Chevy Impala Forums http://www.impalaforums.com/ Chevy Impala SS forums dedicated to all Impalas including the new 2011 Chevrolet Impala SS. en Tue, 21 May 2013 22:47:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.impalaforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Chevy Impala Forums http://www.impalaforums.com/ Touch Screen Radio http://www.impalaforums.com/audio-video-and-electronics/359881-touch-screen-radio.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:42 GMT i thinking of replaceing the stock radio with a touch screen that has everything that new cars that have them like navagation xm radio etc. i was wanting to know if anyone knew were i can... i thinking of replaceing the stock radio with a touch screen that has everything that new cars that have them like navagation xm radio etc. i was wanting to know if anyone knew were i can find a well priced touch screen thats plug and play and easy to install. ]]> Audio, Video, and Electronics ChevyImpalaLT07 http://www.impalaforums.com/audio-video-and-electronics/359881-touch-screen-radio.html 2012 Impala rear sway bracket #?? http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-suspension/359873-2012-impala-rear-sway-bracket.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:47 GMT I broke one of my rear sway bar brackets. The one that holds the bushing to the subframe. It has an addco bar and i went up a steep driveway on an angle and i heard it pop. Broke at... I broke one of my rear sway bar brackets.
The one that holds the bushing to the subframe.

It has an addco bar and i went up a steep driveway
on an angle and i heard it pop. Broke at the end without
a bolt.

Does anyone know a part number for this or where it can be found quickly? ]]> 8th Gen Suspension Zimpala http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-suspension/359873-2012-impala-rear-sway-bracket.html Pull me over red lol http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/359841-pull-me-over-red-lol.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:34 GMT Hey guys I already posted one thread here but now I have pics lol. My name is Todd from upstate NY just enjoying my 2013 LTZ. Check out my garage if you want Hey guys I already posted one thread here but now I have pics lol. My name is Todd from upstate NY just enjoying my 2013 LTZ. Check out my garage if you want ]]> turbotodd69 http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/359841-pull-me-over-red-lol.html Fog Lights http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359817-fog-lights.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:51 GMT Oh no!!! Not another fog light thread!! But I cant find my answers in the search. I have a 2000 LS. During the week most of my driving is overnight. As we all know the factory fog... Oh no!!! Not another fog light thread!! But I cant find my answers in the search.

I have a 2000 LS. During the week most of my driving is overnight. As we all know the factory fog lights are about as useful as holding a flashlight out the window. I don't want to try the 50 watt bulbs because I have read they will melt the housing. I want to mount some brighter driving lights in the space next to the factory fogs. There is plenty of metal in that space to fabricate a solid bracket to mount the lights to.

I was looking at lights online but the websites don't give any dimensions. I would need a wide thin light to fit there. Has anyone successfully mounted any lights in that space? What brand and model light did you use? ]]> Chevy Impala 7th Gen Discussion Impala556 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359817-fog-lights.html Transmission Question http://www.impalaforums.com/impala-1st-5th-gen-discussion/359761-transmission-question.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:07 GMT I recently Purchased a new 350 Engine from JEGS and had a Craiglist mechanic install it. But come to find out he did not mount the engine mounts. I did drive the car once after the install ... I recently Purchased a new 350 Engine from JEGS and had a Craiglist mechanic install it. But come to find out he did not mount the engine mounts. I did drive the car once after the install that but now a month later I drive car out garage out garage then I pull in street and a just get out for a second to do a visual inspection before I take a cruise to make sure light and turn signals were working . When I get back in car it doesnt move but I can go thru each gear but it will not move. so i put it in nuetral and my niegbor help me push it back in garage what could be there problem did the loose engine mounts destroy my Tranny?
:WTF:

car starts up well ]]> Impala 1st - 5th Gen Discussion Thahova http://www.impalaforums.com/impala-1st-5th-gen-discussion/359761-transmission-question.html 2002 Impala Overheating http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/359737-2002-impala-overheating.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:26 GMT Hello everyone! I am having issues with my car.


