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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-12-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 781
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I use a pinch weld lifting puck on my floor jack...

I use a pinch weld lifting puck on my floor jack to lift at the center of gravity pinch weld (in-line with the steering column), it lifts the entire side at once. I then just use jack stands under...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 04-12-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By keep_hope_alive
what's the load you're adding?

what's the load you're adding?
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 04-11-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 158
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Wind Noise Fixes - Mirrors and Pillars

After spending a lot of time making my '23 SS quiet (see link in sig), the wind noise from the A-pillar area needs to be fixed. I expect it is turbulence from the mirror housing and the edges at the...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 04-11-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Any update? Keeping the responsibility on the...

Any update? Keeping the responsibility on the Dealer is the right move here.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-05-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15,117
Views: 5,178,491
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Met with the dealer on a few close-out items from...

Met with the dealer on a few close-out items from the warranty engine replacement.

Now there is a high-speed CAN error associated with the GPS/On-Star/Compass circuit. Because I've installed a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-03-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,821
Posted By keep_hope_alive
a 12V air compressor and a tire plug kit has been...

a 12V air compressor and a tire plug kit has been my go-to. I keep a plug kit (<$10) in every vehicle.

if you lose the bead or tear a sidewall, you get to sit in a tow truck.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-02-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,850
Posted By keep_hope_alive
lol, that was during the break-in period in the...

lol, that was during the break-in period in the first month! I'm surprised it was that high! I thought I was taking it easy!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-02-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,338
Posted By keep_hope_alive
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/mobil-1-superc...

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/mobil-1-supercar-0w-40-full-synthetic-motor-oil-1-quart-47111/12070644-P

0W-40 Supercar isn't well priced on Amazon these days. ESP x3 is cheaper, but this...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-02-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I follow my OLM but it still works out to an...

I follow my OLM but it still works out to an average of every 5k miles.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-02-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,810
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I did the early initial oil change and diff...

I did the early initial oil change and diff fluid. I daily mine and do about 20k mi. a year. So I use the oil life monitor since it monitors all aspects of the vehicle, driving habits, environment,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-02-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,850
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I opted out of the Smart Driver plan as soon as I...

I opted out of the Smart Driver plan as soon as I learned about it, one month after delivery. This is what I saw when I logged in to opt out:
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-01-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,850
Posted By keep_hope_alive
congrats. As someone who has had a stolen car...

congrats. As someone who has had a stolen car found and repaired, i understand the emotions. It feels like it's been violated, but the better approach is to feel like it's been saved. It doesn't...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-29-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 24,376
Posted By keep_hope_alive
That's really clever.

That's really clever.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-29-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,997
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I'm treating it like it needs the same procedure.

I'm treating it like it needs the same procedure.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-29-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15,117
Views: 5,178,491
Posted By keep_hope_alive
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e128/phat_f...

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e128/phat_funky_beats/20240329_130616.jpg

Parked it in my garage for the first time in 8 weeks! New engine, new fuel pump, and oddly, a new driver's window...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-29-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,997
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Hell no! I've got nearly $4k and over 70 hours...

Hell no! I've got nearly $4k and over 70 hours in acoustical treatments in this car in just Phase 1 of making it quiet and making music sound amazing. It would be foolish to part with it at this...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-29-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,997
Posted By keep_hope_alive
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e128/phat_f...

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e128/phat_funky_beats/20240329_130616.jpg

It's home! Time to clean it.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-29-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,997
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I should get the car back today. When...

I should get the car back today.

When cleaning the gas tank, the dealer noticed the factory fuel pump had a bad transfer hose, prompting a replacement of the pump and delaying the repair. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-28-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,469
Posted By keep_hope_alive
they pivot, we pivot. That's why I'm removing...

they pivot, we pivot. That's why I'm removing those wires from being accessible, interrupting them ahead of the port itself.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-23-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I disagree. I want thieves to see that we are...

I disagree. I want thieves to see that we are taking matters into our own hands and we are discussing dozens of options to thwart theft. What we are doing is slowing the process down. We are...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-23-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I agree that you don't want to switch the actual...

I agree that you don't want to switch the actual 30A starter feed. That is large gauge wire that is actually a higher risk for issues.

I agree that the starter relay ground is a much better...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-22-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Every time you remove a seat, the SRS system...

Every time you remove a seat, the SRS system registers a disconnected or lost system.

The rest of the system "should" be just fine. But the light tells you you lost a component and, in my...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 03-22-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By keep_hope_alive
we need some photos of the trunk components. the...

we need some photos of the trunk components. the more photos the better.
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 03-20-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 573
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I imagine you only get an actual video after you...

I imagine you only get an actual video after you buy the product. I understand why they wouldn't give away the install videos for free.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-20-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I would clean up everything, document the color,...

I would clean up everything, document the color, smell, taste (jk), etc. Paper towels are handy for seeing color.

Then monitor. There is a mess down there and it's hard to tell where it's coming...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-20-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15,117
Views: 5,178,491
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Dude, I like the jamb handle. Great idea. ...

Dude, I like the jamb handle. Great idea.

I also like the trunk strap, going to have to add it as well.

I'll skip the hoodie. :)
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-20-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15,117
Views: 5,178,491
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I paid mine a visit: ...

I paid mine a visit:

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e128/phat_funky_beats/20240319_180315.jpg

Full story here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11412795#post11412795
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Nav, Radar, Electronics 03-19-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 26,666
Posted By keep_hope_alive
I think you put this port lock on a dummy port,...

I think you put this port lock on a dummy port, so they are even more frustrated when they see the lock, remove it eventually, only to have the port not work!
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-19-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,997
Posted By keep_hope_alive
No,no, they aren't related. It is coincidence...

No,no, they aren't related. It is coincidence that I got bad gas and then the dealer did a cylinder inspection first and found coolant then stopped looking for other issues. They assumed it ran...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-19-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,997
Posted By keep_hope_alive
Crazy update! The new engine is in. And...

Crazy update!

The new engine is in. And then the dealership fired it up and it ran the same, awful. Then they tested the gas and found what I suspected from the get-go (refer to my first post in...
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