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Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls Today, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By arpad_m
That pinch weld is "normal" unfortunately, they...

That pinch weld is "normal" unfortunately, they don't come flawless even from the factory and yours didn't "shift" either. The pinch welds on mine are better, but the two sides aren't perfectly...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 414
Posted By arpad_m
Sure, GM has several packages to address that,...

Sure, GM has several packages to address that, see screenshot below. Since your car is a pre-refresh 2017, these packages maybe discontinued or backordered, it may take a while before you're able to...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions Today, 07:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,444
Posted By arpad_m
Install a bunch of countermeasures, I already did...

Install a bunch of countermeasures, I already did and am sleeping just fine. Hit me up if you want details, you have my number :D
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 414
Posted By arpad_m
What olrocker said applies to a theoretical...

What olrocker said applies to a theoretical upgrade to the official 2SS / ZL1 solution. The harness he's talking about is the main body harness that is highly complex, spans the entire car, and is...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 414
Posted By arpad_m
Depends on what kind of steering wheel you...

Depends on what kind of steering wheel you purchase. My aftermarket carbon fiber one can be ordered with or without heating, so you can retain your cancelable cruise control switch bank if you want. ...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 414
Posted By arpad_m
Hi SkyMarie2017, :welcome: to the forums. You...

Hi SkyMarie2017, :welcome: to the forums. You have a beautiful SS, congratulations :thumbsup:

I don't have much on the seat upgrade, hopefully others will chime in, but the installation of new...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions Today, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 126
Posted By arpad_m
If the steering wheel is off center, like mine...

If the steering wheel is off center, like mine also was from the factory, fixing that will probably require adjusting the tie rods as well. As to the alignment, any dealership or alignment shop...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions Yesterday, 07:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,444
Posted By arpad_m
It is neither normal nor acceptable that public...

It is neither normal nor acceptable that public parking amenities such as an airport garage would be a location where a Camaro is "guaranteed" to be stolen. Even so, the real solution isn't to curl...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions Yesterday, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By arpad_m
I think your question could be reframed as "does...

I think your question could be reframed as "does that thing hit harder", and the answer is yes, it does.

It's hard to express the physical sensation using numbers, but check out my approximate...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack Yesterday, 07:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By arpad_m
Thanks again very much, jadatis. According to...

Thanks again very much, jadatis. According to this table, I wouldn't really need to raise cold pressures for a top speed run very much, even using the standard street recommendation of 32 psi yields...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions Yesterday, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By arpad_m
Nope. GM may introduce a vehicular concoction...

Nope. GM may introduce a vehicular concoction they will call "Camaro" at some point, but as we know it, the Camaro is gone.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-05-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By arpad_m
If your car didn't come with NPP, the computer...

If your car didn't come with NPP, the computer won't be able to control the valves.

There are several aftermarket exhausts that come with 4 tips and are compatible with dual tip configurations,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-05-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15,269
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Posted By arpad_m
:sm0: :sm0: :sm0: I'm a member of the club, too...

:sm0: :sm0: :sm0:
I'm a member of the club, too (of course).
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-05-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15,269
Views: 5,236,447
Posted By arpad_m
Those aren't mods but fundamental necessities on...

Those aren't mods but fundamental necessities on the road ;)



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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-05-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15,269
Views: 5,236,447
Posted By arpad_m
...and by the way, didn't this commitment begin...

...and by the way, didn't this commitment begin as "one mod per year", then morphed into "one major mod", just to be broken altogether later? Be honest :smiling1:
:happy0180:
Forum: Photos | Videos | Renderings 05-05-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 146,901
Posted By arpad_m
You got yourself a real gem, RallyRunner,...

You got yourself a real gem, RallyRunner, congratulations :thumbsup: This paint color is indeed as stunning as it is rare.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-05-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By arpad_m
Thanks again, good Sir. You know what would be...

Thanks again, good Sir. You know what would be super cool, though? An Excel sheet where one can plug in parameters like corner weights, tire ratings, maybe even max tire pressures, and it would...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-04-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,795
Posted By arpad_m
As stated above, DON'T let them install a PF63 or...

As stated above, DON'T let them install a PF63 or you may be in for a nasty surprise going over a bump or anything that normally wouldn't be a problem, because the oil filter will be the lowest part...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-04-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 634
Posted By arpad_m
I'm fine with ours in East TN, too, for the most...

I'm fine with ours in East TN, too, for the most part. Many, many roads in my area, even several sections of I-40, were repaved in the last 2-3 years and are now smooth as butter. Up in the mountains...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 05-04-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,973
Posted By arpad_m
This may be an unexpected suggestion, but do you...

This may be an unexpected suggestion, but do you insist on the slotted ones? I'm using stock SS 1LE rotors and don't see how the slotted rotors would be superior, except maybe looks (which is...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By arpad_m
Thanks a lot for this info. I accidentally...

Thanks a lot for this info. I accidentally flipped the weight ratio, of course the front is heavier, sorry about that (edited my post in the meantime). In general, I'd like to use the lowest safe...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By arpad_m
Yeah, these linear calcs make sense, and the...

Yeah, these linear calcs make sense, and the offer is very kind of you, thanks. I don't worry about R vs ZR designations, because as you said, it's hard to know why each manufacturer add the Z.

If...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-04-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15,269
Views: 5,236,447
Posted By arpad_m
Boring, boring, booooring :D ...but then who am I...

Boring, boring, booooring :D ...but then who am I to talk after buying a cheapo Altima for the oldest kid, haha :smiling1:
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 05-04-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By arpad_m
Not unusual, people with serious tech skills...

Not unusual, people with serious tech skills don't tend to excel at customer service. As you said, if this is the case, the business needs a few "business" people to handle the non-tech aspects in a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-04-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,489
Posted By arpad_m
I'm sure insurance companies do similar data sync...

I'm sure insurance companies do similar data sync "exercises" all the time, I certainly would if I worked for one, so I wonder how brokers would be able to find any significant arbitrage...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By arpad_m
Thanks jadatis, this graph is indeed much more...

Thanks jadatis, this graph is indeed much more helpful as it accounts for the extra cold pressure and load reduction recommended at different speeds.


I only use (Y) tires, also marked as Y+ in...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-03-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 446
Posted By arpad_m
The "optimal" mix depends on what you're after....

The "optimal" mix depends on what you're after. Power gains taper off past ~65%, so if more power is the goal, it's not really worth going beyond that, because the fuel delivery requirement (and...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-03-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 446
Posted By arpad_m
Continuing Ventmaster's point, the way flex fuel...

Continuing Ventmaster's point, the way flex fuel works on the Camaro is that the sensor a flex fuel kit contains continuously monitor alcohol content in the fuel, and the flex fuel tune is not a...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 05-03-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By arpad_m
A compromise is indeed necessary, achieving paint...

A compromise is indeed necessary, achieving paint perfection the way Koenigsegg and others do is extremely expensive.

However, one may argue that GM went for a low, very cost efficient quality...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-03-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By arpad_m
315/30/20 is fine without spacers, although a 5mm...

315/30/20 is fine without spacers, although a 5mm spacer adds a bit of poke if that's what one's after. 35 aspect ratio is where rubbing issues kick in even with harness relocation.
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