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Old 04-27-2015, 08:45 PM
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Default '16 Z my first mod........rip out front cameras!!!

My gawd..........what are they thinking???? Assuming you are stuck with those ugly zits in the grill on the 2 lt and 3 lt packages...... I plan to pull them off ASAP. I'll use a saws-all if needed!!!

Who can't drive a car that need these cameras anyway???? You either back in or look ahead. The car is not as long as an SUV or pickup so there is lot of room length wise in the average parking space that you do not need to bounce off the curb to stop.
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Originally Posted by Greg00Coupe
My gawd..........what are they thinking???? Assuming you are stuck with those ugly zits in the grill on the 2 lt and 3 lt packages...... I plan to pull them off ASAP. I'll use a saws-all if needed!!!

Who can't drive a car that need these cameras anyway???? You either back in or look ahead. The car is not as long as an SUV or pickup so there is lot of room length wise in the average parking space that you do not need to bounce off the curb to stop.
WOW...feisty today!!!! Why can't people be happy with what GM has accomplished. My God, front cameras are not that bad.
Old 04-28-2015, 09:11 AM
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My initial reaction was not that strong. Pic from the Bash...
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May I suggest an alternative to the sawzall, just don't use the cameral
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Old 04-28-2015, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg00Coupe

Who can't drive a car that need these cameras anyway???? You either back in or look ahead.
Get with the times. It's 2015 not 2000. The technology is there. Use it.
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Originally Posted by capecodvette
WOW...feisty today!!!! Why can't people be happy with what GM has accomplished. My God, front cameras are not that bad.
Old 04-28-2015, 11:05 AM
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Damn Dude take a chill pill. I was at the Bash and the front cameras was one of the reasons I ordered a 16 Z06. Besides you have to look real close to even notice them. A very positive idea IMHO. I know that I am always weary of pulling into spaces with front low curbs. Nothing worse than hearing that sickening crunch, more so with high $$ carbon spoilers.
Now side mirror warnings would have been nice also. Try driving in L.A. without them. Lots of want-to-be Nascar drivers out there.
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Go for it! Im sure all subsequent future owners of the car will appreciate your enthisiasm as well.
Old 04-28-2015, 11:47 AM
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Damn Greg, did someone pee in your corn flakes this morning? Just Kidding.

You share that same opinion with many people I know. I don't agree, but to each their own. Several of us had this discussion this weekend and most of my budz agree with you.

It don't look that gawdy.

Sawzall and a brand new '16 ZO6 makes me cringe just thinking about it! Find a '15...Problem solved!

-Ron in SoCal
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Sure can tell when ya stir up the foggies!!!! Can't wait til they add all the new technology in the new few years...........you guys will be more happy then when they added cup holders.

Tell me how they help on the track and maybe I'll change my mind!!! Zs are overheating and this is what they feature!!!!????

As least they could have made this an option. looks like total crap......
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Ever run over a curb stop? If you have not, you are a better driver than I am. When I purchased my Ferrari 458 people on the Ferrari forum complained about the "nipples" on the bumpers (distance alerts). I looked and could hardly see them and clearly no one else cared. Are you upset that the camera takes away from the aesthetics of the car in someway? How many people even think about such things who look at the car? Who looks at the nipples on a Ferrari? I could elaborate regards this topic, but probably be thrown off the forum. Best

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Sure can tell when ya stir up the foggies!!!! Can't wait til they add all the new technology in the new few years...........you guys will be more happy then when they added cup holders.

Tell me how they help on the track and maybe I'll change my mind!!! Zs are overheating and this is what they feature!!!!????

As least they could have made this an option. looks like total crap......

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It's a good idea but there not very attractive.
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If it is a software upgrade to get it to work on the '15, let me have them. I would gladly use it to protect my splitter since I am riding lower.
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Originally Posted by petecaballero
If it is a software upgrade to get it to work on the '15, let me have them. I would gladly use it to protect my splitter since I am riding lower.
It was noted at the Bash that they are not backwards compatible.
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Are these standard equipment or an option?

If the latter, just don't get them if you don't want them.
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Originally Posted by bub
It was noted at the Bash that they are not backwards compatible.
That is too bad. Thanks.
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Those are extremely inoffensive, especially for the benefit they'll provide.

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Old 04-28-2015, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
Are these standard equipment or an option?

If the latter, just don't get them if you don't want them.
Per the just released Ordering Guides they are included in packages 2LZ and 3LZ...you get them whether you want them or not. This was not very clear at the Bash...assumed they were free flow option.
Old 04-29-2015, 03:56 AM
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They are an eyesore imo. I'd be more for the idea if they were a little more inconspicuous. Parking Corvettes is not that hard, sheesh.
Old 04-29-2015, 07:32 AM
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Sorry but they look absolutely terrible

The senior citizens that can't park should just buy a different car


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