Back up
Nov 19, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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Back up
Silly question my C7 has a backup camera but no beep when I get close backing up. Any suggestions that don't question my manhood
Nov 19, 2017 | 09:10 PM
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No beep.
It's a camera only; no sensors, anywhere, thank goodness!
Nov 19, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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My Lexus has both a camera and a backup and forward sensor; love them both...
Ken
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Nov 19, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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Corvettes never had them.I'm pleased i got something.Getting out and looking ain't getting easier.
Nov 19, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
dtmajor
Silly question my C7 has a backup camera but no beep when I get close backing up. Any suggestions that don't question my manhood
Drive a Prius I heard it beeps when backing up.
Nov 19, 2017 | 10:05 PM
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I get it, you never backed up anything WITHOUT a camera?
Nov 19, 2017 | 10:45 PM
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Been driving 62 years. Owned more than 100 cars. Wish the friggin' camera had a beep on it....
Nov 19, 2017 | 10:58 PM
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Quote:
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dtmajor
Silly question my C7 has a backup camera but no beep when I get close backing up. Any suggestions that don't question my manhood
Anyway, ignore the stupid squabbles. The car has no sensors letting you know distance. Camera only.
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Nov 19, 2017 | 10:59 PM
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I just wish the camera lens didn't get so nasty in the rain.
Nov 19, 2017 | 11:02 PM
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I agree with the op. Would be nice. Sometimes we get distracted doent hurt to have some assistamce now and again. I bet C8 gets them.
Nov 20, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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I bet the C8 gets a lot of safety items the boo birds will cry about.
Nov 20, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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My 2016 CTS has a choice of beep, or, vibrating seat plus dashboard alert when encountering an obstacle, wish I had the feature in my C7!
Also, the surround camera in the CTS is so much better then in my '18 GS for parking.
Nov 20, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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I never knew the Corvette had so many shortcomings until I joined this forum back in 2007. Funny how the complaints and wish list keep coming.
Nov 20, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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I just wish the camera lens didn't get so nasty in the rain.
You should know that you're not supposed to drive these in the rain, because they melt.
Nov 20, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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I don't miss having the beep. Plus we don't have those ugly sensor circles in the bumper.
Nov 20, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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harry2
My 2016 CTS has a choice of beep, or, vibrating seat plus dashboard alert when encountering an obstacle, wish I had the feature in my C7!
Also, the surround camera in the CTS is so much better then in my '18 GS for parking.
yeah, gotta agree. My '16 V has the same thing.
Nov 20, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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Maxpowers
I don't miss having the beep. Plus we don't have those ugly sensor circles in the bumper.
Yet !
Nov 20, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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Pretty soon you won't even have to drive these cars.
Just get in and lay back and enjoy the ride. God I hope not!
Nov 20, 2017 | 06:53 PM
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If all you care about is gadgets and comfort, buy a Cadillac.
Nov 20, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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Who drives Corvettes (in general)? Old people.
Who backs into things (in general)? Old people.
So not to generalize, but Corvette owners should have beeps ;-)
I'm kidding, but older people -do- seem to be more prone to it. Harder to turn the neck?
In my Range Rover it has beeps -and- it projects vertical planes overtop the camera view so you know what the sensors are seeing. Pretty handy. Since my manhood isn't informed by whether my car beeps or not, I'll take all the assists I can get. I figure if you're ranking yourself by how raw your parking experience is... well, that's a little weird.
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