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TheSmokingSuns · 06-13-2014, 02:19 PM

Dang, I am gonna intentionally bump my knee to see if the car turns off

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 06-13-2014, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

I don't follow. If they made the switchblade key that way why can't they make a traditional key that way?

GM already makes a laser cut transponder key that is a separate fob/key but the same designed laser cut key as the Camaro, it is currently in use on the 2014 Trucks/Suvs

TommyTheCat · 06-13-2014, 02:21 PM

No I want my cool VW key. It feels so bad ass opening it

JnLLovett · 06-13-2014, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

I don't follow. If they made the switchblade key that way why can't they make a traditional key that way?

As I stated I am no professional on this matter at all, I had never seen a laser cut key that was not switch blade before now, but I seen the pic that was posted so I guess they can.

Brain Fart on my part.

BlueSteele · 06-13-2014, 02:28 PM

It would be nice if there were an option to upgrade to a keyless ignition system instead of a separate key and remote. I am keeping my setup. My knee is nowhere close to the fob while driving.

13umble13ee · 06-13-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

They work fine??

I figured I would get this response, allow me to explain. I sit very low (5'10'' frame) I have the steering wheel fully telescoped out and down. when ever I back into a parking spot (habit from all the safe driving courses for work) I can't see the lines that separate the parking spots. so I have to adjust the mirrors for driving and parking every time. I have driven cars that auto adjust when reversing and they tilt down automatically. This is a personal preference I am sure. My point being that the key issues is a mole hill being made into a mountain. and they can find other, more beneficial changes to these amazing, beautiful machines.

tylangford · 06-13-2014, 02:35 PM

This is gay! I'm not switching mine, POUND SAND GM!!!!!

Low Saturn · 06-13-2014, 02:36 PM

My cat is at the dealership now getting some warranty work done. I hope they don't swap my keys while it's there. I'm 6'-4" and my knees don't come anywhere close to hitting the key.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 06-13-2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13umble13ee

I figured I would get this response, allow me to explain. I sit very low (5'10'' frame) I have the steering wheel fully telescoped out and down. when ever I back into a parking spot (habit from all the safe driving courses for work) I can't see the lines that separate the parking spots. so I have to adjust the mirrors for driving and parking every time. I have driven cars that auto adjust when reversing and they tilt down automatically. This is a personal preference I am sure. My point being that the key issues is a mole hill being made into a mountain. and they can find other, more beneficial changes to these amazing, beautiful machines.

ok while this is completely out of scope for the thread at hand, it took me all of 2 minutes to find a solution to this "problem" you have:

http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/13

01pewterz28 · 06-13-2014, 02:38 PM

I will keep my current switch blade keys but seeing as this should also be a problem with my 2014 Chevrolet Malibu it has the same key. On my Camaro I have never hit the key with my knee but my Malibu it happens weekly.

sstnt · 06-13-2014, 02:39 PM

This is overcompensation by GM, plain and simple. The significant and severe issues they had with ignitions caused them to look at their whole product line for any issues similar, and they found 2 or 3 cases out of over 1/2 MILLION Camaros, and probably 100 to 200 MILLION miles traveled with no serious injuries. And they jumped on it to say, "See how up on things we are now. We've changed!" So they will spend $20-$40M on this recall...but to them it's money well spent just for the PR.

The chance this will happen to me? Absolutely NIL! My knee (or any other part of my body besides my hand when turning it on or off) has never touched the key. It hasn't even touched the little ring with my other keys that hangs down maybe 2.5-3".

I like my switchkey, and I'm keeping my switchkey. Period. They can pry it out of my cold, dead hand!

hazy · 06-13-2014, 02:46 PM

Didn't see it posted, apologies if this is a double up of someone else's post....

https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motora...134054747.html

Looks like they're being super cautious in light of the Cobalt/Solstice ignition switch issues.....

spyderbuddy · 06-13-2014, 02:46 PM

Hey they can have my key as long as they put in push button start, corvette style.

Jameg1011 · 06-13-2014, 02:46 PM

This sucks, I have my car in the dealership for something else right now. They better not perform this BS without asking me first. I def do not want this done.

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06-13-2014, 02:28 PM	#341
BlueSteele Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 611	It would be nice if there were an option to upgrade to a keyless ignition system instead of a separate key and remote. I am keeping my setup. My knee is nowhere close to the fob while driving. __________________

06-13-2014, 02:36 PM	#344
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	My cat is at the dealership now getting some warranty work done. I hope they don't swap my keys while it's there. I'm 6'-4" and my knees don't come anywhere close to hitting the key. __________________

06-13-2014, 02:38 PM	#346
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	I will keep my current switch blade keys but seeing as this should also be a problem with my 2014 Chevrolet Malibu it has the same key. On my Camaro I have never hit the key with my knee but my Malibu it happens weekly. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

06-13-2014, 02:39 PM	#347
sstnt Drives: 2010 Camaro SS! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 195	This is overcompensation by GM, plain and simple. The significant and severe issues they had with ignitions caused them to look at their whole product line for any issues similar, and they found 2 or 3 cases out of over 1/2 MILLION Camaros, and probably 100 to 200 MILLION miles traveled with no serious injuries. And they jumped on it to say, "See how up on things we are now. We've changed!" So they will spend $20-$40M on this recall...but to them it's money well spent just for the PR. The chance this will happen to me? Absolutely NIL! My knee (or any other part of my body besides my hand when turning it on or off) has never touched the key. It hasn't even touched the little ring with my other keys that hangs down maybe 2.5-3". I like my switchkey, and I'm keeping my switchkey. Period. They can pry it out of my cold, dead hand! __________________ 1SS ABM Manual, Black int., 20" PAWs, Sunroof $$ down on dealer car #3466, pending Pw: 6-10-2009 Car Picked up by Shipper: 6-22-2009 Car has ARRIVED: 6-24-2009 (and she's a beauty!)

06-13-2014, 02:19 PM	#337
TheSmokingSuns Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	Dang, I am gonna intentionally bump my knee to see if the car turns off

06-13-2014, 02:21 PM	#339
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	No I want my cool VW key. It feels so bad ass opening it

06-13-2014, 02:35 PM	#343
tylangford Drives: camaro zl1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 18	This is gay! I'm not switching mine, POUND SAND GM!!!!!

06-13-2014, 02:46 PM	#348
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	Chevy issues recall of every Camaro 2010+ Didn't see it posted, apologies if this is a double up of someone else's post.... https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motora...134054747.html Looks like they're being super cautious in light of the Cobalt/Solstice ignition switch issues.....

06-13-2014, 02:46 PM	#349
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Hey they can have my key as long as they put in push button start, corvette style. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

06-13-2014, 02:46 PM	#350
Jameg1011 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 754	This sucks, I have my car in the dealership for something else right now. They better not perform this BS without asking me first. I def do not want this done.