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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-07-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,669
Posted By naikaidriver
I leave mine on when driving on the street rain...

I leave mine on when driving on the street rain or shine. If I am pushing the car hard enough to trip the stability control on the street, I deserve to get a ticket.

On the track I have to turn...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-06-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By naikaidriver
Something important to remember about track days...

Something important to remember about track days is "This is NOT a race and there are no trophies." Before every track day at the driver's meeting this mantra is repeated but still you get hot shots...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-05-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,621
Posted By naikaidriver
How to Defeat the Airbag Computer After Installing Race Seats

Now that I have completed the install, it's time to share what I have learned since the information on how to do this is thinly spread around this forum and incomplete at best.

WHY WOULD I NEED TO...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-05-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By naikaidriver
Those are the same idiots that take their car...

Those are the same idiots that take their car home in a parts bin rather than driving it home.

Besides, what's more frustrating? Being beaten by a car with 10s of thousands of dollars more into...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-05-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By naikaidriver
The reason I am asking is because it sounds like...

The reason I am asking is because it sounds like you're trying to be faster around an autox and road course with horsepower and that's just not going to work.

5th gens are plenty fast to turn fast...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-05-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,562
Posted By naikaidriver
I guess nobody will be buying mine to commute to...

I guess nobody will be buying mine to commute to work in.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-03-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,804
Posted By naikaidriver
Agreed but the HPS are better than the OEM pads...

Agreed but the HPS are better than the OEM pads is all I was saying. Personally I prefer the HP+ for track days but they will eat your rotors if you drive them on the street. I learned that the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-03-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By naikaidriver
Have you ever done an AutoX or Track Day? ...

Have you ever done an AutoX or Track Day?

Scott
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-02-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,804
Posted By naikaidriver
I have tracked my SS with the stock wheels, 20x9...

I have tracked my SS with the stock wheels, 20x9 up front and 20x10 in the rear and now 20x10 all the way around and the difference is immense.

If you are just starting out. I STRONGLY recommend...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-28-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By naikaidriver
This was my feeling as well. Thanks for chiming...

This was my feeling as well. Thanks for chiming in Norm.

The car is cornering MUCH harder now after going to the 20x10, square setup. I recorded a high of 1.06g with my datalogger and I am now...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-26-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By naikaidriver
Stability Control Coming on After Front Wheel and Rotor Change

I was out at the track on Tuesday for the first time after going to a square, 20x10 wheel setup with 275/40 20s all around. I also upgraded my rotors to the slotted Brembos.

Since then the front...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 06-16-2018, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By naikaidriver
OK, Seat is now in, nut is repaired and I have...

OK, Seat is now in, nut is repaired and I have sorted out the root cause of the issue.

First, DO NOT use a jack to push up on the floorboard as the previous poster suggested! It sounded like a...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 06-14-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By naikaidriver
That is an extremely clever idea! Thanks! ...

That is an extremely clever idea!

Thanks! I'll give it a shot tonight.

At least if I can get the bolt out, I can remove the carpet, a small section of floor and spot weld the nut in place.
...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 06-14-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By naikaidriver
HELP!! Passenger Front Seat Bolt Just Turning Instead of Coming Out

I hate it when an "easy" job goes sideways!

I have two, new Sparco Racing Seats that I am installing in my 2010 SS. The driver's side went in without any issues but I wasn't as lucky with the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-13-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,785
Posted By naikaidriver
I hope you didn't pay for drums because your car...

I hope you didn't pay for drums because your car has disc brakes on all 4 wheels!

On the V6, your brakes will definitely be your weakest link. I tend to like Phastek's parts and they don't sell...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-13-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By naikaidriver
Get the ZL1. The differences between an SS...

Get the ZL1.

The differences between an SS and a ZL1 are extreme.

Even if you were to have enough power to run stoplight to stoplight with a ZL1, your SS will not;

- STOP like a ZL1.
-...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-13-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,023
Posted By naikaidriver
Wow, you do have a lot of questions and I'll do...

Wow, you do have a lot of questions and I'll do what I can to answer as many as possible.

• so how do I know if I have the 1lt or the 2lt package? I read the 2lt comes with leather seats a backup...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-30-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,776
Posted By naikaidriver
:word:

:word:
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-30-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,776
Posted By naikaidriver
I don't know if it's intentional but you are...

I don't know if it's intentional but you are sounding like you have come to the conclusion that I am just another schmuck that talks big on the internet and throws parts at a car without any...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-30-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By naikaidriver
He is. I'll have to ask him which ones and I'll...

He is. I'll have to ask him which ones and I'll PM you his username.

Thanks for helping Norm!

Scott
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-30-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,776
Posted By naikaidriver
Everything you say is technically correct. The...

Everything you say is technically correct. The one detail that JOHNSONROD mentioned I think you missed is that he also added an undertray when he added the wing. I know for a fact that an undertray...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 08-28-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,063
Posted By naikaidriver
The kit on top was the one that I used on my car....

The kit on top was the one that I used on my car. Fit was very good and the conversion isn't very difficult. I did get the bumper that was unpainted and had a professional shop do the painting.
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-28-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By naikaidriver
Hey Norm, My cousin has an '05 Mustang that he...

Hey Norm,
My cousin has an '05 Mustang that he has spent the last 3 years getting set up in parallel with my Camaro for track duty and I would really like to facilitate an introduction if you're up...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-24-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,135
Posted By naikaidriver
Since it appears that everyone seems to be...

Since it appears that everyone seems to be hearing something different, you're just going to have to remove the valve covers to check the springs, pull off the timing cover to look at the cam gears,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-19-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,385
Posted By naikaidriver
If pointing out a bad idea with satirical sarcasm...

If pointing out a bad idea with satirical sarcasm makes me "close minded" then I will wear that badge with pride.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-19-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,385
Posted By naikaidriver
Yeah, this is a great idea for a rarely, driven,...

Yeah, this is a great idea for a rarely, driven, non-race car to have a full aero kit and a wing that can be clearly seen from the International Space Station.

At least you'll have something for...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-15-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,501
Posted By naikaidriver
I bought mine 3 years ago with 42k miles in...

I bought mine 3 years ago with 42k miles in perfect, stock condition for the same price.

For that price you should be getting a 2013 with the same miles and it is a better car.

Scott
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-15-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,906
Posted By naikaidriver
Way to resurrect a LONG DEAD THREAD! ...

Way to resurrect a LONG DEAD THREAD!
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/IwakuniDiver/zombiechick_zps7447e746.jpg...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-15-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,172
Posted By naikaidriver
Bullitt. And that movie didn't need a...

Bullitt.

And that movie didn't need a jackass like Michael Bay blowing things up and $150 million dollars of CGI to be awesome.

I hate to admit it but movies and screen time are the worst...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-14-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,172
Posted By naikaidriver
Camaros are less prone to attack people on the...

Camaros are less prone to attack people on the sides of the street.
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