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FIVE-O · 04-06-2011, 05:59 PM

New to the site and the Camaro, I have a few questions for JUST the real Camaro/engine/trany pros. Please do not reply if you are not a pro at all of this. I've changed to the X-Pipe and straight thru mufflers. Coming down from the engine on the pipes are 2 bulges. My friend said they have to go. If I remove them - a) what goes in place (just pipe?) - b) Will whatever goes there increase the horsepower? And c) How much louder will the car be?

As we all know about any car - the speedometer can be off a few MPH with actual and any other car. However, I have 2 GPS in the car - that both have the EXACT same speed all the time. Gee. I wonder why? NOT! They get the same info, from the same place.

The question: WHY would the car speedometer have the EXACT same speed as both GPS? Coincidence? Not going for it. Highly doubtful. I'm thinking that GM has a built in - tracker/gps in all of what? Camaro? All new Cars? Because there is no way in hell, the car S-D - is coincidentally the same as two GPS. And I had the LoJack removed and pulled the fuse on the On star so no trackers/gps there.

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porkrind · 04-06-2011, 09:06 PM

What? Please explain this in crayon. You have completely lost me.

slick rick · 04-06-2011, 09:27 PM

Cbrenthus · 04-06-2011, 09:36 PM

If they are indeed getting the speed via gps, then just pulling the fuse won't do it. Try disconnecting the gps antenna. I doubt it though, gps isn't reliable enough for true vehicle spied and odometer readings.

KnightRiderSS · 04-06-2011, 09:56 PM

Take off your foil hat...

The camaro measures speed electronical in the transmission..it just happens to be very accurate...think about it...how could it tell u how fast u r going in a parking garage?

The things you are referring to on your exhaust is your catalytic converters...removing them without a tune will give you a CEL...it will probably add a little HP but you would be better off getting LT headers for the most benefit

CGM2010 · 04-06-2011, 10:19 PM

What are you smoking?

wbdinger · 04-06-2011, 10:33 PM

maybe just maybe the speedo is that accurate

Capthowdy · 04-06-2011, 10:36 PM

where in so flo are you crazy man?

Luvpilot · 04-06-2011, 10:40 PM

Needs MOAR tinfoil

patrickt · 04-06-2011, 11:50 PM

puff puff pass dude somesone been watching too much Jesse Ventura
The speedo does not use GPS in any way shape or form. It is a simple concept that the speedo calulates off of tire rotations to determine how fast you are going. In order for GPS to do it it would need to be hyper accurate and hyper updating I used to do search and rescue finding ELT locators and in some harsh terrains such as in the moutains the best GPS locators were only accurate to about 80ft - 200ft so as you could see how could you possibly use it to track speed as needed with a speedo. It works by seeing one tire rotation and saying on that means we went x amount of feet in y amount of time and then calculates from there. Simple elementry physics

garcmol · 04-07-2011, 06:24 AM

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Sir Nuke · 04-07-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnightRiderSS

Take off your foil hat...

The camaro measures speed electronical in the transmission..it just happens to be very accurate...think about it...how could it tell u how fast u r going in a parking garage?

The things you are referring to on your exhaust is your catalytic converters...removing them without a tune will give you a CEL...it will probably add a little HP but you would be better off getting LT headers for the most benefit

DUDE!! WHAT HE SAID

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Moorepheus · 04-07-2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIVE-O

As we all know about any car - the speedometer can be off a few MPH with actual and any other car. However, I have 2 GPS in the car - that both have the EXACT same speed all the time. Gee. I wonder why? NOT! They get the same info, from the same place.

The question: WHY would the car speedometer have the EXACT same speed as both GPS? Coincidence? Not going for it. Highly doubtful. I'm thinking that GM has a build in - tracker/gps in all of what? Camaro/ All new Cars? Because there is no way in hell, the car S-D - is coincidentally the same as two GPS. And I had the LoJack removed and pulled the fuse on the On star so no trackers/gps there.

Again....please no hunches or guessing. I can do all of that myself

Why would your car have the exact same speed as showing up on your GPS? PURE LUCK?

