Dylpicklee
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Is there anyone or any dealership in Michigan willing to do this? I've been to a couple around my area with no luck.
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) - Adjustable?
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Dylpicklee
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I would even be willing to take a road trip!
I think it is funny that Chevy Customer Care, in an earlier post, stated that there was no way for this to be done. Now, when 423 flashes his and sees absolutely no difference, they offer help to see about getting a solution??????? LOL
bumping this to not only add myself into future reply's but to also let Chevy customer care how upset I am in regards to the fact that Chevy will not allow or even provide an option for the non-RS trims to have this switch. Very displeased with the way my steering feels - and I will definitely contact my dealer within the next few days to see if they are willing to help.
but definitely count my name in to try and sway some sense into Chevy. I saw a note on an earlier page that we should complain about the steering on a third-party website.. i may do that as well. of course, chevy could just allow us to make small changes like this to our vehicles... i would want to keep my car for longer if they allowed me to change stuff like this on a regular basis... from this to doing other things it always helps to have chevy support.
laborsmith
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The gmandisco post ^ reflects what will be a continuing problem with Chevy Customer Care: the staff is young, talented, and as far as I can tell quite inexperienced. They are in a position to do good things and frequently do.
We know th difficulty getting this flash but CCC does not. We know the reasons for the difficulty but CCC does not.
That being said, we know there is a not subtle as well as significant difference between the steering feel of a non RS and a RS Sonic. It is unmistakable, especially at highway speeds. It is NOT Chevrolet condoned so despite god intention CCA will not be able to help. As I already posted, you gotta love Chevy Customer Care; unfortunately my sense of the ironic does not always get through the internet.
Some members of this forum have successfully gotten this flash.
A hint: every member who has successfully gotten this flash has used an RS Sonic Vehicle Identification Number. To my knowledge no one has gotten the flash without using a Sonic RS VIN. If any non Sonic RS owner has gotten the flash using their own VIN, they have not gotten the flash and have spent their dollars for nothing.
Laborsmith
We know th difficulty getting this flash but CCC does not. We know the reasons for the difficulty but CCC does not.
That being said, we know there is a not subtle as well as significant difference between the steering feel of a non RS and a RS Sonic. It is unmistakable, especially at highway speeds. It is NOT Chevrolet condoned so despite god intention CCA will not be able to help. As I already posted, you gotta love Chevy Customer Care; unfortunately my sense of the ironic does not always get through the internet.
Some members of this forum have successfully gotten this flash.
A hint: every member who has successfully gotten this flash has used an RS Sonic Vehicle Identification Number. To my knowledge no one has gotten the flash without using a Sonic RS VIN. If any non Sonic RS owner has gotten the flash using their own VIN, they have not gotten the flash and have spent their dollars for nothing.
Laborsmith
2THEXTRM
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My LT is downright dangerous at highway speeds and 40mph gusts of wind I experienced today. Keeping it within a lane is a two handed act of futility even with all the "safety features"shut off. Disappointed to say the least, I guess lowering springs and 17's are the only answer
Edit: I drove my 2002 lifted dodge Dakota today also and the difference in handling is ridiculous, confident and no pucker factor.
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Edit: I drove my 2002 lifted dodge Dakota today also and the difference in handling is ridiculous, confident and no pucker factor.
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$ub$onic
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My car used to be very unstable also. Got scary at times
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Blue hedgehog
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Someone else complained about wind at highway speeds. His alignment was off from the factory if I recall correctly.
i also wish they made it easier for the consumer to tune.. i wouldnt mind taking a look at what all i could change.. not saying i would but a little change here and a little change there is all im looking for... lol
Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hey Everyone!
I would apologize, but you know we start every post with our sentiments. LOL
On that note, I would like to welcome our new member Kristen. She is getting familiar with this forum and everyone here so thank you for your patience.
Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care
I would apologize, but you know we start every post with our sentiments. LOL
On that note, I would like to welcome our new member Kristen. She is getting familiar with this forum and everyone here so thank you for your patience. Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care
ss2000slp
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One of the other members here came up with a great idea when we talked last week. If we have any members in the northeast that would be willing to meet up at my shop in CT some weekend, I could flash multiple cars on the one subsciption. So basically, the more people that want to do it, the cheaper it would be. The subscription is $65, so if we can get at least 4 people interested, that's less than $20 each (plus some beer).
Blue hedgehog
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ss2000slp
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Going to start a thread in North East forum. If anyone else is interested, go there.
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/north-east/12743-rs-steering-programming.html#post236248
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/north-east/12743-rs-steering-programming.html#post236248
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Trevinator
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this flash will give a better feel for what the tires are doing? I don't normally push my sonic that hard, but I don't think I would mind the extra feel for what the tires are doing. I do like the light steering effort in town, but i haven't driven an RS to compare it to. should i consider this flash?
i did just got for a drive around the block(5 miles) with the PS unplugged to see what it was like, but it was just constantly fighting the gearing in the motor, and i had even less feel for the road, so i plugged it back in about halfway round.
i did just got for a drive around the block(5 miles) with the PS unplugged to see what it was like, but it was just constantly fighting the gearing in the motor, and i had even less feel for the road, so i plugged it back in about halfway round.
Trevinator
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would a dealer know about, or care if it were flashed to the RS steering if i were to bring it in for warranty work? can it be flashed back to stock if i don't like it? i may consider ss2000slp's offer if it wont hurt my warranty, but i guess the only way to know for sure is to call my local dealer.
Trevinator
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alright, im in. i just need any RS vin# right? i don't want to use laborsmiths and draw attention to him. anyone else want to go?