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Drifting
Joined: May 2012
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From: South Dennis MA
Thanks for the welcome back, and I apologize for the bass-akward pics. It's an Apple thing, happens when I email them sometimes too. Thanks Dave, for straightening them out!
Also, thanks to all for confirming that I wasn't missing something in the menus for the front camera dimming deal. I also have a CTS-V wagon, and I can set the backup camera to stay in daytime mode, regardless of what the auto headlights are doing. Kinda surprised the Vette has no setting for this. The tech in the Corvette is otherwise lightyears ahead of the V.
Let me try another glamor shot, and see if it is right side up this time...
Also, thanks to all for confirming that I wasn't missing something in the menus for the front camera dimming deal. I also have a CTS-V wagon, and I can set the backup camera to stay in daytime mode, regardless of what the auto headlights are doing. Kinda surprised the Vette has no setting for this. The tech in the Corvette is otherwise lightyears ahead of the V.
Let me try another glamor shot, and see if it is right side up this time...
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 347
Likes: 119
From: Henderson NV
Once I got the OnStar set up, I found the previous owners password for the 4G hotspot was his phone number. I called him, sure enough it's an older gentleman. Said he has the outdoor car cover for it, and I'm more than welcome to come get it.
I'm very pleased, and thanks to all for the compliments!
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Henderson NV
Le Mans Master
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From: St. Peters MO
C7 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2018 C7 of Year Finalist
"1) leaving garage: Before and during startup hold the light switch in the bottom position (See arrow). Do not let go until car starts. Headlights should stay off."
Does doing this leave the LED DRL's on?
Does doing this leave the LED DRL's on?
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 347
Likes: 119
From: Henderson NV
I have a '14 C7 and this is how I keep the headlights off both starting up to back out of my dark garage and to pull in front first.
1) leaving garage: Before and during startup hold the light switch in the bottom position (See arrow). Do not let go until car starts. Headlights should stay off.
2) before entering garage: with car running momentarily hold the light switch in the bottom position (see arrow) until there is an indication on the dash that the 'Auto Lights' are turned off. Pull into the garage.
P.S. Beautiful C7
1) leaving garage: Before and during startup hold the light switch in the bottom position (See arrow). Do not let go until car starts. Headlights should stay off.
2) before entering garage: with car running momentarily hold the light switch in the bottom position (see arrow) until there is an indication on the dash that the 'Auto Lights' are turned off. Pull into the garage.
P.S. Beautiful C7
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Melting Slicks
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From: MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas
Simple is better. I do this for my F-150 & '16 Z (lawn mower/log splitter in front of garage).
Racer
Joined: Jan 2017
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I'm slightly new here too, how is it that your car has a blue interior ? Was that part of a special package ? Do you have pics of the interior ? Great looking car by the way !
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 347
Likes: 119
From: Henderson NV
Finally figured out the parking, btw. I have my Road Glide parked sideways in front of the Vette. Once the red line on the parking camera hits the tip of the center stand, I have about 6" until it gets expensive. So far, so good...
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 186
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From: Miami
Thanks for the welcome back, and I apologize for the bass-akward pics. It's an Apple thing, happens when I email them sometimes too. Thanks Dave, for straightening them out!
Also, thanks to all for confirming that I wasn't missing something in the menus for the front camera dimming deal. I also have a CTS-V wagon, and I can set the backup camera to stay in daytime mode, regardless of what the auto headlights are doing. Kinda surprised the Vette has no setting for this. The tech in the Corvette is otherwise lightyears ahead of the V.
Let me try another glamor shot, and see if it is right side up this time...
Also, thanks to all for confirming that I wasn't missing something in the menus for the front camera dimming deal. I also have a CTS-V wagon, and I can set the backup camera to stay in daytime mode, regardless of what the auto headlights are doing. Kinda surprised the Vette has no setting for this. The tech in the Corvette is otherwise lightyears ahead of the V.
Let me try another glamor shot, and see if it is right side up this time...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,224
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From: Lockport NY
My first thought is how did you manage to park your C4? Second thought, place a tire stop on the floor of your garage a safe distance from the front wall. Myself, I use a flat landscaping stone. Roll up to it until you feel the stone. Third thought, welcome to the C7 forum and congrats on your new Vette!
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 347
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From: Henderson NV
C4 was in a storage unit, and rarely driven. That's not happening with this car.
I've got about 6" to play with (get your mind out of the gutter) so if that stone slips it would get expensive. I've gotten use to the camera, and have reference marks on the floor that line up with the camera grid lines. It's all good now, and parking is a non event.
Thanks! Love the tech, comfort and power of this car!
I've got about 6" to play with (get your mind out of the gutter) so if that stone slips it would get expensive. I've gotten use to the camera, and have reference marks on the floor that line up with the camera grid lines. It's all good now, and parking is a non event.
Thanks! Love the tech, comfort and power of this car!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 801
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From: Gambrills, Maryland
Easy fix to this is to override the auto headlights.
The problem is the car senses the drop in ambient light and kicks on the headlights, dimming the dash and displays.
The simplest fix without messing with dash settings everytime is to give a quick twist to the headlight selector on the turn signal counter-clockwise (away from you as you sit) to turn "off" the headlights lights temporarily and the dash lights returning to full on...
Allen
The problem is the car senses the drop in ambient light and kicks on the headlights, dimming the dash and displays.
The simplest fix without messing with dash settings everytime is to give a quick twist to the headlight selector on the turn signal counter-clockwise (away from you as you sit) to turn "off" the headlights lights temporarily and the dash lights returning to full on...
Allen
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 347
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From: Henderson NV
Is your interior blue? From what I've read, the polished wheels were only available as part of the Twilight Blue option...