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Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-05-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,857
Posted By sadpanda
Meh... Looks like standard seepage. Do an under...

Meh... Looks like standard seepage. Do an under car inspection after idling for a while and check for actual leaks. Could pressure wash first too. If you are not losing oil between oil changes meh....
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-04-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,079
Posted By sadpanda
I had no idea costco was a top tier vendor.......

I had no idea costco was a top tier vendor.... Learn something new every day.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-04-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 45,918
Posted By sadpanda
I'm willing to bet this problem is isolated to...

I'm willing to bet this problem is isolated to N/A v8s... The earlier posts tell the story: As part of the brake safety system they monitor engine vacuum (as they have since the early 2000's and...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-04-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,079
Posted By sadpanda
injectors, fuel rails, coil packs, plugs... data...

injectors, fuel rails, coil packs, plugs... data log is your best friend. Costco fuel though?
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 02-04-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By sadpanda
Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 02-04-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,403
Posted By sadpanda
I keep em around but I never use locktite......

I keep em around but I never use locktite... there is enough dissimilar metal corrosion going on in that area the last thing it needs to be is tighter. I use never-seize. They really dont back out...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 02-01-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,767
Posted By sadpanda
Ugh... Brakes again. There are many...

Ugh... Brakes again.


There are many things that cause vibration while braking: glazing, wheel bearings, cracked/stressed/cheap rotors or pads, wheels, bad tires, etc

Brembo makes different...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-31-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By sadpanda
Additional info : I think it's right...

Additional info :

I think it's right wheel... Don't forget car needs to be in neutral

Others have successfully tuned out the auto trans shuddering/other annoyances on various platforms by...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-30-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By sadpanda
I can't comment with authority about the auto...

I can't comment with authority about the auto trans issue as I'm a 6mt driver however the consensus seems to be its a fuel economy strategy issue and not really a transmission /engine issue. It...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-30-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By sadpanda
given the number of vettes and that you are...

given the number of vettes and that you are taking it in for warranty work I'm assuming you are semi retired or retired.


As a tech, you know techs are on the front lines and will see common...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-29-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By sadpanda
In my experience when wheel bearings go they get...

In my experience when wheel bearings go they get loose too... Any darting around under braking? Did you grab the wheel and check for looseness? Did you check hubs for runout BEFORE checking the...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-28-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By sadpanda
Searchy Searchy... Warped rotors more likely...

Searchy Searchy...

Warped rotors more likely to be deposites... Get your rotors tuned and switch to some Akebonos or some other low dust ceramic instead of the Brembos

Growling during low speed...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-25-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,961
Posted By sadpanda
Sounds pretty normal to me. High carbon rotors...

Sounds pretty normal to me. High carbon rotors and semi metallic pads will do this over night with rain. Ceramic pads don't get stuck like the semi metallics but the rotors will still feel off until...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 01-25-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,438
Posted By sadpanda
I find it interesting you are cross shopping...

I find it interesting you are cross shopping Camaro>BMW and haven't touched a Caddie yet.


BMW advice: Lease and get an M-sport. Also, no matter what car you decide on, make sure you test drive...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-24-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By sadpanda
Why stop with just the engine? :smoking:

Why stop with just the engine? :smoking:
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-24-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By sadpanda
Anybody have a tape measure?

Any of you guys have a second to compare this diagram to your car?


(ignore the other numbers, they are proving to be inaccurate)



Thanks!
Forum: Transmissions 01-23-2019, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,442
Posted By sadpanda
Call me crazy but if the sole product my company...

Call me crazy but if the sole product my company makes is shifters I would be doing everything in my power to sell as many as possible... As manuals seem to be slowly dying, that would mean...
Forum: Transmissions 01-21-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,442
Posted By sadpanda
Barton bows out

I contacted Barton about Camaro6 support Jan 17 about performance shifters for this platform and was told they were in the works and to check back in a month or two.

I followed up yesterday and...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-21-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,167
Posted By sadpanda
Simple... Get a 6MT and if you can, get a...

Simple... Get a 6MT and if you can, get a Premium. MRC shocks, limited slip diff and 3 peddles all for less then you could get it anywhere else.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 04-22-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,728
Posted By sadpanda
Sorry bro... Yes they are mechanically aligned...

Sorry bro... Yes they are mechanically aligned like every other car but like every other modern car there is a steering angle sensor that is used by stability control... Step 1 in an alignment is set...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 04-11-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,825
Posted By sadpanda
For cars that are driven on 'real' roads ya,...

For cars that are driven on 'real' roads ya, ditch the run flats and go soft spring big bar... Street cars rarely see corner speeds that justify aero (high speed is straight line) so you don't need...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 04-11-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By sadpanda
Unless you swap more then just the calipers...

Unless you swap more then just the calipers...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 04-02-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,728
Posted By sadpanda
By default all alignment shops do the same thing...

By default all alignment shops do the same thing as your dealer: punch your VIN into the computer, mount the sensors and follow the prompts.

Only difference is a a good shop /dealer has the tools...
Forum: Site Related Announcements / Suggestions / Feedback / Questions 03-27-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,214
Posted By sadpanda
Yep, that's me. I asked for the same reason...

Yep, that's me.

I asked for the same reason too... Alignment specs table posting. Though really anything beyond a simple indented list looks better formatted with table code.
Forum: Site Related Announcements / Suggestions / Feedback / Questions 03-26-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,214
Posted By sadpanda
I'm a Cadillac forum member and the administrator...

I'm a Cadillac forum member and the administrator there said it was super easy...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-26-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,741
Posted By sadpanda
You can if you buy your own tech2 and flash the...

You can if you buy your own tech2 and flash the file(Chinese knock offs are cheap)... Ever put a custom ROM on your phone? Literally the same process.

Keep in mind a number of the parts you are...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-26-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By sadpanda
Can we make this a forum heading? I feel like a...

Can we make this a forum heading? I feel like a huge volume of upgrade questions could be answered by this simple statement.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-25-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By sadpanda
It will fit...

It will fit...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-25-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,741
Posted By sadpanda
If you have a tech2 you should be able to DIY the...

If you have a tech2 you should be able to DIY the whole thing...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-21-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 156,398
Posted By sadpanda
Agreed, however... The geometry looks the same...

Agreed, however... The geometry looks the same and if the part is 'sufficient' they may have spent money elsewhere. Maybe some closer inspection of the bushings (might be a small molding number...
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