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Occasionally I hit a dud and dump it before the schedule, my wife seriously thinks I am nuts but I can't help it, two years is tops for a car. My friends and relatives wait until I announce a sale and one of them usually buys the car. I now am semi-retired and am desperately trying to stop this pattern since income is now a factor, wife thinks it won't work. I'm keeping the SS forever!
Underneath the outside corners of the front bumper there's a little fog light symbol. Remove the fastener beside the symbol. Bend down the small section of bumper that the fastener releases. Reach up inside the bumper to access the bulb.
A bit tricky to get the bulb in without it touching anything since you can't see up in there without crawling right under the car. Took me about 5 mins to change both.
So I now have PIAA bulbs (low and fog) and another after-market high beam since PIAA doesn't make H9s, K&N air filter, and my new Goodrich g-Force Sport summer tires should be here soon. I guess I'll have to start upgrading suspension parts and brakes next. Should have just bought the SS......
2) I can't. Believe it or not, for all intents and purposes, that is my real name. It's short for Cornelio(I'm a junior), and everyone has always called me Corny. Forty was my number when I played football in high school and college.
Clark
My SS sits dead center once it warms up and never moves.
Since we're on this subject, I meant to ask this question a while back and since some of you may still have some chilly mornings, how long (specifically the SS owners) does it take your engine temp to get to "normal." With my 5.3L, the needle starts moving before I get to the end of the block (and that's with a minimal, buckle my seat belt, warm up) and it's half way to normal within the first 1/4 mile. From their to normal takes a while longer, probably 2 or 3 miles. This is in temps ranging 30s to 50s Farenheit.
The reason I'm asking is I thought it was warming up a bit faster when I first bought it and thought maybe my thermostat had stuck partially open...causing it to take longer to FINISH warming up after the initial movement of the needle. What have y'all noticed?
Thanks,
Ron
As you may know, I too have a 2LT 3.5L and my temperature gauge needle at normal operating temperature sits exactly one needle width over the half-way (mid) mark and goes no further..
Personally, I don't think you have a problem at this point...You know, Autometer makes great looking /actual functioning gauges. OOOps, there I go with the mod stuff again..!!
Hope this helps somewhat..
Frank
Well, Bryan, you may have to bite the bullet one more time, is my thinking...!! Better prepare your Wife...!!
The big question is....Will it be the new SS Camaro or the new RWD SS Impala...?????? :confuse:
Your call..!!
Frank
not into Camero's..it will be the Impala, but only if it has better speed times......has to be better than 5.6 @ 0-60....top end has to beat 154 mph.....otherwise I'll keep this one...
Well, like I said, You better prepare your wife ..!!
Personally speaking, I think the '08 version of the SS Impala is going to be a bute, and is going to get us all into some degree of trouble ..Soooooo...Hang on now,...at least 375-400 Hp for the top model/option. Beat 5.6 @ 0-60 and 154 MPH. I would think so, we are going to get major wind burn from this one...!!!
Have a great weekend...
Frank
Carl
The Holden-based car promises to be a nice ride. I'm really looking forward to it. The early shots of the '08 G8/Grand Prix look really nice. I'll probably make a run by my local Pontiac dealership to check one of them out when they hit the lots. I'm hoping that Chevy pays a little more homage to the classic Impalas this time around with six tail lights and four forward leaning headlights. That would be really sweet.
If the next Impala SS is going to be RWD, it's going to be similar to the Holden Commodore. That is a car that handles great and hauls [non-permissible content removed]. It weighs 3902 Lbs and has 362 HP with 390 Lb-Ft of torque. 0-62 is in 5.2 seconds with a 13.4 second 1/4.
The Commodore SS is already a done deal to be imported as the Pontiac G8.
Here is a ride in the Commodore;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZAyS2brGVc&eurl=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGtsI6Xo00
It pretty well demonstrates what I love about RWD...
I know,... much is personal taste and just my opinion, but again thanks..
NNaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, 362 Hp with 390 lb-ft...!! thats all!!.
Gm Better do it-up right here or I just may cross over to the Dodge Boys.. Did I say that..!!! Come on now, the Charger SRT 6.1 has 425 HP with 460 lb-ft..... Yes.. now we are talk'n here !! Ya, you guessed it...I'm not one of those roundy- roundy or twistie guys as some put it. Give me straight line acceleration stuff any day...
