Forum Members,
Once again here is your Z06vette.com newsletter. It has been real hectic around here so I am just now getting to put it together. I have some good information here today. Constraints for ordering, member profile, SS Silverado info and more.
Enjoy,
Jason Walter
AKA C5discounts
Contents
1-Incentive Reminder!!!
2-$4,500 Off MSRP on Vettes
3-SS Silverado Info
4-Possible recall info on 97-2001 Vettes!!
5- GMPP Reminder
6-Weekly Constraints
INCENTIVE REMINDER
Hey guys, for those of you that have been out of the loop!!! 2003 Vette’s qualify for the following special rates.
0%- 36mo
2.9%- 48mo
3.9%- 60mo
$4,500 OFF MSRP ON VETTES!!
We are trying to move ome inventory so if you are in the market, we have a great no hassle deal for you! I am discounting all our in stock Corvette inventory $4,500 below MSRP. I have no prep packages or asjusted market value tags. My discount is from straight MSRP For more information you can visit or Ross Downing Section here at Z06vette.com. You may reach me directly at 888.266.1434 or e-mail to
carsales@i-55.com
2003 SS SILVERADO
What an awesome truck! Not a Vette but as close to one can be with a bed on it!
Anyway for those of you interested here is the low down on this high performance truck.
Chevrolet Silverado SS — A Combination of Contemporary
Performance and Sleek Styling
(Super Sport) heritage. The SS emblem on the side of a Chevy gave notice to the world that the vehicle had the right stuff.
SS models have been providing on-road enthusiasts with top-end power, sporty ride and handling, and sleek designs since 1961. They include such classics as the legendary Impala SS and the classy Chevelle SS. The 2003 Silverado SS, the first of many SS models to return to the Chevy lineup, is an expression of contemporary Chevrolet performance that is within reach of many enthusiasts now driving pickups.
"As buyers have migrated to full-size trucks, their need for refined performance has gone with them," said Silverado Marketing Director Rick Scheidt. "The Silverado SS satisfies those needs by adding a new dimension of fun and excitement to Chevy's flagship truck."
Created from a 1500 Extended Cab
The Silverado SS, created from a 1500 extended-cab short bed, provides a new dimension of fun and excitement without forfeiting any of the proven strengths and capabilities of Silverado's superior design.
Contemporary Performance
A standard high-output LQ9 version of the Vortec 6000 V8, with 345 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, provides Silverado with exhilarating off-line acceleration, relaxed cruising and dependable operation. It mates to a 4L65-E four-speed automatic overdrive transmission, with a 3.06 first gear and a 0.70 final gear ratio which contribute to the truck's impressive performance.
The exhaust system, featuring a single, large 3.5-inch outlet pipe, has been specially tuned for a throaty NASCAR-inspired roar.
Full-Time AWD and Locking Rear Differential
A standard full-time, all-wheel-drive (AWD), viscous-coupled transfer case uses the traction of four driving wheels to provide exceptional on-road, wet or dry pavement handling. It requires no driver intervention, and automatically and continuously transfers torque from slipping wheels to those with a firmer grip in a smooth, almost imperceptible manner. Its continuous 38-percent/62-percent front-to-rear torque split provides optimum handling and control, further enhanced by a standard full locking rear differential.
Sporty Ride and Handling
A unique Z60 High-Performance Chassis package, including Silverado's largest-ever 20-inch tires, provides exceptional road holding and cornering capability and a smooth, comfortable ride. The independent front torsion bar/two-stage multi-spring rear suspension system's shocks have been specially tuned for ride smoothness. The SS is lowered 10 mm in front and 50 mm in the rear. The track is 18 mm wider and P275/55R-20 Goodyear Eagle radials, mounted on wide 8.5-inch rims, provide exceptional stability. The tires' handling characteristics also permit harnessing the full capabilities of the AWD system.
The SS shares the upgraded brake system and many other enhancements of 2003 Silverado light-duty models. Segment-exclusive standard features include a 4.10:1 final drive axle ratio and Z82 heavy-duty trailering package that provides a fully trailer-ready design and outstanding 10,500-pound trailering capability.
Sleek, Aggressive Look
The Silverado SS appearance is sleek, refined and dramatic -- an instant classic.
