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Wiper broke my window!
I was replacing the wiper blades on my ATS for the first time. I had just removed the old blade on the passenger side and as I was setting it against the windshield when it slipped out of my hand about...
View ArticleExterior Rubber Sunroof Trim Issue
Good Evening Folks, I have a '14 2.0 T standard model but ordered the sunroof and heated seats. A few days after purchasing the car a friend pointed out to me that the rubber trim surrounding the...
View ArticleE85 idle issue
When I put E85 in my 3.6 it will not idle. It surges a couple times and quits. Only in park and neutral. In gear it runs perfect. And on regular gas it runs perfect. I have no idea what the problem is....
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Sport Pedal Install
I just have a base model ATS so I will add the parts I want as I go. The first upgrade is the Pedal Kit. You can get the kits for about $125 shipped either off eBay or from a GM dealer. So, what is in...
View ArticleATS 3.6 Auto first 1/4 mile track night
12.6@112mph. Had my first night at the track last night with my ATS. I only got 5 runs all night. Had all kinds of issues on my part from not goin to a track in several years. I was rusty to say the...
View ArticleAnyone with trs intake/ can question
Hello, been running a trs intake and can for a long time now and recently removed it before going to dealer for service. This weekend I was going to reinstall and noticed that the female fitting on the...
View ArticleTorque Gain on 2015 ATS and ATS 2014
Since the additional torque is provided via timing and software changes (or at least thats how it reads) will owners of the 2014 be able to have the dealer upgrade their firmware on the car to also...
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3.6 ATS Intake Upgrade Complete
So tonight I finished up the first intake upgrade for my ATS. Working on a cold air pickup extension of the box next and maybe some CF look to the pipe itself as well. This is only the first part of...
View ArticleIdle Relearn Issue
I have a 2013 ATS 2.0 T Standard. I started to have some issues with Turbo lag. When turning around a corner and getting on the gas for the straight, the car would bog and react slowly, all of a sudden...
View ArticleATS Fuel Range
Just curious what gas mileage other's are getting, and what your fuel range is on a full tank. I've got a manual '13 ATS 2.0T and after I fill up it gives me a fuel range of 300-315 miles. Is anyone...
View Article*** ATS Recall*** Seat Weld
So I'm sitting in my dealership having my usual free Coke and doughnuts, while I get my first oil change and changing the tranny fluids to AMSoil; my SA comes to me and says "Mr Spalding I just got...
View ArticleAnyone remember where this thread is?
At one point I saw a thread that was talking about the actual weight of the factory wheels. Then someone posted a sheet with the actual weights of the different sizes and styles. I'm trying to find...
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Splash Guard install
As this car is my daily driver I am all about keeping in the best shape as possible. That is the reason I opt'd for splash guards. I didn't even check with the dealer as I am sure the cost would be...
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CEL for Barmetric Pressure Drop
Has anyone seen this before? I didn't get the code, but after two dealer trips the tech found out that the maf sensor had been replaced. The CEL would come on for about half a day and wouldnt come back...
View ArticleTire wear issues
My front left tire is wearing to close to the outer edge of the tread . All the other tires are good . I think its because of the right turn ramps . Lol I'm getting sway bars soon or I might have to...
View Articlelonger brake pedal travel after corners
I'm experiencing a little more brake pedal travel after driving around some corners . It's not that bad but noticeable . On my transam they reshimmed the rear axle to take the play out and that really...
View ArticleOil drain valve for ATS.
I always prefer a drain valve over a drain plug and install one on all my cars. A valve makes oil changes faster. It eliminates any splatter while draining. And it makes it easy to take samples for oil...
View Articlenewer tsb
Was searching around the web and found a newer tsb for Dtc P2138 OR P06A3 and in description it says contact gm engineer before attempting repairs. I believe those codes refer to the tps. Anyone know...
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DIY Window Cleaner
Not many of us have software to wash our cars and most of the time the sun is out. Needless to say we end up with hard water spots on our windsheilds. I have 37' class A RV and the windsheild is huge...
View ArticleWent to the stealership for a part today, less than expected.
The black plastic piece that sticks down in front of the wheels, the is one on each side. The drivers side was gone, with only the bolts that hold it in place remaining. So me and the ol' lady stop by...
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