whats so good about the reverse sensing system and security package?

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Jun 18, 2012 | 04:14 PM

#21

stevegt2012

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Originally Posted by 2012WhiteGT

The security package saves me $13 a month with State Farm. That's reason enough to get it. The wheel locks are crap, and the key will shear off if you just look at it wrong. Just throw them away.

Maybe they have changed the factory supplied locks as the ones that came with mine are McGard's. Good quality company and have been around for many years.

Sep 27, 2012 | 01:52 PM

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CaptDistraction

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Check out what a buddy did. He put the rearview camera into the GT500 spoiler by himself

wow, we need more detail on this

Sep 28, 2012 | 05:28 AM

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tbone004

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I have had both Mirror and NAV rear camera, I really don't care for the mirror one. Like others have mentioned on a sunny day it is hard to see and if there is any dew on the camera it makes it even harder to see becuase of the size of the image.

My NAV one on the Fusion is great, I really like having it!

The wheel locks are not going to cause any issues, I have them on this car and many others and don't have any vibration issues.

I would like to also see more info on the GT500 camera swap.

Sep 28, 2012 | 05:35 AM

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dmhines

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That's cool. Can't believe 3dcarbon hasn't come out with a gt500 camera spoiler already.

Sep 28, 2012 | 06:28 AM

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Rando

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I read in another thread that the nuts were great... Which is it guys?

Oct 2, 2012 | 05:25 PM

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SCHMOKN

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Originally Posted by Uin2it

Go with the rearview camera!
The "Security" pkg lock nuts for the wheels are heavier than the other lug nuts which causes a little vibration.
Plus I have the reverse sensing system, and I DO like it....but given the option I'd much rather have the backup camera. Given that statement though I do NOT like the spoiler the cam comes in, so I would end up customizing a new location when adding the ROUSH or GT500 spoiler!

I have had locks on my wheels since the early 90's. Never had a vibration issue from them.

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Oct 9, 2012 | 06:00 PM

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dontOverSteer

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I didn't even think about using the security package to lower the insurance payments. Oops.

I opted to get the Camera in the rearview mirror instead of the reverse sensing. Between the camera and the mirrors (and their blindspot mirrors) I feel like I can easily back into anywhere without a problem. The key word though is "feel", as I haven't tested 'everywhere'.....

Oct 10, 2012 | 09:42 AM

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JoesCat

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Originally Posted by SCHMOKN

I have had locks on my wheels since the early 90's. Never had a vibration issue from them.

I had an '87 Z24 years ago, and I know for certain the locking lug nuts I put on there did affect the balance. I could test it on and off, and it would definitely change the balance. I found putting it opposite of the balancing weights helped, but didn't always eliminate the problem entirely.

Seemed strange to me, since it so close to the center of the wheel. But it did, SWEAR!

Oct 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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WhiteBird00

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Perhaps you got a Pep Boys "kwality" wheel lock kit. Besides, just losing a valve stem cap would make a Cavalier vibrate.

Oct 10, 2012 | 10:42 AM

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Bucko

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012WhiteGT

The security package saves me $13 a month with State Farm. That's reason enough to get it. The wheel locks are crap, and the key will shear off if you just look at it wrong. Just throw them away.

Where do you guys come up with this???? I've rotated my wheels three times now (32K on the odometer) and never once has the single wheel lock or its keyed socket given me any difficulties. Perhaps its due in most part to folks ignoring the torque requirements for tightening the lugs down in the first place. That would be no fault of the lug.

Besides, I read on the internet that locking lug nuts provide 2 more HP, and 1 extra MPG in fuel economy.

Last edited by Bucko; Oct 10, 2012 at 10:58 AM.