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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-06-2025, 05:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 25,286
Posted By Alan47717
Wow, 10 years on an OEM battery, and in a hot...

Wow, 10 years on an OEM battery, and in a hot climate. My last five new cars the OEM battery went within a few months of their 5th birthday. I know people out here in AZ who consider battery...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 09-05-2025, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By Alan47717
No, you should not have to remove and reinsert...

No, you should not have to remove and reinsert the USB drive. I believe it could be the .mp3 file format you're using. I convert or rip all my music files into .wav format and they work fine in both...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-25-2025, 02:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alan47717
Man, somebody needs to invent collapsible golf...

Man, somebody needs to invent collapsible golf clubs. Joking aside, how many golfing trips did you trip in C4's?

Forget the label, performance was the point. If you want the performance...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-23-2025, 10:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alan47717
I don't say that the visibility is great, or that...

I don't say that the visibility is great, or that the trunk opening is huge or that the back seat accessibility is good. I DO say if you really want those things then you don't want a sports car. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-23-2025, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,988
Posted By Alan47717
Welcome to the gang. I bought mine three years...

Welcome to the gang. I bought mine three years ago, just turned 70 and I think the picture says it all.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-21-2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alan47717
Careful Dave, there are several experts here who...

Careful Dave, there are several experts here who will explain to you that marketing (or the lack there of) had nothing to do with the demise of the 6th gen.

I think I will go back to watching the...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 07-11-2025, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Alan47717
My comments are related to the OEM Goodyear run...

My comments are related to the OEM Goodyear run flats specifically. I spent $1200 to replace them with Conti DW06's at 7500 miles and my only regret is not doing it sooner. I carry both a stand alone...
Forum: Ask the Camaro Team 07-01-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,567
Posted By Alan47717
Three years with mine and my only complaint is...

Three years with mine and my only complaint is having to shell out to replace the run flats with decent tires. Great engine in a great car.

I never had the misfortune of being assigned a 3rd gen...
Forum: Ask the Camaro Team 06-25-2025, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,448
Posted By Alan47717
The 11-13 doesn't pass the smell test. My...

The 11-13 doesn't pass the smell test. My detailer measured mine in the 4.2 to 4.6 range and says that is normal. He also says that high end cars (Porsche, Mercedes, etc.) might see 6 to 8. I think...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 06-17-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By Alan47717
Unfortunately, they will stick with the "It's not...

Unfortunately, they will stick with the "It's not covered under the power train 5 yr warranty and not related to the thermostat issue" line. It's what they do. I had a suspected fuel leak on a...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 06-08-2025, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 543
Posted By Alan47717
I have to second the opinion on the V6 with the...

I have to second the opinion on the V6 with the automatic. I test drove one during my search and didn't like having to kick it so much at low speeds to get anywhere. The V6 just seems made for the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-06-2025, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,476
Posted By Alan47717
Boy do I hear you on the replacing tires in good...

Boy do I hear you on the replacing tires in good condition front. I just couldn't see continuing to live with the compromise while the car was still relatively new. It's criminal to make us make the...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 04-20-2025, 06:14 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 79,735
Posted By Alan47717
Be an interesting discussion if they actually...

Be an interesting discussion if they actually tried to enforce that as it came in an envelope with "Safety Recall Notice" in big red capital letters.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-15-2025, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,476
Posted By Alan47717
Don't want to get into anyone else's economic...

Don't want to get into anyone else's economic situation but deep sixing the runflats at 7500 miles was the second best thing I've done (1st is buying the car of course). I kept telling myself that I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-26-2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,262
Posted By Alan47717
2/26/25 Update. After getting the runaround from...

2/26/25 Update. After getting the runaround from Discount Tire's claim adjusters for a couple of months, they officially denied my claim on 2/17. "No proof that they did it" BS.

Put together a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-26-2025, 03:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,008
Posted By Alan47717
Yes, a bot that just had his 70th birthday. The 2...

Yes, a bot that just had his 70th birthday. The 2 series is a high performance sedan, not a sports car. Learn to understand the distinction. The Blackwings will outperform a bunch of the world's...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-25-2025, 11:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,008
Posted By Alan47717
The 2 series is a sedan and the 911 is ugly so...

The 2 series is a sedan and the 911 is ugly so your comparison is kind of pointless.

Safely operating a sports car with limited rearward visibility requires skill, not something you "get used to"....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-24-2025, 01:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,008
Posted By Alan47717
How could I have forgotten the golf club...

How could I have forgotten the golf club Boogeyman. My bad. Will a golf bag fit in the front passenger seat or not? How big is the golfing community? Whatever.

You and I aren't going to agree on...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-22-2025, 11:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,008
Posted By Alan47717
Your post should be a wakeup call for the...

Your post should be a wakeup call for the apologists for the death of the Camaro. Years of whining about visibility, lack of back seat space and poor trunk access (all vital sports car attributes)...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-23-2025, 10:27 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,312
Posted By Alan47717
The 2.0t/9spd was the only power train available...

The 2.0t/9spd was the only power train available in the 2019 Equinox Premier. But it was pricey, MSRP near $40k if you ticked all the boxes. The dealers screamed for a cheap "premium" version and got...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-23-2025, 05:05 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,312
Posted By Alan47717
It's too bad you weren't able to experience the...

It's too bad you weren't able to experience the Equinox with the 2.0t engine. Believe me, my 2019 has no issues with passing power or power any where else for that matter. My experience with that...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-19-2025, 03:45 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,312
Posted By Alan47717
Woke and Maga have become the interchangeable...

Woke and Maga have become the interchangeable curse words used against "anything I don't like" by (insert political philosophy here). They are perfect for their intended purpose. No one really knows...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-16-2025, 06:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,278
Posted By Alan47717
Assuming you don't want to make the car any...

Assuming you don't want to make the car any longer you have to reduce the rake on the windshield, move the IP and front seats forward to get a bigger rear seat. Rinse and repeat in the rear to get a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-02-2025, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,494
Posted By Alan47717
Based on the performance of the last five...

Based on the performance of the last five vehicles I have bought since I retired (before then I had two flip them every two years) I'm gonna have to disagree with you on the modem car quality control...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-01-2025, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,494
Posted By Alan47717
An extended warranty is simply a layaway plan for...

An extended warranty is simply a layaway plan for expenses/failures that might happen. I've never bought one and if I could remember how much they all would have cost my Camaro might have been free....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-29-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,262
Posted By Alan47717
Did you actually have door to fender interference...

Did you actually have door to fender interference that you made the adjustment to correct?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-26-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,262
Posted By Alan47717
Christmas week update. Discount Tire called as...

Christmas week update. Discount Tire called as promised and asked to me to get an estimate from the shop of my choice and send it to them along with pictures. Since the car is still under warranty I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-22-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,262
Posted By Alan47717
??? What does GM quality have to do with it? The...

??? What does GM quality have to do with it? The door worked perfectly for nearly three years and 12,000 miles before the tire rotation screwed it up.

True, you do have to know what you are doing...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-20-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,262
Posted By Alan47717
Yes, and the gaps elsewhere on the door are still...

Yes, and the gaps elsewhere on the door are still fine so the door/hinge pillar haven't been affected.

However this ends up and whoever ends up paying for it, I have to make sure someone doesn't...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-20-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,262
Posted By Alan47717
Correction, the Conti DW-06's were installed in...

Correction, the Conti DW-06's were installed in November of 2023.
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