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Forum: Member Car Journals 04-23-2026, 05:33 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,855
Posted By hesster
After fighting a common and notorious Pontiac...

After fighting a common and notorious Pontiac Main Seal Oil Leak, I installed a Butler Crankcase Evac Belt Driven System. Negative pressure at any RPM and Oil sealing and Blow buy problems gone.
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-21-2026, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Here is some technical info on Wiring for LED's...

Here is some technical info on Wiring for LED's and Accessories. It is somewhat involved, but planning and execution of this is critical to assure functionality and reliability. I am big on Halo's...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 04-19-2026, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By hesster
Thanks all - I did manage to get the damn thing...

Thanks all - I did manage to get the damn thing off.
The Web "How to's" all show it should just be easily pried out.
I thought maybe there was a 7mm nut on it according to stupid AI instructions,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-18-2026, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 400
Posted By hesster
And I get it blocked as a "unsecure...

And I get it blocked as a "unsecure site"
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-17-2026, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Disconnected the Battery and wired in the Remote...

Disconnected the Battery and wired in the Remote Trickle Charge Tap for easy plug in Charging.

Tore down the Interior. I painted those parts last in the Bandit Build, but I will maybe paint...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-17-2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,855
Posted By hesster
Great to see you posting! All those Mods are...

Great to see you posting!
All those Mods are way out there, and so cool. I love the technical stuff, and can appreciate you making all of the complexity of it functional. Reminds me of the No...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 04-16-2026, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By hesster
Interior Trim Panels

How do you remove the dash interior interior trim panel, 2012 2ss, passenger, side, trim panel? it seems the clip at the column side will not release. How to access a nut if there is one?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-16-2026, 06:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,165
Posted By hesster
I really like the G2 system. It is easy to...

I really like the G2 system. It is easy to apply, and having used it previously on my Bandit Conversion, I learned to use good quality brush's, not the one's in the kit), mix only 1/2 of the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-12-2026, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Got the Brembo Stickers on the Calipers, and the...

Got the Brembo Stickers on the Calipers, and the Brake Pads installed.

I had a little issue getting the Rear Guide Pins to seat fully. That kind of had me puzzled, and gave up at that point...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-11-2026, 01:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Got some work done on the car after getting over...

Got some work done on the car after getting over a bad cold or probably COVID, cause I had Zero taste or Smell and was hacking a Lung constantly. Probably caught it on the Flying Virus Can (4 hour...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-10-2026, 10:51 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 162,082
Posted By hesster
"Dont know how you Northern people do it and have...

"Dont know how you Northern people do it and have to put the camaro in hibernation"

Well Bro - it sucks, but makes the anticipation for Spring/Summer/Fall all the Better. Rain - hell I usually...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 04-10-2026, 07:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,109
Posted By hesster
I's fun to dream, but don't get your hopes up. ...

I's fun to dream, but don't get your hopes up. There is as much chance of a new Camaro as there is bringing back Pontiac (Trans Am).

If they will do it, then it must be profitable, and the lack...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-02-2026, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Took a well deserved week off for a vacation at a...

Took a well deserved week off for a vacation at a all inclusive in Punta Cana. Nice to leave our crap MI weather behind. Got there and immediately hooked up a IV Drip of Margaritas, and all was...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-18-2026, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
This worked out well - First Try! I...

This worked out well - First Try!

I seated only the Drivers Side as a trial because it is so easy to break the Brackets and retaining clips. Which I did on the Drivers Side Bracket pulling on...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-17-2026, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Prepping the Rear Fascia for installation. This...

Prepping the Rear Fascia for installation. This is where all my learnings from the last build should really help.

I sent a lot of time studying my old build pics of what I did to get the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-14-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Good day. Parts Pics. X-Wing Spoiler will...

Good day.

Parts Pics. X-Wing Spoiler will need some work but it is the closest thing to a GM OM Dove Tail, Evo Shark Fin Diffuser, Baer D&S Rotors, Paint, and lots 'O miscellaneous Parts.
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-14-2026, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Made the one hour drive down to Pontiac MI to...

Made the one hour drive down to Pontiac MI to the WW Speed Shop in a snowstorm with the damaged Fenders for a exchange.

So I know now it is more than coincidence that they had some Dents in them,...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-12-2026, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
My Bro did a AI rendering which is somewhat close...

My Bro did a AI rendering which is somewhat close to what the car may look like, and i refined it a little more to flesh out the design.

The Hood Bird has a unique "Blue Flame" design by DaVinci...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-12-2026, 12:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Sometimes two steps forward, then one back. That...

Sometimes two steps forward, then one back. That is car building reality.

Went to rough install the Fenders Sunday, got the Drivers side on, then opened up the Passenger Side packaging and...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-08-2026, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Worked the Fascia's, you have to take everything...

Worked the Fascia's, you have to take everything off of them and install on the ZTA Fascia's. A key item is the Fender Interface Brackets where you drill out the Pop Rivets, and then Rivet the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-06-2026, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Good day yesterday in the Barn. Things are...

Good day yesterday in the Barn. Things are progressing smoothly, but I am not in a hurry - it's fun wrenching again and this project is basically something that keeps me busy and not being bored. ...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-05-2026, 07:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,392
Posted By hesster
Some interesting reading on Air Intake...

Some interesting reading on Air Intake Comparisons by Ted Jannetty. He tuned my Blown 2SS (a clone of his 680 RWHP Super Street Brawler", and is a seasoned Pro. He has a excellent Web Page, and a...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-03-2026, 12:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,392
Posted By hesster
Generally, as Ted Jannetty states, anything...

Generally, as Ted Jannetty states, anything approx. more than a 10% change in airflow will most likely throw a code first, because the computer cant correct anything that significant. So certain Air...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-03-2026, 12:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,392
Posted By hesster
I used some closed foam insulation, both square...

I used some closed foam insulation, both square and rope profile, and some heat foil backed insulation and aluminum sheet, trimmed to fit. And both Black and Clear Urethane. Just kept sealing up...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-03-2026, 12:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,392
Posted By hesster
The Air Scoop Option is nice, because w/o it you...

The Air Scoop Option is nice, because w/o it you are still pulling in some hot Engine Bay air. So it pays to even go a little further and seal up the CAI where it interfaces with the Frame...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-02-2026, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Got some work in on the Car, teardown stuff. ...

Got some work in on the Car, teardown stuff.
Got the Spoiler off, then pulled the Rear Fascia off.
Put the Quick Jack under the car, lifted her up, and removed the Wheels/Tires. The Quick Jack is...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-28-2026, 07:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By hesster
Big Parts ordering and Pick up yesterday. Drove...

Big Parts ordering and Pick up yesterday. Drove down to Woodward Speed Shop in Pontiac and picked up the ZTA Kit. Then went On-Line and ordered a boat-load of parts based on my Bandit Build...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-25-2026, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2,040
Views: 353,819
Posted By hesster
What is the process for doing that? Is it hard...

What is the process for doing that? Is it hard to get any trapped air out of the system?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-23-2026, 10:41 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 125,960
Posted By hesster
Thanks - that is expensive, but totally Bad Ass. ...

Thanks - that is expensive, but totally Bad Ass. Prob my "go-to" in lieu of ever finding a OEM Dove Tail, or settling and risking getting the Duraflex garbage.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-23-2026, 10:15 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 125,960
Posted By hesster
Love that Spoiler. That Thar piece ain't cheap. ...

Love that Spoiler. That Thar piece ain't cheap. I don't think they offer it plain unpainted or painted, and not Carbon Fiber?

Here is my 2012 2SS/RS Pre-Trans Am conversion. I can't remember...
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