Frank
Then I have to say, "Too bad it's a Dodge..." I've seen friends and family get sucked into the low quality and reliability nightmare of Mopar products. I resist the tempation and stick with others.
Keep in mind that the G8, and hopefully, the next Impala SS, will be available with a stick-shift, which is not available on the SRT8. Personally, I prefer a stick. In fact, I don't plan on ever having another automatic. That is the biggest thing I hate about my Impala.
When Motortrend tested the GTO against the SRT8, the GTO spanked the SRT8 in 0-60, 0-100, and in the 1/4, in spite of having less power and all-season tires where the SRT8 was rolling on summer tires.
Many thanks for your comments ...!!
Ya, I do agree with you here.. let's hope it has a nice 6 speed with at least 3:73 or 4:10 gears. Either of these would work well with the overdrive 5th and 6th, while giving you lots of punch down below..
You know, if you realy wanted to, you could put a manual valve body in your auto trans and you would be shifting solidly to your hearts content.
Power to weight ratio is very important here, so ya I can see the big SRT_* getting its rear spanked ...
THanks again
Frank
Get back to us......
Frank
On the hwy between Nashville and Knoxville I get about 29.5, but there's the plateau and it burns a bit getting over the it. I usually go 70-80 on the interstate with a creep up to 90 a few times. But then I have the 3.5.
If you have the remote start, pop the hood, let it idle a little and then shut it down while listening closely so you can pinpoint where the noise is coming from. I'm not sure if the remote start will work with the hood up so if you have someone to help out, that's an alternative. The noise could be perfectly normal but it's good to know for sure. Peace of mind is worth a lot. Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Ron
I think I've posted on this before but I don't remember getting any feedback so I'll try again now that it's starting to warm up again. I have an '06 SS and I get a whirring sound, somewhat similar to the sound of a power steering pump that's low on fluid, when driving in stop and go traffic. This is most noticeable whenever I have driven at higher speeds (highway/etc) and then transition to stop and go. I can eliminate it instantly by shutting off the A/C compressor. When I turn it back on, it tends to remain silent but gradually comes back. It's more of an annoyance than anything although I am concerned that it could be an indication of a failing compressor. Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks,
Ron
No, I'm not related in any way shape or form to any of the GOODYEAR's, nor do I have any stock in the company....
But..For the life of me, I just don't understand what all the fuss is about with the Goodyear's, other than having a personal preference of course. I do know that their is better quality and price out there , but on the other hand, there is a lot worse..!! My current Goodyear RS-A's (235/50-18) have treated me extremely well thus far....Good ride & handling on dry roads, good handling on wet rainy roads and they were surprisingly good through the winter during some of our big snow storms here in Toronto.
Oh Well...Obviously, I'm happy with mine so far..!!
Frank
I have had alternator whine at certain speeds on some GM cars. It shows up at odd times. Shutting off the high load of air condition may stop it-the two fans behind the radiator are also drawing high currents along with the compressor clutch.
Try turning on the rear window heater and the bright headlights along with AC and see if higher load changes the character.
Try using a piece of wood like a piece of dowel or broom handle and touching one end -carefully- to the alternator and the other to your ear. Or if you have a stethoscope use that. Touch the AC compressor- maybe have someone help hold one end on the part with the moving pulleys and belts for safety while you "listen" on the other end.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Probably, more than the tires here, it's most likely the suspension components on our Impala's..
Are you feeling a soft ride, a little dipping and some body roll when taking corners ...well, if so, thats mostly what it is. All the LS's, LT's and the LTZ's have the softer ride suspension, while the SS has the so called firmer (??) sporty ride. What you are experiencing is the very reason why I changed/upgraded my tires, mags, rear struts, and front stabilizer (sway) bar to the '06/'07 SS version.. It sure did help in the corners....
Frank
Thanks.
Sure thing...If you ever decide to make some changes down the road and want to stay with genuine GM parts, I have all the '07 SS part numbers...
Just let me know whenever you are ready...
Frank
Frank--What's your experience there in Toronto: Any quirks or pecularities, other than being careful with the power?
Clark