The "Random Things You May Not Know About Your Car" Thread

[67 Convertible]

Originally Posted by Comrando

Fixed it.

Assumed it was not necessary as there is no other RS badge color.

[RoachDad]

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Red SS = 8 cyl. with RS package
White SS = 8 cyl. no RS package

RS badge = 6 cyl with RS package
No Badge = 6 cyl. no RS package

thank you so much. Out of curiosity, how did you find this information. I can usually find anything on the internet and had no luck when I started looking.

thanks again.

[The Shadoww]

Originally Posted by RoachDad

thank you so much. Out of curiosity, how did you find this information. I can usually find anything on the internet and had no luck when I started looking.

thanks again.

Hang around the site long enough and it will become common knowledge. Most people with over 600 post can tell you pretty much whatever you want to know about the Camaro. I know i have come a long way since my beginning!

[mikeinmobile]

using the key remote, hit lock, unlock, lock, unlock. the second unlock
will illuminate all exterior lighting. the front blinkers and break lights will
flash once, the full headlamps, fog lamps, front and rear side markers,
taillights, tag light,reverse lamps and interior dome light will illuminate until you hit lock. (or I'd imagine they shut off automatically after...? seconds or minutes)

This is handy for a full exterior light inspection as well as making the
vehicle visible from space. I've also found that if you hit lock, unlock,
lock, unlock, lock, remote start......especially if someone nearby is
unsuspecting, the car is like a transformer and will make people step back
in awe/confusion. I'd guess this would also startle a thief. just some fun
stuff.

[The Shadoww]

Originally Posted by mikeinmobile

using the key remote, hit lock, unlock, lock, unlock. the second unlock
will illuminate all exterior lighting. the front blinkers and break lights will
flash once, the full headlamps, fog lamps, front and rear side markers,
taillights, tag light,reverse lamps and interior dome light will illuminate until you hit lock. (or I'd imagine they shut off automatically after...? seconds or minutes)

This is handy for a full exterior light inspection as well as making the
vehicle visible from space. I've also found that if you hit lock, unlock,
lock, unlock, lock, remote start......especially if someone nearby is
unsuspecting, the car is like a transformer and will make people step back
in awe/confusion. I'd guess this would also startle a thief. just some fun
stuff.

You can also just double click the unlock button if the alarm is armed, other wise two locks and two unlocks will suffice. I do it all the time to show off my lighting mods.

[hightower]

I went through this whole thread and then spent a solid 10-15 minutes outside messing around in my car. I even read the manual and everything and missed a lot of these cool little features!

[mastertypodemon]

Originally Posted by Blakk11SS

The remote start will activate from 9 floors up in an office building to the Camaro parked about 100 feet from the building, direct line of sight, key to side of temple and leaning against the window glass. Nice to have on cold winter days.

Under the chin works for me. Never thought about against the temple.

[austin]

Originally Posted by mastertypodemon

Under the chin works for me. Never thought about against the temple.

Bet ya can't guess what I put it against that acts as an antenna?
Started it one town over.
JK

[RoachDad]

Black on Black on Black must look awesome. It took me a few weeks to buy my 2010 Camaro used. If it had been black I would not have hesitated.

[InfernoOrangeSS]

Is there a way to change the balance on the BA XM radio so it's louder from the rear than the front? (I didn't want to disconnect the center speaker.)

[CruznSS]

Originally Posted by TungstenGT

Is there a way to change the balance on the BA XM radio so it's louder from the rear than the front? (I didn't want to disconnect the center speaker.)

Tone - clockwise menu select to scroll down to fader, then push center menu select button to scroll sound to rear.

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[Chevrole+]

If u are using auto window up while car is running, and turn off car while windows are still going up(but passed halfway) they roll back down to exactly halfway and stop. Love it when it's really nice out if I'm stay.ing near the car

[Chevrole+]

Originally Posted by Papa T

Section 2-11 Keys, Doors and Windows section of 2011 operators manual:

How the System Alarm is Activated
To activate the system if it is armed, open any door, the trunk, or hood.
The horn will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash.

(i.e. Forced entry)

How to Turn Off the System Alarm
To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following:
. Press (unlock) on the RKE transmitter. . Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the alarm is turned off.

PDF of manual can be downloaded from here:
http://www.chevrolet.com/assets/pdf/...aro_owners.pdf

Thanks!!!

[BlueSteele]

If you use the defroster and then turn the fan speed off and switch to another setting (any of the buttons of on the fan speed knob), turn the car off and then turn it back on, the a/c will revert back to the defroster.