White Lightning....The Story Begins

[hightower]

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

What I don't get is another bone stock 2012 with 1000 more miles on it than mine pulled 382 Max HP....but I'm only 3 ft/lbs behind him in Torque....

The P13W LEDs gave me more HP.

[smokingcamaro]

Wow what a ordeal!! Nice looking SS

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by hightower

The P13W LEDs gave me more HP.

DUH! What was I thinking!

Originally Posted by smokingcamaro

Wow what a ordeal!! Nice looking SS

Thank you for reading!! It was a PITA but the experience was well worth it...really glad it happened so I will not let it happen again.

[Toyaholic]

Congrats! Nice looking ride.

Sounds like you got a taste of dealer abuse. Happens all the time! Bottom line is, you got what you wanted and called them out on thier BS.

Didn't even look at the Mustangs?? Could have made you Dad proud.

[Dr Jkel]

LOL, I was close on the dyno number.

The Direct TV thing I'm sure will not be a problem as long as someone has a dish...I know people who tail gate at Alabama games watch Diect TV all the time....Maybe one of the Ace 5 Group will have access to it and can bring their dish out.

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by Toyaholic

Congrats! Nice looking ride.

Sounds like you got a taste of dealer abuse. Happens all the time! Bottom line is, you got what you wanted and called them out on thier BS.

Didn't even look at the Mustangs?? Could have made you Dad proud.

Long time no see! Thanks for stopping by.

I was actually so frustrated at one point, I did get on a couple of local dealers sites and see what they had in stock for 5.0's

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

LOL, I was close on the dyno number.

The Direct TV thing I'm sure will not be a problem as long as someone has a dish...I know people who tail gate at Alabama games watch Diect TV all the time....Maybe one of the Ace 5 Group will have access to it and can bring their dish out.

Yes you were!

There really wasn't a need for me to get a dyno other than to reassure myself my car is putting out what its supposed to.

[Dr Jkel]

The ole butt dyno will usually tell you that it is running correctly.

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

The ole butt dyno will usually tell you that it is running correctly.

Yeah the problem was I didn't know what 372 horsepower was supposed to feel like...now that I know I can hopefully rely on the butt dyno.

Also, I gotta see if I can get another dyno sheet fron Ron....I had it on the coffee table and the dogs got a hold of it....

[garcmol]

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Yeah the problem was I didn't know what 372 horsepower was supposed to feel like...now that I know I can hopefully rely on the butt dyno.

Also, I gotta see if I can get another dyno sheet fron Ron....I had it on the coffee table and the dogs got a hold of it....

Don't be scared, lmao! Good numbers, lots of variables in a dyno run. I wouldn't try to wrap your brain around why the other car was higher. Few more miles on his car, maybe less friction, tires warmer - some slip on the dyno. Tons of variables.

Good numbers and it's all up from here!

[hightower]

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Also, I gotta see if I can get another dyno sheet fron Ron....I had it on the coffee table and the dogs got a hold of it....

That's no good! haha, I made a copy when I got home to be safe.

Originally Posted by garcmol

Good numbers and it's all up from here!

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by garcmol

Don't be scared, lmao! Good numbers, lots of variables in a dyno run. I wouldn't try to wrap your brain around why the other car was higher. Few more miles on his car, maybe less friction, tires warmer - some slip on the dyno. Tons of variables.

Good numbers and it's all up from here!

Thanks Norm!

I'm looking forward to it...it's gonna be a fun ride.

Originally Posted by hightower

That's no good! haha, I made a copy when I got home to be safe.

I should have scanned it last night like I was going to and this wouldn't have been a problem.....

[CamaroKid300]

Can someone tell me what I need to buy from Adam's for car care?

I don't want to spend a lot of money...I just want something to make the car shine and try to get out some swirl marks...

I can buy a mitt, bucket, and soap elsewhere.

Guess I could start here?

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-472-a...ish-combo.aspx

John: You are the Adam's expert.....




I want this!! I wish it wasn't so expensive. :(

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-85-ad...etail-kit.aspx

[Toyaholic]

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Yeah the problem was I didn't know what 372 horsepower was supposed to feel like...now that I know I can hopefully rely on the butt dyno.

Also, I gotta see if I can get another dyno sheet fron Ron....I had it on the coffee table and the dogs got a hold of it....

The dog ate it?? Is that all you could come up with???

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by Toyaholic

The dog ate it?? Is that all you could come up with???

didn't eat it....but tore it up pretty dang good.

[garcmol]

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Can someone tell me what I need to buy from Adam's for car care?

