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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-21-2026, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3,745
Views: 3,525,404
Posted By Mr_Draco
And where do you think the ability to charge at...

And where do you think the ability to charge at home comes from? Infrastructure. The vast majority of the US simply does not have the electrical infrastructure in place to handle such a large...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-20-2026, 01:27 PM
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Views: 3,525,404
Posted By Mr_Draco
If you are in an area that is prone to extended...

If you are in an area that is prone to extended power outages, yea they will have generators to keep operating. The vast majority of the US isn't use to having to deal with outages that last weeks or...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-19-2026, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,745
Views: 3,525,404
Posted By Mr_Draco
The pumps won't work but gas companies have ways...

The pumps won't work but gas companies have ways to get gas out of the inground storage tanks without electricity.

When Helene hit in Oct of 2024 and there was no power for over a month, gas...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-19-2026, 12:27 AM
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Posted By Mr_Draco
In times of conflict, power plants are priority...

In times of conflict, power plants are priority targets. You can get gas without power, you can't charge ev's without it.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-18-2026, 12:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,100
Posted By Mr_Draco
If you are doing it just to be able to see better...

If you are doing it just to be able to see better at night, don't bother. Due to their height and angle, they only light up 4-5 feet in front of the car. The area they light up, you can't even see...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-12-2026, 12:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
Not really needed imo. The point of the film...

Not really needed imo.

The point of the film is to reduce the oxidizing of the headlights but with the projectors going bad and warranting replacing the whole assembly, there is really no point...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-12-2026, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By Mr_Draco
Not worth it. Most octane boosters you can...

Not worth it.

Most octane boosters you can buy only raises the octane 3-5 points so you would be going from 91 to 91.3-91.5. There are a couple that will give you the 20+ points boost in octane...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-02-2026, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By Mr_Draco
I have the same size rims and am currently...

I have the same size rims and am currently running factory sizes due to lack of funds to buy new tires. While 255 and 285/295 will fit, they must be stretched. This reduces grip (by more than you...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-26-2026, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By Mr_Draco
Then make sure you go over the car and check all...

Then make sure you go over the car and check all wires as a loose connection will do the same. Check the wires at the alternator, trace the ground at the alternator and check where it connects to the...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-26-2026, 12:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By Mr_Draco
The three most common causes for this is 1) bad...

The three most common causes for this is 1) bad alternator, 2) bad battery and 3) loose connection.

I know you said you replaced the alternator but remember, brand new alternators being bad from...
Forum: Ask the Camaro Team 02-24-2026, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By Mr_Draco
If you only think you've tried it, I would go...

If you only think you've tried it, I would go back and try again just in case.

Back when I had my '91 RS, I never used that button, I always used the remote.
Forum: Ask the Camaro Team 02-24-2026, 12:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By Mr_Draco
Try this, start at 45 seconds....

Try this, start at 45 seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClnsGfUQxNk I know the one in the video is an '88 but still may apply. He says in the video for the button to work the car must be off,...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-22-2026, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
Don't know anything about what the aftermarket...

Don't know anything about what the aftermarket assemblies use but I bet they are made using inferior materials than just buying the projectors from a quality company.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-21-2026, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By Mr_Draco
If you look around on the forums, there are a...

If you look around on the forums, there are a couple old posts of people who had it done but they were all custom jobs.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-21-2026, 10:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
Everything fails eventually. Only question is how...

Everything fails eventually. Only question is how often you want to replace it.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-21-2026, 10:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,394
Posted By Mr_Draco
2008 for me. Member number 3,908

2008 for me.

Member number 3,908
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-20-2026, 10:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
In normal use where there is no heat involved,...

In normal use where there is no heat involved, chrome plated plastic only has an expected lifespan of 5-10 years. Chrome plated steel has an expected lifespan of 10-20. So if the aftermarket...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-20-2026, 01:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
That's actually easy. I've had mine off a couple...

That's actually easy. I've had mine off a couple times just sitting in the driveway. Everything is easily accessible and all you need to do is turn the wheels when you need to loosen the fender...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-20-2026, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By Mr_Draco
I don't know what purpose they actually serve but...

I don't know what purpose they actually serve but I know the air damn on the bottom you can do without. All it does is better direct the air flow to the radiator.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-19-2026, 12:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
If your lights look like the top picture here,...

If your lights look like the top picture here, it's the projectors. Thing about having HIDs, they either work or they don't. If they come on, changing the bulb will not help unlike halogens.
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-19-2026, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By Mr_Draco
http://badrap.net/Chiller/DSCN0544.JPG You...

http://badrap.net/Chiller/DSCN0544.JPG

You can see the connector in the bottom left. You will have to remove the front fascia to get to it though.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-19-2026, 12:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,190
Posted By Mr_Draco
The OEM housings use to run about $1,200 each so...

The OEM housings use to run about $1,200 each so $350 is actually pretty cheap. OEM isn't made anymore so I can't confirm what they cost now.

I know you said that replacing the projectors seem...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 02-18-2026, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By Mr_Draco
All of the known head units that worked with the...

All of the known head units that worked with the '10s that had big screens and a back up camera are no longer produced. Possibly your best and maybe only option if you must have one is to buy a...
Forum: Garage / Tools Discussions 02-12-2026, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By Mr_Draco
I wouldn't worry about it. You're not using it...

I wouldn't worry about it. You're not using it enough to really build up enough water to damage the tank. Not to mention any oil or chemicals you may use in the tank will atomize the first time you...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 02-08-2026, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,403
Posted By Mr_Draco
You can do this if you are using an older style...

You can do this if you are using an older style fob like what came with the 5th gens. If you switch over to a newer style like I did, then the whole button assembly is different and you have to punch...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-07-2026, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 608
Posted By Mr_Draco
The factory lights have a rubber gasket that...

The factory lights have a rubber gasket that makes them fit tight and hard to turn.

What do you mean by switching to halogen lights? Do you currently have HID's? Halogen bulbs won't fit in a HID...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 02-07-2026, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,403
Posted By Mr_Draco
Perfectly aware how they come apart. I can...

Perfectly aware how they come apart.

I can never get the punch to line up with the roll pin with the two pieces still together. Seeing as how the two sides are just held together with one screw...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 02-07-2026, 12:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,403
Posted By Mr_Draco
Since you have to take the fobs apart anyway to...

Since you have to take the fobs apart anyway to swap the blades, just swap out the boards too. Then you won't have to program them.
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 02-06-2026, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,403
Posted By Mr_Draco
The "logo" is actually just a sticker. Mine came...

The "logo" is actually just a sticker. Mine came off years ago. Never bothered to order more.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-06-2026, 12:20 AM
Replies: 3,745
Views: 3,525,404
Posted By Mr_Draco
No, it's still a switch. From the plan; ...

No, it's still a switch. From the plan;

"Introduce stronger greenhouse gas emission standards that will force manufacturers to have 50% of their sales to be EV's by 2030, 75% of sales by 2035 and...
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