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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-17-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,933
Posted By Bill Waters
We are fortunate to have many excellent...

We are fortunate to have many excellent manufacturers/vendors producing suspension mods for the Gen5. I have the Pfadt aluminum (solid) subframe bushings. It is hard to overstate the difference...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 07-17-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,010
Posted By Bill Waters
Have been very happy with the MTI Stage III...

Have been very happy with the MTI Stage III (Comp) cam and valve train. Sounds incredible , street able, aggressive, and what is does to 3000-6000 RPM is amazing.

Bill
Forum: Wheels / Tires 07-12-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,106
Posted By Bill Waters
Polished SS 20" wheels and pirellis for sale

As outlined above: 20" polished SS wheels and stock Pirellis with 1500 miles on them. Tire pressure monitoring systems, too. $900. In Carrollton, Ga. (50 miles west of Atlanta). Email...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-15-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,113
Posted By Bill Waters
Eastwood has an excellent product which a brake...

Eastwood has an excellent product which a brake caliper painting kit. It has all the cleaning supplies and the 2 - part, high-temperature ceramic paint you need to do a pair of calipers.

I'm...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 06-14-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,482
Posted By Bill Waters
RyanR206: just did essentially the same thing. ...

RyanR206: just did essentially the same thing. You will enjoy an astonishing difference in your already very fast car. With a good dyno tune, you'll be in the high 500s rwhp. Tons of low-end fun,...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 06-12-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,665
Posted By Bill Waters
Tag140 - I believe Chris82xx is giving you great...

Tag140 - I believe Chris82xx is giving you great advice: spend time finding an excellent installer who is familiar with a number of different brands and types of SCs. Ask them which ones are the...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-08-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,025
Posted By Bill Waters
You may find useful information in Bannonm's post...

You may find useful information in Bannonm's post below regarding suspension clunking; I believe he has your answer.

HTH

Bill
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-05-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,387
Posted By Bill Waters
Bannonm: Mine made a difference. Here's a...

Bannonm: Mine made a difference. Here's a reasonable approach to the situation. The upgrades you mention will make much more of a noticeable difference in your car's handling than a strut tower...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-02-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,539
Posted By Bill Waters
Assuming yours is like mine, you need to hold the...

Assuming yours is like mine, you need to hold the shaft with a Torx bit while you remove the nut.

Bill
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-02-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,354
Posted By Bill Waters
Bannonm: In answer to your question: told by MTI...

Bannonm: In answer to your question: told by MTI racing crew, who have installed many such components. To be clear, I do not have what I would call clunking; it is really more clicking noises. So...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-01-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,354
Posted By Bill Waters
Mine do, though only at slow speeds. I was...

Mine do, though only at slow speeds. I was proactively told that the solid bushings make noise. Mine does front and rear, though they do so less with time. The car is very tight; with hard...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-30-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 863
Posted By Bill Waters
20" SS wheels

Having just installed Forgeline G3s and Nitto NT05s on my 2011, my SS factory wheels and PZeros (with tire pressure sensors) are for sale. Approx. 1550 miles on them. $900 if you pick them up. ...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-30-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,346
Posted By Bill Waters
We are fortunate to be surrounded by great...

We are fortunate to be surrounded by great vendors with excellent products.

I personally selected Pfadt, and put together my equipment over a year. Many phone calls to Pfadt over that period of...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-29-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By Bill Waters
Pfadt: I will, but I don't think you make...

Pfadt: I will, but I don't think you make anything for the Gen. 5 I don't have!!!

L992011CAMA: MTI handles a broad range of products from a variety of manufacturers, including those that are...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-25-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,202
Posted By Bill Waters
Phat Ralph; See my post/thread earlier in...

Phat Ralph;

See my post/thread earlier in this section. MTI racing just installed the Pfadt spherical front radius arm bushings, as well as their polyurethane front control arm bushings (and all...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-25-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By Bill Waters
Pfadt complete package and MTI Racing

I'm writing this thread for a couple of reasons. I mainly want to offer a "field report" regarding how a full Pfadt package actually drives, how it affect drivability and comfort features, and to...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 05-10-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,942
Posted By Bill Waters
Timely post: MTI racing is finishing an install...

Timely post: MTI racing is finishing an install for me right now. TVS 2300 Magnacharger, Stage 3 cam, ARH long tubes and 3" exhaust, CAI cold air and dyno tune. Here's hoping a stock bottom end is...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 04-24-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By Bill Waters
Thanks, Synner.

Thanks, Synner.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 04-24-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By Bill Waters
Magna charger and GMPP strut brace clearance

A search hasn't revealed much, so I'll ask this group: has anyone installed a Magnacharger TVS2300 on a 5th Gen. who also has the GM strut brace (the one that comes on the convertible model)? If so,...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-23-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,776
Posted By Bill Waters
ITguy11 - I am in the midst of a Pfadt stage 5...

ITguy11 - I am in the midst of a Pfadt stage 5 install. I called Pfadt regarding the absence of any instructions for the bushing kit. As usual, the Pfadt folks were very pleasant but -unusual for...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-22-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,739
Posted By Bill Waters
I just got through doing this tonight, and was...

I just got through doing this tonight, and was able to get the bolt in by using judicious pressure with a pry bar (I had just finished reinstalling my rear subframe after installing Pfadt subframe). ...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-22-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,335
Posted By Bill Waters
I wonder if the original was was distorted prior...

I wonder if the original was was distorted prior to installing the new reinforcements? If so, torquing down the end link might form the new piece in the shape of the original.

I'm just finishing...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-03-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,454
Posted By Bill Waters
I have a very accurate digital racing tire gauge...

I have a very accurate digital racing tire gauge (0.01lb is accuracy rating!) and the inboard tire gauges are spot-on on my 2011 SS/RS. I have an assortment of gauges that I thought were adequate,...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 06-25-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,526
Posted By Bill Waters
You will like the PDX amp. But I'm biased - I've...

You will like the PDX amp. But I'm biased - I've got 6 PDX's in my various cars....Good luck
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 06-23-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,526
Posted By Bill Waters
Icefsh,others; I am getting ready to upgrade my...

Icefsh,others;
I am getting ready to upgrade my factory BA. In preparing for that I have investigated the OE stuff. On the factory stereo wiring diagram, the wires coming from the BA amp to the...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 04-22-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,030
Posted By Bill Waters
Topdown, others: many of the shots - as in the...

Topdown, others: many of the shots - as in the referenced video - show quite a few speaker wires going through the plug. Why? I would think that a single (tandem or spiral-wrapped) 14 ga. wire...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 04-13-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By Bill Waters
torque values

It's hard to know which is the best section of our forum to post this question, but this seems as good as any:

Does anyone have all the bolt/nut torque values for 2010/2011 Camaros? 2010 manuals...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 03-10-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,574
Posted By Bill Waters
Thanks for your comments. We'll find out soon...

Thanks for your comments. We'll find out soon enough!

Bill
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 03-07-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,574
Posted By Bill Waters
Pfadt Uberliecht Shifter and Factory Hurst

My 2SS/RS has the factory Hurst short throw shifter, but, in searching for a satisfactory shift knob, I have settled on the idea of the Pfadt Uberliecht shifter. Here's the question: do any of you...
Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions 03-04-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 54,423
Views: 6,918,673
Posted By Bill Waters
Is it safe to assume you already know it's...

Is it safe to assume you already know it's built???

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