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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Is there a line lock kit out there you guys would recommend, and does having one installed void the warranty?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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It could cause the brake system warranty to be blocked.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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And then the next question will be "Why does the car need a line lock?". And, your answer will be ............? You're in a lose/lose situation. The dealer is going to suspect tracking the car or doing big burn outs. Either way, they car kill your warrenty and make it a real pita to fight to get it back.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroRod
And then the next question will be "Why does the car need a line lock?". And, your answer will be ............? You're in a lose/lose situation. The dealer is going to suspect tracking the car or doing big burn outs. Either way, they car kill your warrenty and make it a real pita to fight to get it back.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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The line lock is simply a safety device for stopping on hills and extra security when parking the car. That's what mine is for
Fyi - Cartek installed mine. I think it is hurst. It works very well. It is a push to lock, then push to unlock style. the button is in my console out of site and accidental touches. Chances are the dealer would never even know you had it. The solenoid is mounted under my master cylinder...you'd never even notice it unless you were looking for it.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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I've had my car in for warranty work (not related to the engine) and they never even questioned my mods...in fact they commented about how awesome the car was. Guess it depends on the dealer??
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BAADC6
I've had my car in for warranty work (not related to the engine) and they never even questioned my mods...in fact they commented about how awesome the car was. Guess it depends on the dealer??
My dealer likes my cam.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BAADC6
I've had my car in for warranty work (not related to the engine) and they never even questioned my mods...in fact they commented about how awesome the car was. Guess it depends on the dealer??
its all about the service department and the techs. i had one sevice tech tell the gm techs on the phone, he has a converter and they said who cares the problem he is having wouldnt be caused by a converter
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Our Cartek line lock kit bolts right in for an easy install.

If your interested shoot me a pm or call.

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Well I can tell you from expereince that some warranty work will be void by having a line lock.

Dealership I use is mod friendly, but a GM rep happen to be walking through one day and looked in the engine area and said "hey isnt that a line lock"



If you can find a good location to mount it that is hard to see you have a better chance of it going unnoticed.

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel

Dealership I use is mod friendly, but a GM rep happen to be walking through one day and looked in the engine area and said "hey isnt that a supercharger"
Fixed...for a real ECS salesperson.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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You could probably get a radio or headlight repaired under warranty, but anything in the drivetrain I'd say is now your baby with line lock.
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Originally Posted by Geneus
Fixed...for a real ECS salesperson.
actually I think you get away with more with the S/C.
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Originally Posted by Razrback16
Is there a line lock kit out there you guys would recommend
Yes, Cartek Racing (www.cartek.net) makes the best line lock kit for late model Corvettes.
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