blueLNFftw

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I would like to make sure the reatrds there that called my supercharger a "turbo-pulley" and told me it is a turbo do not go HAM in my car.

Thoughts on what to do as preventative measures; I do have HPT if that helps.

AaronJ

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Set the rev limiter to 3k . Problem solved.

TylerJY

I don't trust my dealership..

blueLNFftw

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I don't either; thus this thread.

I was thinking 2k lol. They only need to move it from the parking lot to the garage and back.

ECaulk

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Pull a lot of timing, adjust the IAT2 timing reduction to kick in at 100F

Or you could buy a camera that mounts and turns on when the car is started and records.

Dan_G

I dunno, I kinda doubt the tech at a dealership is going to go HAM on your car. This is the kind of stuff that can get you fired.

redcobalt07

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gps monitor your car

blueLNFftw

iTrader: (16)

Happens way more than one would think...

ECaulk

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Tech's go ham all the time when a quick non stock car comes in. Hell even stock cars, there is a thread somewhere about a ZL1 Camaro that got wrecked by a tech on the weekend

TylerJY

I dont even want them sitting on my seats in their nasty clothes. I will put garbage bags over the seats when I bring it in lol. I work at Discount Tire Co and it amazes me how much some dealerships disrespect customer vehicles.

Dan_G

This would give you your answer. Not sure if it's worth the time and expense ... not sure if it's even legal (perhaps it is) but it would give you your answer.

I think the risk is pretty low here. These people work on cars every single day, year after year after year. I think most cars just look the same to them. They are just not that interesting. It's a job. Fix a car, park it, next .... and repeat ... year after year.

They also have access to higher end cars like vettes and ZL-1s and I kinda doubt they even go HAM on them.

blueLNFftw

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If you doubt that these guys go for joy rides in people's cars then I have some snake oil to sell you...

DCsnow1000

Can you sit and wait for it? Or is it something more time consuming?

Gunney_07

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take note of mileage , take note of fuel level, and if you have a gps that records top speed make sure it's set to auto start when the car turns on. Other than that, set up a valet tune with the power of a 80's fiesta.

Dan_G

Sure, it happens - there is no doubt - it happens. Perhaps some towns and some dealerships have more issues than others. It's just not something I worry about.

I definitely understand the concern. I do all my own work. The one and probably only time my car will go to the dealer will be for this recall. They are only messing with the key switch. Should be minimal time working on the car ... maybe they won't even road test it.

yellowsupercharged06

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there are inclined to take it for a "test" drive to make sure its working correctly, not that the ignition recall fix is going to change the way the car drives, but they will take it out for a spin.

Putting a detune on the car seems like a good option but on the other hand, if and when they take it for a ride, they only notice it redlining @ 3k or w.e, they are going to be like .... they could take it back and flash it back to stock and say it was messed up ... then you have an even bigger problem.


soooo its a crap shoot lol .... *** the recall lol

cobaltsssc760

they break it they buy it......

ECaulk

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In theory, but they'll just say it was another issue and not the tech going ham on it

redcobalt07

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or you could talk to the service manager personally

Dan_G

I do understand the thinking here. I replaced the power steering motor on my Redline rather than mix it up with the dealer. I'm was planning on letting the dealer fix the key switch.

I'm on the "list" waiting for parts. I guess we will have to see how may complaints come up regarding they way the recall is done. Maybe this is one that can be put off, and then done yourself.

My kid has a 2007 Ion with the 2.4. No worries about them road testing the Ion. So I 'll have that one done first.

iToastie

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Well my friend just took his Volvo in to a dealership that has all car brands because his car was having a lot of boost issues he couldn't figure out...

The tech came out and asked if the car was even turbo'd... and then the other guy quickly corrected him saying "Well, it has a boost gauge."

And that is why I'm not taking in.

Gelladuga69

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Gm dealerships are such a joke. It's not only you guys.. employees say the same thing pretty much

redcobalt07

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So I drive an aveo to work, can't get better than 35 mpg in this korean thing. Was looking at a sonic rs turbo. They want over 20 grand for it. That's outrageous.

DFZ24

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i was going to disconnect my hotside from the turbo...

and you can wait there. i asked to see if i would need to get a rental they told me it takes about 2 hours to do the job.

77speedracer

wow. lot of mistrust here. i have no doubt there are shady things going on in some places, but i work as a tech at a gm dealer and i can definitely say that our techs do not joyride customer vehicles. there are a couple of reasons we dont. we respect customers vehicles. word of mouth means a lot in our business and we do our best to keep it positive. if customers dont trust the shop work slows down and people get laid off. even if we didnt chances a tech would get spotted racing around are pretty high. besides customers themselves, their friends and family familiar with the car, various sales and other staff who are out on the road there is also the police who would pull us over just as fast as they would you driving like you stole it. getting caught pulling that kind of bs in a customers vehicle would be cause for a severe reprimand if not outright termination. my employer takes their reputation very seriously. and last but not least, we are busy. if i dont have to take your car for a test drive i wont. i just dont have time to mess around when i have customers waiting and work that needs to be done. if i spend a bunch of time messing around racing your car im going to have to stay late to finish my days work, and i really dont want to do that. Im sorry that some people feel they cant trust us with their cars, and even more sorry that some techs may have given them reason to feel that way. but try not to let some bad examples colour your view of all of us.

as for your piece of mind i would talk to the service manager and tell him you do not want your car test driven. let him know its nothing personal but you have noted your mileage and expect that it will not increase beyond what it takes to move the car in and out of the shop. if you are clear about your expectations they should have no trouble meeting them. if your expectations are not met and your concerns cannot be dealt with at the dealership level be aware that all general motors dealerships are accountable to gm and communicate your concerns to customer service.