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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-19-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
You're right again... is like they slap their name left and right

I get what you mean.

Is like they slap their brandname unto anything as long as it brings in profit.

Kind of what the firearms manufacturer CZ did in the '80s granting manufacturing licenses...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-19-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
Thanks for the Tip

I did told them about the Group designation and in the end I went with another battery: I bought an INTERSTATE battery.

It has a full warranty vs. the progressively scaled down warranty offered...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By The Flash
@Aqua Blue RS/SS - So right you are!!!

I've learned that the hard way almost nine years ago... and got a refresher course these past two days.:mad0259:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
Yeah... that's how it is supposed to work; I...

Yeah... that's how it is supposed to work; I mean, the parts salesmen/consultant should tell you what you can safely and purposely install in your car.

That's good service.

In my neck of the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
@ Infidel67, Thanks soo much. That's mighty good...

@ Infidel67, Thanks soo much. That's mighty good advice.

"... it's not like you gonna have snow there or Ice cold weather."

Certainly that factor is something to be taken into account, you're...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
" Plus you didn't say what year yours was, I...

" Plus you didn't say what year yours was, I looked up 2010-2013.." :doh:

My bad. It is a 2010 2SS, manual transmission.

Your DIE HARD battery looks powerful, yet big. Did it fit with the foam...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
Thanks a lot!!

Thank you very much, 1JEWLDSSRS.

I went looking for the CCA specs in the HAYNES manual and it is not shown there, so many thanks.

I do have the original GM Service Manual (the three books) but...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,594
Posted By The Flash
Is this battery a good fit for the CAMARO?

I had my 2SS in mothballs for two months. Long story.

The last 20 days it was hooked to a Battery Tender to reduce/avoid discharging the battery.

I just took it out of wraps for a spin...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-14-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,303
Posted By The Flash
That's some forceful launch!

:bow:

:bow::bow: Most Impressive!!! :clap::clap:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-14-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,303
Posted By The Flash
Fine advice

:thumbup::thumbup: :respekt: :thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-14-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,208
Posted By The Flash
Thanks for your kindness, and the extra time you...

Thanks for your kindness, and the extra time you devoted from what was already a time consuming task, to take and share this pics.

I sincerely hope that I don't have to tackle this job for a long,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-23-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By The Flash
Haven't meet anyone who has purchased them

Ok., got you.

Cosmetically they look great. Unfortunately, I can't offer any experience based insight.

Hope you get good info before decision making time.

All the best.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-20-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By The Flash
Did you accounted for unsprung weight?

Have you checked the weight of these wheels vs. the weight of the wheels these ones are intended to replace?

Just a recommendation.

Wheels are the first and foremost source of unsprung weight....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-20-2022, 02:26 PM
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Views: 463,760
Posted By The Flash
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-20-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,302
Posted By The Flash
Complicated...

Thanks a lot for sharing this. The rear quarters are a nightmarish location for any trouble since they are one single piece together with the C pillar and the roof.

That makes even a full quarter...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-20-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,302
Posted By The Flash
Best Situation Analysis Ever!!!

:smiling1::smiling1::smiling1::smiling1:

:bow::bow::bow::bow:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-19-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,201
Posted By The Flash
Great heads-up... Than you!

I'm due to replace the two front tires, and was looking into the TPM Sensors issue, 'cause the two front ones failed after 12 years of ownership (one did some eight months ago and the other about 4...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-19-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,302
Posted By The Flash
Happy Retirment!

Congrats on your retirement!

Hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

P.D.: You mentioned your car is developing a couple of rust spots. Do you mind sharing the actual places so we can check those too?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-19-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,739
Posted By The Flash
AKEBONOs are a sound alternative

I finally wore down my original BREMBO brake pads... at 16,795 Mi!!!

I'm still surprised and delighted at how long they lasted. And they never faded significantly, even under demanding and...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 12-17-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,972
Posted By The Flash
DITTO!

Exactly same thing happened to me last Wednesday as I was stopped by the air hose at a gas station.

Just pulled the lever up, as usual, and half way up... it went limp!

I heard something solid...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-29-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,687
Posted By The Flash
That's quite a finding!!! :thumbup: May you...

That's quite a finding!!! :thumbup:

May you enjoy it for a long, long time, and always in very good health.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-29-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
@Rock-ItMan, I've not been THAT unlucky so...

@Rock-ItMan, I've not been THAT unlucky so far.:yikes:

Once I did got scuff marks in the glovebox and in the section directly above it.

Not easy to take out given the patterned material of...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-28-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
Like @HellerW wrote, I cringe at the idea of...

Like @HellerW wrote, I cringe at the idea of disconnecting the seat harness (which will be the easiest route actually) because of the odd chance that the seat airbag decides to act up and...

But I...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-28-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
Just took it for a scan/diagnostic this past...

Just took it for a scan/diagnostic this past saturday due to an A/C maintenance work that was done during the week.

The owner of this shop is a Mechanic Engineer who was also trained and worked...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-28-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
@Arogg, That would make sense if they had to...

@Arogg, That would make sense if they had to drive the car to test it, but it happens even with servicing that doesn't require that, like an oil change or a spark plugs change.

I'm normally around...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-28-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
@HellerW -- Many, many thanks for this. I will...

@HellerW -- Many, many thanks for this. I will try it out next time and post how it went.

I do appreciate you took your time to research this... most appreciated indeed.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-28-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
Very helpful @bottletalk, very helpful indeed. ...

Very helpful @bottletalk, very helpful indeed. :bow:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-28-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
For warranty & serious service I always go to the...

For warranty & serious service I always go to the dearlership where I bought it. It's the official CHEVY dealership in town. They're as bad as everyone else.

For minor issues (tire changes, oil...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-27-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Flash
How can I disable my 2010 2SS electronic Driver Seat?

I've had it with autoshops!

Every time I take my car for a service, no matter how simple, the first thing they do is change the set up of the driver's seat.

It can be a brake pad swap, or a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-20-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 49,579
Posted By The Flash
Thanks

Very generous of you to take the time to write this guide. Thanks. I might need it in the future.

All the best and drive safe!


The Flash
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