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seattlecamaroboy · 12-23-2008, 04:20 PM

Are we all British now, calling GPS 'Sat Nav'? LOL

Matrix · 12-28-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by seattlecamaroboy

Are we all British now, calling GPS 'Sat Nav'? LOL

Haha I didnt know we had to call it GPS over here but I am British actually lol!

PA FAST · 12-31-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Flighttester

It can last as long as you want it to last.

If you are driving frequently in areas where they are constantly building new highways and other roads, you might want to keep it a little more current but, even if you don't over 99% of the roads are going to be there already anway.

Even when they build new roads it usually takes years for them to complete them and open them. One road up by me is a perfect example, we heard about it back in 2000 when we first discovered the area where we would eventually live. The road didn't open up until 2007. So even if they are building new roads in your area your current navigation disk will last you a reasonable amount of time.

Just remember the construction crews love to make overtime.

OUTATIME · 01-10-2009, 10:32 AM

Any updates on this? Will this ever be available on Camaros?

PA FAST · 01-10-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME

Any updates on this? Will this ever be available on Camaros?

Sadly all signs point to no. :(

I have faith GM will do the right thing and add this option in the next model year or so.

2010 SS · 01-10-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

especially when combined with the HUD in second model year cars

I've read about this "HUD" many times on this site, but never seen any specific details. Can someone elaborate as to what it is and what it does?

*DGthe3* · 01-10-2009, 04:31 PM

Search for threads about the HUD. The Corvette has it, Pontiacs have had it, and aircraft have it. It displays information like speed an the windshield within your line of sight. Here is a picture of the HUD from the Corvette.

Camaro is expected to have similar information display but there are no details.

2010 SS · 01-10-2009, 06:57 PM

Nice. Thanks!

The_Beast_ · 01-10-2009, 07:11 PM

:troll:

BigZAJ · 01-19-2009, 08:23 AM

I would have to guess that GM won't add navigation until the 2012 MY. I have noticed GM doesnt really make "big changes" like that until at least the 3rd year of production.

GMT-800 (Tahoes, etc) - 2003 (3rd model year) switched to digital controls for hvac added Nav
GMT-900 (Tahoes, etc) - 2009 (3rd model year) added 6 speed trannie option, 6.2ltr engine option
C6 Corvette - 2008 new transmission, (late '08) new interior package

PQ · 01-19-2009, 04:08 PM

I know my way. Don't need nav.

Have it on my phone and also got a Magellan for Christmas. It helped them to afford to put other things in the car from what I understand.

spd98 · 01-22-2009, 06:08 PM

Part of the push is to sell onstar based services.

TomServo · 02-11-2009, 07:22 AM

Since the Camaro's direct competition (Mustang and Challenger) have an OEM GPS Nav system the Camaro will eventually get it.

But it looks like they would require a major re-design of the center dash to accommodate a decent sized LCD screen. Hell my Honda has an 8" LCD can't imagine anything smaller.

PA FAST · 02-11-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

Since the Camaro's direct competition (Mustang and Challenger) have an OEM GPS Nav system the Camaro will eventually get it.

But it looks like they would require a major re-design of the center dash to accommodate a decent sized LCD screen. Hell my Honda has an 8" LCD can't imagine anything smaller.

Well I hope this happens by the MCE. On Star pisses me off (Price/Lack of LCD screen), portable units look are ugly, out of place, and they have such have such small screens. Paper maps? LOL once I got an in dash system I tore them up and used them as toilet paper. Thats all they are good for now anyway.

01-10-2009, 04:31 PM	#133
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Search for threads about the HUD. The Corvette has it, Pontiacs have had it, and aircraft have it. It displays information like speed an the windshield within your line of sight. Here is a picture of the HUD from the Corvette. Camaro is expected to have similar information display but there are no details. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-19-2009, 04:08 PM	#137
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I know my way. Don't need nav. Have it on my phone and also got a Magellan for Christmas. It helped them to afford to put other things in the car from what I understand. __________________

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12-23-2008, 04:20 PM	#127
seattlecamaroboy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 47	Are we all British now, calling GPS 'Sat Nav'? LOL

01-10-2009, 10:32 AM	#130
OUTATIME Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 633	Any updates on this? Will this ever be available on Camaros?

01-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#134
2010 SS Elderly Man Drives: Your Local Bus Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 214	Nice. Thanks!

01-19-2009, 08:23 AM	#136
BigZAJ Drives: 2007 Z06 Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 17	I would have to guess that GM won't add navigation until the 2012 MY. I have noticed GM doesnt really make "big changes" like that until at least the 3rd year of production. GMT-800 (Tahoes, etc) - 2003 (3rd model year) switched to digital controls for hvac added Nav GMT-900 (Tahoes, etc) - 2009 (3rd model year) added 6 speed trannie option, 6.2ltr engine option C6 Corvette - 2008 new transmission, (late '08) new interior package

01-22-2009, 06:08 PM	#138
spd98 Drives: had a goat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 351	Part of the push is to sell onstar based services.

02-11-2009, 07:22 AM	#139
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Since the Camaro's direct competition (Mustang and Challenger) have an OEM GPS Nav system the Camaro will eventually get it. But it looks like they would require a major re-design of the center dash to accommodate a decent sized LCD screen. Hell my Honda has an 8" LCD can't imagine anything smaller.