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IROCanSS · 07-14-2011, 09:04 PM

Whoa, what is that???

So I am officially TIRED of working on my car. 4 days straight but today I pretty much finished up. Got the rod inserts in and the steering bushing in. No clue the point of the steering bushing. I think it's a way Pedders can suck $25 out of us. Gordy and I fell for it.

anywho, got that stuff in, changed the oil, replaced the worn out shifter bushings which made a HUGE difference. I had wobbly Hurst shifter but all is right in the world now!

also got the tires loaded up to be switched tomorrow.

Tomorrow I will put the tires on and clean it up. Guess I'll clean up the garage too

It better not freakin rain Saturday!!!

1 RD JEWL · 07-14-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Whoa, what is that???

So I am officially TIRED of working on my car. 4 days straight but today I pretty much finished up. Got the rod inserts in and the steering bushing in. No clue the point of the steering bushing. I think it's a way Pedders can suck $25 out of us. Gordy and I fell for it.

anywho, got that stuff in, changed the oil, replaced the worn out shifter bushings which made a HUGE difference. I had wobbly Hurst shifter but all is right in the world now!

also got the tires loaded up to be switched tomorrow.

Tomorrow I will put the tires on and clean it up. Guess I'll clean up the garage too

It better not freakin rain Saturday!!!

J are u still going to Hare?

Time to get the car out tomorrow eve and shine her up.

Anyone, what time are we all meeting at Hare on Sat AM?

gahammerle · 07-14-2011, 09:20 PM

If you are Camarovanning from Englewood, we are meeting by 10:45am.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154282

SilverIceman · 07-14-2011, 09:59 PM

OK, all you guys doing these DIY mods and installs are driving me crazy.

So here's how it goes for me, I needed to change my oil after 100 miles of my engine being disassembled,

trip to Harbour Freight for racing jack and stands.......... $125

trip to Advanced for oil and filter................................ $70

trip back to Advanced for filter wrench....................... $6
(I haven't changed oil at home in over 10 years, those really big steel strap wrenches don't work on these small filters)

trip back to Advanced for another filter wrench............ $6
(guess every filter manufacturer uses a different size canister with different numbers of ridges for the wrench.

)

gas for all these trips............................................. . $?

three hours of labor............................................. .... $too much

(and I still didn't get the filter changed

don't ask)

Knowing I can go to a shop next time and have it done in 20 minutes for only $100.... Priceless

IROCanSS · 07-14-2011, 10:01 PM

Knowing it's done right by doing it yourself... Invaluable!!!

SilverIceman · 07-14-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Knowing it's done right by doing it yourself... Invaluable!!!

Yep, last time I went to a dealer, I had to go back and look for parts they left on the floor!

Maybe with time I'll get that cost and time down under $100.

It's been a while since I've got to roll around and lay on the driveway.

And it was my first chance to see the coated headers....man, they look awesome!

IROCanSS · 07-15-2011, 04:26 AM

Lol. I get the filter M1-113 from AutoZone and two 5QT jugs of oil from WalMart. $14 for the filter and $26 each for the oil. So I'm at about $70 with tax and it takes longer to jack up the darn car! I maintain my whole fleet though so it's always something.

I think there is another exhaust leak on the Honda.

Kris got a nice raise so were considering a new car sooner. Id hate to tho yet... Just not yet.

hrpiii · 07-15-2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Knowing it's done right by doing it yourself... Invaluable!!!

you've seen me with a wrench in my hand... scary! and dangerous.

heinzd01 · 07-15-2011, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverIceman

OK, all you guys doing these DIY mods and installs are driving me crazy.

So here's how it goes for me, I needed to change my oil after 100 miles of my engine being disassembled,

trip to Harbour Freight for racing jack and stands.......... $125

trip to Advanced for oil and filter................................ $70

trip back to Advanced for filter wrench....................... $6
(I haven't changed oil at home in over 10 years, those really big steel strap wrenches don't work on these small filters)

trip back to Advanced for another filter wrench............ $6
(guess every filter manufacturer uses a different size canister with different numbers of ridges for the wrench.

)

gas for all these trips............................................. . $?

three hours of labor............................................. .... $too much

(and I still didn't get the filter changed

don't ask)

Knowing I can go to a shop next time and have it done in 20 minutes for only $100.... Priceless

I've been home all week. I would have been happy to help you with some lift time in exchange for your used oil. Feel free to PM me next time.

