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CG'sSS · 10-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Very nice! Push start is cool because of all the extra security it offers but if the camaro has it or not it didnt stop me from ordering mine

headpunter · 10-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Well either thats the wrong key or they have a remote start on the manual or they used the same model keyfob for both and just dont have the remote start even though the fob has the button for it.

Zieke · 10-13-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

why look for it when a crazy-a$$ moderator saves every picture he sees?

This is kinda blurry, but it's the clearest one I've seen outside of Scott's hand (one that I cannot find, ironically...)

Hey Dragon. look up at my post. i found it! lol
oh, and nice pic of the key, havent seen that one yet.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-13-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zieke

Hey Dragon. look up at my post. i found it! lol
oh, and nice pic of the key, havent seen that one yet.

D'oh!

+1 Zieke, +0 Dragon.

GoldFire · 10-13-2008, 10:51 PM

Just looking at the key excites me! I want to get that thing on my keychain and into the ignition as soon as possible.

themossman · 10-13-2008, 11:45 PM

switch blade...kind of a bummer considering all the key technology out there now...

Switchblade is so....2000...

I drive rentals every week..so I have exposure to a fair amount and having a 'blade' is just...well...not very 'new'. I like the C6 keyless entry ignition...or the bmw/volvo type were you just insert the fob. Also...the key is unnecessarily large and won't fit in my pocket nicely. Minor annoyance...but still...how hard would it have been to use the Corvette key?

bourq100 · 10-14-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by themossman

switch blade...kind of a bummer considering all the key technology out there now...

Switchblade is so....2000...

I drive rentals every week..so I have exposure to a fair amount and having a 'blade' is just...well...not very 'new'. I like the C6 keyless entry ignition...or the bmw/volvo type were you just insert the fob. Also...the key is unnecessarily large and won't fit in my pocket nicely. Minor annoyance...but still...how hard would it have been to use the Corvette key?

Switchblades started on Mercedes in early 90s... mid 90s on range rovers... great keys! Not bad for remote start on automatics... laser cut key keeps thefts down even though the car has onstar

SdustinK · 10-14-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RallyFever

Any pics of this key??
Is it similar to the Mercedes keys?

haha no key is like mercedes but the camaro has a nice key

blakeequalshyphy · 10-14-2008, 12:28 AM

if its remote start, i dont think you would really need a push start

Zieke · 10-14-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blakeequalshyphy

if its remote start, i dont think you would really need a push start

true. i think this ends the push button debate.

blakeequalshyphy · 10-14-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zieke

true. i think this ends the push button debate.

headpunter · 10-14-2008, 12:41 AM

you have to go through a precedure to do the remote start so it negates the purpose of doing it if your sitting in the car.

camaro5 · 10-14-2008, 02:38 AM

She's a what you call: "Retro"

MLL67RSSS · 10-14-2008, 07:20 AM

I'm not sold at all on the push button start thing.

Camaro club meeting and members show up in their new Corvette. Showing off some of the features like how the car "wakes" up when either of them approach it with their fob, unlocks doors, lights gauges, personalized greeting on the screen, etc. Someone else is sitting in the car while owner standing near. Person sitting in car wonders if it will start when he pushes the button and sure enough, if either owner is nearby with their fob it fires right up, don't think the owner appreciated that much. A little while later I see male owner walking around car looking confused. Walks across the room and sets fob down, walks back to car, walks away, etc. Muttering something about the car not going to "sleep." Finally wife pipes up and says, "Oh, my keys are in my purse and the purse is in the car, is that doing it?" Dohhh!!! Sure enough, at that point anyone could have fired it up and driven away. Seems like a PITA to me. I would think that there would be some way to temporarily disable it, not very convenient though.
So when they are at a car show better be damn sure no one leaves the keys nearby or in the car for that matter. It does have a key though, and there is one, ONE key slot in a new Corvette. Know where it is? On the horizontal surface just above the license plate. You see if you don't drive it too often and everytime you get near it with a fob it wakes up, it can drain the battery and the keyless doors won't unlock. At this point you'd have to insert key above license plate and unlock the hatch, and find the hidden door release inside the car to get in it. IMO that is certainly one "convenience" I could do without.

Mike L.

10-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#16
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	Well either thats the wrong key or they have a remote start on the manual or they used the same model keyfob for both and just dont have the remote start even though the fob has the button for it. __________________ Stop Whinging

10-13-2008, 10:51 PM	#19
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 434 View My Garage	Just looking at the key excites me! I want to get that thing on my keychain and into the ignition as soon as possible. __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

10-14-2008, 12:41 AM	#26
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	you have to go through a precedure to do the remote start so it negates the purpose of doing it if your sitting in the car. __________________ Stop Whinging

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10-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#15
CG'sSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS and 1985 L98 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 94 View My Garage	Very nice! Push start is cool because of all the extra security it offers but if the camaro has it or not it didnt stop me from ordering mine

10-13-2008, 11:45 PM	#20
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	switch blade...kind of a bummer considering all the key technology out there now... Switchblade is so....2000... I drive rentals every week..so I have exposure to a fair amount and having a 'blade' is just...well...not very 'new'. I like the C6 keyless entry ignition...or the bmw/volvo type were you just insert the fob. Also...the key is unnecessarily large and won't fit in my pocket nicely. Minor annoyance...but still...how hard would it have been to use the Corvette key?

10-14-2008, 12:28 AM	#23
blakeequalshyphy Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 130 View My Garage	if its remote start, i dont think you would really need a push start

10-14-2008, 07:20 AM	#28
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	I'm not sold at all on the push button start thing. Camaro club meeting and members show up in their new Corvette. Showing off some of the features like how the car "wakes" up when either of them approach it with their fob, unlocks doors, lights gauges, personalized greeting on the screen, etc. Someone else is sitting in the car while owner standing near. Person sitting in car wonders if it will start when he pushes the button and sure enough, if either owner is nearby with their fob it fires right up, don't think the owner appreciated that much. A little while later I see male owner walking around car looking confused. Walks across the room and sets fob down, walks back to car, walks away, etc. Muttering something about the car not going to "sleep." Finally wife pipes up and says, "Oh, my keys are in my purse and the purse is in the car, is that doing it?" Dohhh!!! Sure enough, at that point anyone could have fired it up and driven away. Seems like a PITA to me. I would think that there would be some way to temporarily disable it, not very convenient though. So when they are at a car show better be damn sure no one leaves the keys nearby or in the car for that matter. It does have a key though, and there is one, ONE key slot in a new Corvette. Know where it is? On the horizontal surface just above the license plate. You see if you don't drive it too often and everytime you get near it with a fob it wakes up, it can drain the battery and the keyless doors won't unlock. At this point you'd have to insert key above license plate and unlock the hatch, and find the hidden door release inside the car to get in it. IMO that is certainly one "convenience" I could do without. Mike L.