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Myssi · 06-01-2009, 06:46 PM

OK so I finally got to test drive the new Camaro - it was a 2LT. The interior is so-so, but what is up with the speedometer? I know they're going for the retro thing, but man that thing is hard to read! The numbers are too thin and too close together for me. I knew I was going somewhere between 40 and 60 mph, but I couldn't easily tell the actual speed.

Then I noticed in some photos that the speedometer in the 2SS is way different, and much easier to read! I'm guessing there is no way to "switch out" the speedometers between the two models, right?

I was leaning towards the 2LT since it would be my daily driver, and I already have a 2002 SS that I'm keeping as my fun car. But this speedometer thing is a major problem for me.

Am I just nuts here, or does anyone feel the same way?

The Dark Knight · 06-01-2009, 06:57 PM

Eh...I never once looked at the speedometer when I drove...I was too entertained by the hood...but I knew I was going speed limit all the time

I just tried to enjoy it as much as I could.

slick rick · 06-01-2009, 07:05 PM

I've been using the DIC speedometer instead.

slick rick · 06-01-2009, 07:17 PM

Comparison picture

Myssi · 06-01-2009, 07:26 PM

so there's a digital speedometer in the DIC??

GamecockFan · 06-01-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myssi

so there's a digital speedometer in the DIC??

Yes. Scroll through and you should see it. As far as I know, the DIC is not different between LT and SS.

novajess1972 · 06-02-2009, 09:04 PM

Am I just nuts here, or does anyone feel the same way?

NUTS

LOL

WhoDat24 · 06-03-2009, 12:32 AM

just use the digital read if you have trouble reading the speedometer. i rarely use the normal speedometer, mostly cause cops here in Buena Vista, VA, are CRAZY..............

bluch · 06-03-2009, 12:42 AM

if you are having trouble reading it, then just use the digital speedometer in the DIC

nards444 · 06-03-2009, 07:41 AM

thought they were both the same. thats the problem with sports car and their spedoos the ones I have always had they are hard to read, dont know why

Nova65 · 06-03-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

Comparison picture

its funny how they squeezed in an extra 20mph but the v6 with 19" wheels and the ss both top out at 155mph.

TomServo · 06-03-2009, 10:41 AM

Still wish the Camaro had the HUD.

Chevyrocker · 06-03-2009, 10:48 AM

Yea, on the left stalk, where you check your tire pressures, oil life, driving directions, etc, you can set it to show a digital speedo. It's awesome.

As far as not being able to read the regular one properly goes...have you considered glasses?

The Dark Knight · 06-03-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

Comparison picture

Thanks! I never noticed that...it don't matter to me really...I'm gonna be driving with cruise control alot anyways...

06-01-2009, 06:46 PM	#1
Myssi Drives: 2002 Camaro SS, 2000 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 18	Speedometer on LT vs SS OK so I finally got to test drive the new Camaro - it was a 2LT. The interior is so-so, but what is up with the speedometer? I know they're going for the retro thing, but man that thing is hard to read! The numbers are too thin and too close together for me. I knew I was going somewhere between 40 and 60 mph, but I couldn't easily tell the actual speed. Then I noticed in some photos that the speedometer in the 2SS is way different, and much easier to read! I'm guessing there is no way to "switch out" the speedometers between the two models, right? I was leaning towards the 2LT since it would be my daily driver, and I already have a 2002 SS that I'm keeping as my fun car. But this speedometer thing is a major problem for me. Am I just nuts here, or does anyone feel the same way?

06-01-2009, 06:57 PM	#2
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,080	Eh...I never once looked at the speedometer when I drove...I was too entertained by the hood...but I knew I was going speed limit all the time I just tried to enjoy it as much as I could. __________________

06-01-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	I've been using the DIC speedometer instead. __________________

06-01-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Comparison picture Attached Images __________________

06-02-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
novajess1972 I Done Caught Diabeetus. Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS/2010 Tundra Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston/Humble Posts: 591	Am I just nuts here, or does anyone feel the same way? NUTS LOL __________________ CANCELLED ORDER: 1SS/CGM/MN6/BLACK RALLY STRIPES

06-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
Myssi Drives: 2002 Camaro SS, 2000 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 18	so there's a digital speedometer in the DIC??

06-03-2009, 12:32 AM	#8
WhoDat24 Geaux Saints Geaux Drives: Bumblebee. 2SS/RS (#88**) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Virginia Posts: 109	just use the digital read if you have trouble reading the speedometer. i rarely use the normal speedometer, mostly cause cops here in Buena Vista, VA, are CRAZY..............

06-03-2009, 12:42 AM	#9
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	if you are having trouble reading it, then just use the digital speedometer in the DIC __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

06-03-2009, 07:41 AM	#10
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	thought they were both the same. thats the problem with sports car and their spedoos the ones I have always had they are hard to read, dont know why __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

06-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#12
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Still wish the Camaro had the HUD.

06-03-2009, 10:48 AM	#13
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	Yea, on the left stalk, where you check your tire pressures, oil life, driving directions, etc, you can set it to show a digital speedo. It's awesome. As far as not being able to read the regular one properly goes...have you considered glasses? __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

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