08-26-2007, 12:21 AM | #43 | |
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Being in GM Service management for a very long time, I have been able to help thousands of GM owners resolve issues, and helped them deal thru education, with some GM dealerships that may not be as "progressive" as myself. I have read a lot of the threads on this forum, and lots of them are speculation. I thought it would be great for all of you to know that there is a very high end suspension system already in place. I can tell you there are some carryover parts from the GTO that will be on the Camaro and all of the ZETA platform vehicles, that have been problematic. GM will not put a maximum suspension system on any of the Zeta platform vehicles becuase of sensitivity issues. Hope this helps I also know the Brand Quality Manager for the Camaro personally and he is a great guy. This will help in the future mike dms |
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08-26-2007, 12:36 AM | #44 |
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He's just letting everyone know that aftermarket development is well underway. He's not trying to sell us anything, at least not right now, but the information is relevant. He's just proving that they do have the parts for the Camaro, for when it does come out
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08-26-2007, 01:19 AM | #45 |
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I buy it now. I'm sorry I put you through such a rigorous "Dragon-testing". I'm just not usually trusting.
Can you blame me? especially with all of the spammers nowadays. At first glace - you looked to me as a very crafty salesman. As opposed to the ones that go... READ HERE - BUY THIS!! again, I apologise. |
08-26-2007, 03:44 AM | #46 | |
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and BTW, Thank You, DMS. |
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08-26-2007, 10:29 AM | #47 | |
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To start, being in service managemen at a GM dealer, often brings mistrust to many of the performance and enthusist community. For maybe 6 months or so when I started being active on the gto fourm, I did not tell anyone that I was a service manager. Did not want that to be part of me. But after reading so many poeple with dealer interface problems, I stepped up to the plate and started helping to a much greater degree. Having someone who works in teh GM community, should be a great asset and education and support to the future of this forum and to the new Camaro, G8, and the other half dozen ZETA platform vehicles that are coming mike dms |
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08-26-2007, 04:31 PM | #48 | |
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Well said. The g/f has made pllans for my sep 15/16 weekend though since I work on sunday. I might still be able to make it though. I'd like to see the dealership at least. Hopefully your dealership will be the first dealer in the bay area with any knowledge what-so-ever on the camaro and ideally be a dealer that will sell for MSRP or below. |
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09-01-2007, 09:00 PM | #49 |
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All of you ae welcome to come out to to my dealerhsip on Sept 15-16. We are going to have a autocross between vettes and GTOs on Saturday, and a DMS Day on Sunday to check out GTOs and the creative juice that flow in that community, and to inspections and show off the benifits of Pedders suspension. All on this forum are welcome
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09-02-2007, 05:09 PM | #50 |
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Wish I lived in Cali!!! :( lol I would definitely be there!
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but have u drivin a cobalt ss supercharged? i have both a 4th gen z28 and stock cobalt ss supercharged. my 4th gen Z28 has modified suspension and handles quiet well. but i can tell you this i can garauntee that my cobalt feels more stable, around every turn then my camaro. I can almost promise you that my cobalt will out handle my camaro and its FWD. Cobalt is a great handling car recording over .9G's in factory form. dont diss the cobalt unless youve drivin one. oh also braking is by far better as well. oh yeah steering on my cobalt is presise, i had to modify the camaro in order to get a good feel of the car. i would be scared changing lanes in my camaro with stock suspension as it felt like it would float away. cobalt has never done that. |
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06-18-2008, 10:43 AM | #52 | |
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just free way driving 70-80 mph, and the car felt like it was floating when i was changing lanes. now that i added. belstien re valves B+G 1.4" lowing springs, UMI LCA's, UMI PHR they've made a huge difference. extremely stable on simple lane changes and corning. i can't imagin going 150 on stock suspension, i'd be too afraid. i've taken it to 153 already but thats with my suspension already done.
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Wow! I've owned Camaros for 8 years straight now... I'm on my 3rd 4th gen and I'm suprised you'd be scared to take it up to 150mph. I've done it and felt completely comfortable in doing so. Personally, I love the stock suspension that GM put in their 4th Gens. And......you'd also have to look at it from GM's perspective .....not everyone will be doing 150mph in their Camaros...and if they do, will only do it once or twice. Purchasing a very expensive suspension simply for speeds as those is pointless to me. As far as floating at 70-80mph, what year was your Camaro? Those shocks must have gone bad or something. I've never heard anyone have that problem before. Crisp, quick, and agile....is how I best describe the feel of my SS....all on stock GM components. Pretty good stuff GM put in there! I don't doubt aftermarket will improve it...not at all, but great GM stuff for everyday driving as well as the occassional ROMP! |
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