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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 10, 2007 6:51 pm) ____________________________________________________________ Why try to come up with some electronic locking differential when you don't need it? The lockup is a mechanical function, not electric. Much simpler and this technology has been around for more than 45 years. GM originally called it PosiTraction. Traction control and skid control are two different things. You don't want to detect slippage and then brake it...you want to control the slippage and lock it up for more power and traction to both rear driving wheels.
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Replying to: blckislandguy (Sep 10, 2007 5:59 pm) GM is actually at the cutting edge of some very ambitious and advanced technolgy: Chevy Fuel Cell Technology You could be eligible to test drive one of those vehicles if you live in the right place. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: rockman59 (Sep 10, 2007 7:42 pm) http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Markets/Automotive/TorqueControls/index.htm
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All, I have read all the replies to the cricket noise and not sure if I have the same thing happing with mine. I have this noise that sounds like a high pitch squeal or a monotone cricket. It seems to only do it intimately at low speeds (up to 35 or so) and only during acceleration. It does not do it when I turn the wheel, and it’s not the radio. What gives? Is this the same thing you had wrong with yours Shawn? Thanks Dave |
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 10, 2007 10:47 am)  I've seen the G-80's take some pretty impressive abuse and won't buy a truck/SUV without one now! (the most impressive example of this is my buddy's '87 Cutlass 442 with a .060" over 455 under the hood that runs 12.60's on drag radials while on a good day lifting the front wheels 6-8" off the ground for 15-20 feet. That rear has stood up for 8 summers of burn outs at the track and playing on the street and other than annual lube changes has had no required service! I personally think that is a pretty impessive example of the reliability of the design)
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Replying to: tripwire (Sep 11, 2007 11:08 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 10, 2007 10:47 am) Here is a link to the 20% grade with rollers (2wd open vs 2wd G-80, 4wd open vs 4wd G-80 equipt) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8nAbg5suFw There are other videos showing how it works, use in a "twist ditch", etc. It's really too bad that GM doesn't do a better job of either educating it's sales force, or giving them the tools to "show" the advantages of options like this to customers. (kind of reminds me of the blank look I got from the local salesman when I asked about getting quadra-steer on a Silverado a couple years ago. He had no clue what it even was, or what the advantages were.) :-\
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Replying to: obyone (Sep 11, 2007 11:39 am) |
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Replying to: seagrave (Aug 31, 2007 1:43 pm) Congrats on your new purchase. I know you are anxiously awaiting it's arrival. Like you I found many great ideas/suggestions from this site from others that OWN or in the PROCESS OF OWNING a Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban. I found it very useful from the many posters that gave insightful feedback. I actually spent several weeks going back and reading all of the posts from the beginning to make sure there wasn't something that I had missed. Unfortunately there will be a few 'professional posters' that jump from forum to forum just to throw rain on your parade or the entire GM product line. I own a 2007 Denali, I previously owned a 2002 Denali. I also ordered mine with most of the same options that you did. Sunroof....love it, live in Texas and don't get to use it much, but it is worth every penny to ME. I also ordered the 20' rims & tires along with the retractable running boards.........Smooth ride and handling. I have been through creekbeds, mudholes and boat launches with no problems or slippage. I get more positive feedback from the rims and running boards than anything else. Was it worth it to ME....most definitely. Did you get a good deal? Are you happy with the dealership and the salespeople? Did they walk you through the entire process and spend time explaining all of the options? Did they know what a locking differential is? If you are happy with all of those answers....then most likely YOU got a good deal, and will be happy with the service they provide you after the sale. Let's face it, the cars that we drive from day to day are depreciating assets that get us from point A to B. So buying new car every couple of years doesn't make economic sense. But if I lived by that logic, I would still be driving a seafoam green 1968 Chevy Stepside with no AC and 3 on the tree. Come to think about it, I still wish I had it....I miss that truck. 
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