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69supersport396 · 09-01-2013, 11:31 PM

Hi gang!

Finished my wife's car today. Even got a compliment as to how awesome it looked! I have vacation coming up in 3 weeks, so I will do my Camaro and Dakota that week, if I don't think of something better to do.

A few months ago, I installed FE4 SS front and rear sway bars and new, OE end links. Let me start by saying it was a definite upgrade in performance with these pieces! Before the switch, the rear of the car always seemed to want to swing around when cornering hard. If definitely leaned more! After installing the FE4 pieces, the rear felt much more planted, but the front seemed to plow. I expected it to be much firmer. I can't install the SS springs on FE2 struts and shocks, so I had to think of another fix.

I think I've got it dialed in now, or at least have taken a step in the right direction. I raised the front tire pressure to 37 PSI and left the rears at 36 PSI. Feels much more balanced now, like the front is not plowing. I wanted to push the car harder, but my son was riding with me and he gets scared when I corner hard. But so far, it does feel better.

Since I'm off tomorrow, I'm going to give the Camaro a bath.

69supersport396 · 09-01-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zandron263

Well its my last day of vacation do to fun stuff. Tomorrow and Tuesday I will be driving back home. There is a Nascar themed go cart track not far from the campground maybe I will go try that today as I would like to stay off the beach during the heat of the day. I got a bit too much sun yesterday and have a minor sunburn that I don't want to make worse. I hope everyone has fun the rest of the holiday weekend.

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Enjoy what's left of your vacation!

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I thought this belonged here...

lol

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I had a good day. We picked up my dad at noon & took him with us to my in-law's house for the cookout. It was great. Sometimes he can be really picky about his food & kind of fussy. But today he was in a good mood. He tried new things (German Coleslaw & German potato salad) & actually liked them. He ate a lot. My Brother-in-law is an awesome BBQ "chef". He made ribs, chicken wings & brats. My mother-in law made the german dishes, corn-on-the-cob & Mac & cheese. Then for dessert, watermellon, cheese cake, German macaroons, Ice cream & home whipped whiping cream. It was 6:00 when we took daddy back to the assisted living facility. He did not get overtired, disoriented, irritable or even really seem like he had altzheimer's except for sometimes having a hard time formulating his thoughts or remembering things he otherwise would.

I just got to thinking this morning that the in-laws house if not that far from the assisted living place & if there was a problem we could just take him back. I called & asked my mother-in-law what she thought & she said to bring him. It was only a high of 84 today after the morning showers so pleasant to sit outside around the pool after lunch. We walked around my father-in-law's wood working shop & his garden. Dad used to like to do woodworking too & always gardened so he enjoyed that. I got to spend some good quality time with daddy & he enjoyed being out & about, had a good meal & enjoyed talking with Mike's dad. I am sooooooooooooo glad we did this.

Sounds like you guys had a great day!

Sidewinder · 09-02-2013, 07:53 AM

Took the Camaro out yesterday, grandson's birthday, on the way home got caught in some rain so I guess on my last day off I'll be washing it. Wish I could have visited my dad now 90 and living alone in NC. Tries to talk him into relocating but he wants to stay where he is for now, still drives too.

Mr Twisty · 09-02-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I thought this belonged here...

digdeep0169 · 09-02-2013, 10:36 AM

I'm 42... with a 45th anniv edition

RubyCamaro · 09-02-2013, 11:58 AM

Welcome aboard. This is a fun place to hang out with great mature (but I did not say boring) Camaro comrads. Several are away on holiday but they'll be back.

I'm headed out to give Ruby a little love. Later crew.

69supersport396 · 09-02-2013, 05:42 PM

Welcome digdeep!

I washed "Bugslayer" off this morning before it got hot out. Seems last night's ride included driving through a swarm of insects. Never saw it so bad. Glad I had a clear bra installed.

digdeep0169 · 09-02-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 69supersport396

Welcome digdeep!

thanks

Midlife conVert · 09-02-2013, 09:16 PM

Ruby,, Days like that are few and far between.. I lost my mom and we did not have time to have good days like you did... Enjoy your POPs as long as you can....

RubyCamaro · 09-02-2013, 10:24 PM

I know, it was precious. The last days we had with my Mom were not fun at all. I miss her.

We just had a lazy day at home today. I gave Ruby a little detailing, watered my flowers, ate leftovers from yesterday's cookout & sat in the garage (which has amazing acoustics) & listened to some music & watching the clouds. Another nice day. But is is back to work in the morning for a long hard 3 days with a weeks work cramed into 3 days). Then Wooooooooo Hooooooooooooooo LS Fest!

