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I have had a Range device in my GS since it was at about 200 miles, only time it was out was when it was in the dealer for my two free oil changes highly recommend as I didn't buy it to run on 4 cylinders. Something else you might want to consider is having the throttle body ported by Solar Performance as occasionally when you nail it it will sometimes have a flat spot, stumble, ect. With the re-worked throttle body it just runs better and no hesitation (flat spot), also made huge improvement to my wife's 2015 Z51 M7 car.
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Yes, I don't like the idea of it running on 4 cylinders either. I didn't even know it did until I read Elmers post. I'll definitely look into the range unit. I like the idea of a ported throttle body. Did you have to remove the throttle body and ship it to them? Where is Solar Performance located? I'm in Florida so I would probably have to do that depending on their location.
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I'm assuming it's an A8? If so drive the car in manual mode using the paddles at steady highway speed and see if it goes away. If so take it to your dealer and tell them it's shuttering at highway speed. They should do a transmission fluid flush under warranty and that will most likely take care of the issue. Many, many threads on the A8 shutter at steady highway speed. So far the new fluid and flush have taken care of all but a few.
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I'm assuming it's an A8? If so drive the car in manual mode using the paddles at steady highway speed and see if it goes away. If so take it to your dealer and tell them it's shuttering at highway speed. They should do a transmission fluid flush under warranty and that will most likely take care of the issue. Many, many threads on the A8 shutter at steady highway speed. So far the new fluid and flush have taken care of all but a few.
Enjoy your car, they are awesome.
tom
Enjoy your car, they are awesome.
tom
And get a Range unit - you won't regret it.
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When you buy the Range device for your car, make sure that it has the most current software update. If you buy directly from Range you will pay a little more but it will be up to date and they will exchange the device if it goes bad. If you buy a used one they will not cover it or update it.
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Yes, I don't like the idea of it running on 4 cylinders either. I didn't even know it did until I read Elmers post. I'll definitely look into the range unit. I like the idea of a ported throttle body. Did you have to remove the throttle body and ship it to them? Where is Solar Performance located? I'm in Florida so I would probably have to do that depending on their location.
You have a couple of options when purchasing the throttle body. Check their website. One option is to order his TB and keep yours. Another is to order one and return your stock one as a core. I see you are in Lakeland. If you make it up to the panhandle, I would gladly install it for you.
I have a 2017 Z06 with the Soler throttle body and the Range device. I had the shutter occur while under warranty and had the flush done. No problems since. Before I installed the Range device, I would drive in M mode on the interstate to keep it out of 4 cyl mode. Enjoy your GS.
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When you buy the Range device for your car, make sure that it has the most current software update. If you buy directly from Range you will pay a little more but it will be up to date and they will exchange the device if it goes bad. If you buy a used one they will not cover it or update it.
Rich
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What does the solar ported throttle body do, better pedal response I presume ? More info please !
Thank you much !
Rich
Tally ho, do you travel to NJ
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Thank you much !
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Tally ho, do you travel to NJ
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I'm assuming it's an A8? If so drive the car in manual mode using the paddles at steady highway speed and see if it goes away. If so take it to your dealer and tell them it's shuttering at highway speed. They should do a transmission fluid flush under warranty and that will most likely take care of the issue. Many, many threads on the A8 shutter at steady highway speed. So far the new fluid and flush have taken care of all but a few.
Enjoy your car, they are awesome.
tom
Enjoy your car, they are awesome.
tom
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Soler Performance is in Daphne, AL. Mike, the owner is very helpful. If you are handy with a wrench, it's a job you can do yourself. The instructions are very clear. There are four bolts and one connector to deal with. If you do it yourself this is one key item you must pay attention to - the torque is in inch pounds (90 I think) not foot pounds. You will break a bolt if you torque it too much.
You have a couple of options when purchasing the throttle body. Check their website. One option is to order his TB and keep yours. Another is to order one and return your stock one as a core. I see you are in Lakeland. If you make it up to the panhandle, I would gladly install it for you.
I have a 2017 Z06 with the Soler throttle body and the Range device. I had the shutter occur while under warranty and had the flush done. No problems since. Before I installed the Range device, I would drive in M mode on the interstate to keep it out of 4 cyl mode. Enjoy your GS.
You have a couple of options when purchasing the throttle body. Check their website. One option is to order his TB and keep yours. Another is to order one and return your stock one as a core. I see you are in Lakeland. If you make it up to the panhandle, I would gladly install it for you.
I have a 2017 Z06 with the Soler throttle body and the Range device. I had the shutter occur while under warranty and had the flush done. No problems since. Before I installed the Range device, I would drive in M mode on the interstate to keep it out of 4 cyl mode. Enjoy your GS.
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What happens to your fuel consumption with these throttle advancing devices? There's got to be a reason or two why GM governs/retards the responsiveness of the throttle. Or why else would it drag down the acceleration experience?
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You can send yours in or have them port a new one for a bit more, The wife's car I sent it in and had it back in a week, on my car I sent in a brand new one I picked up on Ebay for $80 so I would have my stock one as a spare, well worth the $275 in my opinion.
https://www.solerengineering.com/gen...ors/se8223-040
If you have any mechanical abilities it is 10 minutes to take off and put back on.
https://www.solerengineering.com/gen...ors/se8223-040
If you have any mechanical abilities it is 10 minutes to take off and put back on.
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Thanks. That's exactly where I was thinking of taking it. Since I'm in Lakeland I was thinking either there or Bartow. Plant City is closer to me. So I'll go there and ask for him.