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#2723 of 3634 Re: Impala SS 2007 [garsarno] by charts2

Mar 09, 2007 (7:46 am)

Replying to: garsarno (Mar 08, 2007 3:26 pm)
Off topic: There are a lot of us out there that remember Nickey (backwards K) high performance chevrolets. Also at the time I am sure you remember the Yenkos/Baldwin Motion/Berger/Fred Gibb/Dana chevrolet dealerships that put together high performance chevys in the late 60s early 70s. and up in Ontario Canada we had the Black Panther 427 Camaros sold and raced through Gorries Chevrolet and Golden Mile Chevrolet in Toronto. My two rides. red/red loaded 64 Impala SS 327, & 1963 Impala SS black/black 409.
 
  Great memories! great times! those 60s!!

#2724 of 3634 Re: Impala SS 2007 [garsarno] by topcop1

Mar 09, 2007 (8:14 am)

Replying to: garsarno (Mar 08, 2007 3:26 pm)
I've got a dealer sticker from Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet in Newton, N.C. I had one on my truck to cover up a minor dent and scratch on the tailgate. Since his passing, these stickers have become somewhat rare and hard to find. If you can find one the price is very expensive. Not sure if I want to put it on my Impala or hold on to it for posterity.

#2725 of 3634 How long did it take ? by topcop1

Mar 09, 2007 (8:20 am)

How long were you without your Impala while it was in the shop for warranty repairs, FOB, Dash, Etc? While it was in, did you get a loaner car? Mine is coming due an oil change, and I may have the dealer do the warranty work then. I don't want to be without the car for too long. And, I don't want to end up driving some "hooptie" for a loaner. My dealer uses Enterprise Rent a Wreck.

#2726 of 3634 Re: How long did it take ? [topcop1] by quietpro

Mar 09, 2007 (8:32 am)

Replying to: topcop1 (Mar 09, 2007 8:20 am)
Top,
  I got a rental when they replaced a squeaky seat rail on mine. That service manager has been replaced since then, probably for being too nice to customers, but he set me up with a "hooptie" Aveo. Don't knock it...it sure makes you appreciate what you have all that much more. I was concerned about surviving the experience, though. The Aveo doesn't instill confidence on the interstate.
 
Ron

#2727 of 3634 Re: How long did it take ? [quietpro] by wbowl99

Mar 09, 2007 (8:44 am)

Replying to: quietpro (Mar 09, 2007 8:32 am)
My dealer doesn't give me a replacement. I mentioned it once when they said they weren't sure they could get everything done in one day and the service guy chuckled. You'd think they'd be nicer to their top salesman's mom. At least I get shuttle service to and from work.

#2728 of 3634 Re: Impala SS 2007 [charts2] by mymitties

Mar 09, 2007 (9:13 am)

Replying to: charts2 (Mar 09, 2007 7:46 am)
Hey charts2
Wow......Big, big memories..!!!!!
Yep, sure do...Gorries and Golden Mile were just up the street from me ,. As a matter of fact Golden Mile Chev is still there. I had one of the very few '69 chevelle 427 cid (425hp) big blocks from Belmont Chev Olds. I'm still a chevy guy and just love my '06 Impala
   Frank

#2729 of 3634 Re: How long did it take ? [topcop1] by mymitties

Mar 09, 2007 (9:20 am)

Replying to: topcop1 (Mar 09, 2007 8:20 am)
Hey topcop1
 
  For your info,just the remote fix (2 fobs, receiver, antenna cable and all reprogramming )should take no more than 1 1/2 hours once it's in the shop.And ,provided they have done it before..
 
       Frank

#2730 of 3634 quick question by wesleyg

Mar 09, 2007 (11:47 am)

I have one very minor annoyance with my SS and am wondering if anyone has an issue. When I use the drivers seat heater, it takes about 4 minutes before I feel the heat beginning, and about another 5 minutes before its really warm. (this is on the high setting.) My previous car, '02 Z-28 and wifes car, '06 Equinox, start to heat right away.
 
Since I live in a cold area, northern Ohio, I use the heater about everyday. Perhaps a computer adjustment at the dealer? You all got me thinking constantly about the 427's, 409's etc. Stop please.

#2731 of 3634 Re: quick question [wesleyg] by quietpro

Mar 09, 2007 (5:21 pm)

Replying to: wesleyg (Mar 09, 2007 11:47 am)
I have the same gripe. My '02 Monte Carlo was pretty quick too. I think it's just a poor design. I know they get hot because if I leave it on for an extended trip, I actually get hives or welts from the heat that I never got with my Monte. Makes my back itch like crazy for about 30 minutes after the trip. So, my verdict is too slow to heat up but too hot for extended use.
 
Something they probably COULD fix would be to turn on the heated seats during remote starting. Makes perfect sense to me since the climate controls are turned on based on outside temperature. If the heater is on, why not engage the seat heaters too?

#2732 of 3634 TPMS by axle52

Mar 09, 2007 (11:18 pm)

HI Guys..
 
i am back to vent some more.I have a 06 Impala with numerous paint chips but I do alot of highway driving. But anyway, I had the remote problems and the TPM problems as well and had the fix done about a month ago.The range is better but still not the greatest. I did not however have the receiver replaced. Not sure if that was part of the fix. As far as the TPM, i had the message come on the other day and there was not a reading coming from the right rear tire. Took it to the dealership today to have it repaired . Got the car back and everything was fine until I got out of work tonite and not in the car more than 10 minutes when the TPM message came on again and this time it was the front left tire. WAS the fix for the remotes and antenna also include the problem with the Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System? I mean there is a problem with not getting a reading from a certain tire when this message comes on. Blame it on the cold Canadian winter maybe.

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