Curb Alert C5 Install Video
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Curb Alert C5 Install Video
One of the biggest fears with purchasing the Curb Alert is the installation, folks are unsure how "difficult" the installation is.
To make it easy for Corvette drivers, we just created a Corvette specific Curb Alert install package for the C5 that allows you to do the whole installation within 1 hour. Checkout the video on the page below and you can see the entire installation on a 2003 C5 Z06.
Corvette Curb Alert
This is a Southern Car Parts exclusive Corvette Curb Alert package for the Corvette C5 that has everything crimped and ready to go. Run the wires and plug it in to the fuse box under the passenger floor board and you are off and running.
Just select the Corvette C5 Specific Package when checking out and we will "pre-stage" everything for you prior to shipping so you can install it exactly like in the video.
Video is down towards the bottom of the page....
Corvette Curb Alert Install Video
Thanks,
Jim
To make it easy for Corvette drivers, we just created a Corvette specific Curb Alert install package for the C5 that allows you to do the whole installation within 1 hour. Checkout the video on the page below and you can see the entire installation on a 2003 C5 Z06.
Corvette Curb Alert
This is a Southern Car Parts exclusive Corvette Curb Alert package for the Corvette C5 that has everything crimped and ready to go. Run the wires and plug it in to the fuse box under the passenger floor board and you are off and running.
Just select the Corvette C5 Specific Package when checking out and we will "pre-stage" everything for you prior to shipping so you can install it exactly like in the video.
Video is down towards the bottom of the page....
Corvette Curb Alert Install Video
Thanks,
Jim
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I'll be ordering as soon as I get this repaired.
The nose needed painting when I got the car but it was just chipped up all over. I believe the nose has been painted before because of the way the paint came off. This was nothing but a light kiss on a concrete curb while parking and I was paying attention to the curbing but I have had a really difficult time judging the distance of the front of this car.
The nose needed painting when I got the car but it was just chipped up all over. I believe the nose has been painted before because of the way the paint came off. This was nothing but a light kiss on a concrete curb while parking and I was paying attention to the curbing but I have had a really difficult time judging the distance of the front of this car.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
I know what you mean...I have done it also....The Vette (along with other cars) are really hard to judge the correct distance and all takes is one mistake and the cost to repair is one big Ouch.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
I'll be ordering as soon as I get this repaired.
The nose needed painting when I got the car but it was just chipped up all over. I believe the nose has been painted before because of the way the paint came off. This was nothing but a light kiss on a concrete curb while parking and I was paying attention to the curbing but I have had a really difficult time judging the distance of the front of this car.
The nose needed painting when I got the car but it was just chipped up all over. I believe the nose has been painted before because of the way the paint came off. This was nothing but a light kiss on a concrete curb while parking and I was paying attention to the curbing but I have had a really difficult time judging the distance of the front of this car.
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From: College Station Tx
I just tried to install one of these on my dads car. I got it all hooked up and then I couldn't get it to stop continuously beeping while trying to program the set distance. Any advice on how to get it programmed?
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Hi Jeff,
I think you got a bad control module.....A replacement has been sent too you, let me know if this fixes the problem.
Thanks,
Jim
I think you got a bad control module.....A replacement has been sent too you, let me know if this fixes the problem.
Thanks,
Jim
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I'm really interested in buying this. I hate that "crunch" sound as you misjudge a curb and wonder how much damage you caused...
My question is that if I wanted to use the frame rail mounting location would this work with the "frame guard wheels" lots of vendors sell such as this one? Or would it interfere?
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5frame_guards.html
I'm looking to do both of these mods...
My question is that if I wanted to use the frame rail mounting location would this work with the "frame guard wheels" lots of vendors sell such as this one? Or would it interfere?
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5frame_guards.html
I'm looking to do both of these mods...
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Sure will....just will need to move the sensor a little to the right to accommodate for the wheels. No biggie though....
Jim
Jim
I'm really interested in buying this. I hate that "crunch" sound as you misjudge a curb and wonder how much damage you caused...
My question is that if I wanted to use the frame rail mounting location would this work with the "frame guard wheels" lots of vendors sell such as this one? Or would it interfere?
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5frame_guards.html
I'm looking to do both of these mods...
My question is that if I wanted to use the frame rail mounting location would this work with the "frame guard wheels" lots of vendors sell such as this one? Or would it interfere?
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5frame_guards.html
I'm looking to do both of these mods...
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
about a 15 degree angle....We have mounted them offset on the Corvete several times and it is not a problem, just need to be aware when parking that is you are pulling it at an angle or if it is only half a curb, and the side with the curb is on the side where you did not mount the Curb Alert then you might have an issue.
It is almost like having all the planets align correctly to have an issue with an offset install, but can be an issue and you just half to think of it when parking with awkward situations.
