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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-13-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By dweith
I opened the reservoir and used a plain old...

I opened the reservoir and used a plain old C-clamp with the old pad to compress the pistons on my last brake service.

I also recommend using 3M 08946 Clear Silicone Paste for lubricating the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-15-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,981
Posted By dweith
If you are interested in rotors and pads not made...

If you are interested in rotors and pads not made in China; EBC products are made in USA or the UK. They also have many different grades of rotors and pads depending upon the braking characteristics...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 10-14-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,557
Posted By dweith
I also have a disabled placard and get looks all...

I also have a disabled placard and get looks all the time from people until they see me pull the cane out.

Getting hassled by the cops is also a regular occurrence; here in Illinois they are not...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-14-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,227
Posted By dweith
Give tirerack.com a try; for best traction a...

Give tirerack.com a try; for best traction a smaller diameter wheel and higher profile tires are recommended for snow tires.

Welcome to the Camaro family!
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-14-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,261
Posted By dweith
I had 5 for my 2013 2LS pre recall and they could...

I had 5 for my 2013 2LS pre recall and they could only get 4 keys and 4 fobs to pair with the car with the recall supplied keys.

The dealer was kind enough to give me the other 2 keys and fobs...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-14-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,336
Posted By dweith
It is really difficult to hear what the problem...

It is really difficult to hear what the problem noise is on your clip. Besides the noise is there any systems experiencing problems?

The only thing I can think of inside the cabin is the...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-13-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,803
Posted By dweith
Yes Ford has done a great job with catching up to...

Yes Ford has done a great job with catching up to Chevy with the latest versions of the Mustang. I did consider getting a newer version in 2013 and drove a 2014 model just as they hit the showroom...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 10-13-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,212
Posted By dweith
Sorry, CEL is an acronym for Check Engine Light. ...

Sorry, CEL is an acronym for Check Engine Light.

Do you happen to have an oil pressure gauge?

There are some great curvy roads up in the hills there in Southern California, a problem with the...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-13-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,648
Posted By dweith
Good fix, and I would agree it should let go if...

Good fix, and I would agree it should let go if the airbag blows.

How do you like the GlowShift gauges? I am considering them for my install and have not yet decided if Autometer, VDO, GlowShift...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-13-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,803
Posted By dweith
Should you go with the GT500 I wish you the best...

Should you go with the GT500 I wish you the best of luck with it, I found the Mustang to be more expensive to maintain; Ford likes to replace entire assemblies not just a failed part. A perfect...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-13-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,648
Posted By dweith
They replaces the stock plastic; no double sided...

They replaces the stock plastic; no double sided tape on the pillar or cluster gauge pods.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-12-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By dweith
That will save lots of time, thanks for the...

That will save lots of time, thanks for the information.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 10-12-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,803
Posted By dweith
I drove a 2005 Mustang V6 and the handling on...

I drove a 2005 Mustang V6 and the handling on that car is horrible compared to the Camaro. The solid axle is great on smooth surfaces, but is no pleasure on any bumpy surface. There are times the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 10-12-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By dweith
1 Quart, but purchase two the easy way to get the...

1 Quart, but purchase two the easy way to get the fluid in is with a pump and it will not take it all from the bottom. There is not enough room to poor the lube in due to the exhaust.

You will...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-12-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By dweith
Good question; I would start with trying to...

Good question; I would start with trying to figure out how many man hours to just remove all the necessary items to get the engine out.

Also, Drain the cooling, trans and reclaim the A/C all...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-12-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By dweith
Squirt plenty of penetrating oil in the wheel...

Squirt plenty of penetrating oil in the wheel studs holes a few time, and tap the rotor with a hammer between the studs and on the flat surface outside of the wheel studs.
Wait about 10 minutes...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 10-12-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,801
Posted By dweith
I purchase the shop manuals for my 2013 and are...

I purchase the shop manuals for my 2013 and are worth every penny; four (4) volumes and they cover all the models and engines for the production year.

Helm's the official source $200.00 -...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 10-12-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,212
Posted By dweith
I am in a 2013 2LS and have not experienced that...

I am in a 2013 2LS and have not experienced that problem to date.

Does it make any difference if the turn is left or right?

Since the gas tank goes over the hump for the drive shaft there...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-07-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,648
Posted By dweith
You might want to consider Ortiz Custom Pods -...

You might want to consider Ortiz Custom Pods - http://www.ortizcustompods.com/chevrolet.html

I have the cluster and pillar just waiting for my gauges to arrive to begin the install.
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-07-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,967
Posted By dweith
As a daily driver I pull 20-22MPG on 89 octane,...

As a daily driver I pull 20-22MPG on 89 octane, but if I run 87 my 2LS LFX knocks and pings even under the most conservative behavior and pulls 18-20MPG.

On road trips I can pull 30-31MPG using...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 07-23-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,891
Posted By dweith
Oil monitoring or not, I performed the oil change...

Oil monitoring or not, I performed the oil change myself at 1500 miles with a change over to full synthetic and installed a magnetic plug. Since then I follow the regular intervals but since it is...
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