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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-18-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,056
Posted By SSDan
Well, I'm retired and it's the second car in the...

Well, I'm retired and it's the second car in the garage. It's not a garage queen as I drive it about 5000-6000 miles a year. So, I drive it mostly alone on errands (or just for the fun of it) and to...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-18-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,056
Posted By SSDan
Eight years old aand going strong!

It is hard to believe that I have owned my 2016 Hyper Blue SS for 8 years (bought it new in March 2016). It now has 43500 miles on it and is running just as strong as ever. Its been practically...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-07-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,047
Posted By SSDan
I've owned my car since new (8 years) and have...

I've owned my car since new (8 years) and have never reset the second trip odometer. It shows after 43K miles the average MPG to be 20.6. The best 50 mile segment is 30.5 (interstate on cruise...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-24-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By SSDan
I believe in Track and Sport settings the valves...

I believe in Track and Sport settings the valves still close once you reach cruising speeds with low rpm’s. Then the valves open back up as soon as you get into the throttle.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-06-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By SSDan
FWIW - My car makes that noise about 30 seconds...

FWIW - My car makes that noise about 30 seconds after shutdown and it has for the full eight years of ownership.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-02-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,602
Posted By SSDan
Well I guess you got good news-bad news! I...

Well I guess you got good news-bad news! I wonder since you live in FLA if you could just disconnect the seat heater module and/or shunt it and move on?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-13-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,894
Posted By SSDan
Ouch! Well at least you now know it was indeed a...

Ouch! Well at least you now know it was indeed a money shift. Sorry! I fear for you that there is more valve train damage to be found. Good luck with the repairs.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-11-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By SSDan
Agreed. I've owned the car almost 8 years now...

Agreed. I've owned the car almost 8 years now and after multiple oil changes the dipstick is at the top reading every time with 10 quarts. And it stays there until the next oil change.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 01-08-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By SSDan
Is P0300 the only code you are getting? It would...

Is P0300 the only code you are getting? It would be nice if you could isolate it down to a cylinder or two. That way you could switch coil packs to eliminate that possibility. The same thing goes...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-01-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Posted By SSDan
I just drove the car. I didn’t do burnouts or...

I just drove the car. I didn’t do burnouts or redline shift for the first 600-700 miles. I did go above 4k rpm every now and then. After that I ripped on it whenever I felt the urge. The car is now...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 12-29-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,272
Posted By SSDan
I’ve been on the forum a long time and missed any...

I’ve been on the forum a long time and missed any discussion about this mod until now. That said - personal taste is just that - each to their own. My take is this looks dumb! Like a corvette...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 12-19-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By SSDan
This is a spit ball - long shot possibility. My...

This is a spit ball - long shot possibility. My 2010 Camaro (prior car) started acting like your car and it turned out to be a vacuum leak with the catch can I installed. So, maybe your engine has a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-14-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14,970
Views: 5,139,330
Posted By SSDan
Yep - normal. GM in its wisdom to make “one size...

Yep - normal. GM in its wisdom to make “one size fits all” crimps all models of exhaust this way as the convertible models need the clearance for some underside bracing. FWIW - numerous people...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 12-07-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 155,188
Posted By SSDan
Browse this thread. I know it’s several pages...

Browse this thread. I know it’s several pages long but there are several examples that others have illustrated showing alternate locations.

Just curious - how much torque did you put on that...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-05-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,172
Posted By SSDan
The bigger concern may be how well you fit with a...

The bigger concern may be how well you fit with a helmet on.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 12-05-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By SSDan
If a shop did the cam install - did they perhaps...

If a shop did the cam install - did they perhaps cross up the installation of the catch can lines when they put it back on?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-05-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By SSDan
I suggest a shift at 6200-6300. That will keep...

I suggest a shift at 6200-6300. That will keep you from banging off the rev limiter.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 11-11-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14,970
Views: 5,139,330
Posted By SSDan
Nice set up! Got everything you need to handle...

Nice set up! Got everything you need to handle fluid changes.

FYI and just in case - it looks like your coolant tank might be low unless the photo has glare.
Forum: Transmissions 11-11-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
Posted By SSDan
First up - I don't think anything you've done so...

First up - I don't think anything you've done so far has hurt anything. These cars are not delicate flowers. That said you don't want to lug the engine on a regular basis by being in too high of a...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 11-09-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,084
Posted By SSDan
Ouch! I just filled up at Costco for 93 at $...

Ouch! I just filled up at Costco for 93 at $ 3.35 a gal. I go anytime I want and have very little wait. Another reason I buy there - they sell a lot of gas thus the tanks are refilled often which...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 10-31-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,299
Posted By SSDan
First check for a vacuum leak and for any loose...

First check for a vacuum leak and for any loose wires/connectors. Second take the car to a tuner. The changes you’ve made will require a tune to get everything right. Did you have the heads...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-29-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,426
Posted By SSDan
Agreed. I use the under hood terminals. Works...

Agreed. I use the under hood terminals. Works great!
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-27-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By SSDan
This. Many of those with headers have had weird...

This. Many of those with headers have had weird electrical problems caused by melted wiiring. The problem area is on the passenger side where the header tubes are close to a wiring bundle.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro Convertible 10-26-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,981
Posted By SSDan
Wishing good luck to you! You have had a rough...

Wishing good luck to you! You have had a rough start with your Camaro. I count my blessings. I've owned my SS since March 2016. I have had 41K miles of practically repair free driving (one...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 10-21-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 155,188
Posted By SSDan
That’s great! So glad this helped you. Since I...

That’s great! So glad this helped you. Since I first started this thread I have added one more thing I do. I now keep my car’s battery on a charger any time the car is going to sit for a couple of...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-13-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,886
Posted By SSDan
I guess your aversion and negativity towards...

I guess your aversion and negativity towards “vert” is the same as I have to “maro”.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs 10-03-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By SSDan
Wow! I guess I take the easy way out on this. At...

Wow! I guess I take the easy way out on this. At the end of one of my rinseless washes I dip a microfiber towel in my rinseless bucket, wring it out and wipe down the engine compartment. Takes me...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-03-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By SSDan
To my knowledge, there are no aftermarket rear...

To my knowledge, there are no aftermarket rear gear sets available for our cars. To change the gear ratio you will need to change out the diff. Even that is complicated to get the car's computers...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launching Discussion 09-24-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,678
Posted By SSDan
Nice run! What was your 60 ft? Sounds like you...

Nice run! What was your 60 ft? Sounds like you no lift shifted 2-3 and 3-4.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-24-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By SSDan
I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s perfectly...

I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s perfectly safe unless you perfectly shift every time. The car will operate as Arpad has described but if you even twitch your right foot even just a tiny amount...
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