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Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-18-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,385
Posted By sccaracer46

I am having the exterior and interior of my 3LT ...

I am having the exterior and interior of my 3LT ceramic coated.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-24-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 21,799
Posted By sccaracer46

If you rely on the GPS indicator and it is...

If you rely on the GPS indicator and it is incorrect, you do not get the alert when you need it! I experienced NO alert when I entered a 45 mph zone from a 55 mph zone and the the detector still...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-23-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 21,799
Posted By sccaracer46

Yes, i was using Escort Live. However, when you...

Yes, i was using Escort Live. However, when you are using Escort Live, it relies on the GPS speed limit to determine when to alert you, regardless of where you have the cruise Alert set! This is...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-22-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 21,799
Posted By sccaracer46

Not sure what mode he was testing! Both detectors...

Not sure what mode he was testing! Both detectors have a reduced range when in a mode that minimizes false alerts. The new Valentine Gen2 has ranges that almost match the Uniden 7's! When I tested...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-22-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 21,799
Posted By sccaracer46

I was disappointed when I heard that the new...

I was disappointed when I heard that the new Valentine Gen 2 was still an analog detector and would not have GPS and could not lock out non-speed related transmissions. I have been a Valentine user...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-03-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 39,173
Posted By sccaracer46

I won't be helping lowering the...

I won't be helping lowering the average....................I will be 83 when I take delivery! If they had gotten it out on time, I would have been only 82!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-02-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,537
Posted By sccaracer46

I still maintain that changing the transmission...

I still maintain that changing the transmission fluid to Red Line D4 ATF is responsible for the correction to these shifting issues. Last year when I was getting no where with the dealership, I tried...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-29-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,537
Posted By sccaracer46

This is the solution! I had this kind of problem...

This is the solution! I had this kind of problem with my 2014 C7 which the dealer insisted that it was "normal"! I had them realign the linkage per a service bulletin which did not help, installed an...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-30-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,065
Posted By sccaracer46

That is correct! ENJOY!!!

That is correct! ENJOY!!!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-28-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,550
Posted By sccaracer46

The red MGW Flat stick with the white knob looks...

The red MGW Flat stick with the white knob looks GREAT!!!!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-04-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,307
Posted By sccaracer46

jpg.gif C7 Mileage.JPG (1.83 MB) My 2014 C7 ...

jpg.gif C7 Mileage.JPG (1.83 MB)

My 2014 C7 Serial #0767, 3LT 7-Speed Manual on Interstate 80 west of Lincoln, NE. Flat & Level....cruise @ 70mph, Econ Mode, 7th gear. Now have logged over...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-08-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

Definitely would change the transmission fluid...

Definitely would change the transmission fluid first! It took a few weeks after the change before all first gear engagements were totally resolved, but there was a very noticeable improvement...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-23-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

Eight months after replacing the transmission...

Eight months after replacing the transmission fluid with Red Line D4 Synthetic ATF , the long term results are EXCELLENT! Last July, shortly after I changed the fluid, I indicated I still had still...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-16-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 13,951
Posted By sccaracer46

48235745 I use the Econ mode for highway...

48235745

I use the Econ mode for highway driving, but seldom use it for driving locally. During a long trip across Kansas (flat!) I recorded 25 mile segments of 46.0 mpg with cruise set at 70 mph...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-18-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
Posted By sccaracer46

When I encounter these situations, I just push...

When I encounter these situations, I just push the volume knob and it mutes the signal and once out of the zone, it automatically returns to normal audible operation.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-24-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 44,850
Posted By sccaracer46

Thank you for your information! I had some damage...

Thank you for your information! I had some damage from a rear-end encounter and was just ready to take it in for replacement next week. I decided to check GM prices and decided to replace it myself....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-23-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,698
Posted By sccaracer46

I saw one on the dealer lot and it looks like a...

I saw one on the dealer lot and it looks like a "dull" white! It is the last color I would order! AW, all the way! Resale? Try to find a buyer!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-22-2017, 12:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,600
Posted By sccaracer46

Yes, I have a 2014 C7 with 46,000 miles and this...

Yes, I have a 2014 C7 with 46,000 miles and this has been an intermittent problem since new. It only happened occasionally and the dealership said it was "normal"! Well, as time went on it would...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-10-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

Well, the saga continues! A few days after I...

Well, the saga continues! A few days after I posted that the problem had been resolved, I started to experience some resistance again on various occasions.
I had heard that some had gained results...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-14-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

Finally, got the second dealer to re-perform the...

Finally, got the second dealer to re-perform the Bulletin #P22376D and it solved the problem! It not drops into 1st gear easily and the shifts to the other gears require less effort than before! ...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-02-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

I have taken my C7 to another dealer for a second...

I have taken my C7 to another dealer for a second opinion. The technician drove the car and said he suspected a synchro problem. However, before he can proceed, he has to obtain authorization from...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-26-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

Thanks............I guess I will have to learn to...

Thanks............I guess I will have to learn to live with it! I have driven mostly manual transmissions since 1955 and this is the first vehicle that had this issue! The technician told me to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-25-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

I took my C7 into the Dealership this morning. I...

I took my C7 into the Dealership this morning. I showed them the TSB # PI1276D (it's been revised to include 2014 thru 2016 models). It amounts to readjusting the linkage which they state could...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-23-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

Yes, it seems to be happening more often. I don't...

Yes, it seems to be happening more often. I don't think it is an adjustment problem as it goes in gear with no resistance at times and other times you can "feel" resistance as you slide the shifter...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-23-2017, 12:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,438
Posted By sccaracer46

7 speed manual-1st gear engagement

I have a 2014 C7 with a 7 Speed manual with 44,000 miles. I am experiencing difficulty at times getting the transmission to engage in 1st gear. Sometimes is goes in normally, but other times it will...
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