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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-03-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,626
Posted By Texhawk
I think this is right....try putting the car in...

I think this is right....try putting the car in manual mode for the paddle shifters and it will tell you what gear you are in.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-11-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,927
Posted By Texhawk
If you want to check if the grid is still in the...

If you want to check if the grid is still in the inlet before you take it to the dealer, just insert the plastic nozzle that comes with the car for use with a gas can...You can see the grid a couple...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-21-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,697
Posted By Texhawk
Once you learn to always take grades at an angle,...

Once you learn to always take grades at an angle, you should not have any problems... I have not scraped mine at all since I installed the new splitter. Six inches is still more clearance than on...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-21-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,830
Posted By Texhawk
If you think about it, the actual level would be...

If you think about it, the actual level would be half way between the two levels on each side of the stick..
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 01-07-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,697
Posted By Texhawk
Z06 Level 1 front splitter on base Stingray

If anyone is thinking about installing a Z06 spoiler on their Stingray, the Level 1 front splitter fits perfectly, is inexpensive, and easy to install. GM part #22922352

You need to drill extra...
Forum: LT1 (6.2L V8) Powertrain and Drivetrain Discussions 08-29-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,407
Posted By Texhawk
Had one of these in my C5 Z06...took it out and...

Had one of these in my C5 Z06...took it out and put in the C7... still the best design and feel that I have found...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/tghawkins/Closeupreduced_zpsf227d296.jpg
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-29-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,066
Posted By Texhawk
If the tires are feathering on the outside, it is...

If the tires are feathering on the outside, it is probably because the toe in is off... They may even be toed out.
You can easily measure the toe in close enough to tell if that is the problem in...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 08-29-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,645
Posted By Texhawk
Somewhere buried in all these posts, did the...

Somewhere buried in all these posts, did the dealer check to make sure it was not just a bad tire?

Have they swapped sides with the tires, or even put tires on from another Camaro?
:rolleyes:
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-09-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,774
Posted By Texhawk
No, because I pull the belt straight out toward...

No, because I pull the belt straight out toward the upper part of the loop when I put the belt on.
You must be pulling the belt down instead of straight out.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 02-27-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,853
Posted By Texhawk
What do you mean by clean result? That you just...

What do you mean by clean result? That you just don't spill oil everywhere?:iono:
I would still drain the oil out the bottom, if for nothing else than, it should flush more contaminants out of the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-18-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By Texhawk
I have a torch red Z06 and a victory red 2011...

I have a torch red Z06 and a victory red 2011 Camaro.
The torch red looks orange beside victory red.
Victory Red also replaced torch red on the Corvette for awhile.
Forum: Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-01-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,338
Posted By Texhawk
Just wanted to mention, if you get electric...

Just wanted to mention, if you get electric cutouts, they usually come with a manual toggle switch, but you can replace the manaul switch with a remote control relay.
We did this on my friend's Z06,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-31-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 23,284
Posted By Texhawk
I could afford a V8, but got the V6 because that...

I could afford a V8, but got the V6 because that is what I wanted.
If I want to drive a v8 with 6 speed manual, I just get out the Z06.:D
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-16-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,132
Posted By Texhawk
The V6 owners manual says the oil capacity is 6...

The V6 owners manual says the oil capacity is 6 quarts.
I think anything in the cross-hatched area is within the acceptable range.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-16-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By Texhawk
I mounted my plates without washers, and the...

I mounted my plates without washers, and the plate did not touch the paint anywhere, except the mounting points.
The places where the screws go into the bumper are raised, so that the only place...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-15-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,831
Posted By Texhawk
IF you buy the 5 quart jugs at Walmart, and a WIX...

IF you buy the 5 quart jugs at Walmart, and a WIX filter, you can change the oil in a V6 for $30.
I am using Valvoline synpower in my V6, so I can keep just one oil for all my cars, even the Z06.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-11-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,025
Posted By Texhawk
Even though Dexcool is supposed to last 5 years,...

Even though Dexcool is supposed to last 5 years, I never let mine go over about 2 years without changing. I still have not figured out why Dexcool forms a brown sludge in some cars and not others. We...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-11-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,176
Posted By Texhawk
If Mobil 1 did not have to change the formulation...

If Mobil 1 did not have to change the formulation to meet the dexos spec., I suspect that the other fully synthetic oils that meet the GM 4718M spec will also meet the dexos spec., but the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-11-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,381
Posted By Texhawk
I would be concerned if GM was still using side...

I would be concerned if GM was still using side terminal batteries with the terminal below the acid level, but I have not had any problems with top post batteries leaking. :rolleyes:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-11-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,419
Posted By Texhawk
If you are really not going to drive the car for...

If you are really not going to drive the car for several months, I would at least disconnect the battery. Not sure what you would gain by removing the battery except it would be easier to check the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-10-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,590
Posted By Texhawk
I used to go out of the way to get Texaco...

I used to go out of the way to get Texaco gasoline with Techron and NO ethanol, but the last station in my town to have ethanol free gas finally could not get it anymore! :(
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-10-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,880
Posted By Texhawk
Use the remote start to run the engine and heater...

Use the remote start to run the engine and heater without opening the doors! :cool:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-09-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,465
Posted By Texhawk
It appears that most fully synthetic oils meet...

It appears that most fully synthetic oils meet the dexos spec, but some oil companies just refuse to pay the GM royalties. A few, like Castrol EDGE and Valvoline Synpower have actually shown to be...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-18-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,033
Posted By Texhawk
I have had a 2011 Camaro for 6 months, and when I...

I have had a 2011 Camaro for 6 months, and when I asked the dealer about oil changes, they said they would just use Mobil 1.
Can't imagine this spec is REALLY any better than the GM 4718M spec for...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-15-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,293
Posted By Texhawk
If you buy a car based on what reaction you will...

If you buy a car based on what reaction you will get from other people, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
I buy cars I like, and drive them for 10-15 years until another car comes out...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-09-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 17,241
Posted By Texhawk
The dealer is definitely not required to put gas...

The dealer is definitely not required to put gas in the tank on every car they sell.
My salesman paid for filling up my Camaro because the last thing he wants if for one of his customers to get a...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 12-07-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,192
Posted By Texhawk
I don't like anything that draws attention to the...

I don't like anything that draws attention to the underside of the car.
I never understood highlighting the bottom of the trunk area on the Corvette either. :iono:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-05-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 14,129
Posted By Texhawk
That's probably when they printed the sticker...

That's probably when they printed the sticker form or something.
My sticker says 8/21/2009 , and my 2011 Camaro was built on June 24, 2010.:D
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 12-01-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,295
Posted By Texhawk
Doesn't water also drain out the line of holes...

Doesn't water also drain out the line of holes along the rear edge of the hood? If not, what are the holes for?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-29-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,609
Posted By Texhawk
1. Agree you should only buy GMPP and wait until...

1. Agree you should only buy GMPP and wait until last month of factory warranty since the extended warranty starts when you purchase it, not automatically at the end of the factory warranty.
2. Shop...
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