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Re: shaking! [tom178]
by steve_ HOST
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Jun 15, 2008 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: tom178 (Jun 15, 2008 4:45 pm)
So, you're saying this is way beyond the usual helicopter noise that's pretty common with most cars these days?
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- #2964 of 2998
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Re: shaking! [steve_]
by tom178
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Jun 16, 2008 (5:09 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 15, 2008 7:53 pm)
yes, absolutely which is why I am concerned. We brought it to the dealership and the technician called GM. They said this is usual with all the models. I do not think they understand the extent of the vibrations. I have never seen this before in a car and I am used to the usual "flub flub" sounds as they are normal in many new cars.
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- #2965 of 2998
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Re: shaking! [tom178]
by steve_ HOST
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Jun 16, 2008 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: tom178 (Jun 16, 2008 5:09 am)
If it's "is usual with all the models" then you should be able to reproduce the noise by test driving another '08 on the lot. If you can't then you should request more investigate work be done by the tech. Bent wheels, bad tires, unbalanced driveshafts come to mind off the top of my head for things to check.
Recording the noise level in your rig and another one or two off the lot may help convince GM that you do have a problem beyond the norm.
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Re: shaking! [tom178]
by allmet33
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Jun 16, 2008 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: tom178 (Jun 15, 2008 4:45 pm)
I've got an '07 Outlook and the same thing happened. I noticed it during the test drive when I put the two rear windows down. I don't know about a violent shaking, but then again...I was only doing like 40-45 mph. Considering I never drive with just the rear windows down...for me it was no issue. Personally, I think it's just a quirk in the overall design and I'm pretty sure Saturn knows of it, but didn't think it would be an issue since most folks don't drive with just the rear windows down.
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Re: Hybrids in Lamdas? [kcorey]
by 62vetteefp
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Jun 16, 2008 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: kcorey (Jun 12, 2008 1:53 pm)
The Yukon is a hybrid and gets 21 mpg city, better than a Camry.
Also there are a lot of Hybrid city buses out there.
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Re: shaking! [allmet33]
by 62vetteefp
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Jun 16, 2008 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jun 16, 2008 9:24 am)
This is typical of a lot of cars/trucks. Has to do with cabin pressure vs. aero of vehicle. Just open a front window slightly.
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Re: 2 mode hybrid? [dmathews3]
by 62vetteefp
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Jun 16, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Jun 13, 2008 10:42 am)
Right, and most people want a big car/SUV/Truck for the long trips etc. on the highway.
I do not know about most people but around here with the soccer moms/dads most never get 10 miles from their house. I am dragging the kids from school to tennis to swimming to soccer. In fact the only time I was on the expressway was when I went to the museum downtown.
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Re: 2 mode hybrid? [husky92]
by 62vetteefp
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Jun 16, 2008 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: husky92 (Jun 13, 2008 12:54 pm)
Until 3 months ago only the Prius was selling. Now that gas is over $4 and everybody is panicing they are selling beyond the capacity of the OEM's. IN other words until recently most all had no problem meeting demand excepy Prius. Even Honda dropped their hybrid.
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Re: shaking! [62vetteefp]
by allmet33
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Jun 16, 2008 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Jun 16, 2008 10:43 am)
Right! I have exerienced it in other vehicles before, but like I said...MOST folks really don't drive with just the rear windows down (some do because I see it). That being the case...only a small percentage of folks would ever really comment on it. I'm with you...just crack the front windows or the sunroof (if you have one) to offset the cabin pressure.
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Re: 2 mode hybrid? [62vetteefp]
by husky92
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Jun 16, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Jun 16, 2008 10:49 am)
Even Honda dropped their hybrid.
I think they dropped the Accord Hybrid because it didn't really get much better mileage over the regular accord and therefore didn't sell. They still make the Civic Hybrid.
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