Thanks,
Jim
QUOTE=Baibaikin;1579818141]How Wide is the detection zone? If you mount it on the right radiator support, would it detect anything coming up on the left support?[/QUOTE]
It is almost like having all the planets align correctly to have an issue with an offset install, but can be an issue and you just half to think of it when parking with awkward situations.
Thanks,
Jim
QUOTE=Baibaikin;1579818141]How Wide is the detection zone? If you mount it on the right radiator support, would it detect anything coming up on the left support?[/QUOTE]
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From: Midland TX
Good product and easy to follow install video... I will be ordering one from you soon!
Wonder if one of these could be installed on the rear as well? Might need a wider angle sensor and more wire (Different Kit)? I find it harder to judge the rear of the car than the front as every night I have to back up to cars right behind me of varying heights.
Could you hook up two sensors to the same unit/speaker?
On second thought, I guess this thing would start chirping at every intersection and drive-thru unless it could sense "reverse" gear.
Of course on third thought, that might be livable?
On further thought, it might actually be nice to know if someone was riding my rear bumper that close, so I could get out and pound them.
I have to quit thinking now.
Wonder if one of these could be installed on the rear as well? Might need a wider angle sensor and more wire (Different Kit)? I find it harder to judge the rear of the car than the front as every night I have to back up to cars right behind me of varying heights.
Could you hook up two sensors to the same unit/speaker?
On second thought, I guess this thing would start chirping at every intersection and drive-thru unless it could sense "reverse" gear.
Of course on third thought, that might be livable?
On further thought, it might actually be nice to know if someone was riding my rear bumper that close, so I could get out and pound them.
I have to quit thinking now.
Last edited by Choreo; Feb 9, 2012 at 10:36 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Thanks....
yes, can be hooked up on the rear also, but would be two separate installs. there is not a way to connect both into the same speaker or control module..
yes, can be hooked up on the rear also, but would be two separate installs. there is not a way to connect both into the same speaker or control module..
Good product and easy to follow install video... I will be ordering one from you soon!
Wonder if one of these could be installed on the rear as well? Might need a wider angle sensor and more wire (Different Kit)? I find it harder to judge the rear of the car than the front as every night I have to back up to cars right behind me of varying heights.
Could you hook up two sensors to the same unit/speaker?
On second thought, I guess this thing would start chirping at every intersection and drive-thru unless it could sense "reverse" gear.
Of course on third thought, that might be livable?
On further thought, it might actually be nice to know if someone was riding my rear bumper that close, so I could get out and pound them.
I have to quit thinking now.
Wonder if one of these could be installed on the rear as well? Might need a wider angle sensor and more wire (Different Kit)? I find it harder to judge the rear of the car than the front as every night I have to back up to cars right behind me of varying heights.
Could you hook up two sensors to the same unit/speaker?
On second thought, I guess this thing would start chirping at every intersection and drive-thru unless it could sense "reverse" gear.
Of course on third thought, that might be livable?
On further thought, it might actually be nice to know if someone was riding my rear bumper that close, so I could get out and pound them.
I have to quit thinking now.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Sorry, wish it was programmable but it is not....
Three beeps and that is it....They are pretty loud especially if you are parking and listening for them but not a constant tone.
Sorry,
Jim
Three beeps and that is it....They are pretty loud especially if you are parking and listening for them but not a constant tone.
Sorry,
Jim
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Jim: only installation difficulty I encountered was that my interior fuse box did not have an available, open circuit. The recommended circuit is empty on my car. No big deal, just wired it into the battery tender attachment. Only thing is now when I hook up the battery tender I have to pull the curb alert fuse or the rascal picks up the signal and activates, stealing the charging current.
Thanks for a great product.
Rich
Thanks for a great product.
Rich
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Hi Rich,
Just use any occupied fuse slot. Remove the fuse in the slot, put it in the spare slot on the Curb Alert and then plug the curb alert into the open slot. Everything will work just as before along with the Curb Alert.
Thanks,
Jim
Just use any occupied fuse slot. Remove the fuse in the slot, put it in the spare slot on the Curb Alert and then plug the curb alert into the open slot. Everything will work just as before along with the Curb Alert.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim: only installation difficulty I encountered was that my interior fuse box did not have an available, open circuit. The recommended circuit is empty on my car. No big deal, just wired it into the battery tender attachment. Only thing is now when I hook up the battery tender I have to pull the curb alert fuse or the rascal picks up the signal and activates, stealing the charging current.
Thanks for a great product.
Rich
Thanks for a great product.
Rich
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Just got it yesterday! Amazing package you guys have put together here. Comes with all the zip ties, double sided tape already on, and everything. It looks literally plug and play! Ill give the install a go after work if I haven't had a head banging on desk type of day.
Great service too guys thanks!
Great service too guys thanks!