Car in the shop
#11
01-23-2013, 07:37 AM
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Location: Southeast PA
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As for the lag in the drive-by-wire in the Impala, I've heard some people in non-GM car communities claim that's somewhat common and some PCM re-programming can help get rid of that. I believe the idea is to prevent the car form being overly "abused" by the computer preventing people from out-right romping on it.
#12
01-23-2013, 07:54 AM
Well my check engine light came on and it is still under warranty. I took it in too have it looked at and told them that it is under warranty so do it right. They inspected my engine and found that I was leaking fluids from every gasket lol. The bill totaled $1880 in repairs. On the bright side I am only paying $100 of that and the rest is covered. Down side is now I am driving a POS Impalla that I don't fit in. Seriously could those doors be any smaller?
The newer impalas are actually really big on the inside. i have driven in one quite comfortabally, now the doors are a tad bit small, but i am only 5'11 so....sorry to hear about the Monte, hope it all gets fixed
#13
01-23-2013, 08:05 AM
I had the same feeling griz:
When i had some warranty work done a cpl months ago, They also gave me an impala (2012).
As an above knee amputee, I also had difficulty entering and exiting...Once I was in it I was fine....
So, ...
Who did they actually design the Impala for? (body type)
Makes you wonder???
When i had some warranty work done a cpl months ago, They also gave me an impala (2012).
As an above knee amputee, I also had difficulty entering and exiting...Once I was in it I was fine....
So, ...
Who did they actually design the Impala for? (body type)
Makes you wonder???
#14
01-25-2013, 08:44 PM
Yea the Impala LT i am diving sucks. Good news is that i am getting my car back tomorrow. I think they designed the impalla for 5'10" and under skinny guys. Cus it has clown doors. I hope GM surfs the forums cus they need to fix their ****. I love my GM and have driven them my whole life but whats out now and has been coming out for awhile is all garbage.
#15
01-26-2013, 04:12 AM
I think they're designed for soccer moms.
I have a problem with 4 doors now too. Getting in and out of my dad's Buick Century is a pain. And I'm only 6 foot.
The Impala is coming out with a redesign anyway. So hopefully the new Impala is an easier fit, and drives better.
I have a problem with 4 doors now too. Getting in and out of my dad's Buick Century is a pain. And I'm only 6 foot.
The Impala is coming out with a redesign anyway. So hopefully the new Impala is an easier fit, and drives better.
#16
01-26-2013, 08:23 AM
It's something that I noticed when I drive Jenna's Impala. You figure, instead of the throttle being hooked up to a cable that opens the TB, you now have a sensor on the pedal, which tells the PCM how far down your foot is, then your PCM thinks hmm... is this a good idea to give them that? Then it gives you the throttle position that you want, or it thinks you want.
#17
01-26-2013, 05:50 PM
U drive a srt 8 you woudn't even notice if it did.
Got my car back i get the bill on monday will post a rundown of all work done. The Monte is 1000x nicer and more fun to drive
Got my car back i get the bill on monday will post a rundown of all work done. The Monte is 1000x nicer and more fun to drive
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