Its been driving fine for a while now and all of a sudden it started overheating.


Here's what I checked so far:

Circulation
Heater Core
Fluid Level
thermostat


Now some times the heat goes hot and cold.. It takes a while for the temp to get up and then it bounces down and once it gets to the midway point it eventually goes up and overheats.

I am at aloss, I can see fluid movement in the radiator so the waterpump must be good.

Please help!@ ]]> Mechanical and Electrical Problems jeremy12095 http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/359737-2002-impala-overheating.html Smartphone mount for impala http://www.impalaforums.com/private-wanted-classifieds/359729-smartphone-mount-for-impala.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:43 GMT :dunno:what is a good smartphone mount and a good place to mount it? I got the Samsung s4 :dunno:what is a good smartphone mount and a good place to mount it?

I got the Samsung s4 ]]> Private Wanted Classifieds volume http://www.impalaforums.com/private-wanted-classifieds/359729-smartphone-mount-for-impala.html Moore,Oklahoma prayer/best wishes list http://www.impalaforums.com/off-topic-discussion/359706-moore-oklahoma-prayer-best-wishes-list.html Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:51 GMT Thoughts and prayers going out to the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado that occurred on Monday, May 20th 2013. At one point, it is thought the tornado was almost two miles wide. ... Thoughts and prayers going out to the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado that occurred on Monday, May 20th 2013. At one point, it is thought the tornado was almost two miles wide.

One of my family members was killed in the 1999 twister that hit the same town. (The '99 Moore tornado had the highest wind speeds ever recorded in a twister: 300+ mph.)

If any members of this forum live in that area, I wish them the best.

** Update: as of this posting , 91 people are confirmed killed. Many are children.
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]]> Off-Topic Discussion Johns67 http://www.impalaforums.com/off-topic-discussion/359706-moore-oklahoma-prayer-best-wishes-list.html Custom front bumper dream thread http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/359682-custom-front-bumper-dream-thread.html Tue, 21 May 2013 04:23:29 GMT I want to learn how to do some plastic injection molding and I figured the best way to learn is to make something I really want. This is just a dream right now so who knows if it will ever... I want to learn how to do some plastic injection molding and I figured the best way to learn is to make something I really want. This is just a dream right now so who knows if it will ever actually get done but it should make for some nice conversation maybe.

I was in philly the other day and saw a ton of 2011-2013 Dodge Caravans (yes the minivans) and thought that they have a pretty nice front bumper and are relatively cheaper to get. My idea is to chop the bottom of the front bumpers off and piece the bottom of the dodges onto the impala, some fiberglass, some bondo and bang I have a plug for a mold. In my mind i think it would look pretty nice. Anyone have any other bumper frankenstein ideas that would seem interesting, with a reasonably cheap bumper. ]]> Chevy Impala 8th Gen Discussion cottonseed http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/359682-custom-front-bumper-dream-thread.html Thinking about doing this. http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/359665-thinking-about-doing-this.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:43 GMT Alright, so i'm still relatively new to the forums.
I have a tan 09 Impala LT with 85k interstate miles.
I really want a Impala SS though because i'm more into the fast stuff and it has more customization.
Would I be able to trade or sell it and then buy a Impala?
What year Impala SS is the best and fastest?
Please don't flame me, i'm really new to all this stuff and I came here to learn what is best.

TL;DR , I want a Impala SS but want to get rid or trade my Impala 09 LT for one.

