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#4326 of 4387 Re: Bunky [mcroker] by imidazol97 Jan 20, 2006 (9:19 am)
Replying to: mcroker (Jan 20, 2006 9:02 am) My 03 LeSabre doesn't generate much dust. It's like they used ceramics at the factory. At 19K has it had a brake job done on it already? Replacing with the longlife or regular replacements from auto parts suppliers will give a really dirty brake dust. I did that before.
#4327 of 4387 brake dust question by mcroker Jan 20, 2006 (10:31 am)
Yes when I bought it it had just been done, do you recommend ceramics? Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Jan 20, 2006 10:34 am)
#4328 of 4387 Re: brake dust question [mcroker] by imidazol97 Jan 20, 2006 (10:34 am)
Replying to: mcroker (Jan 20, 2006 10:31 am) My ceramics by Bendix on 98 generate a little more dust than the new ones on 03 by GM from the factory--whatever they used. The 03 has the chrome wheels and the dust looks gray. The 98 has the alloy wheels with a rough surface and the dust looks darker.   The person who did the brake job probably used a standard brake pad for long llife. Use an OEM to keep the same brake feel the original car had. My 98 had Raybestos replacements on it. They made the pedal harder. When I put Bendix on, there was more grab and pedal didn't need as much pressure. Your rear brakes are pads also aren't they?
#4329 of 4387 brake dust by mcroker Jan 20, 2006 (10:37 am)
yes correct, and the aluminum wheels will work you to death keeping it clean..especially with those big 18 in wheels staring at you
#4330 of 4387 Re: Curious: Your '04 miles and any problems? [bunky36] by mcroker Jan 20, 2006 (11:52 am)
Replying to: bunky36 (Sep 21, 2004 5:05 pm) what kind of Zaino? thanks Mike
#4331 of 4387 Re: Black GXP [bunky36] by mcroker Jan 20, 2006 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: bunky36 (Apr 20, 2004 12:24 pm) Bill your car is beautiful, GEORGEOUS! btw - what is a GTP? Also per the Northstar badge, is it a stick on? AND How do I post a pic of mine in the posts like what you did here?   Thanks Mike
#4332 of 4387 Re: Heated Seats Not Working [mlm4] by topdown73cat Jan 24, 2006 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: mlm4 (Jan 09, 2006 12:39 pm) My Pontiac dealer has been trying to fix my 02 Bonneville heated seats for over a year now. Good luck if your's are cloth! Ours has had nothing but burnt cloth after four different repairs including new upholstery each time. GM tech assist is a joke. They have no idea what is wrong with ours and pretty much washed their hands of it. It is normal temperature they tell me and we have the outline of the element permanently etched in the material again. If your's is leather, you might be in luck. the leather won't burn as easy!
#4333 of 4387 Re: Vibration [evandro] by evandro Mar 16, 2006 (10:03 pm)
Replying to: evandro (Jan 04, 2005 11:14 am) An update: with time, the vibration worsened. I thought it was because of the tire having shifted around the rim, so I took it to the dealer for another road-force balancing. No dice, the tires would balance...   A few weeks later, a tire got damaged on the side wall and I decided to bite the bullet and get a new set, hopefully eliminating the vibration with a brand other than GY and avoiding damaging the bushings and shocks in the long term.   I tried Continental Conti Premier Contact and besides being less grippy than the OE GY, they didn't balance either! After a week, the tire dealer decided to replace one tire, which I'm still waiting for.   I'm leaning towards returning the Continental tires and trying perhaps Michelin or even Pirelli. Someone has said that the MXV4+ are no good either, but perhaps the Pilot are. What model specifically for the 255/55R17 size?   TIA Replies to this message: evandro (Mar 24, 2006 11:15 am) evandro (Sep 09, 2006 11:53 am)
#4334 of 4387 bonneville gxp fuel mileage poor by erichthecatt Mar 22, 2006 (6:11 pm)
I purchased a 2005 bonneville gxp, and the fuel mileage sucks. I average about 21.5 - 22.5 on a trip, keeping it around 70mph. My last car was a 2000 seville sls with this same northstar engine, and id get about 26-28. I know the gearing is different with my gxp, but does anyone know if theres a way to improve the mileage? I've intalled 2 flowmaster "hushpower 2" mufflers, for a "mean growl" which is surely has, but the mileage didnt change. what else can i do? i have 9500 miles on the car. I'm considering taking a loss, and going back to cad, but just thought i'd see if anyone knew of anything. Also, that brake dust on the front wheels sucks, but at least theres no hiss in the interior!! Thanks from Bakersfield..GAry Replies to this message: bryan (Mar 24, 2006 9:54 am)
#4335 of 4387 Re: bonneville gxp fuel mileage poor [erichthecatt] by bryan Mar 24, 2006 (9:54 am)
Replying to: erichthecatt (Mar 22, 2006 6:11 pm) I have a 2004 Bonny GXP. I took a 2,000 mile trip over the Christmas Holidays. I set the mpg setting when I left. While most of my driving was open highway, running betweeen 60 to 73 mph on cruise depending upon speed limits, at least 150 of those miles were in stop and go traffic as a result of interstate construction zones and around town driving. My average mpg for those 2,000 miles was 23.5. Not too shabby considering I punched it several times passing trucks and such.

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