Performance shop blues

formoutofchaos · 08-24-2017, 06:06 AM

I just can never seem to get the dealer to ins[ect my car when needed properly, usually dismissing things that have taken repeated trips to resolve. I went to a "recommended performance shop" in the Atlanta area * no not the big chevy expert ones but one the clubs like.

regarding inspecting my brakes, consisted of looking at them through the wheels and saying looks good. Repeatedly told me how he hates camaros and that they copied the chassis off bmw. Repeatedly told me How he hates my tires. He called the platform zeta! I was scratching my head 1 g of lateral grip? Bad tires? I was planning on slapping on the rock guards if they took off the wheels to inspect the brakes but no one in the shop could understand what rock guards are!@#$

I came in to get more camber on my alignment because I had none and I repeatedly said I dont want to leave and have the steering wheel off place because it was replaced it usually has to be aligned if you change the alignment. Now that the steering wheel is cocked off place I have to go back.

Still not sure what's worse the dealer or a shop like this!

FlashBang23 · 08-24-2017, 08:27 AM

Not sure where you went but when I was down in Atlanta with my G8 several guys with G8s and CTS Vs seemed to really like Spartan LSX Performance. Maybe they're worth a shot? Talked to the owner a few times and was a really nice and seemingly knowledgeable guy.

formoutofchaos · 08-25-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashBang23

Not sure where you went but when I was down in Atlanta with my G8 several guys with G8s and CTS Vs seemed to really like Spartan LSX Performance. Maybe they're worth a shot? Talked to the owner a few times and was a really nice and seemingly knowledgeable guy.

ended up going to butler they did a great job fixing my camber needs and making sure my steering wheel was dialed in

SaphfireSS · 08-26-2017, 12:03 PM

This is a very common occurrence. After my first alignment the steering center was off. It is very easily fixed with the alignment computer. It isn't a mechanical adjustment it is a computer adjustment. Take it back and tell them to re-zero the steering wheel. It's a 10 minute adjustment.

LibertyHill · 08-26-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SaphfireSS

This is a very common occurrence.

How does this happen? Aren't the steering wheel mechanically locked centered when toe adjustments are made?

WhyUMad1LE · 08-26-2017, 02:18 PM

OP how do you manage to find all these garbage shops?? Lol.

nate.the.great · 08-27-2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

OP how do you manage to find all these garbage shops?? Lol.

+1, it's like he's had his car worked on by every terrible shop out there. at some point you gotta think, what's the common denominator linking all these experiences..

meyouand987.2 · 08-28-2017, 11:18 PM

He needs to stop taking his car to the Ford dealers! Just kidding, but man, you have had a run of bad luck!

dotfiles · 08-29-2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nate.the.great

+1, it's like he's had his car worked on by every terrible shop out there. at some point you gotta think, what's the common denominator linking all these experiences..

SaphfireSS · 09-03-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LibertyHill

How does this happen? Aren't the steering wheel mechanically locked centered when toe adjustments are made?

It is an electronically controlled gearbox. Something in the math changes when you make a certain adjustment and you have to make sure it is correct.

08-24-2017, 06:06 AM	#1
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	Performance shop blues I just can never seem to get the dealer to ins[ect my car when needed properly, usually dismissing things that have taken repeated trips to resolve. I went to a "recommended performance shop" in the Atlanta area * no not the big chevy expert ones but one the clubs like. regarding inspecting my brakes, consisted of looking at them through the wheels and saying looks good. Repeatedly told me how he hates camaros and that they copied the chassis off bmw. Repeatedly told me How he hates my tires. He called the platform zeta! I was scratching my head 1 g of lateral grip? Bad tires? I was planning on slapping on the rock guards if they took off the wheels to inspect the brakes but no one in the shop could understand what rock guards are!@#$ I came in to get more camber on my alignment because I had none and I repeatedly said I dont want to leave and have the steering wheel off place because it was replaced it usually has to be aligned if you change the alignment. Now that the steering wheel is cocked off place I have to go back. Still not sure what's worse the dealer or a shop like this!

08-24-2017, 08:27 AM	#2
FlashBang23 Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	Not sure where you went but when I was down in Atlanta with my G8 several guys with G8s and CTS Vs seemed to really like Spartan LSX Performance. Maybe they're worth a shot? Talked to the owner a few times and was a really nice and seemingly knowledgeable guy. __________________ 17 Summit White SS 1LE PDR / Borla S type Catback / XPEL Ultimate PPF

08-26-2017, 12:03 PM	#4
SaphfireSS Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: In my driveway or on the track. Lol Posts: 257	This is a very common occurrence. After my first alignment the steering center was off. It is very easily fixed with the alignment computer. It isn't a mechanical adjustment it is a computer adjustment. Take it back and tell them to re-zero the steering wheel. It's a 10 minute adjustment.

08-26-2017, 02:18 PM	#6
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	OP how do you manage to find all these garbage shops?? Lol.

08-28-2017, 11:18 PM	#8
meyouand987.2 Drives: 2011 Cayman R 2017 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 142	He needs to stop taking his car to the Ford dealers! Just kidding, but man, you have had a run of bad luck!

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