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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-24-2024, 01:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,972
Posted By Tommi
It would be interesting to test the ICE mode on a...

It would be interesting to test the ICE mode on a airfield or other place that has enough room. And see what happens if you brake hard and quick to get the described ice mode and you won't release...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-24-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 298
Posted By Tommi
If you remove the oil pan completely, you can...

If you remove the oil pan completely, you can install the pickup tube carfully and not gamble on the O-ring pinching.

To be able to remove oilpan engine still in the car, I cut the small...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-18-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By Tommi
Here is a calculator you can use to convert...

Here is a calculator you can use to convert backspace to offset and vice versa.

https://tireswheelsdirect.com/wheel-offset-and-backspace-calculator/


And here are the calculated values for the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-04-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2,811
Views: 469,833
Posted By Tommi
Seems like nature is giving me ideas about white...

Seems like nature is giving me ideas about white SS stripes on the hood..!

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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-10-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,811
Views: 469,833
Posted By Tommi
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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-07-2023, 03:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 37,756
Posted By Tommi
The muffler will be fine.

The muffler will be fine.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-07-2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By Tommi
I think the "rollerskates" need to come off...

I think the "rollerskates" need to come off anyway and you also need a spacer to clear the caliber.

here is a thread about fitting those wheels to SS with brembos.
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Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 10-16-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By Tommi
The factory HID:s have been great when new, but...

The factory HID:s have been great when new, but the reflecting surfaces go bad and and both output and focus go to toilet. You can replace the whole unit or retrofit new and better hid units to the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-04-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Tommi
Thanks guys, that old school look is what I...

Thanks guys, that old school look is what I wanted! :thumbup: I also have 20" ZL1 wheels for this car, but prefer this 18" setup.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-04-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Tommi
That 45 or 35 does not mean sidewall height in...

That 45 or 35 does not mean sidewall height in mm. It means sidewall height in percentage of the width. Anyway, more sidewall usually gives more comfortable ride and also can give more grip on...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-10-2023, 01:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,943
Posted By Tommi
I think those "scratches" mean nothing, but next...

I think those "scratches" mean nothing, but next time use lot of oil when installing pistons into cylinders.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-30-2023, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By Tommi
10mm is so small difference that i would run it....

10mm is so small difference that i would run it. I have 285/50/18 on a 9.5" wide wheel, but that is again so small difference on the wheel width that it shouldn't matter.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-26-2023, 02:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,323
Posted By Tommi
Do you mean 18" wheel would look too small? I...

Do you mean 18" wheel would look too small? I have 18" rims on my SS and I the tires have lot of sidewall, i like the look.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-25-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,811
Views: 469,833
Posted By Tommi
That kind of rain vs little snow... i choose snow!

That kind of rain vs little snow... i choose snow!
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-25-2023, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2,811
Views: 469,833
Posted By Tommi
Actually i like winter (which is good thing as...

Actually i like winter (which is good thing as winter is kind of unavoidable thing here) and I haven't had any problems driving the camaro in winter.

...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-24-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,811
Views: 469,833
Posted By Tommi
https://forums.offipalsta.com/picture.php?albumid=...

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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-03-2023, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Tommi
Exhaust leak can sound ticking or tapping in some...

Exhaust leak can sound ticking or tapping in some situation, but it varies a lot depending on engine load and between cold / hot engine.

Lifter tick should be same no matter what the load, can...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-03-2023, 03:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Tommi
I think that is a good trick to try as ATF is...

I think that is a good trick to try as ATF is very good in cleaning small oil passages etc. But I wouldn't leave the ATF for 1000k miles in the engine. Why not do it just before oil change, drive...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 12-27-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By Tommi
This is copy paste from retrofitlab.com...

This is copy paste from retrofitlab.com instructions, I used method 2.

https://retrofitlab.com/en-fi/apps/help-center#hc-at-what-temperature-do-i-heat-my-heatlight-to-open-it

"At what...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 12-27-2022, 12:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By Tommi
I just replaced the projectors in my camaro. It...

I just replaced the projectors in my camaro. It was quite easy and straightforward job, besides opening the clear headlamp cover / lens. That requires heating the unit in a oven to soften the factory...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-19-2022, 04:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 824
Posted By Tommi
Hello and thanks for the links. Can't understand...

Hello and thanks for the links. Can't understand the price difference between those two versions... 25$ vs 129$. parts look quite similar, only the mount to body is definitely different.

Maybe i...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-16-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 824
Posted By Tommi
2010 door stop / door check

Hello,

I need to replace driver side door check. Local spareparts dealer here in Finland says the original 5gen camaro door check is not available anymore. And it seems difficult find online when...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 11-09-2022, 01:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 39,751
Posted By Tommi
I know this is old thread, but this helped me to...

I know this is old thread, but this helped me to fix the seat warmer in my 2010ss. Maybe 1hour work and no seat removal needed. Thanks guys for sharing the info!
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-01-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 2,260,143
Posted By Tommi
New TSW wheels for my 2010SS. Front 18x8 ...

New TSW wheels for my 2010SS.

Front 18x8 ET20 255/55
Rear 18x9,5 ET20 285/50

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Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-21-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By Tommi
Yes the morimotos would probably be good, but...

Yes the morimotos would probably be good, but then I would lose the DLR function. Here in Finland we have stupidly strict laws about car lights and we can't use fog's as a DLRs and I want to control...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-21-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By Tommi
Led Fog lamp with DLR halo

Hello,

has anyone used these?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283682180777

Seems like they should be quite easy to install, but I'm interested how good is the fog light performance. My car has...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-03-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26,840
Views: 7,410,626
Posted By Tommi
Stock settings are: TPS needs to be under 13% ...

Stock settings are:
TPS needs to be under 13%
coolant temp over 171F
Speed between 16 and 19 mph

Actually it doesn't mention RPM in the parameters. But anyway the main idea is to get rid of...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-02-2022, 06:07 AM
Replies: 26,840
Views: 7,410,626
Posted By Tommi
Yes! and it seemed to work so randomly, because...

Yes! and it seemed to work so randomly, because driving style and engine temp affects it, it was so stupid function. I wanted manual transmission for 100% control of the gears. And now it is sorted...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-01-2022, 03:18 AM
Replies: 26,840
Views: 7,410,626
Posted By Tommi
I tuned off the annoying 1-4 skip shift with HP...

I tuned off the annoying 1-4 skip shift with HP Tuners from my 2010 SS manual. Much nicer to drive around without it. :thumbup:
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