Think I'm going to be SHAFTED - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

HaZe_X · 02-22-2010, 06:27 PM

Car had to go in for a RS headlight replacement, I have my short throw sitting here, so I think wth, have the dealer install, Its cold here, snow on the ground. Drop the car off in the morn, get a call around 5pm, dealers says its a big job, car wont be ready until tomorrow. Figures gf gets the call.

Im figuring 1-2 hours of lift time. But them saying "Big job" has me worried, hope there not being idiots.

BLACK10 · 02-22-2010, 07:02 PM

which type of shifter?

*The_Blur* · 02-22-2010, 07:04 PM

I would go into the dealership and make friends with the service guys. Bring them some lunch. A little extra expense on your part makes your project their first priority.

Adrenalina · 02-22-2010, 07:15 PM

Just make sure that the appropriate gifts are provided to your GF to pacify her for you spending $$ on your mistress.

ron10 · 02-22-2010, 07:55 PM

well at least you'll get your new shaft....er i mean your new shift.

HaZe_X · 02-23-2010, 02:03 PM

Hurst shifter @Black10

So It took them 2 days to change a bad headlight..LOL, got down there today thinking they changed the shifter, I go take a look, its still stock. I say whats up? service guy says "GM wont allow us to change it, it will void the powertrain warranty" Which is RIDICULOUS! So I left all pissed off. I mean when they called yesterday they should of said something to me.

ron10 · 02-23-2010, 02:07 PM

so you got the shaft without the shift.sucks.

nassau97 · 02-23-2010, 02:19 PM

So many dealerships suck. I hate when I have to pay someone else to do work, so often it is not done right, if at all. These shifters are pretty easy to install yourself if you are at all handy. Did my Hurst in about 1 1/2 hours laying on my back in the driveway. Somewhere on this site is a video of shifter installation. Good luck.

ron10 · 02-23-2010, 02:44 PM

why is it,if it comes from the factory with a hurst shifter it is under warranty,but if you buy one ,it is not?does not compute.makes you wonder, if you put a sticker on your car does that void the warranty ?

Partick · 02-23-2010, 02:51 PM

Local trans shop installed mine in a couple of hours and charged me $150.

Stingr69 · 02-23-2010, 04:01 PM

It takes 2 hours if you take your time. It is actually easier than you think. You just have to pay someone if you don't have the tools/time. The dealer does not need to be in the loop at all.

-Mark.

baysinger · 02-23-2010, 04:47 PM

Hurst shifters are an option at the dealership where I bought my car. I suppose if you bought the shifter from them and they did the install it would then be under warranty.

HaZe_X · 02-23-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

It takes 2 hours if you take your time. It is actually easier than you think. You just have to pay someone if you don't have the tools/time. The dealer does not need to be in the loop at all.

-Mark.

I could do it, but I'm being impatient. All this snow on the ground, rain, I'm not getting on my back to do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by baysinger

Hurst shifters are an option at the dealership where I bought my car. I suppose if you bought the shifter from them and they did the install it would then be under warranty.

Thats what I thought, didn't make a bit of sense to me! I just called another dealer, they said they would do it and it wouldn't affect warranty at all.

sneakyworm · 02-23-2010, 09:30 PM

That sucks. I guess I am just lucky that my brother is a GM tech at the dealership where i bought my car. He was saying that SLP has or will have a short throw to offer. Dealer part dealer installed.

02-22-2010, 06:27 PM	#1
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Think I'm going to be SHAFTED Car had to go in for a RS headlight replacement, I have my short throw sitting here, so I think wth, have the dealer install, Its cold here, snow on the ground. Drop the car off in the morn, get a call around 5pm, dealers says its a big job, car wont be ready until tomorrow. Figures gf gets the call. Im figuring 1-2 hours of lift time. But them saying "Big job" has me worried, hope there not being idiots.

02-22-2010, 07:04 PM	#3
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I would go into the dealership and make friends with the service guys. Bring them some lunch. A little extra expense on your part makes your project their first priority. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

02-22-2010, 07:02 PM	#2
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	which type of shifter?

02-22-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
Adrenalina Drives: 2007 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 4	Just make sure that the appropriate gifts are provided to your GF to pacify her for you spending $$ on your mistress.

02-22-2010, 07:55 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	well at least you'll get your new shaft....er i mean your new shift.

02-23-2010, 02:03 PM	#6
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Hurst shifter @Black10 So It took them 2 days to change a bad headlight..LOL, got down there today thinking they changed the shifter, I go take a look, its still stock. I say whats up? service guy says "GM wont allow us to change it, it will void the powertrain warranty" Which is RIDICULOUS! So I left all pissed off. I mean when they called yesterday they should of said something to me.

02-23-2010, 02:07 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	so you got the shaft without the shift.sucks.

02-23-2010, 02:19 PM	#8
nassau97 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 97 Vette 91 Vette Join Date: May 2009 Location: WV Posts: 66	So many dealerships suck. I hate when I have to pay someone else to do work, so often it is not done right, if at all. These shifters are pretty easy to install yourself if you are at all handy. Did my Hurst in about 1 1/2 hours laying on my back in the driveway. Somewhere on this site is a video of shifter installation. Good luck.

02-23-2010, 02:44 PM	#9
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	why is it,if it comes from the factory with a hurst shifter it is under warranty,but if you buy one ,it is not?does not compute.makes you wonder, if you put a sticker on your car does that void the warranty ?

02-23-2010, 02:51 PM	#10
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Local trans shop installed mine in a couple of hours and charged me $150.

02-23-2010, 04:01 PM	#11
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	It takes 2 hours if you take your time. It is actually easier than you think. You just have to pay someone if you don't have the tools/time. The dealer does not need to be in the loop at all. -Mark.

02-23-2010, 04:47 PM	#12
baysinger baysinger Drives: 2010 IOM M6 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 76	Hurst shifters are an option at the dealership where I bought my car. I suppose if you bought the shifter from them and they did the install it would then be under warranty.

02-23-2010, 09:30 PM	#14
sneakyworm Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 103	That sucks. I guess I am just lucky that my brother is a GM tech at the dealership where i bought my car. He was saying that SLP has or will have a short throw to offer. Dealer part dealer installed.