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Slowp0ke · 07-28-2014, 09:36 AM

I know im not alone when I say this but I CANT SEE A DAMN THING when pulling up to a curb, or in a parking spot im terrified of hitting my front air dam of my ZL1 on the curb, I never had this issue with 02 Z28 because you can see the nose of car.. so my question to you guys, are there a sensor we can install that indicates your getting close to the curb that might beep like the back up warning ?

Mpsmith1 · 07-28-2014, 10:16 AM

Curb Alert. There are a bunch of threads on here about it, including this one:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=curb+alert

Slowp0ke · 07-28-2014, 09:37 PM

Thank you I had no idea what it would of been called to even perform a search haha

Mpsmith1 · 07-28-2014, 10:06 PM

I had never heard of it either until I did a search for you.

I hope it's what you need.

HDRDTD · 07-28-2014, 10:12 PM

I've brought this issue up with every GM rep or eng I run across, including mentioning it to one of GM's 'Disciples' at CamaroFest last year.
They all listen, but so far nothing has happened.
I wouldn't need a video feed on the front, just put a couple of the same ultrasonic sensors they have on the rear bumper, on the front.
Engage the rear sensors when in reverse, and the front ones when in 1st at up to 2-3mph.
Sounds simple.

jon6.0 · 07-28-2014, 11:16 PM

One of the spots I use my GoPro works great for looking at curb distance if I have the camera on since I can see a live feed on my phone.

BGKBCK · 07-30-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowp0ke

I know im not alone when I say this but I CANT SEE A DAMN THING when pulling up to a curb, or in a parking spot im terrified of hitting my front air dam of my ZL1 on the curb, I never had this issue with 02 Z28 because you can see the nose of car.. so my question to you guys, are there a sensor we can install that indicates your getting close to the curb that might beep like the back up warning ?

I'm TOTALLY with you on this. Most cars now have both front and rear sensors and most are MUCH easier to navigate in parking lots than the ZL1. So far I've banged my right front wheel, rashed the sh*t out of it, and clipped the front spoiler, also on the right side. Fixed them both right away and I've only owned the car since April but still I'm nervous getting near things and find myself getting out of the car to make sure I'm clearing things. Ridiculous GM couldn't have thrown those on there to begin with.

ZL1-V · 07-30-2014, 06:08 PM

Just go to an empty lot and place a cone or small object and practice getting as close to it as possible without touching it. It may take several tries but it works. Teaches you to "feel the front end". You have to sometimes learn driving senses not rely on technology to save you every time.

URBAN LEGEND · 07-30-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Just go to an empty lot and place a cone or small object and practice getting as close to it as possible without touching it. It may take several tries but it works. Teaches you to "feel the front end". You have to sometimes learn driving senses not rely on technology to save you every time.

Thinking like yours would have us all dialing rotary phones still. Your thinking is outdated as usual.

jon6.0 · 07-30-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

You have to sometimes learn driving senses, not rely on technology to save you every time.

Exactly.

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Thinking like yours would have us all dialing rotary phones still. Your thinking is outdated as usual.

Really???

ZL1-V · 07-31-2014, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Thinking like yours would have us all dialing rotary phones still. Your thinking is outdated as usual.

Just trying to educate some on a technique that really works. That is how I learned to drive a Fire Engine and also back it up! No horses used either since I'm so outdated.

It's also the reason why my front splitter and wheels are without any curb marks!

URBAN LEGEND · 07-31-2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Just trying to educate some on a technique that really works. That is how I learned to drive a Fire Engine and also back it up! No horses used either since I'm so outdated.

It's also the reason why my front splitter and wheels are without any curb marks!

I get your "feeling" point. I do. However, the technology is there to make it easier to park these cars. I have another car that easily shows where the nose of the car is.

Do whatever works for you.

I call it Vera · 07-31-2014, 10:26 AM

Bear in mind, a stock splitter is not that expensive. Perhaps $100? I think.

Now curb rash on the wheels . . . that's an issue.

Mean Green Z28 · 07-31-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Thinking like yours would have us all dialing rotary phones still. Your thinking is outdated as usual.

there's nothing wrong with a rotary dial cell phone

07-28-2014, 09:36 AM	#1
Slowp0ke Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reynoldsville PA Posts: 44	front bumper sensors? I know im not alone when I say this but I CANT SEE A DAMN THING when pulling up to a curb, or in a parking spot im terrified of hitting my front air dam of my ZL1 on the curb, I never had this issue with 02 Z28 because you can see the nose of car.. so my question to you guys, are there a sensor we can install that indicates your getting close to the curb that might beep like the back up warning ?

07-28-2014, 11:16 PM	#6
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	One of the spots I use my GoPro works great for looking at curb distance if I have the camera on since I can see a live feed on my phone. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-30-2014, 06:08 PM	#8
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Works for me! Just go to an empty lot and place a cone or small object and practice getting as close to it as possible without touching it. It may take several tries but it works. Teaches you to "feel the front end". You have to sometimes learn driving senses not rely on technology to save you every time.

07-28-2014, 10:16 AM	#2
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	Curb Alert. There are a bunch of threads on here about it, including this one: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=curb+alert

07-28-2014, 09:37 PM	#3
Slowp0ke Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reynoldsville PA Posts: 44	Thank you I had no idea what it would of been called to even perform a search haha

07-28-2014, 10:06 PM	#4
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	I had never heard of it either until I did a search for you. I hope it's what you need.

07-28-2014, 10:12 PM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	I've brought this issue up with every GM rep or eng I run across, including mentioning it to one of GM's 'Disciples' at CamaroFest last year. They all listen, but so far nothing has happened. I wouldn't need a video feed on the front, just put a couple of the same ultrasonic sensors they have on the rear bumper, on the front. Engage the rear sensors when in reverse, and the front ones when in 1st at up to 2-3mph. Sounds simple.

07-31-2014, 10:26 AM	#13
I call it Vera Drives: ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 484	Bear in mind, a stock splitter is not that expensive. Perhaps $100? I think. Now curb rash on the wheels . . . that's an issue.