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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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According to the myChevrolet app, this has to be records of some sort....




Wow!

Drove from Dunsmuir, Ca to Corona, CA. Had no idea I was going that fast! 25 mpg to boot! Somehow managed no instances of exceeding 80 mph! ???
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 07:41 PM
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Everyone gets scores like that. Their idea of hard braking and acceleration are idiotic. Just turn the damn thing off in options.
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mschuyler
Everyone gets scores like that. Their idea of hard braking and acceleration are idiotic. Just turn the damn thing off in options.
Did you look at his average speed?
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 01:43 AM
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The reason you don't have speeds over 80 is because it was 4 digits and they can only show 3. ;-)
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Seriously impressed! 25mpg while averaging 277 mph? Must have done some serious mods to the car...
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DPC57
Did you look at his average speed?

What am I supposed to conclude from the two dashes? My initial response was based on my own interaction with this system. Their idea of "hard braking" or "quick acceleration" is, IMO, a complete joke. I don't think the proverbial granny could pass muster with this system. Te most appalling thing about this is that they are tracking you and that it is an opt out situation. You have to intentionally turn it off.
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The Average Speed is 277 mph not "two dashes".
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mschuyler
What am I supposed to conclude from the two dashes? My initial response was based on my own interaction with this system. Their idea of "hard braking" or "quick acceleration" is, IMO, a complete joke. I don't think the proverbial granny could pass muster with this system. Te most appalling thing about this is that they are tracking you and that it is an opt out situation. You have to intentionally turn it off.
Soooo...the concept of humor eludes you based on having to opt-out? This was an awesome joke post. You do realize that nearly all corporations have "opt-out" policy, not "opt-in"? I understand some of your issue, especially when I saw the "Insurance sharing" opt-out. I didn't buy my C7 to completely observe all traffic laws.
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Whoa you were flying!
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That is one very impressive average speed.
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
The Average Speed is 277 mph not "two dashes".

So what does that tell you about the system?
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Oh vey. Get a sense of humor.
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Just proves without a doubt that everyone who CAN create an app... SHOULDN'T!
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 10:39 PM
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The app does seem a bit flawed. At that average speed, I would have made the trip in 3 hours, not 9.
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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 09:00 AM
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That's funny. Just one of many details contributing to the overall perception of quality...
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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 09:37 AM
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at 277 mph i doubt there was much braking going on at all- but when you did it must've been hard
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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 03:48 PM
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OMG so excited !
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Where in the app can a person Opt Out of Driver Tracking?


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