Need Help ASAP (front lights) (export to Canada)
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Likes: 1
Need Help ASAP (front lights) (export to Canada)
Hi there crew. New member to the forum as I'm anticipating my purchase of a C7. I have some questions I am hoping someone can help me out with. GM has been less than helpful in gathering this data.
I need to know if the car has daytime running lights. Do you ever have to turn a switch to turn on your lights? Do either the headlamps or Leds light up as soon as you start your car?
Also, if you know if the car has a theft/security immobilization system
(essentially if the key paired to the car isn't provided the car won't let you steal it)
I see in all pictures a MPH readout but assume KPH(KM) can be switched to with a setting control (I know on other gm's the needle just jumps from 60 up to 100 and the mph light goes out and km comes on.
Any info on anything would be terrific.
Thanks
I need to know if the car has daytime running lights. Do you ever have to turn a switch to turn on your lights? Do either the headlamps or Leds light up as soon as you start your car?
Also, if you know if the car has a theft/security immobilization system
(essentially if the key paired to the car isn't provided the car won't let you steal it)
I see in all pictures a MPH readout but assume KPH(KM) can be switched to with a setting control (I know on other gm's the needle just jumps from 60 up to 100 and the mph light goes out and km comes on.
Any info on anything would be terrific.
Thanks
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,788
Likes: 683
From: Austin Texas
St. Jude Donor '15
Yes, it has DRL's, comes with a theft deterrent system, and you can set the guages to KPH, and everything else comes up metric, too.
Maybe one of the Canadian members will post up on here shortly and will give you more info. Good luck and enjoy the car.
Maybe one of the Canadian members will post up on here shortly and will give you more info. Good luck and enjoy the car.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 27
Likes: 3
There is no mention from OP on whether it is a Canadian car bought in Canada or a US car imported to Canada. Key difference is that the "hard" gauge spedometer on the left of the driver screen is in kph and goes up to 330 km/hr. Only the virtual gauges can be toggled between US and metric. Lamps are auto-on and I believe even US cars have DRL (US owners can correct if I am wrong). Suggest OP download Owners Manual as it details it fully.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Likes: 1
Hey guys, sorry for taking this long to say THANK YOU. I appreciate the input and am really happy to hear about the theft immobilization. No one has been able to give me that data. I did find the DRL's were good.
I bought my car!!!!!!!!!
I have been super busy but CANNOT WAIT to get through the c7 forum post by post
(my first ever vette so who knows.....maybe it'll run in my blood both future and the past Hx)
Excited
I bought my car!!!!!!!!!
I have been super busy but CANNOT WAIT to get through the c7 forum post by post
(my first ever vette so who knows.....maybe it'll run in my blood both future and the past Hx)
Excited
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,788
Likes: 683
From: Austin Texas
St. Jude Donor '15
Hey guys, sorry for taking this long to say THANK YOU. I appreciate the input and am really happy to hear about the theft immobilization. No one has been able to give me that data. I did find the DRL's were good.
I bought my car!!!!!!!!!
I have been super busy but CANNOT WAIT to get through the c7 forum post by post
(my first ever vette so who knows.....maybe it'll run in my blood both future and the past Hx)
Excited
I bought my car!!!!!!!!!
I have been super busy but CANNOT WAIT to get through the c7 forum post by post
(my first ever vette so who knows.....maybe it'll run in my blood both future and the past Hx)
Excited
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Likes: 1
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,788
Likes: 683
From: Austin Texas
St. Jude Donor '15
Yes, it is . Under penalty of death!
Just a thing started many years ago in Europe when one car driver acknowledged another drivers taste in cars, generally sports cars of any make. The tradition has moved to the Corvette, and on occasion a few others. I have had more Ferrari guys wave at me (other than Vettes ) than any other brand. They have good taste, also.
Just a thing started many years ago in Europe when one car driver acknowledged another drivers taste in cars, generally sports cars of any make. The tradition has moved to the Corvette, and on occasion a few others. I have had more Ferrari guys wave at me (other than Vettes ) than any other brand. They have good taste, also.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,398
Likes: 199
From: Grand Rapids area MI and Palm Coast, FL
Yes, it is . Under penalty of death!
Just a thing started many years ago in Europe when one car driver acknowledged another drivers taste in cars, generally sports cars of any make. The tradition has moved to the Corvette, and on occasion a few others. I have had more Ferrari guys wave at me (other than Vettes ) than any other brand. They have good taste, also.
Just a thing started many years ago in Europe when one car driver acknowledged another drivers taste in cars, generally sports cars of any make. The tradition has moved to the Corvette, and on occasion a few others. I have had more Ferrari guys wave at me (other than Vettes ) than any other brand. They have good taste, also.
OP, you will LOVE this car!
Instructor
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
From: Toronto Ontario
I have found GM Canada to be rather useless when it comes to answering questions as well. I can't believe they still haven't released pricing for 2015s yet. No one seems to be able to give any answers other than the standard "We do not have that information at the moment"
Super frustrating.
Super frustrating.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Likes: 1
They didn't even know the warranty is only good in Canada (if imported from the USA) AFTER 6months AND 12,000 KM . NOT mutually exclusive. Also, they WILL NOT, handle any emergency repairs. (i.e. the engine drops onto the road). Canada really doesn't want to give us any breaks. Good thing I'm at a border.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: Milton ON
There is no mention from OP on whether it is a Canadian car bought in Canada or a US car imported to Canada. Key difference is that the "hard" gauge spedometer on the left of the driver screen is in kph and goes up to 330 km/hr. Only the virtual gauges can be toggled between US and metric. Lamps are auto-on and I believe even US cars have DRL (US owners can correct if I am wrong). Suggest OP download Owners Manual as it details it fully.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,475
Likes: 58
From: California CA
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
If you have an American bought car your importing to canada there are rules and restrictions and you may not even be allowed to import into the country since there are restrictions. If you live in canada and bought your car in Canada no big deal, but if not you could be in a lot of pain trying to bring it in the country...
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 97,155
Likes: 1,471
From: Calgary, AB. There's a reason why white was the only color offered on every year Corvette. Proud Canadian German Jamaican!
St. Jude Donor '09, '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
I take it you've been to the RIV website, so next thing to do is contact your local Crappy Tire since they are the ONLY ones who can clear your car for importation.