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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 05:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,368
Posted By Capricio
Some of the worst "improvements" to enhance EPA...

Some of the worst "improvements" to enhance EPA rated mileage:


Timing belts instead of chains, expensive service every 50k miles
Turbos on small displacement engines with no real world...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 03:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,952
Posted By Capricio
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62...

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623413
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,952
Posted By Capricio
I saw that, but i don't see him using any force...

I saw that, but i don't see him using any force to break it, or any shards/debris and the window appears to be rigid/intact resting against that partition thing. ...although it doesn't look big...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,952
Posted By Capricio
How in the heck did he get that window out like...

How in the heck did he get that window out like that?
Notice how he uses a wireless OBD dongle so he can stand outside and run if he has to.
I think a club and an OBD lock on a dummy plug would...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-05-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Capricio
Sweet looking El Camino! Sorry, had to. ...

Sweet looking El Camino!


Sorry, had to. ...it's tough to know when to let go of things that hold some sentiment. Hope you got a fair price.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-05-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,368
Posted By Capricio
I used to funnel all my monthly expenses (cell...

I used to funnel all my monthly expenses (cell phone, electric, trash, etc) through my GM rewards card is 4% return is one of the best return rates out there, if you're going spend it on a gm...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 05-04-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,728
Posted By Capricio
Correct. If a driver has a valid fob, this won't...

Correct. If a driver has a valid fob, this won't stop anything from happening. It also won't prevent a relay attack to get the door locks open, only a Faraday pouch will do that.

For an extra...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-03-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,117
Posted By Capricio
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62...

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623413
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 05-01-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,728
Posted By Capricio
Thanks, would love to hear from anyone that...

Thanks, would love to hear from anyone that actually attempted to build this based on the listed parts and instructions. Let us know how it turned out!

We may try to provide one more video on...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-30-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By Capricio
I'm sure you're not looking for a money sink, but...

I'm sure you're not looking for a money sink, but for me, this would be an ideal "low risk" first resto-mod effort. Kind of cool with low collectability, this will never be on the block at...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-28-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
90503, once again, spot on. The OEMs got...

90503, once again, spot on. The OEMs got comfortable with COVID level supply shortages and getting MSRP+ with no incentives. The "top down" model offering strategy still hasn't trickled down to the...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,946
Posted By Capricio
Does anyone make a pedal lock and a wheel lock...

Does anyone make a pedal lock and a wheel lock (club) keyed the same, as a set?
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-22-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Forget it, Jimmy. Any dollar that isn't taxed on...

Forget it, Jimmy. Any dollar that isn't taxed on an oil company, depreciation, losses, even taxes on profits paid to foreign governments, counts as a "subsidy" in their minds.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-22-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,175
Posted By Capricio
For that first 90 minutes or so after wiping off...

For that first 90 minutes or so after wiping off the last drop of water/wax applied, yes... :smiling1:
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 04-21-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,946
Posted By Capricio
Exactly. You guys are obsessing way too much on...

Exactly. You guys are obsessing way too much on the "get inside the car" part which is easily overcome by a rock if they are okay with a driving around with busted window. A fob relay attack isn't...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-19-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Sold it about 12 years ago but I want to say my...

Sold it about 12 years ago but I want to say my old '76 Eldo measured around 18'6" or so.

A marvel of analog tech for its time. Full size back seat convertible, outside temp gauge, optical...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 04-15-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,728
Posted By Capricio
Schematic: https://iili.io/JvmkSKg.jpg...

Schematic:

https://iili.io/JvmkSKg.jpg (https://freeimage.host/)


I highly recommend building this out on a bench before trying to install in the car. Just need a battery source, ground, and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-11-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By Capricio
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62...

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623413

Post #1, link to OBD2 Pigtail. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B213F7N1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-11-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By Capricio
There's a link in the DIY thread for a dummy OBD...

There's a link in the DIY thread for a dummy OBD with the correct profile to click into place under your dash. Only real difference is it has all 16 pins, not just the OEM 8 pins populated.
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 04-09-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,728
Posted By Capricio
It identifies the one wire you need to sever to...

It identifies the one wire you need to sever to put the timer activation relay in line with the ignition. If you watch the in-car video, inside the hole on the side of the dash with panel off, you...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-08-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,116
Posted By Capricio
If anyone is successful suppressing the board...

If anyone is successful suppressing the board without removing it, retaining microphone and compass features, please report back.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-07-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,116
Posted By Capricio
If only you had upgraded to get better brakes (to...

If only you had upgraded to get better brakes (to handle all those "hard braking events"), LED headlights (for nighttime driving), and tires rated for "speeds over 80 mph". Then your car might be...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-05-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Subaru ...

Subaru (https://electrek.co/2024/04/02/subaru-cuts-solterra-lease-by-40-percent/)piles on now, too.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-05-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Update from across the pond....

Update from across the pond....
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-01-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Maybe not, but, they didn't depreciate 50% in a...

Maybe not, but, they didn't depreciate 50% in a year and half. The government didn't have to pay anyone to buy them at their listed price, either.

Back in the day... You could finance a car at a...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-01-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Mostly from the media, saying western OEMs should...

Mostly from the media, saying western OEMs should be scared. Engineering companies picking them apart and not finding much to improve on their processes. European reviews fawning over them. ...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-01-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
$14k sub-compacts were a thing not that long ago...

$14k sub-compacts were a thing not that long ago (https://www.cars.com/research/chevrolet-spark-2022/).
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-01-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Well, we'll never know what the Chinese pricing...

Well, we'll never know what the Chinese pricing will look like until they become available here. Even if our cheapo CCP cars can't get here as cheaply as we hope, I'm guessing they will come in 20%...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-01-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
This still seems way too high under the current...

This still seems way too high under the current conditions, tightening credit, high interest rates, and rapid depreciation. I think our $14k BEV is an easier pill to swallow with more trade-in/cash...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-31-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 424,786
Posted By Capricio
Put me down for two, as well! If EVs win, we all...

Put me down for two, as well! If EVs win, we all win!



*Bonus when we get to virtue signal to polluters and talk down to them.
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