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Camaro21 · 01-31-2012, 02:32 PM

The running battle between Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang enthusiasts has only been good for all, as Chevrolet and Ford pour more brainpower into the escalating pony car wars. This video shows one trick the 650-hp 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has up its sleeve -- a set of built-in track apps that's like a built-in J.C. Whitney catalog in the instrument panel.

Likely caught by a recent auto show attendee, (and props to them for thinking of it) the apps include a host of measurements like cylinder head temperature and intake air pressure that hard-core tuners need to wring the most from their vehicles -- and far more advanced than the monochrome visuals available from the Camaro's dash. Ford already builds something similar into the F-Series pickups -- allowing truck drivers to see stats like grade angles.

The Boss version of the Mustang already offers the Track Key system that resets a host of controls for track duty. There's already rumors floating that Ford will extend that system and use even more advanced software controls to overcome the drawbacks of the Mustang's chassis design to beat the speeds of the Chevy Camaro ZL1. That's it, boys and girls. Give yourself to the Dark Side.

2001ragtop · 01-31-2012, 02:38 PM

there should be a video screen in that spot also to see who is behind you, or so you can make video phone calls.

Obzen · 01-31-2012, 02:49 PM

Thats slick. Chevy won't be able to "answer" that til next model year. Camaro has a HUD though which is arguably more useful if it can display the info you want.

YourBlindingBias · 01-31-2012, 02:54 PM

Sweet technology!

AiRDawG · 01-31-2012, 03:16 PM

There MUST be some way to get data/functions similar to this with a cable and a laptop in our Camaros. Anyone have any info on something like this? Googling didn't get me very far.

motorhead · 01-31-2012, 03:22 PM

They won't have too. You will have to worry though if you line up beside one though. After all the drive of the shelby will probably cross into your lane when he's spending all is time focusing on the trinkets on his screen.

ron10 · 01-31-2012, 03:28 PM

things that have to be adjusted and set on the boss are done automatically by the computer on the ZL.just read an article in motor trend that explained these things.

Wakemaker89 · 01-31-2012, 03:29 PM

Very Cool! This should be fairly easy to add into Chevy's HUD system with the addition of an accelerometer and some programming I would think. (key word being should!)

kannon · 01-31-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

things that have to be adjusted and set on the boss are done automatically by the computer on the ZL.just read an article in motor trend that explained these things.

Somebody didn't watch the video...

jmillsys · 01-31-2012, 03:36 PM

I have a similar display and features in my DiabloSport Trinity unit. I have not found a good spot for it yet but it works fine.I also would like to see this type of feature in a proper screen in the center of the consul that would also play the Backup Camera , GPS and any future device that may come on the market.Other car manufactures have had these features for years
jmillsys

garcmol · 01-31-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

The Boss version of the Mustang already offers the Track Key system that resets a host of controls for track duty.

.....and Boss owners would love to have that key!!!

Revo1 · 01-31-2012, 03:41 PM

That is pretty nice...

tramtwo · 01-31-2012, 03:49 PM

meh

ron10 · 01-31-2012, 03:50 PM

a friend of mine that has a boss told me that they come with 2 keys.one is for normal driving and the other is a performance key.he said the only problem is if you use the performance key you lose your warranty.don't know if this is true,it is just what he said.

01-31-2012, 03:29 PM	#8
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	Very Cool! This should be fairly easy to add into Chevy's HUD system with the addition of an accelerometer and some programming I would think. (key word being should!) __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

01-31-2012, 03:41 PM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	That is pretty nice... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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01-31-2012, 02:38 PM	#2
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	there should be a video screen in that spot also to see who is behind you, or so you can make video phone calls.

01-31-2012, 02:49 PM	#3
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Thats slick. Chevy won't be able to "answer" that til next model year. Camaro has a HUD though which is arguably more useful if it can display the info you want.

01-31-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
YourBlindingBias Banned Drives: GT500/ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA Posts: 336	Sweet technology!

01-31-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
AiRDawG Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 232 View My Garage	There MUST be some way to get data/functions similar to this with a cable and a laptop in our Camaros. Anyone have any info on something like this? Googling didn't get me very far.

01-31-2012, 03:22 PM	#6
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	They won't have too. You will have to worry though if you line up beside one though. After all the drive of the shelby will probably cross into your lane when he's spending all is time focusing on the trinkets on his screen.

01-31-2012, 03:28 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	things that have to be adjusted and set on the boss are done automatically by the computer on the ZL.just read an article in motor trend that explained these things.

01-31-2012, 03:36 PM	#10
jmillsys Drives: 2011 2SS RS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 15 View My Garage	I have a similar display and features in my DiabloSport Trinity unit. I have not found a good spot for it yet but it works fine.I also would like to see this type of feature in a proper screen in the center of the consul that would also play the Backup Camera , GPS and any future device that may come on the market.Other car manufactures have had these features for years jmillsys

01-31-2012, 03:49 PM	#13
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	meh

01-31-2012, 03:50 PM	#14
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	a friend of mine that has a boss told me that they come with 2 keys.one is for normal driving and the other is a performance key.he said the only problem is if you use the performance key you lose your warranty.don't know if this is true,it is just what he said.