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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-19-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,667
Posted By mpiper
There's one simple question I have for all these...

There's one simple question I have for all these drivers.

"Have you EVER thought of just letting off the gas????"


It's the same principle as sliding on ice. You lose control, take you foot...
Forum: 4th Generation Camaros 04-24-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,606
Posted By mpiper
They are the same car. The seats, dashboard, and...

They are the same car. The seats, dashboard, and exterior body panels are the only parts different. the actual frame and body structure are the same. They (all 4 generations actually) were built in...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 04-19-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,793
Posted By mpiper
My thoughts are: if there is a reason you need...

My thoughts are: if there is a reason you need anonymity, such as questionable or potentially problematic activities, then blur the plates. If you photograph a car out on the street, and its not your...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 04-19-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 31,104
Posted By mpiper
Still mad I missed this. Had to work out of town...

Still mad I missed this. Had to work out of town and didn't get back until Sunday evening. Looks like it was a great event!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 03-25-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,219
Posted By mpiper
I have black and its my daily driver. I don't...

I have black and its my daily driver. I don't consider mine show car quality, but I do think I've found a realistic solution.

I was the car regularly with meguiars ultimate wash & wax. Followed by...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-24-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 63,065
Posted By mpiper
Where'd you get the picture? Lots of 3D...

Where'd you get the picture?

Lots of 3D artists build their skills buy duplicating an existing object, going more and more detailed as they get better. This looks like one if those more than a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-22-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,329
Posted By mpiper
:thumbup:

:thumbup:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-22-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 40,879
Posted By mpiper
Just out of curiosity, Shouldn't Chevrolet...

Just out of curiosity, Shouldn't Chevrolet Customer Service be worried about a local dealer using a model name (Z28) without permission? If I didn't know better, I'd almost wonder if that was a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-21-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 117,141
Posted By mpiper
I'm not a fan of chrome. However, After the 5th...

I'm not a fan of chrome. However, After the 5th gen design, ZL1 Design and 2013 tweaks, I'm willing to give them a pass until I see more.

Since this is a Refresh, not the next gen, this won't be...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-19-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,710
Posted By mpiper
It's not my fault they named the stupid thing...

It's not my fault they named the stupid thing just "SS"

Personally, I'm tempted since I have 3 kids and this would be roomy enough for all on a long drive. But I hope someone comes out with some...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-19-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,710
Posted By mpiper
2014 SS - Anyone tempted?

I'm contemplating getting an SS when they come out. There's not a lot of info available, but it seems a good blend of LS3 and 4 doors with at least a little aggressiveness in the styling area.
...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-14-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,067
Posted By mpiper
Nice shots!

Nice shots!
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-13-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,258
Posted By mpiper
Very nice! Can you slow the shutter more to get...

Very nice! Can you slow the shutter more to get more of the light streak effect?
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-13-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By mpiper
That's what I was going for. In hind sight, it is...

That's what I was going for. In hind sight, it is a little dark overall. A better solution would have been to brighten the letters so I get the same contrast but not quite as dark. But hey, I did it...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-12-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,481
Posted By mpiper
Overall, it's a nice shot. The car is too dark....

Overall, it's a nice shot. The car is too dark. Here's one way to fix that:
1. Open the final hdr.
2. Open one of the overexposed shots.
3. Paste the over exposed into a new layer.
4. Add a layer...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-10-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,779
Posted By mpiper
I like the look as a one-off show car, but can't...

I like the look as a one-off show car, but can't imagine driving it to the local grocery store for milk and cereal.
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-10-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By mpiper
I've very sorry about the delay. Didn't know the...

I've very sorry about the delay. Didn't know the hosting site had link issues until I checked on a PC other than my home PC. The images are up and working now.
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-10-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By mpiper
Playing in the rain

Took a few shots the other day. Just testing some photo editing techniques. What do you think?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-06-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,864
Posted By mpiper
Quick note: Ethanol is 105 octane, but the...

Quick note: Ethanol is 105 octane, but the energy per ounce is 20% less.

In English: you can crank up the ignition timing without knock, allowing more total horsepower. However, you need 120% of...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 12-01-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By mpiper
Haole, can you post a pick? As far as...

Haole, can you post a pick?

As far as protectant, I don't trust that as a solution by itself. I have 25% tint and use a windshield cover when parked. Is there a protectant that has SPF and leaves...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 12-01-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By mpiper
Anyone have a dash cover?

As cars get older, the dashes tend to get brittle and crack. I'm thinking about getting a dash cover now to keep the dash looking new. Let the cover get aged by the sun and just swap for a new one...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 11-27-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,289
Posted By mpiper
Actually, if you check lots of automotive...

Actually, if you check lots of automotive photography, very few are shot level. Cars are made to move, and angles imply tension, energy and motion.

They look good and I look forward to more...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 11-15-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,687
Posted By mpiper
Very Nice!

Very Nice!
Forum: Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-14-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,352
Posted By mpiper
K&N filters are great, but their intakes aren't...

K&N filters are great, but their intakes aren't as good as some others. They have 2 different V6 intakes, both with different hp numbers. Depending on your budget, I would suggest the Cold Air Inc....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-06-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,093
Posted By mpiper
The thing to remember is this: People criticize...

The thing to remember is this:
People criticize to make themselves feel better. If you have something they don't, be it a car, house, girlfriend, TV, whatever; you have something better than they...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-05-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,283
Posted By mpiper
Not sure how the two got mixed up, but just to be...

Not sure how the two got mixed up, but just to be clear:
The black photo on the first post is a ZTA by a totally different company.

The lingenfelter TA is the white one with the blue accents....
Forum: Forced Induction - V6 10-30-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 44,207
Posted By mpiper
Holy Crappola! I don't know what happened and I'm...

Holy Crappola! I don't know what happened and I'm not asking what happened. But these things sure get annoying to the members who just want a free exchange of information and experience.

Hey, ...
Forum: Forced Induction - V6 10-26-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 44,207
Posted By mpiper
Wow! I step away from the FI forum for a few...

Wow! I step away from the FI forum for a few weeks and suddenly you're on a totally different build and I have to back track and read several pages of posts to see what happened!

The parts look...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 08-29-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
Posted By mpiper
Uh, yeah.:facepalm: I saw Vinyl and MPD and...

Uh, yeah.:facepalm: I saw Vinyl and MPD and wasn't awake enough to register the difference between hood and spoiler. Sorry.
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 08-29-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
Posted By mpiper
It is possible, I had it done. But you cannot use...

It is possible, I had it done. But you cannot use the pre cut stripes. They have to be custom made. Mine are made of 3 separate pieces for each stripe. The piece along the outside that covers the...
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