Reliable GM Stage 1 upgrade for LNF in CNY
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Reliable GM Stage 1 upgrade for LNF in CNY
Which GM-certified garage is the most knowledgeable and reliable in Central New York? I'd like to have the GM Stage 1 installed on my Cobalt.
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Hello again,
As no one could recommend a GM service center, I was left to my own devices and chose a dealership/service center in Cicero. Now I pass that knowledge onto you (see the thread "Rear Brakes FILE COMPLAINT HERE SO WE CAN GET A RECALL" for additional information.)
I took my 2010 Cobalt SS into these chaps to have the GM Stage 1 upgrade installed. I had purchased the kit on-line at a significant savings and brought it in to the service center. The guy behind the desk was pleasant. I explained that I wanted the upgrade installed and the brakes inspected. The Chevy guy at the next desk, who isn't involved in my situation, starts giving me head about how hard it is to do the install and that GM doesn't supply the flash upgrade anymore. He stated that it's a 3-4 hour job. I told him that it shouldn't take more than 1 1/2 hours to do the install and re-flash (based on the experiences of you bloggers). He starts in about "in an ideal world, it takes 1 1/2 hours." It took all my professional experience not to laugh at this guy or blow up at him. So the attendant that I'm dealing with and I simply ignore this other guy.
They perform the install and I drive the car home. I was very pleased with the upgrade. The boost only increased 4-5 psi, but the RFD indicates that the horsepower increased to 280 and the torque is around 320 lb-ft. Pretty much as advertised - either that or the tech simply programmed the RFD to spit out those numbers (ha). The bottomline is that the car is even more of a rocket with the upgrade.
My question for all of you is how often do the GM technicians deviate from the instructions that come with the Stage 1 upgrade? I'm very pleased with my results, but it appears that the install was not identical to that described in the instruction package?
This service center charged me for 2 1/2 hours of labor and, combined with my experience with the rear brakes, left me thinking that I'll never go there again for service. My only explanation is that this dealership just moved into a new facility and is price-gouging to help pay off the expense and overhead. I seriously doubt that they're paying their technicians any more than before.
I hope that any of you in Central New York find this information helpful.
As no one could recommend a GM service center, I was left to my own devices and chose a dealership/service center in Cicero. Now I pass that knowledge onto you (see the thread "Rear Brakes FILE COMPLAINT HERE SO WE CAN GET A RECALL" for additional information.)
I took my 2010 Cobalt SS into these chaps to have the GM Stage 1 upgrade installed. I had purchased the kit on-line at a significant savings and brought it in to the service center. The guy behind the desk was pleasant. I explained that I wanted the upgrade installed and the brakes inspected. The Chevy guy at the next desk, who isn't involved in my situation, starts giving me head about how hard it is to do the install and that GM doesn't supply the flash upgrade anymore. He stated that it's a 3-4 hour job. I told him that it shouldn't take more than 1 1/2 hours to do the install and re-flash (based on the experiences of you bloggers). He starts in about "in an ideal world, it takes 1 1/2 hours." It took all my professional experience not to laugh at this guy or blow up at him. So the attendant that I'm dealing with and I simply ignore this other guy.
They perform the install and I drive the car home. I was very pleased with the upgrade. The boost only increased 4-5 psi, but the RFD indicates that the horsepower increased to 280 and the torque is around 320 lb-ft. Pretty much as advertised - either that or the tech simply programmed the RFD to spit out those numbers (ha). The bottomline is that the car is even more of a rocket with the upgrade.
My question for all of you is how often do the GM technicians deviate from the instructions that come with the Stage 1 upgrade? I'm very pleased with my results, but it appears that the install was not identical to that described in the instruction package?
This service center charged me for 2 1/2 hours of labor and, combined with my experience with the rear brakes, left me thinking that I'll never go there again for service. My only explanation is that this dealership just moved into a new facility and is price-gouging to help pay off the expense and overhead. I seriously doubt that they're paying their technicians any more than before.
I hope that any of you in Central New York find this information helpful.
