45th Anniversary Edition 2012 Camaro and New 3.6L LFX V6 Engine

[Z28RockStar]

Originally Posted by SilverIceman

Just pulled this thread up. My mistake, thought it was about the new 2012 camaros. :(

Read whole thread to get context?

[BLUESMOKE69]

That is one sweet ride!!! Like it!!!

[BackinBlack]

For those want in dash nav: Garmin portables are being redesigned to fit into Jeeps today. The Jeep radio supplier basically receives a nav sub-assembly from Garmin and makes it part of the radio before that whole component goes off to the body and assembly plant to be installed in the car.

GM can do the same if they wish, without it taking up any more space than the current radio does. Its just a matter of business...quotation, sourcing, development, and finally product launch. Maybe we'll see it in 2013, maybe later. But 2012 only marks a 3yr mark for the radio they launched the Camaro with, and that is pretty much as short a lifecycle you see for any component that doesn't have some catastrophic quality issue forcing a quicker change. There is nothing wrong with todays Radio, and nav is a feature of Onstar, if you are willing to pay the monthly charge.

In 2013 you'll see some neat connectivity radio options from GM...not sure if Camaro will get them. If you search you can find press releases.

As for Apple and GM...there are already agreements in place, that's how you can do iPod control through the steering wheel (Apple has to allow that through licensing of technology to GM suppliers). But 'partnerships' are not really anything that Apple needs to do. This is different from Ford and Microsoft, who really needed each other to launch Sync and MyFordTouch.

All carmakers need to include Apple due to the relative size of the markets they command. When it comes to convenience features, Consumer acceptance drives automotive innovation. For safety and economy its a different story, but for convenience its all driven by the consumer market acceptance of new tech.

[mbrusco103]

I must have the rear camera with the screen in the mirror!

[edog]

Ok, I will get the passenger seat and replace mine...Maybe, possibly, Ah, probably not! I don't ride there! LOL

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by Libertyforall1776

CLEARLY, GM forgot to engineer a 'plan b' for even the possibility of a NAV screen (or even a remote app touchscreen for an iPhone or similar), in case people didn't love mere OnStar.

IMHO, whatever solution GM ends up with next, needs iOS (iPhone/iPad, iPod Touch) integration for remote app display on the bigger OEM display.

Maybe because I did not grow up with computers and was litterely dragged into the 21st century, I am not totally understanding this. I do realize that cars have evolved into something more than a means to get from point A to point B. However, now that I spend my work life behind a desk staring at a computer all day, I am not sure that I want to stare at a computer on my drive home so I can stare at computer at home to catch up on what is happening in the Camaro5 world.

For me the car is a release mechanism to help me unwind and enjoy my time away from work and home. Whether it is listening to the roar of the exhaust coming onto an expressway ramp or just cruisin with some mellow jazz. I do not really want to play with or depend on some computer wizardry to keep me occupied while I am driving. As far as the built in nav systems, on average they cost $2,000. I do have a portable nav system that I use for long trips but definitely not something I would use on a daily basis. I would rather put the money towards a sunroof to help me enjoy my ride. Just an old farts opinion.

[mondain]

Originally Posted by Libertyforall1776

The operative word is "option". More and more car companies are adding better iOS integration, including remote display... Would be nice to see GM leading, not following... Apple led back in '07 with their iPhone and now iPad last year - competitors are still playing catchup.

GM could do similar - partner up with Apple!

GM has this. It's called MyLink and the respective OnStar app for iOS.

[Zgmfx19a]

Originally Posted by Edge.128

swapping steering wheels isn't too hard... the dealer might even do it for you. if you DIY just make sure to do lots of research and disconect the battery or the airbag will likely go off in your face.

Would it still be safe in a crash?

[Edge.128]

Originally Posted by Zgmfx19a

Would it still be safe in a crash?

no idea but if done right then I would think yes it would be.

[HumanWiki]

I know the opinion I've heard from the guys at GM -- at least about the new power passenger seat is that they won't put it in for you due to inability to prove it on that MY car... They're legally not allowed to since they didn't test it on that specific one.. I don't know for sure, but I would assume that would apply to a steering wheel that has a safety system in it -- ??

We had a couple people ask about having a dealer putting the new seats in a 2010 at the CAS -- that was the response.

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Out of deep concern for your problem I have engineered a quick, but high tech solution.
Step 1: Acquire some tape. I used electrical but duct tape will hold better.

Step 2: Tear off a small piece of tape.

Step 3: Take piece of tape and form a roll.

Step 4: Apply newly created double side tape to back of !PHONE.

Step 5: Apply !PHONE to steering wheel or surface of choice.


After project is complete you should be able play with your !PHONE while driving your Camaro although the 323HP and 30MPG would be good enough for me. (Average installation time: 30 seconds. )

Pyrolysis, thank you so much. It is simply poetic the way you explained the solution to his problem.

[Zgmfx19a]

Originally Posted by Edge.128

no idea but if done right then I would think yes it would be.

Would the connections from the 10/11 steering wheel be the same as the new one?

[LarkVille]

Beige interior still to be offered for the 2012s? All exterior colors offered with 45th anniversary badging right?

[shl4Z28]

When did this become an Apple/IT forum. Go read TUAW or Engadget for cryin' out loud!