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Last Updated: 8/13/2008
Her name is Intruder.
Mysterious 2007 GXP- Loaded
VIN: 1G2MG35XX7Y123763
Disclaimer: Reading the rest of this thread may offend purists.
The Beginning
Total Mods to Date: 70
Exterior Mods:
Interior Mods:
Performance Mods:
Audio/Video/Electrical Mods:
- Viper Alarm with Auto Start
In the Works:
- JPM Airbag Leather Cover with Diamond Stitch
- Display Board
- After Shock Recessed Grills
- JPM Right Knee Pad
Service/Dealer Repair Log:
- Wiring Connection for Fog Light- 4,265 miles- 6/8/07
- Control Assembly Floor Shifter Replacement- 4,265 miles- 6/8/07
- Folding Top Cover Replacement Pads- 6,714 miles- 8/8/07
- Shock Left Front Replaced- 8,386 miles- 9/25/07
- Hood Refinish/Clear Coat- 10,569 miles- 11/12/07
- Transmission Clunk- Supposedly "Within GM Specifications"
- Repair Rear Differential Vent- 10,569 miles- 11/12/07
- Repair Front Stabilizer Links as per TSB 07 03 08 003
- Repair Rear Differential Vent (again)
- Repair Rear Differential Vent (for a third time)- they placed a filter in the vent as per TECH SERVICE- the filter is part # 5651682 and the clamp is part # 22518665- 12,108 miles- 2/5/08
- Convertible Top B-Pillar Tabs Installed for Roof Tearing
- Driver's Side Door Handle Replacement (dealer broke it off)- replaced with part number 15773795 (handle)
- Repair Differential Vent Tube (4th time)
- Vent Tube Deemed Unrepairable- they replaced the entire differential using part numbers 2585822 (carrier), 89021677 (gear lubrication), and 1052358 (additive)
- Called GM Customer Service to file complaint- Regional Manager declined any compensation for being in a rental over 1 month for warranty (after only 9 months of ownership)- related repairs- stated that there were aftermarket parts on the car, yet i was forced to remove them each time it went in for service- will continue to pursue being compensated with letter to General Motors
- Turbo gasket Leak because of loosened OEM bolts- used new SOLO gasket to fix and high-temp Lok-Tite on OEM bolts
- Convertible Top bolt backed out and passenger side became flimsy and did not align- piece replaced and convertible top repaired
- Rear Decklid rubber stopper fell off- replaced deck lid rubber stopper
- Hood Misaligned- paint scratched off of inner hood, wheel well plastic scrathed, insulator ripped- dealer will not fix- purchased insulating foam and attached it to underside of hood
- Driver's seat latch linkage broken- seat does not lock into place- dealer had me drop off car and then told me they ordered the wrong piece (doesn't anyone check before they bring a car in?)- repair finally completed
- Damaged fender to to dealer's improper lift- they refuse to accept responsibility, luckily the damage is only underneath and is not visible from above
Changed Dealerships: From Morrissey Pontiac (Rockville Centre) to Van Buuren Pontiac (Garden City)- 7/14/08
- Convertible Top Alignment
- A/C Issue (not cooling consistently)
- Hood/Front Bumper Alignment (aligned correctly by Newbridge Auto Body)
- Hard Downshifting from 2nd to 1st Gear (possible fix with the DDMWorks differential bushing- will follow-up after install)
Specification Notes to Self:
- Tire Pressure Recommendations with Current Set-Up- Front: 26psi, Rear: 28psi
- GM "Hotter" Spark Plugs Gapped to .030"
Body Shop:
- Newbridge Auto Body- Bellmore, NY- (516) 781-0487 (ask for Vinny)