I use a GPS in my Camaro and it is always off by 1 MPH. So, no, I don't believe they are using GPS to calcuate speed or to TRACK you. However, if you have ONSTAR, then yes, they could track you that way, but I don't think they are. Besides I don't care if they do.

Time to stop thinking GM cares how fast you go or where you go. The government is not out to get you. Take the TIN FOIL Hat off.

gahammerle · 04-07-2011, 09:50 AM

Dude, you use 2 GPS units? You sure are helping the government keep an eye on you. You don't think they would let you access all those GPS satellites and NOT track their usage, do you?

You better hide quick. I hear some black helicopters.

04-06-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
FIVE-O Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So. Florida Posts: 24 View My Garage	Built in tracker in all Camaros? New to the site and the Camaro, I have a few questions for JUST the real Camaro/engine/trany pros. Please do not reply if you are not a pro at all of this. I've changed to the X-Pipe and straight thru mufflers. Coming down from the engine on the pipes are 2 bulges. My friend said they have to go. If I remove them - a) what goes in place (just pipe?) - b) Will whatever goes there increase the horsepower? And c) How much louder will the car be? As we all know about any car - the speedometer can be off a few MPH with actual and any other car. However, I have 2 GPS in the car - that both have the EXACT same speed all the time. Gee. I wonder why? NOT! They get the same info, from the same place. The question: WHY would the car speedometer have the EXACT same speed as both GPS? Coincidence? Not going for it. Highly doubtful. I'm thinking that GM has a built in - tracker/gps in all of what? Camaro? All new Cars? Because there is no way in hell, the car S-D - is coincidentally the same as two GPS. And I had the LoJack removed and pulled the fuse on the On star so no trackers/gps there. Anyone interested in seeing the rest of the photos of FIVE-O - click this link. Last edited by FIVE-O; 04-24-2011 at 08:32 PM.

04-06-2011, 09:06 PM	#2
porkrind Unapologetically American Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft Rucker, AL Posts: 387 View My Garage	What? Please explain this in crayon. You have completely lost me. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Last edited by porkrind; 05-25-2011 at 08:57 PM.

04-06-2011, 09:27 PM	#3
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04-06-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	Take off your foil hat... The camaro measures speed electronical in the transmission..it just happens to be very accurate...think about it...how could it tell u how fast u r going in a parking garage? The things you are referring to on your exhaust is your catalytic converters...removing them without a tune will give you a CEL...it will probably add a little HP but you would be better off getting LT headers for the most benefit __________________ Last edited by KnightRiderSS; 04-06-2011 at 11:07 PM.

04-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#7
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,215	maybe just maybe the speedo is that accurate __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

04-06-2011, 09:36 PM	#4
Cbrenthus Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 516	If they are indeed getting the speed via gps, then just pulling the fuse won't do it. Try disconnecting the gps antenna. I doubt it though, gps isn't reliable enough for true vehicle spied and odometer readings.

04-06-2011, 10:19 PM	#6
CGM2010 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 44 View My Garage	What are you smoking?

04-06-2011, 10:36 PM	#8
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	where in so flo are you crazy man? __________________ THE "MENACE"

04-06-2011, 10:40 PM	#9
Luvpilot Drives: GM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 352 View My Garage	Needs MOAR tinfoil

04-06-2011, 11:50 PM	#10
patrickt Drives: still saving! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 6,204	puff puff pass dude somesone been watching too much Jesse Ventura The speedo does not use GPS in any way shape or form. It is a simple concept that the speedo calulates off of tire rotations to determine how fast you are going. In order for GPS to do it it would need to be hyper accurate and hyper updating I used to do search and rescue finding ELT locators and in some harsh terrains such as in the moutains the best GPS locators were only accurate to about 80ft - 200ft so as you could see how could you possibly use it to track speed as needed with a speedo. It works by seeing one tire rotation and saying on that means we went x amount of feet in y amount of time and then calculates from there. Simple elementry physics

04-07-2011, 06:24 AM	#11
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04-07-2011, 09:50 AM	#14
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	Dude, you use 2 GPS units? You sure are helping the government keep an eye on you. You don't think they would let you access all those GPS satellites and NOT track their usage, do you? You better hide quick. I hear some black helicopters. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

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