Wheel Hop, How much would you pay? Here is the LETTER

[lasstss]

Actually, You dont have to do a burnout. Just doing some brisk highway shifting will get the cradle banging off the chassis. Problem is, as the bushings age, its going to get worse!

[2004ctsv]

Originally Posted by lasstss

Actually, You dont have to do a burnout. Just doing some brisk highway shifting will get the cradle banging off the chassis. Problem is, as the bushings age, its going to get worse!

All I have to do is put the pedal to the flow in 2nd gear trying to merge on a short ramp onto an interstate. I don't think that is an unreasonable driving situation.

Tony

[riverrat]

You guys are right about the hop not just being a launch problem. I bought the BRM kit because of 2nd & 3rd gear hops on entrance ramps.

[CVP33]

I participated in an owner's survey about a month ago as I know many on the forum did as well. As the survey came to an end I was asked what I would change if anything about the CTS-V. I said please ask them to cure the wheel hop. The surveyor said and I quote "yeah, everyone's has said that one." Interesting. Not what is wheel hop?, or please explain, but "yeah, everyone's has said that one.". We're naive to think that GM doesn't know our concerns regarding wheel hop, but equally as ignorant to believe they will fix it without some pretty aggressive tactics. The letter is a great start. Where do I sign?

[Florian]

I too think that the cause of the wheel hop is GM Engineering. I work with GM Engineers every day and they are a sharp group, however, there has to be something done with this situation. I am ALL IN on the letter, how do I get in on it?

F

[Florian]

Oh, BTW a bit of bookkeeping in the REF line, should read CTS-V Wheel Hop Issue, oh and run that letter through your spell check...I caught a couple spelling errors.

F

[homer403]

Ok all, I have edit the letter to reflect some thoughts provided here - to clearly state that we love our cars and seek only a solution.... so please read. Now we have two options... giving that I get no more comments. (1) print this letter and send it off, or (2) send it to me. Let me know what the group wants. God, I need another :drinker


January 20, 2005



Your Name Here

Address

City, State Zip



Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
P. O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169



Ref: CTS-V Wheel Hop Issue - Put Your VIN Number here



To Whom It May Concern:





As an owner of a Cadillac 2005 CTS-V, VIN # ………., I am experiencing sever case of wheel hop. After talking with other CTS-V owners, I find that this is prevalent with other owners, both 2004 and 2005 models. Visits to my dealer’s service department have provided no satisfactory resolution. Among my concerns, besides the wheel hop itself, is that wheel hop will end up being costly in time and money to me and other owners as more and more rear end parts will fail, presumably under warranty and especially when out of warranty. I hope for a response to this letter that is satisfactory, such as a permanent fix for the wheel hop problem. Additionally, I would like to say that I and the other owners I have talked to love our cars and seek only a solution.





A concern CTS-V owner,



YOU NAME HERE

[PneuBird]

Looking good.....I'm in.....the more we complain about wheel hop the better.....GM are you listening?

[M5eatr]

I am in also. Let's pray for a fix.

[DgtalPimp]

Homer403 the letter is really coming along great. I would like to see some wording arund what we expect and when. We are assuming that the letter will get read and then acted on. But lets not leave any wiggle room. "I expect to hear back from ..... by .....", "A solution should be in place by ..." Your thoughts?