If the dealer did the install with the GM flash there is no deviating from it. They don't have the option and there is no reason for them to do so. The second guy who say it takes 3 to 4 hours and that the flash has been discontinued doesn't know anything about the kit.
Hello again,
As no one could recommend a GM service center, I was left to my own devices and chose a dealership/service center in Cicero. Now I pass that knowledge onto you (see the thread "Rear Brakes FILE COMPLAINT HERE SO WE CAN GET A RECALL" for additional information.)
I took my 2010 Cobalt SS into these chaps to have the GM Stage 1 upgrade installed. I had purchased the kit on-line at a significant savings and brought it in to the service center. The guy behind the desk was pleasant. I explained that I wanted the upgrade installed and the brakes inspected. The Chevy guy at the next desk, who isn't involved in my situation, starts giving me head about how hard it is to do the install and that GM doesn't supply the flash upgrade anymore. He stated that it's a 3-4 hour job. I told him that it shouldn't take more than 1 1/2 hours to do the install and re-flash (based on the experiences of you bloggers). He starts in about "in an ideal world, it takes 1 1/2 hours." It took all my professional experience not to laugh at this guy or blow up at him. So the attendant that I'm dealing with and I simply ignore this other guy.
They perform the install and I drive the car home. I was very pleased with the upgrade. The boost only increased 4-5 psi, but the RFD indicates that the horsepower increased to 280 and the torque is around 320 lb-ft. Pretty much as advertised - either that or the tech simply programmed the RFD to spit out those numbers (ha). The bottomline is that the car is even more of a rocket with the upgrade.
My question for all of you is how often do the GM technicians deviate from the instructions that come with the Stage 1 upgrade? I'm very pleased with my results, but it appears that the install was not identical to that described in the instruction package?
This service center charged me for 2 1/2 hours of labor and, combined with my experience with the rear brakes, left me thinking that I'll never go there again for service. My only explanation is that this dealership just moved into a new facility and is price-gouging to help pay off the expense and overhead. I seriously doubt that they're paying their technicians any more than before.
I hope that any of you in Central New York find this information helpful.
As no one could recommend a GM service center, I was left to my own devices and chose a dealership/service center in Cicero. Now I pass that knowledge onto you (see the thread "Rear Brakes FILE COMPLAINT HERE SO WE CAN GET A RECALL" for additional information.)
I took my 2010 Cobalt SS into these chaps to have the GM Stage 1 upgrade installed. I had purchased the kit on-line at a significant savings and brought it in to the service center. The guy behind the desk was pleasant. I explained that I wanted the upgrade installed and the brakes inspected. The Chevy guy at the next desk, who isn't involved in my situation, starts giving me head about how hard it is to do the install and that GM doesn't supply the flash upgrade anymore. He stated that it's a 3-4 hour job. I told him that it shouldn't take more than 1 1/2 hours to do the install and re-flash (based on the experiences of you bloggers). He starts in about "in an ideal world, it takes 1 1/2 hours." It took all my professional experience not to laugh at this guy or blow up at him. So the attendant that I'm dealing with and I simply ignore this other guy.
They perform the install and I drive the car home. I was very pleased with the upgrade. The boost only increased 4-5 psi, but the RFD indicates that the horsepower increased to 280 and the torque is around 320 lb-ft. Pretty much as advertised - either that or the tech simply programmed the RFD to spit out those numbers (ha). The bottomline is that the car is even more of a rocket with the upgrade.
My question for all of you is how often do the GM technicians deviate from the instructions that come with the Stage 1 upgrade? I'm very pleased with my results, but it appears that the install was not identical to that described in the instruction package?
This service center charged me for 2 1/2 hours of labor and, combined with my experience with the rear brakes, left me thinking that I'll never go there again for service. My only explanation is that this dealership just moved into a new facility and is price-gouging to help pay off the expense and overhead. I seriously doubt that they're paying their technicians any more than before.
I hope that any of you in Central New York find this information helpful.
sorry I had to
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