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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-10-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,462
Posted By MattDinOC
You're on the right track, OP. By custom ordering...

You're on the right track, OP. By custom ordering your Camaro, you will not get the best deal ever, but instead you will get exactly the car that you want, built exactly for you! That said, there's...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 03-03-2017, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By MattDinOC
...and here's a little video...

...and here's a little video (https://vimeo.com/206536315) of the drive up the mountain. :)
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-03-2017, 12:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,317
Posted By MattDinOC
Yes, it's due to the direction of the polarizing...

Yes, it's due to the direction of the polarizing filter in the glasses. The HUD screen has a polarizing filter too, as do the main screens in the dash. The main screens have horizontal polarization,...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 03-02-2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By MattDinOC
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed...

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed them. :) Here's another little batch. I had some free time this afternoon, so I took a drive up Mt Hamilton Road to the Lick Observatory. It's about a...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 03-02-2017, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By MattDinOC
mini road trip

I occasionally need to travel from Orange County (SoCal) to the Bay Area (NorCal) for work. Up until now, I've flown, as it's about a 6 hour drive (assuming no traffic) versus a 1 hour flight. But......
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-23-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,880
Posted By MattDinOC
Nice! I still need to find the time / courage to...

Nice! I still need to find the time / courage to route my rear camera wire through the trim and up to my dashcam. I'll take more pics when I do that. I also need to replace the hardwire power supply...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-23-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,850
Posted By MattDinOC
This is good honest feedback, thanks for sharing....

This is good honest feedback, thanks for sharing. You're right, #1 is no longer an issue. I'll drop the top for a 5-10 minute drive because it's only slightly more effort than opening the windows. :)...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-13-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,781
Posted By MattDinOC
Those shades are very similar to the ones I have....

Those shades are very similar to the ones I have. Mine are Straight Link...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-09-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,355
Posted By MattDinOC
Fantastic, congrats on the new ride!!

Fantastic, congrats on the new ride!!
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-09-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,850
Posted By MattDinOC
:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-08-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,850
Posted By MattDinOC
To answer the original question, I knew 100% that...

To answer the original question, I knew 100% that I wanted a V8 convertible. The only question was, would it be a Mustang or a Camaro? After test driving a 1SS Camaro vert, I didn't need to look any...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-08-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,850
Posted By MattDinOC
The SS coupe does come with additional cooling...

The SS coupe does come with additional cooling systems standard that the SS vert does not get. They are included on the ZL1 vert, but not the SS. My guess is that GM anticipates few SS vert owners...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 02-08-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,781
Posted By MattDinOC
What about sunglasses that provide more coverage?...

What about sunglasses that provide more coverage? One of the first things I checked off my list after taking delivery was new Oakley prescription sunglasses so I could drive in comfort with the top...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-25-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattDinOC
I was originally planning to do this, and just...

I was originally planning to do this, and just sacrifice my AM/FM reception, but have since decided that I'm OK with the factory spoiler. I don't love it, but I also don't hate it enough to mess with...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-19-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,188
Posted By MattDinOC
Yes, 4 bolts. It's a very lightweight aluminum...

Yes, 4 bolts. It's a very lightweight aluminum piece.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-19-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,087
Posted By MattDinOC
I have the wind noise - No idea if that is...

I have the wind noise - No idea if that is considered normal or not, but it doesn't bother me. No other persistent noises while driving. The tonneau cover makes a little squeak when it opens/closes....
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-19-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,284
Posted By MattDinOC
I stash my laptop bag in the trunk on my daily...

I stash my laptop bag in the trunk on my daily commute. I also put a printer paper box back there to store little things (emergency water bottles, towel, phone battery and cable, reusable shopping...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 01-17-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,589
Posted By MattDinOC
TBH, I don't remember how to do it. My sales guy...

TBH, I don't remember how to do it. My sales guy walked me through it as part of the delivery / orientation process. I have my wife on speed dial in my car though. One tap to call her. :) I'm sure...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-16-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,284
Posted By MattDinOC
Very nice! It should come from the factory like...

Very nice! It should come from the factory like this. :)
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-16-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,717
Posted By MattDinOC
Awesome! Glad you got it done and that I was able...

Awesome! Glad you got it done and that I was able to provide some help. :) I forgot those are Torx heads. Kind of an important detail. LOL
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-13-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,853
Posted By MattDinOC
Believe it or not, in their crate engine...

Believe it or not, in their crate engine spec/instructions for the LT1, Chevy recommends 2 oil changes in the first ~600 miles. Yet the vehicle owner's manual says nothing about doing an early oil...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-12-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,749
Posted By MattDinOC
Bummer. :( I hate dealing with the clips that...

Bummer. :( I hate dealing with the clips that automakers use for their wiring harnesses. I just don't work with them enough to know the tricks to get them to disengage, so it's always a struggle. LOL...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-10-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,717
Posted By MattDinOC
The hardwire kit I used included an inline fuse...

The hardwire kit I used included an inline fuse on the 12V side. So yes, that's stashed behind the A pillar trim also.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-09-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,749
Posted By MattDinOC
I had my local shop do the install on my '17...

I had my local shop do the install on my '17 vert. It was no different from on the coupes, from what I could tell. They had to reach into a pretty narrow area to get it done, but that's the same...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-06-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,172
Posted By MattDinOC
I've noticed that too with my car. Fortunately...

I've noticed that too with my car. Fortunately for me, I have covered parking most of the time I'm getting in and out of my car, and it doesn't really rain very often down here anyway. I'd be a bit...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-05-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,172
Posted By MattDinOC
SoCal here also, but grew up / learned to drive...

SoCal here also, but grew up / learned to drive in Illinois. Rain doesn't bother me or my Camaro one bit. I thought for a half-second about driving my old econobox to work the first day it rained...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-02-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,717
Posted By MattDinOC
Well, I'm not pulling the trim apart today, but I...

Well, I'm not pulling the trim apart today, but I took a couple pics of the first couple steps to get it apart.

Flip down the sun visors and remove 4 little tabs to access screw heads and remove...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-02-2017, 01:43 AM
Replies: 803
Views: 261,984
Posted By MattDinOC
A couple shots of mine... :D

A couple shots of mine... :D
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-02-2017, 01:38 AM
Replies: 803
Views: 261,984
Posted By MattDinOC
I'm not usually a fan of stripes, but this is a...

I'm not usually a fan of stripes, but this is a great look. :thumb:
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 01-02-2017, 01:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,717
Posted By MattDinOC
Yes, I've done this for a dash cam... I'll try...

Yes, I've done this for a dash cam... I'll try and take some pics tomorrow to go along with what I remember. You have to loosen the A pillar trim first, then you can loosen the trim piece that runs...
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