I don't want to spend a lot of money...I just want something to make the car shine and try to get out some swirl marks...

I can buy a mitt, bucket, and soap elsewhere.

Guess I could start here?

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-472-a...ish-combo.aspx

John: You are the Adam's expert.....




I want this!! I wish it wasn't so expensive. :(

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-85-ad...etail-kit.aspx

Don't buy anything yet! I've got their arsenal in my garage. (And Zaino, and Meguires) We'll get together on a Saturday and I'll let you use whatever you need. Then you can see first hand what each one does.

~or~

Stop by Atlanta Sports and Imports, 2905 Amwiler Rd in Atlanta and talk to Steve. They sell and use the Adams line there.

[Dr Jkel]

JT,

Adams Expert....I don't know about all that but I do use everything they sell...... and it is good stuff. The thing about Adam's and Junkman is this, They teach you how not to put swirls in the paint to start with or to keep putting swirls in your paint everytime you wash.

I will be the first to tell you that you can not keep a car swirls free, unless you correct the paint and air seal your car up but you can maintain it and reduce the amount of swirls tremendously and that is by properly cleaning your car with the 2 bucket wash, proper mit, foam gun etc.......

So my first advise would be to buy a foam gun, 2 buckets and good microfiber wash mit so that you can properly maintain it once you get it corrected.

Go to some detailing clinics and learn what to do, especially if Junkman is there....Don't be shy and actually do it while he is there....you can learn alot.

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by garcmol

Don't buy anything yet! I've got their arsenal in my garage. (And Zaino, and Meguires) We'll get together on a Saturday and I'll let you use whatever you need. Then you can see first hand what each one does.

~or~

Stop by Atlanta Sports and Imports, 2905 Amwiler Rd in Atlanta and talk to Steve. They sell and use the Adams line there.

Alright we can do that!

I just want something to keep it shining down the road. I pulled into Lynch Chevrolet a couple months ago and parked next to a brand new IOM....and I couldn't believe how dull my paint was compared to that one.

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

JT,

Adams Expert....I don't know about all that but I do use everything they sell...... and it is good stuff. The thing about Adam's and Junkman is this, They teach you how not to put swirls in the paint to start with or to keep putting swirls in your paint everytime you wash.

I will be the first to tell you that you can not keep a car swirls free, unless you correct the paint and air seal your car up but you can maintain it and reduce the amount of swirls tremendously and that is by properly cleaning your car with the 2 bucket wash, proper mit, foam gun etc.......

So my first advise would be to buy a foam gun, 2 buckets and good microfiber wash mit so that you can properly maintain it once you get it corrected.

Go to some detailing clinics and learn what to do, especially if Junkman is there....Don't be shy and actually do it while he is there....you can learn alot.

You are the expert!

I was going to buy a foam gun for sure...but I'm not sure how I'm gonna wash my car in Auburn.

I think I'm gonna go to one of those Goo-Goo self car washes... and just use their water and bay for cleaning. Definitely won't use that brush or anything on it. So I won't have a hook-up for a foam gun.

[CamaroKid300]

Also, we finally received our $1500 down payment from the original dealership yesterday afternoon.

They told us that they had sent it out around last Tuesday (I can't remember the phone call day).

Got it yesterday and it was sent Fed-Ex overnight.

Another lie.

So glad to be done with those fools.

[Blau camaro]

J.T. First very nice looking Camaro there, most are. Well now you see why some call them stealerships. Good to read that you got your down payment back. You have learned some good lessons at that first dealer. We are all emotional when it comes to our cars and some dealers take advantage of that. Best of luck with the new Camaro and most of all enjoy.

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by Blau camaro

J.T. First very nice looking Camaro there, most are. Well now you see why some call them stealerships. Good to read that you got your down payment back. You have learned some good lessons at that first dealer. We are all emotional when it comes to our cars and some dealers take advantage of that. Best of luck with the new Camaro and most of all enjoy.

Thanks for reading!

Glad to have it all behind me that is for sure!

Come back next week I'll have a few "mods" done to the car.

[CamaroKid300]

Dyno Sheet..

Thankful Ron scanned/emailed me another copy!

[Skidpuppy]

Hey JT. My car pulled 366 stock but it was 99 degrees at Vengance that day. See you at C&O tomorrow?

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by Skidpuppy

Hey JT. My car pulled 366 stock but it was 99 degrees at Vengance that day. See you at C&O tomorrow?

I'm thinking that I'm going to make it.

Probably be there between 7:30-8

[CamaroKid300]

Picture of my car from Caffeine and Octane this morning.

[CamaroKid300]

I finally got a chance to upload my dyno video!