With its trim, aggressive stance; monochromatic color scheme that includes the grille, fascias and lower ground effects; and specially styled aluminum wheels, the SS's appearance conveys performance from any angle.
It features full front and rear bumper fascias that wrap completely around the body and extend from the belt line down almost to the frame rails. The front includes a wide center-band air scoop, flanked by two rectangular corner scoops. Their diamond-pattern mesh is harmoniously integrated with that of the grille, which features Chevy's new gold bowtie emblem. SS Silverado badges accent the front doors and left rear quarter panel. Bodysides are clean, with understated moldings. Sporty five-spoke polished aluminum 20 x 8.5-inch wheels feature Chevy's emblem in their center cap and the tailgate includes a body-color cap.
Available in Onyx Black, Arrival Blue and Victory Red
The Silverado SS is available in a choice of three exterior performance colors: Onyx Black, Arrival Blue and Victory Red.
Custom Interior
The custom interior is Dark Pewter and fully equipped with uplevel LT trim. Its full-feature leather bucket seats have special SS embroidered headrests and an SS emblem on the redesigned instrument panel. The instrument panel cluster has distinctive white backlighting, with orange pointers. SS customers have a choice of an in-dash six-disc CD changer or a combination single-disc CD/cassette player with their next-generation AM/FM stereos. A premium six-speaker Bose® audio system and GM's next-generation OnStar® system are standard, along with a center console, nine-button steering wheel controls, a dual-zone automatic climate control system and many other new features.
Available First Quarter 2003
The 2003 Silverado SS will be available in all 50 states and
Canada, beginning in the first quarter of next year.
"Customers can have all the fun of owning a sporty extended-cab pickup with refined performance and still get optimum trailering/hauling capability whenever they require it," said Scheidt. "If Silverado is 'Like a Rock,' Silverado SS is 'Like Rock 'n Roll'."
POSSIBLE RECALLFOR CORVETTE
RECALLS: Feds examine Vette steering
By Harry Stoffer
Automotive News / September 09, 2002
WASHINGTON -- Federal safety officials have opened an investigation of 1997-2001 Chevrolet Cor-vettes to determine whether the cars have a safety defect that sometimes makes them impossible to steer.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received 37 complaints that steering columns locked up at speeds of 5 to 65 mph. The incidents include four reported crashes with two injuries. If a recall is necessary, about 110,000 cars would be affected, the agency estimates.
NHTSA also said it is conducting two investigations of restraint systems in Ford Motor Co. vehicles.
The agency said it wants to determine whether 2002 Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers built before Sept. 4, 2001, have a wiring problem in the steering column that could cause airbags to fail. A production change on that date eliminated the suspected problem. About 223,000 vehicles were built before the change.
NHTSA said it and Ford have collected 23 complaints about airbag warning lights coming on or sounds emanating from the steering column - both before the wiring problem was found. The company reported 486 possibly related warranty claims.
In the second case, NHTSA said it knows of 46 complaints about malfunctioning driver seat belt latches on 1995 Ford Explorers and Rangers. The company reported 861 possibly related warranty claims. About 475,000 of the trucks are on the road.
NHTSA also reported that it has intensified its investigation of engine compartment fires in 2000-02 Ford Focus cars. About 690,000 are in service. The agency said it is aware of 70 complaints and 286 warranty claims.
The investigation was upgraded to the engineering analysis stage.
NHTSA said it closed some investigations after finding insufficient evidence that defects exist. They involved complaints about the following:
• Clutch pedal mounting brackets that broke on 1993-98 Toyota T100s.
• Shoulder belt retaining clips that malfunctioned on 1997-2000 General Motors minivans.
• Brake and clutch pedal brackets that broke on 1998-2001 Audi A4s and A6s.
• Door hinges that broke on 1993-95 Jeep Cherokees.
Here are other defect investigations opened by NHTSA:
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Problem: Fuel-supply hose rubs air-conditioning line, may leak.
Complaints: Seven.
Vehicle population: 150,000.
1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Problem: Front suspension lower control arm corrodes, breaks.
Complaints: Five.
Vehicle population: 14,000.
GMPP Reminder
Just a reminder, I have some great deals on extended warranties for your new or currentlyl owned Vette!
WEEKLY CONSTRAINTS
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