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Posted By Hixson

now that you mention the shape, I know we...

now that you mention the shape, I know we definitely had those when installing the catback initially. After work Ill go and make sure that we didn't accidentally leave one or both off from the work...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 04:14 PM

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Posted By Hixson

Good advice, thank you. I don't think I was ever...

Good advice, thank you. I don't think I was ever given the spacers with the kit, so maybe I need to look into doing that. Awesome

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 03:02 PM

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Posted By Hixson

Video of the rattle

here is the video to see if anyone else agrees with the noise diagnosis

https://youtu.be/8t8H3WZbX0U

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 02:53 PM

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Posted By Hixson

sorry should clarify ^ I have stainless...

sorry should clarify ^

I have stainless power headers, connecting to high flow cats, connected to stainless works catback. All exhaust is aftermarket

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 02:36 PM

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Posted By Hixson

Yeah we check the rear diff everytime this noise...

Yeah we check the rear diff everytime this noise pops up. At one point I think it did actually rub some but since we tightened things up and repositioned, its got enough clearance that its a...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 01:54 PM

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Posted By Hixson

Had it checked out at Midas, it was free so...

Had it checked out at Midas, it was free so thanks guys at Midas.

Says the exhaust was beautifully installed and has no movement or play. He cant imagine its causing the chatter, which we could...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 10:20 AM

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Posted By Hixson

called Midas and talked to the guy, hoping it...

called Midas and talked to the guy, hoping it something easy and should be around $100-150 fix

I told them to just go ahead if that's all it will cost so I'm getting it fixed at 1PM. Will report...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 09:07 AM

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Posted By Hixson

Thanks guys. Just trying to decide if its worth...

Thanks guys. Just trying to decide if its worth taking an hour to the shop where we can set it on jack stands and get under the car, or if it would be an easy fix for a place like Midas to just...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-24-2018, 08:30 AM

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Posted By Hixson

How do I fix left rear exhaust chatter?

Morning everyone,

Two weekends ago we finished the build weekend for my car - adding headers, high flow cats, cam. Adding the Stainless Power Headers meant that we needed to play some with the...

Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions

04-23-2018, 04:56 PM

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G2 Caliper Paint: Red Brembos

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Posted By Hixson

hey @SSessence, sorry to join the party late I...

hey @SSessence, sorry to join the party late I hadn't seen the post until now!

The calipers look really nice, good work. I did the gold G2 kit last winter (me and you have a very similar car and...

Forum: Interior Parts & Accessories

04-21-2018, 01:37 PM

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3D printed sunvisor Go-Pro mount

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Posted By Hixson

anyone know how to estimate your shipping cost?...

anyone know how to estimate your shipping cost? do i just do a general estimate using UK?

Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack

04-20-2018, 04:39 PM

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Looking for Black lugnuts for my Avant Garde M359s

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Posted By Hixson

Looking for Black lugnuts for my Avant Garde M359s

Looking to buy nice lugnuts to replace the shitty ones that came with the wheels. Preferably the nice black Gorilla brand ones. I cant seem to find info on sizes - I will need. Any advice for how to...

Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions

04-20-2018, 09:01 AM

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Factors when looking at high mileage ss?

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Posted By Hixson

It isn't always spot on, but a good place to look...

It isn't always spot on, but a good place to look would be KBB. 2010 with 31,000 miles have fair purchase price of $22,100. Id say shoot for that as your high point.

2010 with 93,000 miles would...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-20-2018, 08:32 AM

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Another Camaro crash

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Posted By Hixson

Even more amazing is this thing looks like a...

Even more amazing is this thing looks like a convertible. I'm not sure if the car plunged then rolled at all, but still crazy to me how safe he was

Forum: Autos For Sale / Wanted

04-20-2018, 08:29 AM

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2016 SS

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Posted By Hixson

Just chiming in as someone that spent money...

Just chiming in as someone that spent money making an SS my higher horsepower dream car - the amount of money I spent on my 2015 SS, if spent on a stock ZL1, would have made for one bad ass ZL1 lol....

Forum: Member Car Journals

04-18-2018, 08:18 AM

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Posted By Hixson

Also - I know some people hate getting attention...

Also - I know some people hate getting attention in their cars, but adding a cam has definitely been a funny experience so far. I'm sure I will hate having kids in Honda rev me at stoplights, but I...

Forum: Member Car Journals

04-18-2018, 08:13 AM

Replies: 49

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Posted By Hixson

Just wanted to let anyone that was interested...

Just wanted to let anyone that was interested know, I have charged the gopro and have plans on making the EFI Live/Autocal guide this weekend. In the meantime, please feel free to DM me if you have...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 03:32 PM

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Posted By Hixson

My guess for the high pop of silver down there is...

My guess for the high pop of silver down there is it likely gets less hot when parked outside in AZ. Thats a thing right, when black cars get hot as shit in the summer while white and silver tend to...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 12:32 PM

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Posted By Hixson

^^ then yes, totally agree silver is a very...

^^ then yes, totally agree silver is a very common color amongst all makes and models. Dont love it all cars, but imho love it on both 5th gen and 6th gen camaros. To each their own

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 12:00 PM

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Posted By Hixson

Yep if those figures are correct, which they are...

Yep if those figures are correct, which they are because its stickied to the forums - and you clump all reds together - then the only colors you see less than silver is blue, and yellow (plus...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 11:44 AM

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Posted By Hixson

Actually - Silver is not even close to too comon...

Actually - Silver is not even close to too comon of a color choice, let alone with the black accent package and black wheels. For 2015 - Silver Ice Metallic accounted for 8.5% of all Camaros shipped...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 10:33 AM

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Would anyone appreicate a full Autocal remote tune guide?

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Posted By Hixson

Would anyone appreicate a full Autocal remote tune guide?

would it be helpful to anyone if I was to make a full guide on how to go through the tuning process and post it to youtube? That was probably the most shady area for us throughtout our recent build...

Forum: Member Car Journals

04-16-2018, 10:31 AM

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Posted By Hixson

Going to make a thread for this as well, but just...

Going to make a thread for this as well, but just incase people stumble here first - would it be helpful to anyone if I was to make a full guide on how to go through the tuning process and post it to...

Forum: Member Car Journals

04-16-2018, 10:29 AM

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Posted By Hixson

Thanks man, we are very proud of the work we did!...

Thanks man, we are very proud of the work we did! I appreciate the congrats :)

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 10:28 AM

Replies: 10

Cam installed, trying to start engine and need help

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Posted By Hixson

I build gaming computers for myself and for...

I build gaming computers for myself and for buddies, so I'm not mechanically inclined, but Id like to think Im good at research, pairing components, understanding certain things. Dad was a Diesel...

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 09:59 AM

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Posted By Hixson

My vote is for the 2015 Silver Z28. Looking to...

My vote is for the 2015 Silver Z28. Looking to tastefully make my 2015 SS look similar, but IMO nothing tops how sharp this car and color combo looks.

Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions

04-16-2018, 09:53 AM

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Cam installed, trying to start engine and need help

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Posted By Hixson

Thanks for checking on us. After every quart...

Thanks for checking on us. After every quart added, we started the car and remove the plug on the bottom to make sure any extra would run out. Dad felt quite comfortable with that startegy for...

Forum: Member Car Journals

04-16-2018, 09:49 AM

Replies: 49