Dome Light - Page 2

fastball · 03-16-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

unless you were forced to buy a camaro, i dont see how during the process of seeing it and testing it and buying it that you didn't realize 100% that the back seats are there for insurance purposes only.

GM/Chevy didn't screw up. They gave you a 2 seater car with 4 seater insurance. You're welcome.

I think the point of this thread is the lack of a rear dome light. Having driven this car at night I was shocked when I parked it and basically couldn't see crap aft of the gear shift. Sure it's not intended to have rear seat comfort but if you've got stuff back there that you want to grab in the dark, go fish!

enzia35 · 03-16-2016, 10:21 PM

Just got in my '14. No rear dome light here.

2016SS · 03-16-2016, 10:25 PM

Sports cars are not usually practical at all. Don't feel bad I couldn't even get a microwave in my 350Z one day could install something to have some light back there if needed.

People wanted shaved weight and looks like they did it everywhere they could. I dont have any kids but if I did I would get something like a CTS -V sedan more practical even though a dome light would be nice probly shaved a few ounces to not install one. Lol

fastball · 03-17-2016, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 2016SS

Sports cars are not usually practical at all. Don't feel bad I couldn't even get a microwave in my 350Z one day could install something to have some light back there if needed.

People wanted shaved weight and looks like they did it everywhere they could. I dont have any kids but if I did I would get something like a CTS -V sedan more practical even though a dome light would be nice probly shaved a few ounces to not install one. Lol

Power seat motors weigh a hell of a lot more than a dome light yet they made both front seats power standard on all trim levels. How often do you adjust your seat once it's set?

2016SS · 03-17-2016, 05:59 AM

I usually don't adjust the seat but every time I take it to the dealership for some reason they have to. Or when I clean the car which is Weekly. I was being more of a smart allict then serious on the dome light weight savings.

JFM-jr · 03-17-2016, 07:26 AM

This would be why I kept my silverado 2500 crew cab its an 08 with a Duramax and only 51K on the clock. Trips with more than 2 people and thats what im driving.

Software Guy · 03-17-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazin383

I pity anyone trying to actually use that back seat! I don't think Chevy ever had any intention of anyone actually trying to put a human of any age back there.

I'm afraid if I had kids that needed to fit back there I'd have purchased the Chevy SS. Sweet ride, less money, and a real sleeper!

My kids grew up in the bucket seats of my 4th gen, that was a bitch to put seats into because only a select few would fit. They are older now, 14 and 11 and we take road trips in either my Hawk or Bee and have no real complaints as we are very creative when it comes to packing.

I've actually ridden in the back of the 5th gen and it's not horrible. I'm 5'8.

Clawson · 03-17-2016, 11:04 AM

My 14 Infiniti Q60S despite all it's "Luxury" and more usable back seat also did not have a dome light... Not just a cheap GM thing... Funny I didn't even realize it at all during ownership till I got on this forum before trading it in.

blazing_nitro · 03-17-2016, 01:23 PM

Interesting 14 Camaro doesn't have it and same with Infiniti. Just don't see why not. Realistically if this was an option like cigarett lighter I paid for my RSX I think $20 option when I use to smoke I would have paid for small light. My cheap $3 flash light is working and that ZL1 rope light looks like a good alternative as well but ugly.

Actually got the Camaro for myself and have a Toyota Sienna for the kids and motorcycle for nice days so I realize back seat is very limited use. Only other two door I had was an RSX but it had a doom light and even one in the trunk. Back seat in RSX was about same as Camaro with little more leg room. Traded the Acura for 335i sedan for some practicality with kids but never used it because had the sienna at home so back to 2 door coupe for me. So realize everyone is different and I don't need practicality for my commuter car and although the bike is great there are lots of days where don't have enough time to deal with gear and other daily necessities.

I just don't see point that we should not have a dome light because of practicality or should buy another car. Have you seen some of those pickups with folding out seats. Did they do that for insurance. Speaking of insurance Camaro is actually lot lower than my previous sedan and my agent told me even way lower than new Honda Civic like 30%.

cellsafemode · 03-17-2016, 02:50 PM

maybe people who can't drive are less likely to buy a camaro, so even though they have power, they're less likely to see claims against them.

bond2 · 03-17-2016, 09:59 PM

My 20 year old 4th get has a dome light in the back, I too think this was a dumb oversight. My 6 year old gets mad at night b/c she has a hard time buckling. We usually use the iPhone flashlight or I can kinda aim some light from the front LED map lights with my hand. But I want to add that my 6 and 8 year old sit in the back all the time with small booster seats and never complain. Granted the longest rides are 30 min, so I don't know how'd they do on a longer trip.