Help me with ideas or possibilities please. ]]> Chevy Impala 8th Gen Discussion That Loud http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/359665-thinking-about-doing-this.html We worked hard tonight... http://www.impalaforums.com/off-topic-discussion/359633-we-worked-hard-tonight.html Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:26 GMT Went to my brothers with a friend and his 2 sons. He had a TON of patio blocks he gave me. I am going to put in a front walkway in front of my house. I have some older pics I took a week or... Went to my brothers with a friend and his 2 sons. He had a TON of patio blocks he gave me. I am going to put in a front walkway in front of my house. I have some older pics I took a week or so ago, and some I took tonight after we finished unloading....My apologies, they are large. First time using the cell for pics. I gotta upload to the bucket next time...
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]]> Off-Topic Discussion tonyc712000 http://www.impalaforums.com/off-topic-discussion/359633-we-worked-hard-tonight.html Tranny lifespan ? http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359617-tranny-lifespan.html Tue, 21 May 2013 01:37:16 GMT I posited last week about my hard shifting etc on the car I just bought. It's a 2005 and 1 owner. Come to find out tranny fluid and filter never changed till I didn't last week. It shifts hard when warm and kinda hangs in between shifts when cold. Classic solenoid issues from what I read. My mechanic seems to think that since we have 120000 miles and no maintenance done it may be better to just drive the car till the tranny goes then get a low mileage or rebuilt replacement because its hard to know how much damage on mine has been done already or when this issue actually started on the original owner. I'm ok with that because my mechanic is fair and good ad has never led me wrong so I wanna know.....

How long should I expect a tranny to last once the solenoid / valve body starts acting crazy? 1000 , 5000, 10000, 20000 miles or is it just a flip of the coin and luck? ]]> Chevy Impala 7th Gen Discussion Chucky79 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359617-tranny-lifespan.html Power window help http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359601-power-window-help.html Tue, 21 May 2013 01:29:07 GMT Ok.... Got a 2005 that the rear power window won't roll down or up with the drivers switch and only rolls down with the switch on the door (wont roll back up). I unplugged the switch and moved it to the opposite side and it works fine so the switch is good. I ordered a new motor and it does the same(just rolls down but not up). At a loss now.... Would it be wiring issues or what? Any advice? ]]> Chevy Impala 7th Gen Discussion Chucky79 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359601-power-window-help.html Just Got Overkilled! http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-engine-performance/359529-just-got-overkilled.html Mon, 20 May 2013 23:11:30 GMT I finally got my Impala Overkilled by Will himself and wow, was it ever worth the wait. My Impala finally runs like a performance vehicle. It was exactly what my Impala needed. Now it flies... I finally got my Impala Overkilled by Will himself and wow, was it ever worth the wait. My Impala finally runs like a performance vehicle. It was exactly what my Impala needed. Now it flies on the highway! Thanks Will. :beer: ]]> 8th Gen Engine Performance Dave_N http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-engine-performance/359529-just-got-overkilled.html abs/trac issue http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/359513-abs-trac-issue.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:08 GMT Abs/trac lights on. Diagnostic codes c-1218, c-1222, c-1233, c-1245. Does the hub need replaced or is it a wire issue. If it is a wire where should I look? Already inspected the hub -... Abs/trac lights on. Diagnostic codes c-1218, c-1222, c-1233, c-1245. Does the hub need replaced or is it a wire issue. If it is a wire where should I look? Already inspected the hub - ohm reading when spinning the rotor was 1000-1100. Sensor lead was 5volts. visual inspection of the wires showed no break from the hub to main bundle(? Near the ac compressor I think - sorry not great at identifying everything in the engine bay). Visual inspection of the abs pump ground was good.

Any suggestion? :hope: ]]> Autocare and Maintenance mamag http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/359513-abs-trac-issue.html <![CDATA[What's the market value on these?]]> http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-discussion/359497-whats-the-market-value-on-these.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:44 GMT I'm trying to unload some extra parts to free up the garage, what are these worth? Dale Earnhart gauge cluster, 4 police center caps, 1 police bumper. Thanks for any advice!

