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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-31-2025, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,908
Posted By RacerBX1
I have a 2011 SS and several years ago I had an...

I have a 2011 SS and several years ago I had an issue with tight slow turns (like in a parking lot) where it sounded like a tire was rubbing on the inner plastic wheel well, but I could not find any...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-25-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,148
Posted By RacerBX1
One thing not mentioned on the manual...

One thing not mentioned on the manual transmission is the shift lockout feature that forced you from 1st to 4th gear for fuel ratings so the gas guzzler tax didn’t apply. I put the eliminator on my...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-31-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By RacerBX1
Not sure if this will help but in the manual it...

Not sure if this will help but in the manual it says to use Dielectric Grease for door seal maintenance. I would give that a shot and see if it help relieve the issue.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-13-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By RacerBX1
As a side note the 1LE and ZL1 wheels forged and...

As a side note the 1LE and ZL1 wheels forged and not cast. Most replicas are cast.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-02-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,758
Posted By RacerBX1
It’s a known issue with this car. The noise...

It’s a known issue with this car. The noise comes for the clutches in the differential slipping and sticking, and repeat. The official GM fix, which was a TSB is to put a different fluid and...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-27-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,148
Posted By RacerBX1
As everyone else mentioned not rare. Easiest way...

As everyone else mentioned not rare. Easiest way to tell (if the badging hasn’t been changed) is red SS badges on the front and rear.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-16-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,974
Posted By RacerBX1
Since you say the dash was taken out I would...

Since you say the dash was taken out I would start by removing the plastic around the steering column. Find the cable from that and follow it as far as you can. My guess is that it got pinched...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-16-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By RacerBX1
I don’t know what it is but my guess is it’s...

I don’t know what it is but my guess is it’s something in the transmission. Brakes and wheel bearings would all change pitch as the speed changes, and a pulley wouldn’t be limited to 2nd & 3rd gear....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-15-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By RacerBX1
With mine the header and cat butted up against...

With mine the header and cat butted up against each other and it was the clamp that held the two together. Small end of cat is to the exhaust and big end to the header. I used the factory exhaust...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-14-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By RacerBX1
It took me about 8 hours to do it then you have...

It took me about 8 hours to do it then you have to heat cycle the engine and re-torque the header bolts. I did it almost all solo, but needed help from the girl friend as I passed the header up from...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-14-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By RacerBX1
I put my kooks on this spring and used the bolts...

I put my kooks on this spring and used the bolts that came with the headers. The factory ones call for high strength high temp lock-tight, which to me is asking for breaking a bolt in the future....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-06-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 26,694
Views: 7,829,836
Posted By RacerBX1
Installed Kooks Headers with H/F Cats and a SCT...

Installed Kooks Headers with H/F Cats and a SCT Tune this weekend all from RDP. Great fit and finish, and dealing with RDP was a pleasure! Installing the headers is a young mans sport as my whole...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-12-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,585
Posted By RacerBX1
Look at the stickers in the door jam. On the gray...

Look at the stickers in the door jam. On the gray one take the GVRW and subtract “the combined weight of occupants and ....” from the yellow “tire and loading info” sticker. That will give you the...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-26-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By RacerBX1
Thanks guys for your helpful insight. I was...

Thanks guys for your helpful insight. I was curious if the 5mm offset between the front and rear bars was truly the best combo for the 1LE setup, or it was just the opinion of Justice Pete and most...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-25-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By RacerBX1
1 1/4” is 31.75mm and I didn’t think .25mm would...

1 1/4” is 31.75mm and I didn’t think .25mm would be noticed. Am I wrong with that? I did contact Pedders, talk to someone about getting replacement 32mm bushing and never got a call back, so that’s...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-25-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By RacerBX1
I won’t push the car too much on the street to be...

I won’t push the car too much on the street to be able to see a difference, but noticed a difference in zipping around corners. It seems to feel like with the 32mm either the car is much better and...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-25-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By RacerBX1
Yes, 1LE 27mm solid bar.

Yes, 1LE 27mm solid bar.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-24-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By RacerBX1
32 mm or 28 mm Rear Swaybar?

I have a 2011 SS with the 1LE Suspension kit installed and a square setup using 285/35-20’s on ZL1 wheels. I also have the JPSS Blackmagic 32 mm rear Swaybar, but used BMR Swaybar bushing because...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-24-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,774
Posted By RacerBX1
There is a TSB for that year’s rear diff. In...

There is a TSB for that year’s rear diff. In order to use the new fluid requirements the seals need to be changed out to the new spec otherwise they leak. Do you know if the TSB was completed...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 07-25-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,548
Posted By RacerBX1
The skip shift eliminator will only prevent the...

The skip shift eliminator will only prevent the car from throwing up an error code when that cable has been unplugged from the solenoid in the transmission. Same with programming it out. If you don't...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-20-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,913
Posted By RacerBX1
What is the correct part number for the Hawk...

What is the correct part number for the Hawk HTC-70 front pads on a 2011 Camaro SS. Hawks website is saying HB726U.582, but Phastek Performance is saying HB453U.585 . I plan on ordering some, but...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-07-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 104,529
Posted By RacerBX1
With a 2011 SS I'm running 1LE Suspension with...

With a 2011 SS I'm running 1LE Suspension with the ZL1 Sway Bar up front and rear cradle bushing inserts, and I have the Strut Tower Brace. Wondering with the setup mentioned if I'd be better off...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 06-28-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 860
Posted By RacerBX1
Correct Part Number for GM Clutch LS3/M6

I had the dealership replace my clutch after an unauthorized user took my car and smoked the clutch. The dealership used pressure plate 24255748, and slave cylinder 19210297 for my 2011 2SS. After...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-28-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 755
Posted By RacerBX1
Correct Part Number for GM Clutch LS3/M6

Sorry, posted to wrong thread.
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 05-20-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By RacerBX1
Thanks everyone for all the great advise. ...

Thanks everyone for all the great advise. Luckily I live in the Detroit Metro Area, so we have a Chevrolet Dealership that specializes in Camaro's (Rogers), so I will be taking it there and having...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 05-19-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By RacerBX1
Believe me I've tried, but the enabling mother &...

Believe me I've tried, but the enabling mother & father who can't see the forest through the trees, think I'm mean when I've been telling them that there needs to be REAL consequences when he's...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 05-19-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By RacerBX1
I have been driving the car and other then the...

I have been driving the car and other then the clutch being more worn nothing stands out, but it does feel different going in 3rd and 4th gear. Second gear has always had a double click feel going...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 05-18-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By RacerBX1
Potential Manual Trans Damage

My girlfriends 16-year-old son who has no clue on how to drive a manual transmission, stole my 2011 SS/RS M6 (toy car with only 15,000 miles) to go for a joy ride. He tried shifting many times...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-27-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,931
Posted By RacerBX1
Got mine in 29 days from order date. Just picked...

Got mine in 29 days from order date. Just picked it up on 2/25
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-12-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,024
Posted By RacerBX1
If you understand the concept of how a manual...

If you understand the concept of how a manual transmission works then the only thing you really have to get used to is the feel of the clutch, which all vehicles are going to feel a little different...
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