RubyCamaro · 09-03-2013, 07:35 AM

Last & first poster again! Well last night the TV in my bedroom just died. It simply won't come on at all. That is really weird. It is not all that old; maybe 5 or 6 years old - a Visio. But it is simply dead all of a sudden. Only the word Visio lights up. So I guess we will have to buy a TV now. That really messes up my morning routine. When my alarm goes off, I turn it off & the TV on & listen to the news/weather while I wake up. But I am up just the same. Coffee time! HAGD all.

Sidewinder · 09-03-2013, 08:27 AM

Holiday is over, BACK TO WORK!!

lightning · 09-03-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Last & first poster again! Well last night the TV in my bedroom just died. It simply won't come on at all. That is really weird. It is not all that old; maybe 5 or 6 years old - a Visio. But it is simply dead all of a sudden. Only the word Visio lights up. So I guess we will have to buy a TV now. That really messes up my morning routine. When my alarm goes off, I turn it off & the TV on & listen to the news/weather while I wake up. But I am up just the same. Coffee time! HAGD all.

Visio had a problem with power supplies a few years ago. If call the place you bought it, they might replace it or fix it under warranty even if it's past the warranty date.

69supersport396 · 09-03-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinder

Holiday is over, BACK TO WORK!!

09-01-2013, 11:31 PM	#29919
69supersport396 Rick Drives: 2012 IBM RS 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Hi gang! Finished my wife's car today. Even got a compliment as to how awesome it looked! I have vacation coming up in 3 weeks, so I will do my Camaro and Dakota that week, if I don't think of something better to do. A few months ago, I installed FE4 SS front and rear sway bars and new, OE end links. Let me start by saying it was a definite upgrade in performance with these pieces! Before the switch, the rear of the car always seemed to want to swing around when cornering hard. If definitely leaned more! After installing the FE4 pieces, the rear felt much more planted, but the front seemed to plow. I expected it to be much firmer. I can't install the SS springs on FE2 struts and shocks, so I had to think of another fix. I think I've got it dialed in now, or at least have taken a step in the right direction. I raised the front tire pressure to 37 PSI and left the rears at 36 PSI. Feels much more balanced now, like the front is not plowing. I wanted to push the car harder, but my son was riding with me and he gets scared when I corner hard. But so far, it does feel better. Since I'm off tomorrow, I'm going to give the Camaro a bath. __________________

09-02-2013, 11:58 AM	#29924
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,240 View My Garage	Welcome aboard. This is a fun place to hang out with great mature (but I did not say boring) Camaro comrads. Several are away on holiday but they'll be back. I'm headed out to give Ruby a little love. Later crew. __________________

09-02-2013, 05:42 PM	#29925
69supersport396 Rick Drives: 2012 IBM RS 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Welcome digdeep! I washed "Bugslayer" off this morning before it got hot out. Seems last night's ride included driving through a swarm of insects. Never saw it so bad. Glad I had a clear bra installed. Attached Images __________________

09-02-2013, 09:16 PM	#29927
Midlife conVert Drives: Black 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 489	Ruby,, Days like that are few and far between.. I lost my mom and we did not have time to have good days like you did... Enjoy your POPs as long as you can.... __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/173934389435353/

09-02-2013, 10:24 PM	#29928
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,240 View My Garage	I know, it was precious. The last days we had with my Mom were not fun at all. I miss her. We just had a lazy day at home today. I gave Ruby a little detailing, watered my flowers, ate leftovers from yesterday's cookout & sat in the garage (which has amazing acoustics) & listened to some music & watching the clouds. Another nice day. But is is back to work in the morning for a long hard 3 days with a weeks work cramed into 3 days). Then Wooooooooo Hooooooooooooooo LS Fest! __________________

09-02-2013, 07:53 AM	#29921
Sidewinder Drives: 2SS/RJT/A6/Received 09/09/09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frederick County, VA Posts: 597 View My Garage	Took the Camaro out yesterday, grandson's birthday, on the way home got caught in some rain so I guess on my last day off I'll be washing it. Wish I could have visited my dad now 90 and living alone in NC. Tries to talk him into relocating but he wants to stay where he is for now, still drives too.

09-02-2013, 10:36 AM	#29923
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	I'm 42... with a 45th anniv edition

09-03-2013, 07:35 AM	#29929
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,240 View My Garage	Last & first poster again! Well last night the TV in my bedroom just died. It simply won't come on at all. That is really weird. It is not all that old; maybe 5 or 6 years old - a Visio. But it is simply dead all of a sudden. Only the word Visio lights up. So I guess we will have to buy a TV now. That really messes up my morning routine. When my alarm goes off, I turn it off & the TV on & listen to the news/weather while I wake up. But I am up just the same. Coffee time! HAGD all. __________________

09-03-2013, 08:27 AM	#29930
Sidewinder Drives: 2SS/RJT/A6/Received 09/09/09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frederick County, VA Posts: 597 View My Garage	Holiday is over, BACK TO WORK!!

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