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stovt001 · 03-01-2009, 12:24 PM

I love it! That is a very nice feature. That fuel economy is very impressive as well. The individual digital readout for each tire's pressure sure beats a TPMS idiot light and is something many of the competitors lack.

Angrybird 12 · 03-01-2009, 12:31 PM

Fuel range is determined by ampunt f fule in the tank, Average Fuel economy over a pre determined time (Not what the average shows on the DIC, because when you reset your average MPG if you have not filled up your range will remain the same before and after you reset it.), Then it take in account the speed you are driving at NOW and the other operating peramitors and figures a range remaining.. I have foiund though it is never correct to what I can actually go. it is usually a higher number.. On my HHR i can usually tell how far I can go myself just by how i am driving and looking at the gas guage... Once you have owned a car for a while you can guestimate closer than the range will show...

Angrybird 12 · 03-01-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

On a stalk LH side of the steering wheel. Menu switches between two menu screens, you then twist the ring wth the arrow on it forward or backward to scroll through the screens.

Thanks a bunch, Did I ever tell you my Favorite number is 3...I Was a Big Dale Earnhardt Seinor fan ... too bad your camaro wasn't black...that would have been too much for me to handle LOL

Steve · 03-01-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Oh man that 's going to be a pain since I drive left handed. Wish it was on the right handed side :(

I think they have medication for this now! (just busting on you Mr_Draco)

I too wonder if everything we see in the video is available on teh 1SS?

Long Live Camaro!

stovt001 · 03-01-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Oh man that 's going to be a pain since I drive left handed. Wish it was on the right handed side :(

Well if you're driving a manual transmission, either way you'd have to take your hands off a control. Its not like you'll have your hand on the button at all times even if it was on the right anyway. No matter what, you'll be moving your hands off something to use it, and this setup looks like it is much more ergonomic and easy to use than the dash mounted buttons on my Cobalt. Steering wheel buttons might have been the best option.

kanys · 03-01-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

You gotta know that NOTHING Camaro will bore us...lol Thanks dude!

Thanks for sharing!

Steve · 03-02-2009, 12:26 PM

I got a chance to sit in the Camaro for the first time yesterday at the Rochester Autoshow. I found that getting in I bumped my head a little but once in I closed the door and found I had all the room I wanted. Getting out was real easy. I spoke with the GM sales representative and asked about the information on the Driver's Display and he stated that he believed that the available information is the same on all trim packages. This was good to hear.

jesserayjames · 03-02-2009, 12:33 PM

Thanks , that was pretty CooooooooooooooooL, I have something similar in my charger.
It's neat to know that the Camaro has it too.

Ad Wizard · 03-02-2009, 12:40 PM

How does the tire pressure sensor thingy work? If we go to an aftermarket rim, will it work the same?

ArcAngel · 03-02-2009, 12:44 PM

No the calibration will be off kind of like so will your mpg. the DIC is set for the pressure in whatever rims the car has on them, same as the size

Angrybird 12 · 03-02-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

No the calibration will be off kind of like so will your mpg. the DIC is set for the pressure in whatever rims the car has on them, same as the size

Pressure is pressure, the TPS does not care what size rim or tire you put on it.. it only reads pressure. Now the change in the rolling circumference of the tire will effect your speed reading, Odometer and MPG calculation, but that can be recalibrated by the dealer for the tire size you install..

ArcAngel · 03-02-2009, 01:43 PM

it only knows the pressure of the specs on the tires its calibrated too. When my brother put 19 on his cobalt it couldnt read the pressure right

CamaroSSforme · 03-02-2009, 01:50 PM

What the hell????? It's not a full color screen?? More evidence that this is a cheap horrible car. I'm canceling my order ASAP.

ArcAngel · 03-02-2009, 01:52 PM

LOL I hope that was SARCASM LOL ^^

03-01-2009, 12:24 PM	#43
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	I love it! That is a very nice feature. That fuel economy is very impressive as well. The individual digital readout for each tire's pressure sure beats a TPMS idiot light and is something many of the competitors lack. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-01-2009, 12:31 PM	#44
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Fuel range is determined by ampunt f fule in the tank, Average Fuel economy over a pre determined time (Not what the average shows on the DIC, because when you reset your average MPG if you have not filled up your range will remain the same before and after you reset it.), Then it take in account the speed you are driving at NOW and the other operating peramitors and figures a range remaining.. I have foiund though it is never correct to what I can actually go. it is usually a higher number.. On my HHR i can usually tell how far I can go myself just by how i am driving and looking at the gas guage... Once you have owned a car for a while you can guestimate closer than the range will show... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#50
jesserayjames Drives: Drives a 2012 IOM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,858 View My Garage	Thanks , that was pretty CooooooooooooooooL, I have something similar in my charger. It's neat to know that the Camaro has it too. __________________ CAMARO 2SS/RS 6M

03-02-2009, 12:44 PM	#52
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	No the calibration will be off kind of like so will your mpg. the DIC is set for the pressure in whatever rims the car has on them, same as the size __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

03-02-2009, 01:43 PM	#54
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	it only knows the pressure of the specs on the tires its calibrated too. When my brother put 19 on his cobalt it couldnt read the pressure right __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

03-02-2009, 12:26 PM	#49
Steve Ancalagon The Black Drives: 2013 Silverado 4X4, 2010 RJT 1SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate - NY Posts: 901	I got a chance to sit in the Camaro for the first time yesterday at the Rochester Autoshow. I found that getting in I bumped my head a little but once in I closed the door and found I had all the room I wanted. Getting out was real easy. I spoke with the GM sales representative and asked about the information on the Driver's Display and he stated that he believed that the available information is the same on all trim packages. This was good to hear.

03-02-2009, 12:40 PM	#51
Ad Wizard Risking Life and Limb Drives: K5 Blazer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 23	How does the tire pressure sensor thingy work? If we go to an aftermarket rim, will it work the same?

03-02-2009, 01:50 PM	#55
CamaroSSforme Got my two Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - RJT/Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 430	What the hell????? It's not a full color screen?? More evidence that this is a cheap horrible car. I'm canceling my order ASAP.

03-02-2009, 01:52 PM	#56
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	LOL I hope that was SARCASM LOL ^^ __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..