Chuggin engine and Putrid Smell
I have a shudder on my 2013 ats when the car is between 1st and second gear (automatic transmission). as a result, I have to keep my foot in the tank to keep it going. I am also having a putrid urine...
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DIY Lug Nut Update
If you have not looked or don't know, GM like the other OEM's use a chrome cover over the lug nut. They look good but are just a PITA over time. As you can see the stock ones already have dents and the...
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DIY Spark Plug R & R
This for all the non gear-heads on this forum. You would think that changing the plugs on a 4 cyl engine would be a no brainier. But, it can be a task if you have never done it. You will need the...
View ArticleDown pipe vs Cleaned out converter.
Title says it all. I decided I didn't have anything to loose cause if it doesn't work I will be getting the Down pipe anyways so I decided to just clean out the converter. Definitely made a difference....
View ArticlePoor luxry aftermarket hid cut off
How are other people's cut offs and light pattern that have upgraded to after market HIDS? Mines poor and has a big gap on the left side where no light goes. Any suggestions or it is what it is? ** so...
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Finally..... ZZP is coming though.
Hope this isn't a double post... Intakes, DP's, charge pipes, intercoolers.... everything we have been missing :) I ran ZZP all in my cobalt and was amazed with the performance & quality, can't...
View ArticleATS Rear Facia Assembly removal
I am going to replace the chrome trim on the rear bumper but it says the rear facia cover (bumper cover) has to be removed to do this. How do you take it off? Thanks
View ArticleQuestion about short term ATS storage.
Tomorrow I am picking up a new ATS and I was recently told at work that I need to go out of town the follow week for roughly a month (lucky timing, eh?) I will get to go on at least a couple hundred...
View ArticleBluetooth
Anyone experiencing issues when on hands free calling? I am being told that very difficult to understand me and can only hear every other word. Switched phones and issue.
View Articlethrottle body spacer
has anyone installed these from Airaid and does it really boost any HP or Torque?? if it does ,is there any dyno fact or just seat of the pants feel
View ArticleNew ATS delivered with overinflated tires
So, I get it - tires are inflated to 40psi to avoid flat spots while sitting in inventory, but dealers should be more mindful of delivering cars with the proper adjustment. That being said, I drove off...
View ArticleCan you really noice a difference between the Tour/Sport/Snow modes?
It's cool they have that feature, but if you tried it can you notice a difference at all? I know in theory the sport mode should make the car a little faster as it will hold lower gears longer, but I...
View ArticleSpeaker impedance?
I am going to replace all the speakers in the 10-speaker model. I'll use a 10" infinite baffle sub (with a small mono amp) in the stock location so I can keep the trunk space. Needless to say, I'm not...
View ArticleBirds chirping
Sounds like there is a bird under the hood. The car is a 2013 2.0T, when I'm sitting in drive with my foot on the brake, I think the turbo, starts chirping. Is that normal or bad? Does anybody know...
View ArticleFactory Tires
Just want to find out what folks are getting for miles/kms on there factory tires? AL
View ArticleNeed HpTuner Help
Im trying to find someone that is pretty good with an HPT. I'm stuck. I can't figure out how to get the throttle to open to 100% ( 84% tps) sooner. It won't open 100% until around 3400rpm. I want 100%...
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17" wheels on 3.6 premium RWD (has MRC)
I have started looking for some wheels and tires for my 2014 3.6 premium RWD and I borrowed a 17" premium painted base wheel to try. This wheel clears the Brembo brake caliper with no problem but there...
View Articleracing brake pads and fluid
I'm going road racing and I think I need to upgrade my pads and fluid . Any recommendations .
View ArticleWhat do you use to clean the interior?
I know the alcohol wipes work good for the radio screen that people also use for eye glasses and other touch screen devices, but what do you use for the leather or leatherette seats, or the dash board...
View ArticleHow long before your first brake job and tire change?
It might be hard to get a sample size for this as not that many cars with that high mileage are likely out, but if you did have to replace the breaks or factory tires how long did they last? My last...
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