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View Poll Results: Would you add a PDR retrofit to your 2014 Corvette
Yes, I would add it.
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I'd like to add it but need more information
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I might add it if the install was straightforward
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I would consider it but would have to see the features
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No I wouldn't add it.
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What's a PDR?
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Would you add PDR functionality to your 2014?

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Old 09-05-2014, 09:39 PM
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I don't really track my car. I'd rather have the WiFi.
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Don't own a C7 yet, but if I did have a 2014, I would add a PDR to it provided the cost was reasonable and it offered some good features.
Old 09-06-2014, 12:30 AM
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I guess the PDR, and the 8AT, support the old recommendation of not buying a new model anything in its first year.
Old 09-06-2014, 05:05 AM
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Voted no. I generally don't do any mods, but instead, buy a newer model every time there is a worthwhile or very visible change.
Old 09-06-2014, 08:49 AM
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Default Nada.....

Don't really see a need for it.
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I would consider adding it. Like most, until I see all the details including install, features, and price I am on the fence.
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Like to add, but would be mostly an economic based decision.
Beyond that, feature set.

I understand the counterpoint of faster CPU needed, etc, so Even if nothing more than forward facing camera that fits in the existing space with no external wiring...telemetry would be a bonus
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Need to see what all would be involved. I added the HUD to my 2010 Camaro and what a PITA that was.
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Remember.. if you vote please leave a "New Reply" also so we
can bump this thread back to the top of the forum so it doesn't get hidden on the second page.
Old 09-06-2014, 11:32 PM
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Of course it all depends on the price. $500 yes. $1000 or more no.
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Originally Posted by Pocket Aces
Of course it all depends on the price. $500 yes. $1000 or more no.
I would expect not less than $1,000.... but I'm willing to pay it for the functionality.
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Originally Posted by Milliwatt Rob
I guess the PDR, and the 8AT, support the old recommendation of not buying a new model anything in its first year.
That's just silly, if no one bought a first year car, there wouldn't be a second year car.

But for folks like you you should wait until the last year of a generation that way you get all the latest bells and whistles.

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I didn't have the proper response so was just waiting. Spot on my friend, thanks .

I'm retired from the car business AND the U S Navy. I currently own two 1st year cars. One is my 2010 RX450h that's rock solid with 60k and the 2nd is my 2014 Stingray. No issues at 14K.
Originally Posted by AFVETTE
That's just silly, if no one bought a first year car, there wouldn't be a second year car.

But for folks like you you should wait until the last year of a generation that way you get all the latest bells and whistles.

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Old 09-09-2014, 04:58 PM
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1000x yes. I autox a lot. And I film everything. Would be fun. As well as just road trips etc.
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Originally Posted by runutzzzzz
For those that just want a 1080 Dash Cam, I did this to my 2014 a while back.

It's a BlackVue 1080p camera with wireless playback. $200 and about 2 hours of time. Only negative is the MPH and time overlay is upside down.



Viewed on a iPad with WIFI:
If something like that could be mounted into the existing space for the PDR camera, I'd be sold on it without even having the MPH / time overlay info.

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Old 09-09-2014, 06:24 PM
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Yes please!!

When my allocation slot came open last year, my salesman asked if there were any last minute decisions...I had him check one more time if PDR was available.

Pic below is what I settled with for right now...HD Blackbox DVR. All those Russians can't be wrong
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I am a "gadget" guy, but I don't track my C7 and would not get it. I think that it is a good option for those who do, however.
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Originally Posted by Ninjaserver
How easy with this possibly be. With all the telemetry it would have to keep, not just audio and video. It's quite hard to imagine it happening.
I'm in...also in the $500-$1000 price range.

Someone told me that this PDR technology was designed for the 2014, but that they couldn't get it perfected in time, so they held it back to the 2015. If that is true, then pretty much all the technology is in our 2014?


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