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Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-24-2026, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2,668
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Posted By el ess A
And.....apparently it's gone again. :confused:

And.....apparently it's gone again. :confused:
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 12-23-2025, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By el ess A
Denali is a tad more luxurious in appointments...

Denali is a tad more luxurious in appointments than the high country but still basically the same truck. Just whichever body style you like best. The 3.0 diesel is a good engine but lately a few...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 11-28-2025, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,027
Posted By el ess A
I changed our Camaro rear gear oils out soon...

I changed our Camaro rear gear oils out soon after I got both of them home, along with the M6 lube on the ZL1. Went with Mobil 1 front to back on the ZL1 and left the auto trans fluid alone in the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-25-2025, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By el ess A
I'm not one for doing oil changes by mileage. ...

I'm not one for doing oil changes by mileage.

For the 5th gens- Once a year. At 13K and 3K miles on the odometers respectively, time happens before mileage.

Mobil 1 5w-30.

2020 GMC is...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 11-21-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 84,670
Posted By el ess A
Part number updates: I know this is an old...

Part number updates:

I know this is an old thread, but it's still potentially useful for anyone needing to get rid of the HSA if someone hadn't done it already. I got to thinking about this the...
Forum: Camaro Convertible Forum 11-20-2025, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 47,859
Posted By el ess A
Not totally uncommon, unfortunately. But probably...

Not totally uncommon, unfortunately. But probably not a million of them either.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564860
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 11-20-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,797
Posted By el ess A
And then what happened around lunch time? Looks...

And then what happened around lunch time? Looks like someone killed it.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-18-2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By el ess A
Um, ok. Good luck.

Um, ok. Good luck.
Forum: Interior Parts & Accessories 11-10-2025, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By el ess A
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-02-2025, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By el ess A
I'm using one of those lighter springs, and you...

I'm using one of those lighter springs, and you can tell a difference. Better clutch feel. Not a big enough difference to move mountains, but I like it.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-12-2025, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By el ess A
He's not AI.

He's not AI.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 10-12-2025, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By el ess A
That kid can give one hope, that's for sure. ...

That kid can give one hope, that's for sure.

The question isn't whether anyone can recognize one. But when that kid is grown, able to get a good job, and save up the money...will he come knocking...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 10-10-2025, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,940
Posted By el ess A
I still maintain that current younger generations...

I still maintain that current younger generations do not have the same fire burning in the belly for the old beasts of their youth like we did. Aftermarket support for stock replacement parts isn't...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-10-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By el ess A
Wow...good luck with that. Did they also tell you...

Wow...good luck with that. Did they also tell you that if you owe, say 20K for example, and they manage to auction it for 12K (example) that you're still on the hook for the remaining 8K plus any...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 10-09-2025, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By el ess A
Just my opinion- Obviously, as a 5th gen...

Just my opinion-

Obviously, as a 5th gen Camaro owner, I'd love to say they'll go through the roof in value. Everyone hopes they will.

But in today's reality, it's tough to say values of...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 10-05-2025, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By el ess A
Bi-directional is the way to go. Yes, pricey AF,...

Bi-directional is the way to go. Yes, pricey AF, but necessary if you're going to troubleshoot the "newer" cars. There's certain things you need from clearing codes to testing/turning on/off and all...
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-03-2025, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By el ess A
Go right ahead. I robbed some of them too from...

Go right ahead. I robbed some of them too from the Martinrea meet and greet posted on Oct 3, 2009. :)
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-03-2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By el ess A
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the 2010 SS/RS T/E!

Happy Birthday to our 2010 SS/RS. Here it is at its first cruise-in. Only a few weeks old.

https://i.ibb.co/Rk4FYb6n/cruisein11-7.jpg]

16 years ago today....

...right after breakfast....
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 10-03-2025, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,857
Posted By el ess A
While I agree just sitting isn't great, there's...

While I agree just sitting isn't great, there's seemingly no issues with the compressor as far as leaks, even at 13,454 miles.

After measuring the 12 oz. net weight can afterwards (3.5 oz tare),...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 10-01-2025, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,857
Posted By el ess A
Well, beautiful. I checked the Focus and both 5th...

Well, beautiful. I checked the Focus and both 5th gens for leaks and all the low and high side ports have a slight leak. I kinda expected that.

The gauge readings show the Focus to have just the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-23-2025, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Posted By el ess A
Ok, to make it clear, for the 2010 model year,...

Ok, to make it clear, for the 2010 model year, the SS wheels RPO factory options were as follows (not including the LPO wheels):

SS STANDARD WHEEL- 20x8 and 20x9 sterling silver painted wheel
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-22-2025, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Posted By el ess A
No, chrome was not a factory option for 2010. You...

No, chrome was not a factory option for 2010. You either got polished silver on the non-RS or if you got the RS package, you got the midnight silver or whatever it was. It has a darker haze to it,...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 09-22-2025, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,940
Posted By el ess A
Not sure where it will go. The upcoming...

Not sure where it will go. The upcoming "replacement" motorheads in the new generation are farther and fewer between. There will always be motorheads in every generation, but I don't think there will...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 09-14-2025, 04:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 41,415
Posted By el ess A
MidBubSC gave me a reduced price on one of those...

MidBubSC gave me a reduced price on one of those reduced tension springs for the clutch pedal if I were to write up what I experienced after install. A few weeks ago, I received the spring, but with...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-14-2025, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2,863
Views: 536,149
Posted By el ess A
Taken today, 9/14/2025. Took the ZL1 out for a...

Taken today, 9/14/2025. Took the ZL1 out for a jaunt this afternoon. Gonna roll over 3,000 very soon.

https://i.ibb.co/93nJKbsG/IMG-1059.jpg
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 09-14-2025, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,857
Posted By el ess A
For Those Who Have Serviced Their A/C- High Side Port Question

Ok....cranked up the 2010 SS the other day and pulled it out of the garage and took it for a drive uptown as it hadn't been used in a minute. It is pushing almost 14K miles now. Warm, but not hot...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-27-2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,473
Posted By el ess A
Granite City? Alton?... Anyway, welcome....

Granite City? Alton?...

Anyway, welcome. It's always nice to have a his and hers.

Currently we have a '10 and '13
https://i.ibb.co/mr7MZZqV/garaged.jpg

We used to have a pair of '02s, but...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-24-2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,369
Posted By el ess A
No, not prone to breakage, but they have formed...

No, not prone to breakage, but they have formed in hose clamp and just the right bends molded in. I have two 5th gens. They had 2 in stock at the Canadian dealership, while NOBODY in the U.S. had...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-24-2025, 07:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,369
Posted By el ess A
I've done that before. And it's not pretty. I...

I've done that before. And it's not pretty. I think I got the last two 5th gen gas tank filler connector hoses on the planet that way. Postal Money orders between Canada and U.S. aren't valid.
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-23-2025, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,369
Posted By el ess A
That's a bummer. Glad you found out there was...

That's a bummer. Glad you found out there was actually a part number for it. Seems the p/n is discontinued. I tried using my "sources" and couldn't find one available or even find one with the...
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