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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-22-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,090
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Don, do you have the factory 2011 Front Sway Bar...

Don, do you have the factory 2011 Front Sway Bar and Links installed with the 1LE struts? I suspect not, and that you have the 1LE sway bar installed. So you wouldn't have the issue I think I may...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-20-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,090
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Installing 1LE Struts in '11 SS?

I have a couple questions for those that swapped the 1LE front struts into 2011 SS.


- Are the 1LE's meant to run at a lower ride height than the SS? (I have BMR 1.25" lowering coils)


- Will...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-29-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,863
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Thanks for the replies. If you look at the white...

Thanks for the replies. If you look at the white line just adjacent to the front of the car you'll see how in focus it actually is.

The part number on the windshield is a PGW DW1813. Other...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-28-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,863
Posted By Mr. Notorious
HUD Blurry After Windshield Replacement

Can someone do a sanity check for me and look at these pictures? I just had my windshield replaced and I started driving it and noticed the HUD had a duplicated image. It's difficult to tell the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-13-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 995
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Where to Find actual MSRP Pricing on GM Parts?

I called GM directly to confirm parts pricing to what my dealership is saying, and they wouldn't give that information. They said it was mandatory to go through dealerships even for price inquires.
...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-13-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,378
Posted By Mr. Notorious
I'm actually a little bent up on the pricing now...

I'm actually a little bent up on the pricing now that they are trying to beat me over the head.

I was charged $620 for a pressure plate and clutch disk. It should have been parts only, since the...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-13-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,378
Posted By Mr. Notorious
LS3 Oil Pump TSB - Engine Replacement

Man I don't know how you all have the patience for Dealerships.

My oil pump got stuck open for the 2nd time, luckily all oil changes at dealerships. They gave me a rental and sent me on my way....
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-20-2014, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By Mr. Notorious
LS3 in For Oil Pump Warranty, can I do a cam too?

Hey guys, I fell victim to the dreaded LS3 failed oil pump. It sounds like it's going to be covered under my powertrain warranty thankfully, but it was still a bummer process. Plus a couple dealers...
Forum: Exterior Parts & Accessories 07-07-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,989
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Super Old, but please PM me if you still have...

Super Old, but please PM me if you still have these and wouldn't mind shipping!
Forum: USA - Florida 07-07-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10,782
Views: 732,618
Posted By Mr. Notorious
D'oh! I had the car cleaned up today and was...

D'oh! I had the car cleaned up today and was looking for something to do! I'll have to remember to check here more often than once a month haha
Forum: USA - Florida 07-04-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 945
Posted By Mr. Notorious
SS Front Struts Needed FAST!!!!! Plus more...

I'm located in Orlando, and trying to find a set of stock SS front Struts for sale by noon tomorrow!

Please PM me your number if you have something available. I'm located in Orlando but can...
Forum: USA - Florida 03-09-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Do you have access to an air compressor and...

Do you have access to an air compressor and impact gun? Jack and jackstands? Sometimes the nut to disassemble the struts needs the breakaway torque of the impact gun, everything else is pretty easy...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-23-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,184
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Just to update, they oddly enough did not have an...

Just to update, they oddly enough did not have an issue matching mechanical labor (which was the highest anyways) from their initially quoted $65 an hour to $95 an hour. They said this variance is...
Forum: USA - Florida 02-19-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,046
Posted By Mr. Notorious
I already wore through a set of Nitto's, so they...

I already wore through a set of Nitto's, so they did a clean job of removing said nittos' and installing new ones. I'm a very particular individual, and I could not find any marks or anything on the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-19-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,184
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Thanks for all the replies, I'm really surprised...

Thanks for all the replies, I'm really surprised to hear that no one here has pledged a case of a higher standard of repair than Jimmy Johns Body Shop that is the "going rate" for labor. No one has...
Forum: USA - Florida 02-19-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,046
Posted By Mr. Notorious
I took my black falkens to Orlando Tire and Wheel...

I took my black falkens to Orlando Tire and Wheel on OBT just south of the 528 overpass. They did a very good job and road force balanced all four. I did walk out spending a little over $200 just...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-19-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,184
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Thanks, I wrote them a letter describing how...

Thanks,

I wrote them a letter describing how the car is 16 months old, how meticulous I am, and pointed out that going somewhere and getting it done correct the first time, is worth more than...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-18-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,184
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Thanks for the response, I agree burying the...

Thanks for the response, I agree burying the deductible is commonly practiced. But I'm not too terribly worried about paying some money and I'm not going to post up how to help me pull off an...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-18-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,184
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Car Insurance Repair help?

For those that have gone through the pleasures of working with an insurance claim, I am coming up with some questions...

The biggest one is what is the right strategy to negotiate labor rates? For...
Forum: USA - Florida 02-18-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Update, Car is still being repaired. Geico...

Update, Car is still being repaired. Geico dragged their feet sending out a check and now wants to revoke the rental car (2 days after mailing the check). It's funny the lack of common sense...
Forum: USA - Florida 02-07-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By Mr. Notorious
I'm not even a customer of Stingray but got a...

I'm not even a customer of Stingray but got a flat tire one exit past them on I4. The receptionist was offering to come pick me up after her shift in 20min to take me to get some fix a flat since GM...
Forum: USA - Florida 02-07-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Thanks for checking in! Going okay, Ultimate...

Thanks for checking in!

Going okay, Ultimate Auto got a little space in the shop so it got towed over last week finally.

If you guys are looking for a great towing company for a custom and...
Forum: USA - Florida 01-18-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Bad news is the windshield has to be removed to...

Bad news is the windshield has to be removed to pull the headliner out in order to get to the sunroof.

Pulling out a perfectly good windshield.. :yikes:
Forum: USA - Florida 01-18-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Sounds like the car is going to Ultimate Auto!...

Sounds like the car is going to Ultimate Auto! They don't really like doing insurance work, but if I do the insurance bullying, they will do the repairs and take good care of my car...

I'm sure...
Forum: USA - Florida 01-15-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
I was in Hunters creek actually May-July... moved...

I was in Hunters creek actually May-July... moved to the Kissimmee area after that.

I'll be sure to make it to a meeting. I used to be really involved in the automotive industry (took my car to...
Forum: USA - Florida 01-13-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Thank you very much. I am going to Ultimate Auto...

Thank you very much. I am going to Ultimate Auto too and see if they will handle this. Your picture gave me the chills, my car is storm trooper looking too so I decided to post up a pic. I forgot to...
Forum: USA - Florida 01-13-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Best Florida Body Shop? Insurance Repair?

Hey guys, my car was a victim of pointless vandalism this morning and now I need to find someone I can trust with, as cliche as it always sounds, my baby...

4:30 AM this morning sleeping with the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-13-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,906
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Old thread but I had to vent... 4:30 AM this...

Old thread but I had to vent...

4:30 AM this morning sleeping with the windows open as always in FL, heard that sound like a case of bottles fell off a roof. Grabbed my keys, sneaked out a side...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 08-08-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,482
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Go to court, plead not guilty, and plea bargain...

Go to court, plead not guilty, and plea bargain with them. At the very, very least you can plea a non moving violation that you didn't see the speed limit sign, I believe that's failure to obey...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-04-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,439
Posted By Mr. Notorious
Nice Job!

Nice Job!
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