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Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-27-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 103,025
Posted By jackka
Hey Sam, I was in your shoes maybe 10 years ago...

Hey Sam, I was in your shoes maybe 10 years ago wondering about the same things. And while I'm no millionaire, I am much better off than most of my friends the same age and will probably reach a net...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-02-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 50,378
Posted By jackka
The new Mustang does look cool. The current...

The new Mustang does look cool.

The current Camaro has been around for a while, and personally, I feel that the Camaro's restyling took away instead of adding attractiveness.

Remember when the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-28-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 181,685
Posted By jackka
Great work, no doubt! :) But personally, I...

Great work, no doubt! :)

But personally, I like a bit more square-ish and strongly defined designs like the current Camaro and this one has more feel of simplified/roundedness, if you get what I...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 11-17-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,382
Posted By jackka
This is just a textbook case of sloppy...

This is just a textbook case of sloppy journalism. Anyone can pluck a few "reasonings" to suit his point in lopsided considerations and call it a "X reasons why XXXXX" article.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 11-13-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,268
Posted By jackka
Can't you buy a cheap truck there locally? ...

Can't you buy a cheap truck there locally?

Just ship your C7 and buy a truck for use when you get there locally if you can. Is it not easy to buy a cheap truck from Trinadad?

If not, selling...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 11-11-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,295
Posted By jackka
Well, the Corvette is a bit hard to beat on...

Well, the Corvette is a bit hard to beat on performance per dollar. lol
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 11-03-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,666
Posted By jackka
Wait, so the C7 seems to be objectively better on...

Wait, so the C7 seems to be objectively better on the points of: price, performance(straight line and around the track), and efficiency. Throw in subjectively better looks for desert.

May the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-02-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,549
Posted By jackka
yeah, i think the camaro refresh is hurting sales.

yeah, i think the camaro refresh is hurting sales.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-04-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,114
Posted By jackka
there should be an airbag status light somewhere...

there should be an airbag status light somewhere on the rearview mirror or above the windshield that shows whether the passenger airbag is on or off.

the car automatically determines whether to...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-25-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,758
Posted By jackka
This seems like the kind of question that has no...

This seems like the kind of question that has no right answer.

But I know that whichever choice you make, the smart thing to do is to embrace and enjoy the positive side of your decision. Don't...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-16-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 61,618
Posted By jackka
wow, so for the ring it would probably be even...

wow, so for the ring it would probably be even more difference since the ring must be a longer track.

the zl1 was already some serious territory only costing $54,000 base and this is just going to...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-22-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 63,105
Posted By jackka
I think the parts sale for 2010-2013 Camaro front...

I think the parts sale for 2010-2013 Camaro front bumpers are going to go up later this year. :pound:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-19-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 40,953
Posted By jackka
I think it's been a long time coming for a V6...

I think it's been a long time coming for a V6 Turbo option on both the CTS and the Camaro.

As powerful as the twin turbo V6 is, it will never be a threat to V8 engines. The V8s will have even...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-09-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 108,095
Posted By jackka
My money is on a turbocharged V6 model. and...

My money is on a turbocharged V6 model.
and relatively little cosmetic changes.

The news post says 'performance improvement'. It would make sense for GM to not change much to the exterior of the...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 02-26-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 53,015
Posted By jackka
Wow, that is just too unfortunate, even if GM...

Wow, that is just too unfortunate, even if GM replaces the whole engine at no cost to the owner.

I would feel very sad at having spent 60k on a bleeding-edge car only to have the engine replaced...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-02-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 56,178
Posted By jackka
A little off-topic on my part, but out of...

A little off-topic on my part, but out of curiosity,:D does being naturally aspirated and high-revving actually provide a performance advantage compared to forced induction counterparts of equivalent...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-13-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 101,947
Posted By jackka
I bet some people are bashing Plasti-Dip just...

I bet some people are bashing Plasti-Dip just because it's so darn cheap and has the letters "plasti" in it.

These are the same people who would look at something worth $15 and think it is super...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-12-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 101,947
Posted By jackka
Matte Black is the coolest color and this looks...

Matte Black is the coolest color and this looks very good:w00t:
And it cost under $100 and is easily reversible! That is just perfect.

I would have paid up to a $1000 for option if matte black...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-02-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,928
Posted By jackka
I don't doubt that the Mustangs are well-selling...

I don't doubt that the Mustangs are well-selling cars and will be for a long time, but some of the things mentioned don't seem relevant to me.

Why does it matter how many Mustangs sold in 2 years...
Forum: Forced Induction - V6 11-22-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 16,164
Posted By jackka
wow this is like bounds beyond a stock v8! ...

wow this is like bounds beyond a stock v8!
didn't know 3 psi more boost would make that much of a difference.

shouldn't this be able to easily out-accelerate a stock v8?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-04-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 18,879
Posted By jackka
Take a chill pill, "the pill." Who cares if the...

Take a chill pill, "the pill." Who cares if the 5th Gen isn't selling as well as muscle cars used to? No shit, people aren't buying more impractical performance cars today as they were in the...
Forum: Forced Induction - V6 09-07-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,675
Posted By jackka
wow, those numbers are far better than a V8's. ...

wow, those numbers are far better than a V8's. i'm impressed.
and $9,000 isn't a bad price at all if it means turning the V6 into a true sleeper V8 killer.

do you plan to get any 0-60 or quarter...
Forum: Forced Induction - V6 07-22-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,531
Posted By jackka
Yeah, I respect the work you guys are doing with...

Yeah, I respect the work you guys are doing with gretchen. But I just don't think the turbo on the LLT is ever going to be nearly as good as I had hoped.

I do hope that I'll be proven wrong in...
Forum: Forced Induction - V6 07-22-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,531
Posted By jackka
Is it just me or is it kind of strange that the...

Is it just me or is it kind of strange that the companies are now working together to bring the car to a working condition years after it had been originally introduced(ironically not described as...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-17-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,607
Posted By jackka
22 sounds about the same as what I usually get. ...

22 sounds about the same as what I usually get. 15 minutes to work and back mostly.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-08-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,080
Posted By jackka
I'm at 9,500 miles and mine actually dropped a...

I'm at 9,500 miles and mine actually dropped a little from the early days. I would get 25+ the first few months and now only 21-23.

I think the mudguards that I've installed are to blame. ...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-08-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,094
Posted By jackka
I was 17 once and I have to say I agree with your...

I was 17 once and I have to say I agree with your assessment that eventhough the SS is one kickass car, the fact of the matter is that

costs + practicality > cool factor for a 17 year old's...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-08-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,172
Posted By jackka
I bought black and use it every day and do not...

I bought black and use it every day and do not regret it.


It's not always shiny unless I wash it the weekend before, but I dont mind the rugged, dirty look as well. so it works out for me.
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-11-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,581
Posted By jackka
How much would it cost to get it painted in flat...

How much would it cost to get it painted in flat black?

I know that wrapping it would cost about 2 to 3 grand and would last about 5 years, but have no clue how much a flat black paint job would...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 10-25-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,749
Posted By jackka
Better late than never.... but doesn't help me...

Better late than never.... but doesn't help me one bit after having spent $30k already.

What would have been awesome is if GM had used the better quality paint to begin with.
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