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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-15-2024, 04:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By el ess A
GM hardly made anything themselves for Camaro,...

GM hardly made anything themselves for Camaro, outside of sheet metal. Most components are vendor-supplied. Sure, they may have a U.S.-based assembly, like wiring components or sub-frames, etc., but...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-14-2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By el ess A
I bought some spares while they still had them...

I bought some spares while they still had them for our 2010.

Option. If you just have to have a U.S.A. belt but not necessarily a GM p/n belt, try a Bando belt. I learned about them when I found...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 09-13-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By el ess A
The convertibles did not have them and could not...

The convertibles did not have them and could not have them. I believe by 2014 and 2015, the ZL1 hardtop did have Recaros standard.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-13-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By el ess A
Good gracious! Scoped out a 3LT Stingray...

Good gracious! Scoped out a 3LT Stingray convertible and they were talking 84 month financing through GM Financial....measly 10.19%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haven't seen rates that high since the mid 80s.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-12-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 939
Posted By el ess A
I still get them periodically for both cars. I...

I still get them periodically for both cars. I even went as far as getting extra fobs for them to do their conversion with, and still just use the switchblade keys, but the dealership wasn't even...
Forum: 4th Generation Camaros 09-11-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By el ess A
Considering Selling Some Unique 2002 Camaro Dealer Swag

This is for some dealership stuff I was able to obtain when I had my 2002 Camaro SS. Considering selling them, but have no idea on what kind of price range to start.

So far, I have NOT found...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-31-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By el ess A
Rotors are generally made with a certain degree...

Rotors are generally made with a certain degree of lateral runout. There's even a spec for it. So all rotors are technically warped to a degree. Over/under-torquing lugnuts could also alter pressures...
Forum: Exterior Parts & Accessories 08-22-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 197
Posted By el ess A
*SOLD*: 2010-2013 New Regular Grille Red SS Bowtie Replacment Emblem

*SOLD*

For sale is one brand new center grille emblem for the standard grille for 2010-2013 Camaro SS. Will physically fit any of the standard production grilles for V6 or V8 SS cars, but comes...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 08-18-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,707
Posted By el ess A
Another one still here. 2,9xx miles. Trying to...

Another one still here. 2,9xx miles. Trying to work on that.

Take it easy Bigtime, it was a pleasure to take that ZL1 console lid off your hands. Should be here today, actually...maybe. :)
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-17-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By el ess A
It appears your only "easy" option is to order...

It appears your only "easy" option is to order one and wait.

Another last resort option, if I understand the damage correctly, is to have a new cable stop end attached to the end of the cable. If...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 08-13-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,697
Posted By el ess A
I appreciated it, too. I know people are going to...

I appreciated it, too. I know people are going to do what they're going to do. I can't spend everyone's money for them. Everyone has their own opinions and there are normally at least 4 roads to the...
Forum: ZL1 Parts 08-13-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By el ess A
Sending PM

Sending PM
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 08-13-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,697
Posted By el ess A
I think it's safe to say we both have valid...

I think it's safe to say we both have valid points, they're just approached from different avenues.

Nice graph depicting wear vs temps. It does point out though if you're living too far down the...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 08-12-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,697
Posted By el ess A
You may be overthinking this using apples and...

You may be overthinking this using apples and oranges comparisons. Trust me, my understanding of how a cooling system works is not "flawed". You keep discussing modifications when I keep discussing...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-10-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By el ess A
Weren't the 2014/15 Z/28s alcanterra with "dark...

Weren't the 2014/15 Z/28s alcanterra with "dark steel gray" stitching?

I dunno. Just tossing that out there. SS's might have it as well.

Matching boot is part number 24267676

Far as I can...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 08-10-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,697
Posted By el ess A
I don't care if you believe me or not, but I'm...

I don't care if you believe me or not, but I'm going to put this here.

Your engine is designed to have X amount of clearances at normal operating temperature. Those clearances are "off" at...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 08-05-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,999
Posted By el ess A
Flash sale today! Get them while they're hot. ...

Flash sale today! Get them while they're hot.

Buy the dip, as they say. What goes up, will come down, and what goes down...will come up. Just don't always know when that is.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-04-2024, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By el ess A
If it ain't broke, don't break it. This is JMO. ...

If it ain't broke, don't break it. This is JMO.

That is a separate system. If your handle and cables and parking brakes are working like they should, there's no reason to change them. If you're...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 08-01-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,999
Posted By el ess A
It's on sale again!

It's on sale again!
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-01-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By el ess A
Did you check runout when installed? Sometimes...

Did you check runout when installed? Sometimes even new rotors need a bit of truing.
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 07-31-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,999
Posted By el ess A
Funny, didn't see you in the last few weeks for...

Funny, didn't see you in the last few weeks for some reason. :)
Forum: Site Related Announcements / Suggestions / Feedback / Questions 07-27-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,456
Posted By el ess A
According to the tree-huggers, everyone must've...

According to the tree-huggers, everyone must've ditched their Camaros for EVs. :)

Oh, no. Wait. They're probably out wrenching on, or driving their cars with the top down, roof open, or windows...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-14-2024, 05:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,797
Posted By el ess A
I was 20 when I bought my first Camaro, a used...

I was 20 when I bought my first Camaro, a used 1978 Rally Sport. I was 21 when I ordered my first new Camaro, a 1982 Z28. I just turned 49 when I picked up the phone and ordered our 2010. I was 53...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 06-12-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,760
Posted By el ess A
This old pic below might jog some memories. Shunt...

This old pic below might jog some memories. Shunt was quickly known all over the Camaro world back then, and spread almost as fast as a flash mob. It was a running joke about those ugly spy shot...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-08-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,428
Posted By el ess A
The engine size advertisement back then was...

The engine size advertisement back then was weird.

There was a 71 "Turbo-Jet 400" big block which was actually a 402 that ended up in some cars. They also had 400 small blocks as well. Talk about...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-06-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,428
Posted By el ess A
And it's all based on an already nice looking...

And it's all based on an already nice looking Camaro. It's like painting over the Mona Lisa. I guess I'm not on board with the idea of mucking up a perfectly good Camaro.

I can take a dump...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-03-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,002
Posted By el ess A
This simply proves NOBODY knows the formula for...

This simply proves NOBODY knows the formula for how a car will/should appreciate/depreciate in value.

Sellers want to sell, the price today will have to drop to make up for the crappy interest...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-30-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,407
Posted By el ess A
You can cross fingers and hope in one hand and...

You can cross fingers and hope in one hand and crap in the other to see which one fills up first, but for all intents and purposes, the Camaro, as we came to know and love, is over. While gm might...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-27-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,653
Posted By el ess A
Also a point of letting gas sit. It's never a...

Also a point of letting gas sit. It's never a good idea to do so. Although our systems are "sealed" per se, there will be air in the gas tank unless it's slap full. Ethanol fuels actually do absorb a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-27-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,653
Posted By el ess A
Systems are designed and tested in so many...

Systems are designed and tested in so many different ways by manufacturers that in some instances, you would never experience some of those situations in real life. The warning light is there for a...
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