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c6vettepilot · 05-24-2010, 10:12 PM

I've finally reached the boiling point with the Active Fuel Management! So much so, I am trading my SS back to my dealer for an LS3, 6 speed manual. I have had my car less than 3 months and slightly more than 1,000 miles. That annoying sound and the automatic shifting up and down has driven me crazy. I put Borla S-type axle back exhaust on and it just magnified that irritating sound the AFM makes when it kicks in and out.

Not wanting to void my warranty by deactivating the AFM, I just called the dealer and told them to get me a 6 speed. I'm taking a loss by trading it back in this soon, but it's either now for another Camaro or later for another car altogether!

Hopefully, I will be able to report that the LS3 is what I should have bought in the first place and saved $1,800 on the automatic tranny!

bumblebeecamaro · 05-24-2010, 10:18 PM

how much of a beating will you be taking on trading in your L99?

just curious...

Matrix · 05-24-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by c6vettepilot

I've finally reached the boiling point with the Active Fuel Management! So much so, I am trading my SS back to my dealer for an LS3, 6 speed manual. I have had my car less than 3 months and slightly more than 1,000 miles. That annoying sound and the automatic shifting up and down has driven me crazy. I put Borla S-type axle back exhaust on and it just magnified that irritating sound the AFM makes when it kicks in and out.

Not wanting to void my warranty by deactivating the AFM, I just called the dealer and told them to get me a 6 speed. I'm taking a loss by trading it back in this soon, but it's either now for another Camaro or later for another car altogether!

Hopefully, I will be able to report that the LS3 is what I should have bought in the first place and saved $1,800 on the automatic tranny!

Emmm what noise?? wth are you talking about???

Atti2de · 05-24-2010, 10:26 PM

Left the big ass resonator on it i assume? Get rid of that if you did, will sound 80% better.

CynAgain · 05-24-2010, 10:27 PM

What was your primary reason for getting the automatic?

Have you really played with tapshift? Spend a few days using only the tap so you get to know it well and can use it easily. Then you can essentially eliminate the drone manually in the city anyway.

Have you looked into the all exhaust options. Perhaps you can limit the drone by switching a piece in the exhaust?

I'm not going to talk you out of an LS3, I love mine. I just hate to see you lose money on the deal. :(

ravensjeff · 05-24-2010, 10:34 PM

Expensive lesson. I'll deactivate afm and put on a tune, among other things, when the supercharger is installed. Also comes with a 3yr 36,000 mile warranty.

JCL-2SS · 05-24-2010, 10:51 PM

Im fed up with my AFM too, wife forced me to get Automatic. I tried to trade in but dealer put the screws to me and it would cost too much out of pocket to get a manual. so it looks like im going to get a tune, I have flowmaster catback and K&N intake

future2010camaroowner · 05-24-2010, 10:53 PM

I thought the auto tranny costs $995?

longbeachss2010 · 05-24-2010, 10:55 PM

what sound does it make when the afm kicks in. i dont hear it. i play my stereo loud.

Revo1 · 05-24-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by longbeachss2010

what sound does it make when the afm kicks in. i dont hear it. i play my stereo loud.

Probly have stock exhaust too...

TripleB · 05-24-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by longbeachss2010

what sound does it make when the afm kicks in. i dont hear it. i play my stereo loud.

it sounds like sh*t....hahahah...no seriously, it's been driving me nuts lately too. i can't wait to get a tune! i have the Borla S-Type also and it got louder and more obnoxious to me after i installed it. i knew it would, but didn't expect it this much.

chapinville · 05-24-2010, 11:09 PM

Had mine tuned out the first month I had the car. Best mod yet!

*mlee* · 05-24-2010, 11:22 PM

Borla strikes again....:(

rolnslo · 05-24-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by c6vettepilot

I've finally reached the boiling point with the Active Fuel Management! So much so, I am trading my SS back to my dealer for an LS3, 6 speed manual.

