Tune
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Woodlands TX
Instructor
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From: Deerfield Beach Florida
i traded in my 04 Z06 for an09 base vette, 04 was rated 405hp and the 09 was 430hp. the 09 was a complete dog compared to the Z06, so i went back to the dealer and told him if the 09 was over 300hp it would be a miracle. he tried to explain to me the 09 was capable of 430hp but detuned at the factory to protect people(the driveline). when he understood how displeased i was with a brand new car, he offered "go on the forum and see what the other guys are doing and i'll do my best to maintain your warranty". fair enough i said...
see if your dealer will maintain your warranty if you make some mods, maybe he will work with you, it doesn't hurt to ask... good luck,
jerry
see if your dealer will maintain your warranty if you make some mods, maybe he will work with you, it doesn't hurt to ask... good luck,
jerry
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 9,669
Likes: 37
From: Woodlands TX
i traded in my 04 Z06 for an09 base vette, 04 was rated 405hp and the 09 was 430hp. the 09 was a complete dog compared to the Z06, so i went back to the dealer and told him if the 09 was over 300hp it would be a miracle. he tried to explain to me the 09 was capable of 430hp but detuned at the factory to protect people(the driveline). when he understood how displeased i was with a brand new car, he offered "go on the forum and see what the other guys are doing and i'll do my best to maintain your warranty". fair enough i said...
see if your dealer will maintain your warranty if you make some mods, maybe he will work with you, it doesn't hurt to ask... good luck,
jerry
see if your dealer will maintain your warranty if you make some mods, maybe he will work with you, it doesn't hurt to ask... good luck,
jerry
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 157
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From: Deerfield Beach Florida
your point being
jerry
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my 04 Z06 was 405hp at the crank, as advertised....the base 09 430hp at the crank. the Z outperformed the 09 C6, in a way that wasn't even close. the dealer knew what i was talking about as he also owned an 02 Z06, what i am trying to point out here that the dealer will work with you if he feels like you have a legit beef. so to the op see if your dealer can be flexible and work with you, they want your business in the future and will do what they can to keep you.
jerry
jerry