I also buy the oil from Wal-Mart and filters from Amazon though I prefer the K&N HP-1017 filters because they can be removed with a 1" socket.

IROCanSS · 07-15-2011, 07:05 AM

Heinz... I have TONS of oil I need to get rid of. You want it? I probably have 20 qts or more.

SteveRS · 07-15-2011, 07:20 AM

Im fionally home in ohio!!! ill be goin to cinci area sometime in the next week. but been cruisin and seein alot of 5th gens in the lorain county area ohh and i finished my RS conversion!! im a 1SS/RS with WHITE emblems now haha

IROCanSS · 07-15-2011, 07:22 AM

Change them emblems bud!

SteveRS · 07-15-2011, 07:23 AM

HAHA! im UNIQUE! and will cause all sorts of confusion!! challenge accepted!!

heinzd01 · 07-15-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Heinz... I have TONS of oil I need to get rid of. You want it? I probably have 20 qts or more.

Sure, I'll take it off your hands.

07-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#6247
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	If you are Camarovanning from Englewood, we are meeting by 10:45am. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154282 __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

07-15-2011, 07:20 AM	#6255
SteveRS Drives: 2010 SIM Cobalt SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 6,331	Im fionally home in ohio!!! ill be goin to cinci area sometime in the next week. but been cruisin and seein alot of 5th gens in the lorain county area ohh and i finished my RS conversion!! im a 1SS/RS with WHITE emblems now haha __________________ 2011 Imperial Blue 1.5SS 2010 Silver Ice Cobalt SS

07-15-2011, 07:23 AM	#6257
SteveRS Drives: 2010 SIM Cobalt SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 6,331	HAHA! im UNIQUE! and will cause all sorts of confusion!! challenge accepted!! __________________ 2011 Imperial Blue 1.5SS 2010 Silver Ice Cobalt SS

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07-14-2011, 09:04 PM	#6245
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Whoa, what is that??? So I am officially TIRED of working on my car. 4 days straight but today I pretty much finished up. Got the rod inserts in and the steering bushing in. No clue the point of the steering bushing. I think it's a way Pedders can suck $25 out of us. Gordy and I fell for it. anywho, got that stuff in, changed the oil, replaced the worn out shifter bushings which made a HUGE difference. I had wobbly Hurst shifter but all is right in the world now! also got the tires loaded up to be switched tomorrow. Tomorrow I will put the tires on and clean it up. Guess I'll clean up the garage too It better not freakin rain Saturday!!!

07-14-2011, 09:59 PM	#6248
SilverIceman Drives: Camaro SS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 971 View My Garage	OK, all you guys doing these DIY mods and installs are driving me crazy. So here's how it goes for me, I needed to change my oil after 100 miles of my engine being disassembled, trip to Harbour Freight for racing jack and stands.......... $125 trip to Advanced for oil and filter................................ $70 trip back to Advanced for filter wrench....................... $6 (I haven't changed oil at home in over 10 years, those really big steel strap wrenches don't work on these small filters) trip back to Advanced for another filter wrench............ $6 (guess every filter manufacturer uses a different size canister with different numbers of ridges for the wrench. ) gas for all these trips............................................. . $? three hours of labor............................................. .... $too much (and I still didn't get the filter changed don't ask) Knowing I can go to a shop next time and have it done in 20 minutes for only $100.... Priceless

07-14-2011, 10:01 PM	#6249
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Knowing it's done right by doing it yourself... Invaluable!!!

07-15-2011, 04:26 AM	#6251
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Lol. I get the filter M1-113 from AutoZone and two 5QT jugs of oil from WalMart. $14 for the filter and $26 each for the oil. So I'm at about $70 with tax and it takes longer to jack up the darn car! I maintain my whole fleet though so it's always something. I think there is another exhaust leak on the Honda. Kris got a nice raise so were considering a new car sooner. Id hate to tho yet... Just not yet.

07-15-2011, 07:05 AM	#6254
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Heinz... I have TONS of oil I need to get rid of. You want it? I probably have 20 qts or more.

07-15-2011, 07:22 AM	#6256
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Change them emblems bud!