Truly stupid question re:2SS/RS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fogey · 08-29-2010, 12:57 PM

Should be picking up my new car this Thursday. Here's the question. Does the Camaro have cigarette lighter socket so that I can use it for my mini CB, radar detector, charge cell phone, et al?
You'd think I'd know since I ordered the car.
Thanks

Grandeos · 08-29-2010, 01:03 PM

Yes. 2 of them. 1 above the shifter, and 1 inside the center console armrest.
And wait.......theres more.......you ready????

It has a USB port too. I bet I just blew your mind.

Fogey · 08-29-2010, 01:23 PM

Knew about that and thought maybe that's all there was. Thanks for the info on the sockets. My Envoy has three or four sockets but an actual lighter was an option. Thought Chevrolet might have dropped the sockets.

SlingShot · 08-29-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandeos

Yes. 2 of them. 1 above the shifter, and 1 inside the center console armrest.
And wait.......theres more.......you ready????

It has a USB port too. I bet I just blew your mind.

Nothing against the Old Fogey, but seeing he still uses a CB I doubt he will be bothered by a USB .... LOL ....

Breaker 19 for a Smokey report ... LOL .... Gawd the number of hours I've spent on a radio is crazy, those were good times ...

Fogey · 08-29-2010, 01:34 PM

I live in SoCal but have season tix for Cal football in Berkeley and family in the bay area. I make the run up I5 probably 10 or 12 times a year and the truckers still do smokey reports on CB's. Also when there is an accident ahead you frequently get trucker reports. And when I go offroading with my nephew (not in the Camaro of course- LOL) we use handhelds when there's no cell coverage to keep in touch. They are kind of an antique but still have uses

Silver2SSRS6spd · 08-29-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandeos

Yes. 2 of them. 1 above the shifter, and 1 inside the center console armrest.
And wait.......theres more.......you ready????

It has a USB port too. I bet I just blew your mind.

Don't forget the mini input for plugging in MP3 players also located in the center consol.

SSmoothie · 08-29-2010, 01:46 PM

I found that more and more people are starting to use CBs and Ham Radio again. My brother and some of his buddies just went and took the Ham Radio test for there license and past it.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 08-29-2010, 01:46 PM

There is no need for XM in the 2SS with the USB port and the stereo that plays raw MP3 files. You can stick hundreds of MP3s on a CD or USB stick and select and play them. You can even create a CD with multiple folders and place your different music types in the folders and select and play the ones you are in the mood for when driving.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 08-29-2010, 01:48 PM

If I ever purchase a 79 Trans Am, it WILL have a CB radio in it. CB radios were an option on cars back in the 70s. I will worry if someone installs an 8-track player in their Camaro.

razorduck · 08-29-2010, 01:54 PM

Can I get an factory installed 8 track player or do I need to go with after market?

Fogey · 08-29-2010, 03:36 PM

nt

Silver2SSRS6spd · 08-30-2010, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razorduck

Can I get an factory installed 8 track player or do I need to go with after market?

I think Kraco makes a great aftermarket unit..

winston2ss · 08-30-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Nothing against the Old Fogey, but seeing he still uses a CB I doubt he will be bothered by a USB .... LOL ....

Breaker 19 for a Smokey report ... LOL .... Gawd the number of hours I've spent on a radio is crazy, those were good times ...

Keep the wheels spinnin and the beavers grinnin I'm gone.

KeepItGreasey · 08-30-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandeos

Yes. 2 of them. 1 above the shifter, and 1 inside the center console armrest.
And wait.......theres more.......you ready????

It has a USB port too. I bet I just blew your mind.

don't forget the audio jack

08-29-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Truly stupid question re:2SS/RS Should be picking up my new car this Thursday. Here's the question. Does the Camaro have cigarette lighter socket so that I can use it for my mini CB, radar detector, charge cell phone, et al? You'd think I'd know since I ordered the car. Thanks

08-29-2010, 01:03 PM	#2
Grandeos Automotive Designer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 832	Yes. 2 of them. 1 above the shifter, and 1 inside the center console armrest. And wait.......theres more.......you ready???? It has a USB port too. I bet I just blew your mind. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (SIM/BLK)

08-29-2010, 01:23 PM	#3
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Gotcha on the USB port Knew about that and thought maybe that's all there was. Thanks for the info on the sockets. My Envoy has three or four sockets but an actual lighter was an option. Thought Chevrolet might have dropped the sockets.

08-29-2010, 01:34 PM	#5
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Yes I am and old fogey- I live in SoCal but have season tix for Cal football in Berkeley and family in the bay area. I make the run up I5 probably 10 or 12 times a year and the truckers still do smokey reports on CB's. Also when there is an accident ahead you frequently get trucker reports. And when I go offroading with my nephew (not in the Camaro of course- LOL) we use handhelds when there's no cell coverage to keep in touch. They are kind of an antique but still have uses

08-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#7
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	I found that more and more people are starting to use CBs and Ham Radio again. My brother and some of his buddies just went and took the Ham Radio test for there license and past it. __________________

08-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#8
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	There is no need for XM in the 2SS with the USB port and the stereo that plays raw MP3 files. You can stick hundreds of MP3s on a CD or USB stick and select and play them. You can even create a CD with multiple folders and place your different music types in the folders and select and play the ones you are in the mood for when driving. __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

08-29-2010, 01:48 PM	#9
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	If I ever purchase a 79 Trans Am, it WILL have a CB radio in it. CB radios were an option on cars back in the 70s. I will worry if someone installs an 8-track player in their Camaro. __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

08-29-2010, 01:54 PM	#10
razorduck Self Made Thousandaire Drives: 2011 SS/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 323	Can I get an factory installed 8 track player or do I need to go with after market?

08-29-2010, 03:36 PM	#11
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Never listen to music on XM-Football and NASCAR nt

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