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    Question Question for the C8 guys (from a C7 guy)

    Thanks for all the feedback. As noted, I’m a C7/M7 type so I don’t have background on the issues with cylinder deactivation, and my buddy is new to the C8 Z06 I’ll let him know that he’s got nothing to be concerned about with the engine problems due to the switch to a V4 on his new buggy. L.L.C.
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    Question Question for the C8 guys (from a C7 guy)

    Got a question for you new-series folks. My friend has a C8 Z06 coming soon after a long wait. In his research he found out about the issues with “Eco-Mode” engine/valve train issues with the C7 automatics, and the use of OBD port plug ins to avoid going into V4 mode. I’ve got a C7 manual which...
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    Car theft and carjackings

    It is unlikely ranging to impossible that she'd care - she'll likely just pull another overpriced car she doesn't know how to drive properly outta the garage.
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    Car theft and carjackings

    A little further investigation on the above. It seems that a "faulty" brake light switch may also prevent a vehicle engine from starting (ya know that most new cars over the past few years require stepping on the brake pedal before you push the big button). Rather than putzing around with the...
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    Car theft and carjackings

    I was a bit hesitant to post this on an open forum, but I figured what the h3ll. An automotive electrical engineer buddy had his wife's Acura SUV stolen (it's probably driving around Sudan now) and when they got the replacement, he told me he's pulling the fuse for the ignition since that will...
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    Carmakers can legally record your texts, calls, rules judge

    Yup. They did. But they didn’t state how the previously collected data would be handled or secured, which is why I requested deletion of previously collected data. Not sure they’ll actually do that, but I have the request on file in my email, so they might have some explaining to do if it turns...
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    Carmakers can legally record your texts, calls, rules judge

    Well, I may end up doing that eventually. Having said that, frankly I’m not sure that the data they may have purchased from, say LexisNexis (which does have a Canadian operation and a Canadian website) would show any extreme operational issues. I don’t track the vehicle, it’s primarily used for...
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    Carmakers can legally record your texts, calls, rules judge

    I am "attacking" this matter from two angles......firstly, I just finished writing an email to the Privacy Officer at General Motors ([email protected]) (that is the address from the privacy statement at GM Canada, which indicates that GM Corp is the collector of data, not GM Canada) with a request...
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    Carmakers can legally record your texts, calls, rules judge

    Gilles27 said: You need to disable/remove smart driver on OnStar but be aware that if you bring your car into service it will be re activated most likely After briefly reading through the step-by-steps from the url/link 1stVette posted, which actually involves removal of the circuit that...
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    Carmakers can legally record your texts, calls, rules judge

    On a personal opinion basis only….I would be surprised, even shocked, if it wasn’t going on. Generous Motors Canada is known to be able to squeeze a nickel ‘til the beaver defecates. Even if they don’t sell my data, I don’t see why I should allow any company (or government) to keep their eyes...
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    Carmakers can legally record your texts, calls, rules judge

    I've got a 2019 'Ray, and I can tell you that I've searched (and searched, and searched) for that OnStar puppy for quite a while, and haven't found it anywhere. I was initially told it was at, or near, the connection box at the battery cubby, or located next to the rear wheel well(s). Nope...
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    Question Radar ahead……

    So, while Ontario's Highway Traffic Act doesn't specifically mention flashing high beams to warn oncoming vehicles about speed traps (only that "alternating flashing headlights" are restricted to police and, possibly, other government emergency vehicles) it seems this has been addressed on a few...
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    Question Radar ahead……

    It seems the U.S. Federal Court was involved to make that ruling happened due to a second LEO in an oncoming vehicle was the “flashee”, who turned around and pulled over the “flasher” issuing a major $$ summons, the case went through a number of lower courts before the final ruling by a federal...
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    Question Radar ahead……

    Hey, folks. I saw a series of discussion posts on one of the U.S. car forums about “flashing” high beams to warn oncoming traffic about radar up ahead. it used to be pretty common, but after thinking about it I realized that I hadn’t seen any of that happening for quite some time. Apparently...
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    billy bob and the trooper.

    Good one!
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