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Muddflap · 01-25-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by K1SSRSS

Just curious reading some of the previous discussions, as far as tires go have you all considered the Vredestien Sessanta. I did a lot of research on them and there supposedly on par with the PSS for a little less moolah.

I just put my set on the car with new wheels tonight. I went 315/275s, I will let you all know how they work out for me, but it may not be till the fest before I really get a feel for them.

I'm hoping to get back in the top 10 running if theres a Street tire M6 class like C5F3.

That's what I have on the back of my car.

SolomonAKOO · 01-25-2014, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Muddflap

That's what I have on the back of my car.

Had! I'm sure their all burned off after that burnout video! Lol

Muddflap · 01-25-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

Had! I'm sure their all burned off after that burnout video! Lol

Hahahaha.... They still have a lot of tread left!!!

mikeyg36 · 01-25-2014, 02:57 PM

Saw a Stingray at the dealer today and all I can say is wow...

LS3 SS · 01-25-2014, 06:07 PM

Whew, I'm beat.

Did my BMR Toe rods, Pfadt Uupper control arms bushings, and only was able to get one subframe bushing out and a new one in before me and a buddy had to put the car back together. Dropping the subframe to work the bushings out is SO much easier than trying to leave it in the car. Lesson learned. 3 more bushings to go in next week.

TornadoSS · 01-25-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

Whew, I'm beat.

Did my BMR Toe rods, Pfadt Uupper control arms bushings, and only was able to get one subframe bushing out and a new one in before me and a buddy had to put the car back together. Dropping the subframe to work the bushings out is SO much easier than trying to leave it in the car. Lesson learned. 3 more bushings to go in next week.

Just did my Pfadt solid bushings this afternoon. Had cradle out and new bushings installed and ready to reinstall in about 2.5 hrs. Little bit of cleaning tomorrow before reinstallation. Not really a bad job at all with the cradle completely out. And a sawzall is really handy...lol

LS3 SS · 01-25-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TornadoSS

Just did my Pfadt solid bushings this afternoon. Had cradle out and new bushings installed and ready to reinstall in about 2.5 hrs. Little bit of cleaning tomorrow before reinstallation. Not really a bad job at all with the cradle completely out. And a sawzall is really handy...lol

FACK! How did the sawzall method go? I ended up using a cold chisel and hammer to separate the plastic casing from the subframe housing. It was my first time dropping the subframe and messing with the bushings, so hindsight is 20/20. We had the subframe back in the car in less than an hour...SMH.

It's all good. It was a really great feeling for me to be able to drop an entire subframe and put it back together without issue.

LS3 SS · 01-25-2014, 06:29 PM

I also used a torch to heat the metal casing, and then used the "socket against the frame" method to push the inner metal out. After that, we kept debating back and forth about dropping the subframe. Now that I know it's not hard at all, I can probably get the other 3 done in a few hours.

TornadoSS · 01-25-2014, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

I also used a torch to heat the metal casing, and then used the "socket against the frame" method to push the inner metal out. After that, we kept debating back and forth about dropping the subframe. Now that I know it's not hard at all, I can probably get the other 3 done in a few hours.

Really not a bad job at all. Sawzall worked great! It takes less than ten minutes a bushing, just have to be patient and aware so you are not accidentally cutting into the subframe. Make sure the blade is extra course and long enough to reach through the entire bushing length. You may be able to get away with just one cut and a really big hammer.

Mydivorcegift · 01-25-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

I've been thinking, I might just stop modding this car and start saving my money for a Stingray or a 50th anniversary 6th gen.

I am kind of in the same boat. I've got some money put back that was suppose to go to modding this car. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around some things.

Example being...I want something to take to the dragstrip....and I'm having a hard time with this 3-4k for a drag wheel setup....

EmeryZ28 · 01-25-2014, 07:23 PM

So I just installed an RX catch can that I bought from another member on here. It looked to be in good shape and it came with nice steel braided lines. I took my time and installed it correctly. Once the car was running I noticed an air sucking/leaking sound. So I quickly snapped the original U tube back in place and turned the car on, no sound. I then reinstalled the catch can braided lines, making sure everything was sealed and all the fittings were tight. Still get the air sucking/leaking sound. When I make a fist with each hand around each braided line, the air leaking sound becomes more quiet. It's almost as if the braided lines themselves are sucking in air? My catch can drain valve is closed!!

Is this normal, or do I have bad lines? I am thinking the lines might be junk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

mikeyg36 · 01-25-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

I am kind of in the same boat. I've got some money put back that was suppose to go to modding this car. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around some things.

Example being...I want something to take to the dragstrip....and I'm having a hard time with this 3-4k for a drag wheel setup....

As much as I love my car there's just too much wrong with it. Weight, suspension, tires, brakes etc. I might as well just enjoy it and put the money towards the Stingray. Then I can DD my Camaro and only take out the Vette on a nice day.

axis · 01-26-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

As much as I love my car there's just too much wrong with it. Weight, suspension, tires, brakes etc. I might as well just enjoy it and put the money towards the Stingray. Then I can DD my Camaro and only take out the Vette on a nice day.

While the vettes are VERY nice, there is the vette tax that makes EVERYTHING you do to it, $$$$$$$.

rberns · 01-26-2014, 08:14 AM

Just ordered LS3 Timing Cover and Valley cover from Lingenfelter...my wife is going to be PISSED! lol

01-25-2014, 06:07 PM	#8769
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Whew, I'm beat. Did my BMR Toe rods, Pfadt Uupper control arms bushings, and only was able to get one subframe bushing out and a new one in before me and a buddy had to put the car back together. Dropping the subframe to work the bushings out is SO much easier than trying to leave it in the car. Lesson learned. 3 more bushings to go in next week. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

01-25-2014, 06:29 PM	#8772
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	I also used a torch to heat the metal casing, and then used the "socket against the frame" method to push the inner metal out. After that, we kept debating back and forth about dropping the subframe. Now that I know it's not hard at all, I can probably get the other 3 done in a few hours. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

01-25-2014, 07:23 PM	#8775
EmeryZ28 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 812	So I just installed an RX catch can that I bought from another member on here. It looked to be in good shape and it came with nice steel braided lines. I took my time and installed it correctly. Once the car was running I noticed an air sucking/leaking sound. So I quickly snapped the original U tube back in place and turned the car on, no sound. I then reinstalled the catch can braided lines, making sure everything was sealed and all the fittings were tight. Still get the air sucking/leaking sound. When I make a fist with each hand around each braided line, the air leaking sound becomes more quiet. It's almost as if the braided lines themselves are sucking in air? My catch can drain valve is closed!! Is this normal, or do I have bad lines? I am thinking the lines might be junk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! __________________ 2015 Silverado Z71 6.2/2011 Camaro 2SSRS LS3/2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T

01-26-2014, 08:14 AM	#8778
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Just ordered LS3 Timing Cover and Valley cover from Lingenfelter...my wife is going to be PISSED! lol __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-25-2014, 02:57 PM	#8768
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Saw a Stingray at the dealer today and all I can say is wow...