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It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I noticed 44psi is the maximum pressure for these tires. Why Buick wants us to set pressue at 30 psi...I suppose it makes the ride softer and creates more tire/road contact.
Wanna go faster??? You'll need to change the chip (if possible). Some of the enthusiast web sites for the Gran Prix may have that info (read thru the Gran Prix forum here in Edmunds).
Most new cars you either have to send the whole PCM to a company that can change this or there are devices out there that you can plug into the diagnostic port underneath the drivers side and change the RPM setting that way. If any people on this board have done or know if this is possible or not, please let the rest of us know. Or can you take the PCM from a Grand Prix GTP and install it on a Regal GS. Same engine and transmission. Possible??? Wishfull thinking I know...
Tire pressure, if 44 psi is max I run 42 all year. Harsher ride but much better wear and handling. If pressure max 35 psi I run 33.
Does this sound like a good deal? I'm skeptical about the no-need-to-change-the-screen part. Thanks for your learned advice in advance.
But another problem I have with my GS is the dumb looking wheels they put on this car. This car has a supercharger, it should have some sportier wheels. A nicely cut set of alloys would go a long way toward making the Regal the Buick sports sedan that they are counting on. Take a good hard look at Nissan and Infinity. I can see the LS models having old man rims, but come on with the GS already. Its pathetic. Consider some 17 inch standard on the GS also please... You want to attract a younger demographic don't you? Let's try a bit harder in the wheel department for the GS, I think you'll be surprised at the increased interest once you shake the old man image. Maybe you'll see people under the age of 70 in the service department waiting rooms for a change.
Side note: I *think* 225/55/17 tires will work well with the current 16" rims with very minimal odometer/speedometer differential.
If I had the $$ my 16's would be off and replaced by now. Would also be looking at SLP Stage 1, 2 & 3 modifications for the GS. Our car is a great one that can be much more than it already is!
getting faster!! The cooler weather also help the
SC I think.
Love to read the stories like the one from "delcom" blowing away the Acura 3.2!!!!
Just put new rubber on the GS... Dunlop Sport SP
A2's. NICE tire, quiet, better control & more
traction. I recommend them. Check out Tirerack.com and you'll see their high rating.
Thanks
Took the car into the dealer yesterday. They called and said the seat heater element wasn't working. Turns out it is part of the seat cover so that will have to be replaced. I am hoping to pick it up today. When I do I will let you know how much it cost to fix. Dealer said my dash problem was some deal in the steering column that sends power to the turn signals and stuff is bad. Also my chirping belt was caused by the supercharger belt tensioner going bad. They estimated the cost to fix these 3 items at $1300. Thankfully I have a 100,000 mile extended warranty.
http://www.joebasilchevrolet.com/major_guard.htm
I'd call around various GM dealers and get price quotes or even email some across the country.
In my case, GM gave me the 6/100k $0 deductible Major Guard in lieu of not pursuing the Lemon Law on my vehilce which service folder is over 2 1/2 inches thick with RO's.
Good luck and please post your findings as I'm contemplating getting it for my '02 Denali.
(98 LS)
My wifes GM Safari has paid twice the cost of her warranty and has 2 more years left.
While it seems like a huge price to pay, it will pay for itself and then some quickly. And the peace of mind is priceless.....
warrantygold.com
warrantydirect.com free quotes
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Here's the article for your reading pleasure: <http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/qship.htm>
Enjoy.
Anyone had this problem? Is there a fuse I can check or a breaker. The right rear signal also still functions , but it blinks at twice nornal rate which normally means a bulb is gone.
Any help would be great. Thanks.
Any opinions out there?
I just realized that I never let you know how much fixing the seat heater cost. It was $444 for the part and $111 for the labor for a wonderful total of $555. I think they broke my cup holder deal when they replaced the seat cover but I can't prove it. It worked fine until they had it to fix the seat heater now when you push on it it only comes part way out and then it hangs up and you have to pull it the rest of the way out by hand. I had to have the pan gasket replaced again because the thing was putting oil on the driveway again.
This has been the worst car I have ever owned.
kdawg79
Well I am now at the 28K mark and another weird repair has surfaced, took the car down for 3 days.
My Service Engine Soon light came on although the car showed no signifigant challenge, the entire wire harnessing had to be replaced as the module became wet at the rear O2 sensor and the water also found its way to the ECM as well...evidently this was caused by that darn A/C evaporator hose draining in the wrong area.
NEW O2 sensor, ECM and wire harness later back on the road.
Very odd, thank God I have the extd warranty ready to go.