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Old 06-17-2011, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
There's also a cable inside the driver's side taillight to open the engine hood...haven't figured out how to remove the light to get to the cable when the hood is closed though.
I have seen that one. From what I can tell you would get at it through the left rear fender well. But I don't see the point; people rarely put camera gear in the engine compartment.
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Old 06-17-2011, 11:19 PM
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There are superior LATCH attachment points for a child seat hidden in the carpet on the upper deck behind the rear seats. This is something I learned on rennlist that I pointed out to my salesman. He didn't know about these.
Old 06-18-2011, 01:49 AM
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The b-pillars have coat hooks.
Old 06-18-2011, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Zeus993
The passenger window needs to be 1/2 way up before releasing the switch and having it go up the remaining distance by itself. Hmmm... Does anyone's else's do this? The dealership says it's a safety feature. Odd, but possibly true.


Mine (06 C2S) does exactly the same thing. Not sure how this increases safety. I just thought mine was broken.
Old 06-18-2011, 11:06 AM
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Z 370's, Chargers, Mustangs, Z 06s, all disappear in your rear view...

My dot and I were behind a Charger SRT(?), 2 days ago, she asked "What's he going to do with those skinny rear tires?". She laughed and pointed. Out of the mouths of babes...
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Old 06-18-2011, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LO997S
Mine (06 C2S) does exactly the same thing. Not sure how this increases safety. I just thought mine was broken.
I think it gives you some time to see if your passengers head is stuck in the window opening before you close it all the way.
Old 06-18-2011, 10:38 PM
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There is storage in both arm rests if you flip them up and if you have sport chrono the wart on the dash moves left and right


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Old 06-19-2011, 12:54 AM
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Don't recall if this is a stock feature or due to my SmartTop install but without keys in ignition and you press OBC stalk down both windows crank down (or up if stalk moved up).
Old 06-19-2011, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by keninirvine
Why didn't I think of that? Good one Dan.
Did not know that. Drives me nuts when I do not know if I locked the car or not and I have to manually test it by trying to open the door. I feel like a loser everytime.
Old 06-19-2011, 03:26 AM
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When just moving the car around a little you can avoid putting on your seat belt and getting the annoying gong by keeping the speed below 15 mph indicated. Once you hit 15 the gong will continue to sound.
Old 06-19-2011, 10:39 AM
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When you re-fuel, there's a small hook on the inside of the gas tank lid to hang the gas cap on. This way it doesn't dangle done on your paint...
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Old 06-19-2011, 10:57 AM
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The engine is actually in the rear of the car.
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Old 06-19-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbybailey
The engine is actually in the rear of the car.
But it also faces the rear so the rear main seal actually faces the front of the car.
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Originally Posted by bobbybailey
The engine is actually in the rear of the car.
You've got to be kidding...
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If the side mirror adjustment **** is turned and kept in the right (passenger) position, when you put the car in reverse (manual transmission), the passenger side mirror will automatically angle down so you can see the curb. It is a great feature but you have to wait about 5 seconds for it to happen. It is worth the wait
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