[KingOmen]

Sorry in advance if this has been posted elsewhere can't find it anywhere... Anyways!

I was wondering if the track data recorder was optional for the turbo 4 ? And if so can this be added after purchase or is it something that needs to be installed when customizing your own.... Because I'm probably going to buy one that is already built and just sitting in a lot soon and I'm sure I won't get lucky and grab one that has that option installed since most I've seen don't mention that as a feature... I'm really interested in having that data recorder for some track days

[TJay74]

From my dealing with my previous other GM cars, I doubt you can add the PDR on after the fact. The data the PDR gets comes from the ECM, TCM and BCM. GM has been tight lipped about adding optional electronic items after the vehicle has been built.

A lot of the truck owners want the OEM trailer Brake Controller, to this date GM has still refused to allow them to be added onto a truck that didn't come with them from the factory.

[KingOmen]

Damn Chevy that's messed up I like that option... Especially that it integrated in to the dash screen I know there are side products you can probably get with its own little screen and everything but just not the same it not as clean...

[fastball]

It's not just GM. Multiplexing technology makes accessories harder to add on after the car is built.

[Egon]

Originally Posted by KingOmen

Sorry in advance if this has been posted elsewhere can't find it anywhere... Anyways!

I was wondering if the track data recorder was optional for the turbo 4 ? And if so can this be added after purchase or is it something that needs to be installed when customizing your own.... Because I'm probably going to buy one that is already built and just sitting in a lot soon and I'm sure I won't get lucky and grab one that has that option installed since most I've seen don't mention that as a feature... I'm really interested in having that data recorder for some track days

So far in the Camaro lineup the only two cars with the PDR available are the ZL1 and the 1LE. I highly doubt that it will be available as a dealer installed or retrofit option anytime soon. However places like www.gen5diy.com have made some really great retrofit kits for some of the features on the 5th Gens and I am certain they will be doing the same with the 6th Gen. It will be a while before something like the PDR is possible, and they may not offer it due to the cost or lack of demand because of more easily installed alternatives like a GoPro + track day software on your phone. Plus with the action camera it can be removed from the car and used for other things.

Speaking of alternatives I have been very interested in the Garmin VIRB auto racing bundle that is an all in one solution. It comes with the OBD2 data relay and will automatically create data overlays so no need to combine and sync your data and video after a race. I am showing the Garmin VIRB Auto Racing bundle for $339 over on Amazon right now which is a pretty damn good deal considering to do the same thing with a GoPro you need the camera, OBD2 relay, data logger software on your phone and video editing software to combine data and video on your computer not to mention your time to edit everything. If I had a 6th Gen that didn't come with a PDR I wouldn't even consider a retrofit at this time with something like this available right out of the box.

[KingOmen]

Yea sucks but guess I'll have to settle for side products down the line thanks

[Eata34]

Originally Posted by Egon

So far in the Camaro lineup the only two cars with the PDR available are the ZL1 and the 1LE. I highly doubt that it will be available as a dealer installed or retrofit option anytime soon. However places like www.gen5diy.com have made some really great retrofit kits for some of the features on the 5th Gens and I am certain they will be doing the same with the 6th Gen. It will be a while before something like the PDR is possible, and they may not offer it due to the cost or lack of demand because of more easily installed alternatives like a GoPro + track day software on your phone. Plus with the action camera it can be removed from the car and used for other things.

Speaking of alternatives I have been very interested in the Garmin VIRB auto racing bundle that is an all in one solution. It comes with the OBD2 data relay and will automatically create data overlays so no need to combine and sync your data and video after a race. I am showing the Garmin VIRB Auto Racing bundle for $339 over on Amazon right now which is a pretty damn good deal considering to do the same thing with a GoPro you need the camera, OBD2 relay, data logger software on your phone and video editing software to combine data and video on your computer not to mention your time to edit everything. If I had a 6th Gen that didn't come with a PDR I wouldn't even consider a retrofit at this time with something like this available right out of the box.

I thought the SS had the option to PDR?

[Egon]

Originally Posted by Eata34

I thought the SS had the option to PDR?

Unfortunately no. Here is a picture from the 2017 order guide. The PDR is only available on the non ZL1 models with either the V6 1LE or V8 1LE options. I would imagine they would probably offer it more widely in the future but for now that's it.