up front 1st then swap the good front to the back.

Doug

05-15-2009, 06:47 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Nits and Lice If one orders the full sized spare tire option, where does it fit? Is the tire sealant and inflator a reasonable option to a spare either full sized or space saver? What is the Black roof ditch? "Hood blanket with debossed Chevy Bowtie? What is a hood blanket? What is the tire pressure monitoring system? Thanks

05-15-2009, 06:58 PM	#3
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Thanks for the info I was afraid the tire pressure monitoring system was this option on the Chevy Camaro build your own site that are valve stem covers with a little area in the caps that goes red or green depending on pressure-fairly Mickey Mouse. On my contract it says" Hood blanket with debossed Chevy Bowtie". That's where that came from. Also, a full sized spare is an option. I imagine it fits in the floor of the trunk. Thanks again

05-15-2009, 07:11 PM	#5
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	The hood blanket is the material on the underside of the hood. It is a sound insulator. It has the Chevy bowtie embossed into it. It is visible in many photos on the site __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

05-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#7
prostreet67 Drives: 67 prostreet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lebanon Tn. Posts: 285	I would say get one of each but they both wont fit in the trunk. flip a coin __________________ 2LT/RS-RJT, auto, sunroof, polished wheels, spare. order placed 3/13 3000 5/27 brought home 7/30

05-16-2009, 01:50 AM	#9
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	tire sealer/inflator is good enough for me.....livin on the edge! __________________

05-15-2009, 06:51 PM	#2
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	the full size spare i do not believe IS an option... and yes unless you have a complete tire blowout you should be just fine. the black roof ditch molding is the black molding on the sides of the roof that help shed water I have no idea what the hood blanket is and the monitoring system is a system within the cars computer that actively monitors the tires presure it will display this in the display on the dash... it will alarm if any tire drops 10psi below the others.

05-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#6
nonsensez9 Drives: 05 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bc, canada Posts: 71	if you want a full size spare, would you make it a full size front spare, or rear?

05-16-2009, 02:58 AM	#10
racert33 waiting for white Drives: vertically challenged 95 c/k Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 110	is there a reason they all dont have body color ditch molding? __________________

05-16-2009, 08:01 AM	#11
chevy dude Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 313	If i'm not mistaken?The full size spare is only available on non-SS models,even with the 20" wheel option.The Brembos won't accomidate the spare tire.I have a 1Lt/RS with the full spare and i ordered the 20" polished wheels.The spare will come in handy if i get a blow-out,not so much if i only had the sealant

05-16-2009, 09:34 AM	#12
dougmac Drives: 2011 V6 MCA & 1969 GT Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 112	The spare tire option IS NOT A "FULL SIZE" spare, it is your typical "temporary" mini doughnut type. Also to clear the V6 brakes, it has got to be at least a 17" size rim, so it is not as "MINI" as on other cars. One concern for V6 "Manual Transmission" buyers ... Hopefully o/a spare dia. is close to std. tire dia. (28.6") other wise putting it on back you will be putting excesive wear on the LSD clutch pack. To avoid this, you could put the spare up front 1st then swap the good front to the back. Doug