Blazin383 · 03-18-2016, 12:09 AM

I'm just glad they actually put a modern dome light in the 16. The dome light in my 2015 seemed like it came straight out of a 1965 VW Bug!

03-16-2016, 10:21 PM	#16
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,449	Just got in my '14. No rear dome light here. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

03-16-2016, 10:25 PM	#17
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	Sports cars are not usually practical at all. Don't feel bad I couldn't even get a microwave in my 350Z one day could install something to have some light back there if needed. People wanted shaved weight and looks like they did it everywhere they could. I dont have any kids but if I did I would get something like a CTS -V sedan more practical even though a dome light would be nice probly shaved a few ounces to not install one. Lol __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

03-17-2016, 05:59 AM	#19
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	I usually don't adjust the seat but every time I take it to the dealership for some reason they have to. Or when I clean the car which is Weekly. I was being more of a smart allict then serious on the dome light weight savings. __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

03-17-2016, 07:26 AM	#20
JFM-jr Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Suffolk Long Island Posts: 954	This would be why I kept my silverado 2500 crew cab its an 08 with a Duramax and only 51K on the clock. Trips with more than 2 people and thats what im driving. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS A8,NPP,Moonroof Pray ported factory intake manifold Ported TB Rotofab ARH 1 7/8 longtubes hi flow cats AFM deleted E85 11.0@124.9 11.65@118.8 pump gas,stock tune/exhaust New combo: Pray Performance Heads/cam MSD intake manifold and Circle D 3C 554/491 on E85 all work & tuning done by Pray

03-17-2016, 09:59 PM	#25
bond2 Drives: '16 2SS M6,'96 WS6 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 182	My 20 year old 4th get has a dome light in the back, I too think this was a dumb oversight. My 6 year old gets mad at night b/c she has a hard time buckling. We usually use the iPhone flashlight or I can kinda aim some light from the front LED map lights with my hand. But I want to add that my 6 and 8 year old sit in the back all the time with small booster seats and never complain. Granted the longest rides are 30 min, so I don't know how'd they do on a longer trip. __________________ '16 NFG 2SS M6,SW NPP compatible axel back, black center stripe, black non-split rims '96 Black WS6 TA - M6, Pro 5.0, Baer Track kit, Corsa Cat-back, Bilstein shocks '99 30th anniv TA vert #988- M6

03-17-2016, 11:04 AM	#22
Clawson Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 224	My 14 Infiniti Q60S despite all it's "Luxury" and more usable back seat also did not have a dome light... Not just a cheap GM thing... Funny I didn't even realize it at all during ownership till I got on this forum before trading it in.

03-17-2016, 01:23 PM	#23
blazing_nitro Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Mississauga Posts: 54	Interesting 14 Camaro doesn't have it and same with Infiniti. Just don't see why not. Realistically if this was an option like cigarett lighter I paid for my RSX I think $20 option when I use to smoke I would have paid for small light. My cheap $3 flash light is working and that ZL1 rope light looks like a good alternative as well but ugly. Actually got the Camaro for myself and have a Toyota Sienna for the kids and motorcycle for nice days so I realize back seat is very limited use. Only other two door I had was an RSX but it had a doom light and even one in the trunk. Back seat in RSX was about same as Camaro with little more leg room. Traded the Acura for 335i sedan for some practicality with kids but never used it because had the sienna at home so back to 2 door coupe for me. So realize everyone is different and I don't need practicality for my commuter car and although the bike is great there are lots of days where don't have enough time to deal with gear and other daily necessities. I just don't see point that we should not have a dome light because of practicality or should buy another car. Have you seen some of those pickups with folding out seats. Did they do that for insurance. Speaking of insurance Camaro is actually lot lower than my previous sedan and my agent told me even way lower than new Honda Civic like 30%.

03-17-2016, 02:50 PM	#24
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,522	maybe people who can't drive are less likely to buy a camaro, so even though they have power, they're less likely to see claims against them.

03-18-2016, 12:09 AM	#26
Blazin383 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Richland WA Posts: 451	I'm just glad they actually put a modern dome light in the 16. The dome light in my 2015 seemed like it came straight out of a 1965 VW Bug!

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