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https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...3_152790_n.jpg ]]> Chevy Impala Discussion SevenT6Vet http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-discussion/359497-whats-the-market-value-on-these.html Front bumper molding question http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359473-front-bumper-molding-question.html Mon, 20 May 2013 20:04:15 GMT Hi all,

I recently got into an accident with my 2003 impala ls, fortunately it's just bumper damage. Being I need to get new bumpers and have them painted, I plan on going with the paint to match molding all around. I've been able to find the part numbers for the paint to match side molding, but I've been unable to find the part number for the front and rear paint to match molding.
So, I was wondering if any of you that have the 03 w/appearance package, or SS, or the 2004-2005 with the body color molding on your front and rear bumpers, is this molding actually a molded part of the bumper (ie not removeable)? Because if it is an actually physically unremoveable piece of the bumper, that would explain why I cant find a part number for it. And if it isnt actually part of the bumper, anyone happen to know the part number for it?

Thanks for you help,
Rick ]]> Chevy Impala 7th Gen Discussion Rickderris http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359473-front-bumper-molding-question.html 2000 impala shaking while accelerating http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359449-2000-impala-shaking-while-accelerating.html Mon, 20 May 2013 19:29:11 GMT I have a 2000 impa;a that shakes while accelerating between 30-50mph. If I set the cruise at 50 mph it almost completely goes away but if I slightly accelerate it starts shaking again until... I have a 2000 impa;a that shakes while accelerating between 30-50mph. If I set the cruise at 50 mph it almost completely goes away but if I slightly accelerate it starts shaking again until around 52 mph ]]> Chevy Impala 7th Gen Discussion asmith http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/359449-2000-impala-shaking-while-accelerating.html Lowering 9C Police Car... HELP! http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-suspension/359385-lowering-9c-police-car-help.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:03:55 GMT While I am new to the Impala, I am not new to W-Body's and have had 4 Grand Prix's... holy crap, that is depressing! I have been active on CGP for over 10 years so I am not a noob to the W-body, but I am a noob to the 9C. I was in the market for a new daily driver and came across a STEAL on an '07 9C Police Impala and had to get it.

I am going through the car and getting some basic fixes done and want to keep the car mostly stock but there are two "big" mods I want to do. First, I want to swap the 16" steelies for 18" Charger Police steelies. I know this is a direct swap and will definitely give the car a unique look. Second, I want to do something for the suspension to fix the typical w-body float which is where I need your help...

I did a search but couldn't find much info. From the 9C literature and parts searches, I know the car has 9C struts & springs... but if I want to lower the car or just firm things up, can I go with regular W-body struts & springs? The specs on RockAuto show the police strut has different specs (especially rear) than the regular strut:

Police FRONT
Body Length: 13.750"
Compressed Length: 10.500"
Extended Length: 15.375"
Travel: 4.875"

Regular FRONT
Body Length: 13.750"
Compressed Length: 10.250"
Extended Length: 16.625"
Travel: 6.375"

Police REAR
Body Length: 15.500"
Compressed Length: 15.625"
Extended Length: 21.000"
Travel: 5.375"

Regular REAR
Body Length: 16.625"
Compressed Length: 15.500"
Extended Length: 23.125"
Travel: 7.625"

So... what happens if I switch to a GR-2 strut and leave the 9C springs? What happens if I swap the springs & struts out for aftermarket?

I am sure there are some 9C guys that have messed with the suspension and I am eager to hear what the options are.

Thanks!
Adam
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]]> 8th Gen Suspension GTXgp http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-suspension/359385-lowering-9c-police-car-help.html <![CDATA[can't adjust dwell]]> http://www.impalaforums.com/1st-5th-gen-engine-performance/359361-cant-adjust-dwell.html Mon, 20 May 2013 14:49:55 GMT I have a 64 impala 327 250 HP, what is the reason that I can't get dwell below 38 degrees? I can turn both ways until engine stops,goes up to 42 but can't get it to go below 38 degrees. new points, something wrong with the points? adjusted dwell meter to correct settings. installed alum intake, edelbrock carb, hedman headers.does running open headers affect the settings at all? also took distributor apart to clean and freshen up. it starts right up.what gives. put in weight and springs. any help here? ]]> 1st - 5th Gen Engine Performance old red http://www.impalaforums.com/1st-5th-gen-engine-performance/359361-cant-adjust-dwell.html