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10-16-2008, 10:49 AM
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That's what I was expecting... That seems pretty damn sufficient for me... (At least from just a GM tune).....
10-16-2008, 11:54 AM
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10-16-2008, 12:21 PM
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I know that the prospect of the stage kit has some solid evidence leading us to believe it might happen, but where is everyone getting these HP figures?
Is there any real documentation backing these figures up or is it just "A GM tech told me..." type of deal...?
Is there any real documentation backing these figures up or is it just "A GM tech told me..." type of deal...?
10-16-2008, 12:51 PM
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When I found the part numbers on the solstice forums, I went to the dealership and they contacted GMPD and let me talk to them. I gave them the part numbers and they confirmed the kits were coming and that the LNF manual transmission kit was 315 @ 4800 and the automatic transmission (HHR) was 290 @ 5200. GMPD actually confirmed every part and calibration number to be valid with a release date of spring. I don't know who leaked the numbers or how they got out but they definately exist...
10-16-2008, 01:50 PM
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10-16-2008, 02:08 PM
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10-16-2008, 03:16 PM
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what about intake, dp, exhaust? anything else likely to be released from gm with or before this kit, or maybe ever? I just want to keep my warrenty! lol like others do
10-16-2008, 03:46 PM
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no word at all yet for that stuff but i'm assuming at SEMA they will release an intake/clutch/stage kit...........dunno bout exhaust, i sure hope so.
10-16-2008, 03:57 PM
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The only concrete lead out there is this tune and manifold sensors. Other than that, it is ALL speculation.
10-16-2008, 04:32 PM
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GM=FAIL if they do not release a stronger clutch with the tune.........look at how many vendors have now said with a tune on the dyno they notice the clutch slipping already.........GM will be replacing alot of clutches under warrenty with this tune of theirs if a stronger clutch isn't used...........
10-16-2008, 05:12 PM
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GM=FAIL if they do not release a stronger clutch with the tune.........look at how many vendors have now said with a tune on the dyno they notice the clutch slipping already.........GM will be replacing alot of clutches under warrenty with this tune of theirs if a stronger clutch isn't used...........
10-16-2008, 05:23 PM
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GM=FAIL if they do not release a stronger clutch with the tune.........look at how many vendors have now said with a tune on the dyno they notice the clutch slipping already.........GM will be replacing alot of clutches under warrenty with this tune of theirs if a stronger clutch isn't used...........
10-16-2008, 05:33 PM
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Not Entirely True, my buddy that wors at the Dealership I bought mine at beats the evr-loving **** out of his car, and he started having Tranny issues at about 5 thousand miles. He has wbout 7 on it now, and his manager told him he would warranty just this once, and I believe they are covered for 5k miles.
I could be wrong, but I have heard they are covered up to 5k.
I could be wrong, but I have heard they are covered up to 5k.
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10-16-2008, 05:44 PM
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People get the whole "wear item" coverage thing confused easily...just because they're wear items, doesn't mean they're not covered in the case they turn out defective. Yes, the clutch is not part of the 5 year / 100k powertrain warranty because it likely won't last that long, but if it breaks or wears prematurely due to a defect in workmanship, it will be covered to a certain extent. Most dealerships will honor it up to 1 year / 12k miles, but of course some will fight it if they think the car has been abused.
10-16-2008, 06:02 PM
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People get the whole "wear item" coverage thing confused easily...just because they're wear items, doesn't mean they're not covered in the case they turn out defective. Yes, the clutch is not part of the 5 year / 100k powertrain warranty because it likely won't last that long, but if it breaks or wears prematurely due to a defect in workmanship, it will be covered to a certain extent. Most dealerships will honor it up to 1 year / 12k miles, but of course some will fight it if they think the car has been abused.
10-16-2008, 07:04 PM
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Its coming, I confirmed it today my uncle (works for GM) looked into. Don't know when the release day is exactly, I can't Wait 
When I found the part numbers on the solstice forums, I went to the dealership and they contacted GMPD and let me talk to them. I gave them the part numbers and they confirmed the kits were coming and that the LNF manual transmission kit was 315 @ 4800 and the automatic transmission (HHR) was 290 @ 5200. GMPD actually confirmed every part and calibration number to be valid with a release date of spring. I don't know who leaked the numbers or how they got out but they definately exist...
10-16-2008, 07:05 PM
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