2011 Oshawa Meet and Greet

[huggerorange73]

I might be out.....if my car isn't fixed by June 9th...its going to Libertyville Chevy on Wed. Hopefully they can get it fixed by then.

[TonyNo]

Fixed? What's up?

[Toasty]

If we meet up with the Grand Rapids route, this is a link to a route starting in Itasca, moving to the South Holland oasis, and on to Grand Rapids.

Leave time from Itasca should be around 9:40 am to get to the oasis around 10:30 am leaving around 10 minutes to do whatever and get back on the road to be there at 1:30.

I think it would be prudent to leave us some extra time, shooting for leaving a bit earlier, say 10 or 10:15... Need to look at historical traffic patterns. I shiuld be abke to do that by early this week

[huggerorange73]

Fixed? What's up?

The infamous low vin # input shaft snapped :
This bulletin just came out on Jan 11, 2011. It just states to call GM tech assistance center. I'll keep you guys posted.

#PIP4666E: Vehicle Not Moving In Any Gear - (Jan 11, 2011)



Subject:Vehicle Will Not Move In Any Gear


Models:2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Equipped With The Tremec 6-Speed Manual Transmission RPO M10




This PI was superseded to update the keywords. Please discard PIP4666D.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:


Customer may comment that the vehicle will not move in any gear. Technicians may find the transmission output shaft broken.

Recommendation/Instructions:


If a vehicle comes into the dealer with the concern described above please contact the General Motors Technical Assistance Center at xxx-xxx-xxxx (USA) or xxx-xxx-xxxx (Canada), TAC will supply further instructions at that time.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.


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[CamaroScotty]

I'm a little more excited that text on a forum shows

See you all in Grand Rapids.

Also, as an FYI, we'll be filling up in Port Huron, going into the duty free store for Crown, and a few other things, then crossing the border....once across, we usually get off at the first exit, then park in a furniture store, to wait up for those getting the "rubber glove" inspection.... then hit the highway to Oshawa.


Radio channel 20-11 has been selected for those with walkie talkies

[Orange5thGen]

I need some Crown...Should we bring our own bottle or buy there?

I'm a little more excited that text on a forum shows

See you all in Grand Rapids.

Also, as an FYI, we'll be filling up in Port Huron, going into the duty free store for Crown, and a few other things, then crossing the border....once across, we usually get off at the first exit, then park in a furniture store, to wait up for those getting the "rubber glove" inspection.... then hit the highway to Oshawa.


Radio channel 20-11 has been selected for those with walkie talkies

[Xello]

I think it would be prudent to leave us some extra time, shooting for leaving a bit earlier, say 10 or 10:15... Need to look at historical traffic patterns. I shiuld be abke to do that by early this week

I thought we were going to meet up at the oasis at 8:00am. Pushing the time out two hours wouldnt get us in to Oshawa until 8:30 or 9:00pm.

[Blackhawk]

I need some Crown...Should we bring our own bottle or buy there?

Pertaining to alcohol and cigarettes, you need to buy before crossing the border. Prices are much higher in Canada, much higher. Like way higher, if you haven't got the point yet.

I don't like this meet point at 1:30. I was hoping to leave super early myself, to beat rush hour traffic here and to hopefully avoid rush hour traffic in Toronto.

Steve, we should check out if the hotel has a hose and water supply, so we can wash our LLT's. I don't know if anyone has set up wash stations, but I like to detail my car myself.

I plan on bringing a portable battery, my leaf blower, and enough Adam's supplies to bring home a trophy or two.

[TonyNo]

There is an established meet point in Grand Rapids departing at 1:30. Leaving around 10 from the South Holland oasis gets us there around 1. Oshawa is 6.5 hours from there.

[Xello]

I think it would be fun to meet up with the GR group but why are they leaving so late?

According to Bing Maps its about a 2 1/2 hour drive from the oasis to the GR meet point. That's assuming good traffic and no stops. Plus we need to add an hour because of the time zone change. That would get us in GR 1:30 EDT or later. The GR group is planning on leaving at 1:30 and getting to Lansing around 2:30. Not sure what time they plan on leaving Lansing but I would assume shortly thereafter. Oshawa is 5 more hours without any stops. But of course there's the border to contend with and gas stops.

[Orange5thGen]

Leaving at 1000 will get us there about 2 pm wit the time zone change...
If so we will have to leave earlier....
Lets confirm this please

There is an established meet point in Grand Rapids departing at 1:30. Leaving around 10 from the South Holland oasis gets us there around 1. Oshawa is 6.5 hours from there.

[Blackhawk]

I guarantee somebody will be detained at the border for a more thorough search of their car. That will add time as I'm sure we will wait for whomever gets all their stuff rifled through.

[Xello]

I guarantee somebody will be detained at the border for a more thorough search of their car. That will add time as I'm sure we will wait for whomever gets all their stuff rifled through.

If the border guards are Maple Leaf fans, then more than likely it will be you.

[TonyNo]

Bah. Time zone change. Looks like 9 at SH oasis.

[Orange5thGen]

Thats what I thought hehe sorry Tony and Kyle you will have to get up one hour earlier!