No more GM Performance/SS Division
02-19-2009, 12:57 AM
#31
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Performance Division on hold?
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/0...e-division.htm
this is an extremely sad day for me
I still hope I'll be able to get my Stage 1 kit.
this is an extremely sad day for me
I still hope I'll be able to get my Stage 1 kit.
02-19-2009, 05:37 AM
#32
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I would have to say the kit will be out as it is already a started project.
I think this will effect only the new cars like the Cruze etc GM is working on now and are not ready for release.
GM still has cars ready for release that have been delayed like a Lecrosse 240 HP Turbo
V6 with AWD. We will see it next year as a 2010 model.
I think this will effect only the new cars like the Cruze etc GM is working on now and are not ready for release.
GM still has cars ready for release that have been delayed like a Lecrosse 240 HP Turbo
V6 with AWD. We will see it next year as a 2010 model.
02-19-2009, 07:05 AM
#34
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This is not surprising, considering the political climate we're entering. All we need is a panel of blowhard, grandstanding politicians like Henry Waxman and Barney's Frank getting on a soapbox holding hearings on why the automakers (which they will claim ownership of) are building cars that can exceed the speed limit. Why do you think Bob Lutz announced his retirement. He loves cars and would work till he drops dead, but who wants to work for Congressional Motors?
02-19-2009, 10:45 AM
#36
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Better get your SS now
Just posted on the GM inside news forum:
http://http://www.gminsidenews.com/f...sbanded-75664/
Not much hope for the future SS models to get upgraded anytime soon.
Steve
http://http://www.gminsidenews.com/f...sbanded-75664/
Not much hope for the future SS models to get upgraded anytime soon.
Steve
02-19-2009, 11:12 AM
#38
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Yes the HHR SS will be with us till at least 2011 when we may lose the HHR.
The Chevy Orlando replacment will not be offered in a SS model.
Too many people are not understanding this correctly.
The present SS will remain till the end of their life cycles but they are not developing any new SS, V seires, GXP on new models. At least till GM gets back on their feet and does not have to ask the goverment for more money.
The Chevy Orlando replacment will not be offered in a SS model.
Too many people are not understanding this correctly.
The present SS will remain till the end of their life cycles but they are not developing any new SS, V seires, GXP on new models. At least till GM gets back on their feet and does not have to ask the goverment for more money.
02-19-2009, 05:02 PM
#39
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Well no matter how i look at it it sucks. If they stop making the HHR in 2011, then that means i wouldn't be replacing mine with another. I suppose I should look aty buying one then before they stop. Although now I own the SS I wouldn't want to buy one unless I was getting another SS. I love my SS and now I am spoiled lol. I guess one can hope things change by then. I wonder how this will affect Canada, as I am assuming the same will take place here.
02-19-2009, 05:26 PM
#40
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So, can we assume the specs on the HHR SS will remain the same threw the remaining build years ? No performance division = no more advances. no changes ? Will the 2009 guys even get a stage kit with the performance division shut down ?
So the SS may be as good as it will ever be, right now.
What do you think ?
So the SS may be as good as it will ever be, right now.
What do you think ?