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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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Just had the upgrade done and I am very happy with the results. Tour mode no longer has that rear end sway in it and the other modes are much more responsive and solid feeling. Really glad I did it. Cost $350 and the labor was picked up by GM.
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Appreciate the report!

Curious what year and version Z?


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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Appreciate the report!

Curious what year and version Z?


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2015 M7 non Z07. Used n track several times.
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What rear end sway? And did you let it sit 8 hours before driving it (as mentioned in the GM PDF)? My upgrade is scheduled.

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Just had the upgrade done and I am very happy with the results. Tour mode no longer has that rear end sway in it and the other modes are much more responsive and solid feeling. Really glad I did it. Cost $350 and the labor was picked up by GM.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 12:42 PM
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What rear end sway? And did you let it sit 8 hours before driving it (as mentioned in the GM PDF)? My upgrade is scheduled.
You don't have to let it sit before driving it. The Temperature Compensation is separate and it doesn't matter when you let it sit, it will automatically adjust after the 8 or 9 hours after it sits.

Check the recent Ask Tadge post about the new Calibrations.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 12:45 PM
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I have to ask as well "What rear end sway"? Never experienced that in my 15Z.

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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
I have to ask as well "What rear end sway"? Never experienced that in my 15Z.

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Me neither. Sounds like a tire / alignment issues.

I want to do the update but not sure if I'll really tell a $350 difference. I only drive in sport mode. Even on my 20 mile commutes to work.
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Anyone else do this yet? Looking forward to a detailed documentation on the difference.
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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Called my local Chevy service, they had zero knowledge of any updates. (just as I expected)
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Originally Posted by mikegaan
What rear end sway? And did you let it sit 8 hours before driving it (as mentioned in the GM PDF)? My upgrade is scheduled.
When driving in tour mode and hitting rough road the rear tends to move more than I would like. Car does not do that in sport or race mode. It doesn’t do it any more and yes the dealer said that the gm instructions were to let the car sit for 6 to 8 hours after the upgrade so they wanted to do it that way. Seemed harmless enough.
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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I wonder if this update improves launching the car in a straight line (not like its a problem now) just wondering.
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 10:56 PM
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Really anxious for the ‘17 Z06/Z07 update to come out. According to Tadge, should be in the next few weeks.
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Im going to get it done. C7 z07 is a little rougher than stock so i wouldnt mind to make the ride a little more smoother. I currently always drive it in tour since sport is a little to rough so being able to click in sport more often would be nice.
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Originally Posted by landsteam
Called my local Chevy service, they had zero knowledge of any updates. (just as I expected)

I was waiting for this post lololol
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Originally Posted by Checkmate1
Anyone else do this yet? Looking forward to a detailed documentation on the difference.
Yes, many have had it done so far.... just please read all the threads on it. In short, for me, it is very noticeable, and an excellent change. I'm very pleased with it.
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"...labor picked up by GM." Gotta love that, they plugged in the connector and unplugged it.
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Originally Posted by TOPSPOT
You don't have to let it sit before driving it. The Temperature Compensation is separate and it doesn't matter when you let it sit, it will automatically adjust after the 8 or 9 hours after it sits.

Check the recent Ask Tadge post about the new Calibrations.
I'm still trying to figure out what Temperature Compensation is and what it does...
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 10:25 PM
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I'm still trying to figure out what Temperature Compensation is and what it does...
Temperature Compensation is the GM Controller establishing what you might call a Zero point for the shock fluid temperature after it sits for those hours.
Reason being, the shock fluid viscosity changes as the temperature changes and in turn changes how the shocks react.
Once the controller has established the zero point, it compensates for temperature changes to the fluid viscosity to keep the shocks reacting the same during those changes.
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