This 2010 GS is my first Corvette. I came from an 2008 Cadillac DTS that was heavily optioned. One of the features I enjoyed was the auto-up function on the side windows. The Corvette seems to lack that feature or is there a way to turn it on?

Thanks!

Lew Shaw

 

No. Only auto down.

 

Coming from a 2004 Infiniti G35, I also miss the auto-up function. I wonder if the C7 has it?

 

Seriously??You think just because the Vette is a 60+ thousand dollar car it rates auto window up??? You have to buy a 20-30 grand Ford,Hyundai or Kia for that feature...we're talking GM here...otherwise known as EL CHEAPO CAR COMPANY!!

 

I'd rather have the extra MPH on the top end and the extra 1/4 mile speed. Small price to pay.

Maybe if some of you wait long enough, the Vette will come with a built-in wet bar.

 

Yes, it does. It was a nice little surprise!

 

I came from a Jeep Wrangler that had no doors. Now thats convenient!

 

when I think of my SL Mercedes I wish my C6 had a Soft top and a Hardtop -- now that would be sweet. Wonder if the C8 will have that?

 

get the window valet, problem solved!

 

I have a Window Valet. It doesn't provide auto-up when one pulls the window switches up. It will raise them when I push the correct sequence of buttons on the fob, but that's not practical when I'm pulling away from a security gate sensor, drive-thru window, bank ATM, etc.

I wish someone who had the right skills would create and sell a hack to add this feature. It's just software, after all.

 

Cool...something to look forward to once I wear the C6 out.

 

There will be C8s out by then. It takes a long time to wear out a C6. Ask me how I know.

 

how do you know?????

 

See sig.

 

Auto up is not just software. It requires a sensor to detect a blockage. My ram 1500 has it and it is a nice feature.

 

There was an aftermarket hardtop available for the C6 that actually looks pretty good.

Kinda expensive though, $2500+ un-painted if memory serves.



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Unfortunately there is no way to "turn on" this feature. Auto windows are controlled by a computer. And the computer inside the Vette wasn't programmed with the auto up function (and there's no "double click" feeling on the upstroke of the switch). But it's a little more complicated than that...

Auto up windows can be dangerous, and therefore must adhere to federal regulations (specifically FMVSS 118 and other European regs). In a nutshell, auto-up windows require an "anti-pinching" function. The window computer can recognize an obstacle when closing, and then reverse. To implement this software function requires significant development efforts... And therefore cost.

I imagine that GM decided to not apply this feature to reduce the cost of the vehicle and provide maximum performance for the $. Of course many years later it seems strange this feature is not implemented when compared to competitors. It's my opinion that GM was attempting to produce the best performance bargain, and therefore had to cut a few corners here and there.

I was recently in a Ferrari 458 Italia and the passenger window had no auto-up function. The driver side did have auto-up, but no anti-pinching function. Yea, it hurt my hand figuring this out haha. I'm sure FMVSS 118 isn't the only reg Ferrari ignores

Anyways, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. However, I believe the C7 has auto-up. So that may be an alternative... albeit a pricey one.


I'm very certain Hall sensors are applied because the window computer needs to know position for the auto-drop function when one opens the door. Again, it requires some development effort to characterize the window system and guarantee the pinching force, durability, etc.

 

Last I looked, my 2008 Cadillac DTS was made by GM and it had auto-up! Don't the different divisions talk to each other? As far as speed and performance goes, I doubt that a computer change to allow auto-up would hamper performance

 

Never thought I'd see the day when Corvette owners would be complaining about - of all things - not having an "auto-up" function for their power windows.

I guess it never dawned on me holding the button up for the 3 or so seconds it takes for the window to go up would be that much of a concern for true sports car enthusiasts. Oh well - how times have changed.

 

First of all, I wasn't "complaining", merely inquiring as a first time owner. Secondly, haven't you anything better to do than make snide remarks?