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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-27-2025, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By JamesMyBoy
I have only purchased one extended warranty,...

I have only purchased one extended warranty, which was on a new 2003 CTS. Never used it at all, so haven't bough one since. Looking at the ads fine print on TV, it looks like they do not use OEM...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 05-29-2025, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Have you tried to re-index the windows per the...

Have you tried to re-index the windows per the owner's manual?
Just a thought, although the other problems you're having probably complicate the issue!
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-12-2025, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,451
Posted By JamesMyBoy
FWIW, I've been using Costco gas (91 is all we...

FWIW, I've been using Costco gas (91 is all we get in Nebraska) since 2014 or whenever the local Costco opened.
I filled up 3 days ago, no problems. Not to say the gas is the same here as up where...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-11-2025, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,211
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Just to balance the responses you'll get on...

Just to balance the responses you'll get on this...
I started using a Range Device within a couple months of taking delivery of my '14 2SS RS. I'm at 38,000 mi or so @11 years with no issues at all...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-30-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,784
Posted By JamesMyBoy
FWIW, I've been using my Range device since I...

FWIW, I've been using my Range device since I bought it in December of 2014. I haven't bothered to send it in for an update, since it's worked perfectly since day 1. I've only had two self generated...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 09-20-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3,596
Views: 3,408,826
Posted By JamesMyBoy
I can see where someone may appreciate the...

I can see where someone may appreciate the adjustable character of an EV...
For me, I enjoy the adjustable character of my car via the skinny pedal :-)
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 08-09-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8,230
Views: 4,036,212
Posted By JamesMyBoy
I used to listen to cassette and reel to reel...

I used to listen to cassette and reel to reel while I was in Viet Nam!
We'd dock in Taiwan or the Philippines and go to a music shop to have them make mix tapes for us.
Yikes that was a long time...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 08-02-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,872
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Yes, I am old. I'll be 78 in a week. However, I...

Yes, I am old. I'll be 78 in a week.
However, I was around when the first hand-held calculators were available, when the iPhone showed up as well as the iPads. I think alot of us are comfortable...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-19-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,596
Views: 3,408,826
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Having read this discussion in it's entirety, I...

Having read this discussion in it's entirety, I still have one question in my mind regarding charge levels vs range.
If someone purchases an EV with a range of say, 300 miles, does that (advertised)...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-13-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,872
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Personally, I don't think it's good to have...

Personally, I don't think it's good to have other people make decisions for you (or me).
I will be 78 pretty soon, and plan on keeping my Camaro for the foreseeable future.
I didn't buy it to...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 06-17-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8,230
Views: 4,036,212
Posted By JamesMyBoy
^^^^^ I"ll second that... Us old-timers got all...

^^^^^
I"ll second that... Us old-timers got all the goody out of life in the USA
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-27-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,352
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Beautiful car! It would be a blast to take it...

Beautiful car!
It would be a blast to take it out to Tortilla Flat and back :-)
I miss that area every day :-(
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-25-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3,596
Views: 3,408,826
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Regarding the chart above... Is there no graph...

Regarding the chart above...
Is there no graph of the Total emissions from manufacturing AND use of EVs?
Looks like we get the total for gas cars, but have to add all of the numbers for Electric...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-22-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3,596
Views: 3,408,826
Posted By JamesMyBoy
As far as I can see, it really doesn't matter...

As far as I can see, it really doesn't matter that much what the law says in order to force us all to buy EVs. The Federal Government/EPA will (one way or the other) price us out of fossil fuels....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-02-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,389
Posted By JamesMyBoy
My experience may be irrelevant to this...

My experience may be irrelevant to this discussion, but for the record...
My 2SS/RS is now 10 years old, with just 37,000 miles on it. I've used my Range Device nearly every time I've driven it. No...
Forum: ZL1 Parts 03-29-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Beware of scammers! FWIW I got scammed by Ipatri...

Beware of scammers! FWIW I got scammed by Ipatri via this forum.
I ended up buying a new one (supposedly at cost) for $191 for my 14 SS. I would imagine one for your Z will be a little more. Only...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-22-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Same issue here on a 2014. I bought a pair of...

Same issue here on a 2014. I bought a pair of shades at the local Harley dealer that apparently aren't polarized. I only use them in the Camaro, which isn't the solution you want, but they work OK -...
Forum: Site Related Announcements / Suggestions / Feedback / Questions 03-15-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,129
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Are you using a computer (at home) with an...

Are you using a computer (at home) with an Ethernet port? If you can connect with that to your cable modem, it will bypass the router. Then you'll have a clue where the problem is.
That's how I have...
Forum: Exterior Parts & Accessories 10-09-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By JamesMyBoy
BTW I have the email address that he used, as...

BTW
I have the email address that he used, as well as the phone number that the ApplePay money went to. If that would help anyone else out I'll put it out there... Maybe post a picture of his...
Forum: Exterior Parts & Accessories 10-08-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Just got scammed by this guy as well... Cost me...

Just got scammed by this guy as well... Cost me $100, and I'm trying to get my bank to go after him. I used ApplePay instead of Zelle, but I think I'm out of luck (and money).
Lesson learned - get...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 10-02-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Very interested. Any chance you'd ship to Zip...

Very interested. Any chance you'd ship to Zip 68007?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-02-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,481
Posted By JamesMyBoy
I always use the remote start as I get close,...

I always use the remote start as I get close, just to enjoy the snarl when she fires up :-)
It sounds like it's ready to rip up the road!
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 09-19-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8,230
Views: 4,036,212
Posted By JamesMyBoy
I drooled over McIntosh stuff, but never could...

I drooled over McIntosh stuff, but never could afford any of it!
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 09-16-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8,230
Views: 4,036,212
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Ha! Vector Research!! Haven't seen one of those...

Ha! Vector Research!! Haven't seen one of those since I gave mine to the daughter.
I went to Yamaha after that... daughter got that one too :-) Both are in her attic still
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-24-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,674
Posted By JamesMyBoy
FWIW I've been using my Range Device since...

FWIW
I've been using my Range Device since December of 2014 with no issues (other than forgetting to unplug it for a week once). I have not sent it in for an update, and only have about 35K miles...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 08-08-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,468
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Looks Fantastic!

Looks Fantastic!
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-13-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3,596
Views: 3,408,826
Posted By JamesMyBoy
As a retired Nuclear Power Plant operator, I've...

As a retired Nuclear Power Plant operator, I've been following this discussion with some interest... I do have one question - where is it that energy is getting cheaper?
My utilities board of...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-19-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,399
Posted By JamesMyBoy
From my owners manual: Use only engine oil...

From my owners manual:
Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1® specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.

2014 SS L99
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-18-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 29,413
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Finally replaced my battery last week. Got the...

Finally replaced my battery last week. Got the car in Feb of 2014, so a little over 9 years on the original. I was getting worried about being stranded, so I figured to be safe, not sorry.
I did...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 03-07-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8,230
Views: 4,036,212
Posted By JamesMyBoy
Just got done with cataract surgeries... might...

Just got done with cataract surgeries... might have to pick up Leisure Suit Larry series to see if it looks better now!
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