Even though only a relatively small number are having issues, just hope your new LS3 manual doesn't have the clutch problems that have been reported. That would probably drive you more insane than working around AFM.

Did you check with the service department to see if GM has a provision to maintain the powertrain warranty but let the dealership disable AFM for you? Might be worth a shot before losing money on the trade...

05-24-2010, 10:12 PM	#1
c6vettepilot Drives: Victory Red/Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 30	Fed up with the L99 and AFM I've finally reached the boiling point with the Active Fuel Management! So much so, I am trading my SS back to my dealer for an LS3, 6 speed manual. I have had my car less than 3 months and slightly more than 1,000 miles. That annoying sound and the automatic shifting up and down has driven me crazy. I put Borla S-type axle back exhaust on and it just magnified that irritating sound the AFM makes when it kicks in and out. Not wanting to void my warranty by deactivating the AFM, I just called the dealer and told them to get me a 6 speed. I'm taking a loss by trading it back in this soon, but it's either now for another Camaro or later for another car altogether! Hopefully, I will be able to report that the LS3 is what I should have bought in the first place and saved $1,800 on the automatic tranny!

05-24-2010, 10:18 PM	#2
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	how much of a beating will you be taking on trading in your L99? just curious... __________________

05-24-2010, 10:26 PM	#4
Atti2de Móderator Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,664 View My Garage	Left the big ass resonator on it i assume? Get rid of that if you did, will sound 80% better. __________________ I'm not the one with the Atti2de problem it's everyone else that has a problem with my Atti2de!

05-24-2010, 10:34 PM	#6
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Expensive lesson. I'll deactivate afm and put on a tune, among other things, when the supercharger is installed. Also comes with a 3yr 36,000 mile warranty. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

05-24-2010, 10:51 PM	#7
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	Im fed up with my AFM too, wife forced me to get Automatic. I tried to trade in but dealer put the screws to me and it would cost too much out of pocket to get a manual. so it looks like im going to get a tune, I have flowmaster catback and K&N intake __________________ 2010 2SS IBM L99 6A, Janetty Tune, Dynatech headers and cats, Flowmaster exaust, SLP underdive pulley, CAI inc. CAI, MSD wires, LED's -taillights, side markers, knight rider, interior, Chevy emblem, rear plate

05-24-2010, 10:27 PM	#5
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	What was your primary reason for getting the automatic? Have you really played with tapshift? Spend a few days using only the tap so you get to know it well and can use it easily. Then you can essentially eliminate the drone manually in the city anyway. Have you looked into the all exhaust options. Perhaps you can limit the drone by switching a piece in the exhaust? I'm not going to talk you out of an LS3, I love mine. I just hate to see you lose money on the deal. :(

05-24-2010, 10:53 PM	#8
future2010camaroowner Still learning Drives: none yet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 120	I thought the auto tranny costs $995? __________________ "His fat ass wife/ GF was smiling and chuckling in the passenger seat, as if she just found an extra powdered donut at the bottom of the bag that she thought was empty." - jrc1122

05-24-2010, 10:55 PM	#9
longbeachss2010 Drives: black SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: long beach ca Posts: 363	what sound does it make when the afm kicks in. i dont hear it. i play my stereo loud.

05-24-2010, 11:09 PM	#12
chapinville Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Destrehan, LA Posts: 115	Had mine tuned out the first month I had the car. Best mod yet! __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted (3.23.09) 2000, Accepted by GM (5.21.09) 2500, Preferenced (5.26.09) 3000, Accepted by production control (5.27.09) 3100, Available to sequence (6.16.09) 3300, Scheduled for production (6.16.09) 3400, Broadcast (6.20.09) 3800, Produced (6.30.09) 4000, Available to ship (7.1.09) 4B00, Bayed (7.2.09) 4200, Shipped (7.24.09) 5000, Delivered to the dealer(8.3.09) 6000, Delivered to the customer(8.5.09)

05-24-2010, 11:22 PM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Borla strikes again....:( __________________

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