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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Woodson
Just to be clear, you know you don't need 3LT to get PDR, right?

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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by petepd
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http://www.chevrolet.com/byo-vc/clie.../corvette/trim

It's optional on 1LT and 2LT, but standard on 3LT. Either way, you have to pay more for it.

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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 11:48 AM
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Noticed that some people are warranting uses for the PDR, so I'll post this here in case people want to take a quick read:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/how-to...ash-cam-490664
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-dash-cam.html

I can almost see "Improving Performance" in a variety of ways beyond the track: Routine trips for better (or faster) routes if needed, or maybe improving your techniques in general for the 7-speed.
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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For those of you that use it as a DASH CAM – do you have to manually start recording every time you restart the car?
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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No. But it's fun to have and know you have it if you want it. Especially to record something on the fly. Pretty cool.

if you track the car? Many in here have said there are other options for less that do more and more accurate.

weighing options, would be low now that Apple car play and around auto cover nav duties imo.

but if you get 3LT or LZ it's standard so moot point (as others have stated).
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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I use it all the time. I like it. hopefully the C8 will have it also.
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 01:06 PM
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I bought a GoPro 2 years ago. I used it 5 times and it has been in the cabinet since 2012.
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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Wish I had it (PDR)as I use a dash cam and have for five years and it can become a pain.
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Originally Posted by Maxpowers
For those of you that use it as a DASH CAM – do you have to manually start recording every time you restart the car?
Yep - you've got to start it up every time you start the car.
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