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Default Avoid Costly Front Bumper Damage to Your C7 Corvette Stingray w/Curb Alert Mini!

C7 Stingray Corvette Curb Alert Front Bumper Alter System

This kit is specific for your C7 Corvette, includes special wire and fuse for easy installation.

Introducing the cure for the common curb. Front end damage when parking is a very real problem for many cars on the road today, especially for vehicles who have installed ground effects or aerodynamic profile improvements on their vehicles. Curbs are something that are one of those road hazards that do more damage to sports cars than any other hazard on the road. In fact, just a simple trip to the corner store can become a costly errand if you over-estimate your front end clearance when parking: damage repairs could easily run $1000 or more; however, Curb Alert provides you a warning system that gives you three-deep warning tones as you approach too close to a curb with your C7 Corvette Stingray.

The Curb Alert is very easy to install and does not put a drain on your battery when the car is not on. Using a patented infrared technology, the front mounted sensor is calibrated to a warning distance of anywhere from 8-28" (you decide with whatever you feel comfortable with). The warning alarm is hidden in the car and will give you three gentle tones when you are within a specified distance to the curb. The system gives you a short beep every time you start your car to let you know the system is active.

The Curb Alert is one of a kind and is a gadget that will save you money in the long run, preventing front end damage to any car that is low enough to be vulnerable to a Curb. Do not take a chance, get the Curb Alert to prevent curb damage.

Universal Mount (All Makes and Models)
Warns with an audible alarm before striking a curb that could damage your front bumper and/or spoiler.
Prevents embarrassing parking lot moments and sounds when your bumper or front spoiler hits a curb.
Sensor can mount in a discrete manner in the front end of most any vehicle and does not require any drilling.
Advanced infra-red triangulation technology and specialized software embedded for reliable operation.
Warning distance is adjustable from 8-28 inches. (Bumper to curb)
Removable when necessary with out leaving any holes as evidence.
Automatic power-up on vehicle ignition; never a battery drain.
Alert sound volume can be set to High, Low, or Mute inside vehicle.
Installation kit includes installation procedures, all wiring, wire ties, sensor calibration procedures, and user guide.

We've got them in stock right here: http://www.northamericantuning.com/C...rt_p/c7-ca.htm


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Does it beep every time you start the car, or was that just during the installation? Great product and I love that you can adjust for both distance and height!

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Does it beep every time you start the car, or was that just during the installation? Great product and I love that you can adjust for both distance and height!

David
It beeps three times very quickly each time you start the car, this lets you know it's working.

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Looking at the video, it appears the C7 used did not have the flexible air dam in place. I have the base C7 with a full width air dam. Will the air dam interfere with the curb alert installation?
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Looking at the video, it appears the C7 used did not have the flexible air dam in place. I have the base C7 with a full width air dam. Will the air dam interfere with the curb alert installation?
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No, the air dam will no interfere with the curb alert. The curb alert mounts in front of those. This c7 had it removed for testing front splitters, not because of the curb alert.
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Originally Posted by NorthAmericanTuning
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No, the air dam will no interfere with the curb alert. The curb alert mounts in front of those. This c7 had it removed for testing front splitters, not because of the curb alert.
Thanks, great video by the way!
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How would this mount with a front splitter on the car? No way could it be mounted below that as it would be way too low.
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At 4:15 of the installation video above it mentions that the curb alert device automatically turns on/off sensing at least 13.2v. Would that mean when installed on a C7 with the optional CTEK charger (or other trickle chargers) it would result in the curb alert being cycled on and off depending on the charging cycle status?

http://www.ctek.com/int/en/page/whyc...-functionality

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I have one installed. It works...
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Originally Posted by Steve_R
How would this mount with a front splitter on the car? No way could it be mounted below that as it would be way too low.
Yes, we have it behind our splitter, it does not interfere with the radar.
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do you ship to Canada?
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Originally Posted by NorthAmericanTuning
Yes, we have it behind our splitter, it does not interfere with the radar.
Thanks, will get one ordered.

Parked today, got out a looked, and was ~3/4 inch between the parking curb and CF splitter. Too close for comfort.
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Yes, sir.
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Originally Posted by Steve_R
Thanks, will get one ordered.

Parked today, got out a looked, and was ~3/4 inch between the parking curb and CF splitter. Too close for comfort.
Appreciate that!
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Do you anticipate having a version for the C6?
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Just installed mine today. It's well designed and everything you need other than a couple of basic tools is provided. The installation video listed in the original post is great.

As an engineer, I can appreciate the amount of design work and planning that went into this device.

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Just installed mine today. It's well designed and everything you need other than a couple of basic tools is provided. The installation video listed in the original post is great.

As an engineer, I can appreciate the amount of design work and planning that went into this device.
Thank you for the review. We are glad you are happy with it.
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C7 Stingray Corvette Curb Alert Front Bumper Alter System

This kit is specific for your C7 Corvette, includes special wire and fuse for easy installation.

Introducing the cure for the common curb. Front end damage when parking is a very real problem for many cars on the road today, especially for vehicles who have installed ground effects or aerodynamic profile improvements on their vehicles. Curbs are something that are one of those road hazards that do more damage to sports cars than any other hazard on the road. In fact, just a simple trip to the corner store can become a costly errand if you over-estimate your front end clearance when parking: damage repairs could easily run $1000 or more; however, Curb Alert provides you a warning system that gives you three-deep warning tones as you approach too close to a curb with your C7 Corvette Stingray.

The Curb Alert is very easy to install and does not put a drain on your battery when the car is not on. Using a patented infrared technology, the front mounted sensor is calibrated to a warning distance of anywhere from 8-28" (you decide with whatever you feel comfortable with). The warning alarm is hidden in the car and will give you three gentle tones when you are within a specified distance to the curb. The system gives you a short beep every time you start your car to let you know the system is active.

The Curb Alert is one of a kind and is a gadget that will save you money in the long run, preventing front end damage to any car that is low enough to be vulnerable to a Curb. Do not take a chance, get the Curb Alert to prevent curb damage.

Universal Mount (All Makes and Models)
Warns with an audible alarm before striking a curb that could damage your front bumper and/or spoiler.
Prevents embarrassing parking lot moments and sounds when your bumper or front spoiler hits a curb.
Sensor can mount in a discrete manner in the front end of most any vehicle and does not require any drilling.
Advanced infra-red triangulation technology and specialized software embedded for reliable operation.
Warning distance is adjustable from 8-28 inches. (Bumper to curb)
Removable when necessary with out leaving any holes as evidence.
Automatic power-up on vehicle ignition; never a battery drain.
Alert sound volume can be set to High, Low, or Mute inside vehicle.
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We've got them in stock right here: http://www.northamericantuning.com/C...rt_p/c7-ca.htm


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I saw the extra wire/fuse, but it was not referenced in the install video, and I didn't do any thing with it. How is out intended to be used?

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