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Originally Posted by FirstLSK
I am with Beechdoctor. I am an aerospace engineer as well -- my company is a large component supplier for the On-Star system.
I would wager that this started out as a proof of concept solution from the engineers and management said "SHIP IT". I can only imagine that there are some very pissed off automotive engineers over this.
Again, it must be stressed though that weighted calipers are NOT a hack. Many high-end auto makers do it. The hack is how the weights were added. I am sure they will come up with a properly engineered solution and then retrofit it to all that have wheel weights.
SO............ CHILL OUT.
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FirstLSK, I'm sure you've dealt with similar engineering problems, and I don't think for a moment you were trying to raise yourself above others by stating you were an engineer. I've seen a similar temporary fix for a fighter jet that had me saying, "NO WAY!" But it worked and a more aesthetically pleasing and permanent fix was developed. I fully expect GM will do likewise.