[augrad94]

Sorry if this has been posted before, I did a search but came up with nothing.

I keep going back and forth on this feature. I am worried about how it will stand up log term use. Will the plastic scratch easy will it discolor because of sun etc, will debris be able to fall behind the plastic and be visible?

I know this is “new” for a car but do any of the disciples or anyone that has seen it have any ideas on the long term durability of the ambient lighting system?

 

[CUONCRS]

With GM's current focus on quality, I have a lot more confidence in it than I would have had in previous years. They could have had a HUD at production, but instead of piecing it together, they did the right thing and delayed it. It may make some people mad, but it shows they are worried about quality in their cars.

 

[GoTeamCamaro]

it wont scratch at all... and wont fade.. and it meets crash requirements ..and meets cost...

 

[OctaneZ28]

It really is a unique treatment.
The material seems to be very durable and I would not question its longevity.
And the lighting part is LED, so that will surely last.

 

[augrad94]

Good news

Sounds great, now to get pricing to see if it matters at all.

 

[GoTeamCamaro]

It really is a unique treatment.
The material seems to be very durable and I would not question its longevity.
And the lighting part is LED, so that will surely last.

Unique - YES!

In fact, when we were designing this feature we could not find a single example in the automotive world that does anything similar.

The Mercedes S class and CTS have ambient lighting but its done it a much more conventional way.

GM often gets criticized for being the last with innovation and technology - here is a great example of where we were first!!

 

[CUONCRS]

With patents, I hope.

 

[chevygoldfinger]

Unique - YES!

In fact, when we were designing this feature we could not find a single example in the automotive world that does anything similar.

The Mercedes S class and CTS have ambient lighting but its done it a much more conventional way.

GM often gets criticized for being the last with innovation and technology - here is a great example of where we were first!!

Just a FYI. . . My 1969 Corvette had fiber optics built into it that lit up on the console indicating directly the condition of the tail/brake lights and front turn signal lights. I'm pretty sure that was very innovative for the time.
Worked slick too, you always knew if you had a burnt out light before the cops pulled you over to tell you about it.

 

[wirewilly]

Does anyone have a link to a pic of what the interior ambient lighting looks
like when lit up? I saw one pic a few days ago, but I have no idea where I
saw it. HELP!

 

[FireStorm]

there used to be a video up on the chevy.com/camaro web site.. but its gone.. probably because it showed a HUD too which won't be available at first

it looked pretty cool

 

[Jekyll-N-Hyde]

Does anyone have a link to a pic of what the interior ambient lighting looks
like when lit up? I saw one pic a few days ago, but I have no idea where I
saw it. HELP!

I hope I dont get in trouble for posting this here but here is the video of the ambient lighting !!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khaJVU4c4Xs

below is the link where autoblog has is showing

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/22/camaro-interior-animation-lets-you-see-the-light

 

[geerhed]

interesting -

does this lighting only come on when the parking lights or headlights are on?

I presume it does not cause any glare on the window for night time driving.. BRRRRILLIANT!!! time for a guinness! :lol: :lol:

 

[Jekyll-N-Hyde]

I bet it comes on when either the headlights are on or even the parklights !!!!

 

[GoTeamCamaro]

The lighting was designed so it wont cause glare on the glass - and it was painstakingly tuned to ensure it is never annoying at all types of driving conditions.

As for when and how the lighting turns on.. you'll enjoy finding that out when you take a Camaro for a drive!!!!

 

[CUONCRS]

My 94 Vette has some interior ambient lighting stuff in it. I love it, because it's not bright enough to bother you, but bright enough to see things like door handles and the center console. I can't wait to see this in my Camaro. Thanks, GTC!

 

[tazjetman]

The lighting was designed so it wont cause glare on the glass - and it was painstakingly tuned to ensure it is never annoying at all types of driving conditions.

As for when and how the lighting turns on.. you'll enjoy finding that out when you take a Camaro for a drive!!!!

TEASE!:lol:

 

[DntWrryBeHappy21]

The lighting was designed so it wont cause glare on the glass - and it was painstakingly tuned to ensure it is never annoying at all types of driving conditions.

As for when and how the lighting turns on.. you'll enjoy finding that out when you take a Camaro for a drive!!!!

evilll i cannot wait that long!!! ugh

 

[jaydub]

I just ordered my wife a 2SS model with the RS package. I went through what I thought was all the options with the dealer and did not see anything about ambient lighting being an option.

Is this a part of one of the other option packages I selected? I sure don't want to miss out on this if it is an option.

 

[Camaro Scotty]

It is included with the 2LT and 2SS....

the engineers are working on the ambient lighting, and they hope to have it ready for the Feb 16th start of production.

 

[jaydub]

Thanks. Now I gotta figure out a question on the stripes.

I ordered a B7X Arctic White Stripe Package that is apparently only an option on the 2SS models. I want ot see a picture of this stripe and understand the difference between this and the other optional white stripe package (VYZ)