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Croatcamaro2010 · 01-02-2010, 01:37 AM

kinda reminds me of the episode of the simpsons where homer is looking at a new car and the mob is taking sniper shots at him, hitting the car, homer asks "what are the holes for?" and the salesman says "uhh speed holes, they make the car go faster" and homer replies "faster ehh?"

Ravirn · 01-02-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jebckr

Yea, I've seen that episode before. Think, white dimpled camaro with "titleist 5" across the side. Oh, here's a picture.

Nice! That made me LOL!

Greenspock · 01-02-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

They use that also in bicycling suits as well ..... Wonder if they ever thought to use it in NASCAR ? Would help win a few on mileage ....

I'm sure there is some rule against it. Gotta have the cars looking pretty.

Greenspock · 01-02-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jebckr

Yea, I've seen that episode before. Think, white dimpled camaro with "titleist 5" across the side. Oh, here's a picture.

Looks like something the Michelin man would drive. lol

UCI CamaroFan · 01-02-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jebckr

Yea, I've seen that episode before. Think, white dimpled camaro with "titleist 5" across the side. Oh, here's a picture.

OMG it's hideous! My eyes!!!

cschmidt1956 · 01-02-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

They use that also in bicycling suits as well ..... Wonder if they ever thought to use it in NASCAR ? Would help win a few on mileage ....

I think it was 1970, Richard Petty tried to use a Roof Covering that looked like the Vinal Roofs of the era. It was found to give him an advantage and they had him remove it.

Or so the story goes.

http://books.google.com/books?id=Txb...20Roof&f=false

TooCool5 · 01-02-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JChen

My understanding is that you're wasting your $ on anything higher than 87 on the LLT engine.

I don't see any harm in what you've done since regular unleaded is the recommended fuel for our engines.

You are wasting your money if you add premium to an engine designed for 87 octane.
If you want a fuzzy good feeling, add premium, that's about all you get.

Nutbutt · 01-02-2010, 08:36 AM

Congrats on the LS ! No pro's in running anything but the 87 octane. Have fun with the LS many mods out there is you are willing. The car is a breeze to work on any this forum is a wealth of info !

shad2009 · 01-02-2010, 08:46 AM

i heard tht you can use a higher octane to clean out everything from the 87...not sure if it's true...can anybody clearify????

DEW · 01-02-2010, 08:47 AM

Normally I use 87 octane but prior to storing it for the winter I filled it with 89 octane thinking that after 5 months of storage it might loose a couple octane points.

scrming · 01-02-2010, 08:57 AM

I see a lot more "Spark Retard" which is apparently from the knock sensors when I run 87 octane vs when I run 91... Yes, you can run 87 octane in the V6 but only because the knock sensors are doing their job and pulling timing.. With higher octane the knock sensors in theory should be pulling less timing meaning better performance... I haven't proven this scientifically but my causal observations are their is some benefit to higher octane.. With todays adaptive computers and knock sensors just because a car doesn't require premium fuel doesn't mean it can't take advantage of it...

Easy Go · 01-02-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenspock

I'm sure there is some rule against it. Gotta have the cars looking pretty.

NASCAR will make dimples mandatory as soon as the France family finds a way to make money with it.

PieNsky · 01-02-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by solo40oz

So I guess I shouldn't get the hail damage on my wife's car fixed?

Just pocket the money and tell her " Hey Hon, I think you should go green!"

PieNsky · 01-02-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

I know some fat girls that filled up on "premium."

AND they had the dimples on their thighs

yeilding less drag

01-02-2010, 01:37 AM	#15
Croatcamaro2010 Drives: '10 Camaro RS 1LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 322 View My Garage	kinda reminds me of the episode of the simpsons where homer is looking at a new car and the mob is taking sniper shots at him, hitting the car, homer asks "what are the holes for?" and the salesman says "uhh speed holes, they make the car go faster" and homer replies "faster ehh?" __________________ Support the CCFA and donate to my fund! http://www.active.com/donate/napa12midastl/stlNBrekal

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Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Congrats on the LS ! No pro's in running anything but the 87 octane. Have fun with the LS many mods out there is you are willing. The car is a breeze to work on any this forum is a wealth of info ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-02-2010, 08:47 AM	#24
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	Normally I use 87 octane but prior to storing it for the winter I filled it with 89 octane thinking that after 5 months of storage it might loose a couple octane points. __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

01-02-2010, 08:57 AM	#25
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	I see a lot more "Spark Retard" which is apparently from the knock sensors when I run 87 octane vs when I run 91... Yes, you can run 87 octane in the V6 but only because the knock sensors are doing their job and pulling timing.. With higher octane the knock sensors in theory should be pulling less timing meaning better performance... I haven't proven this scientifically but my causal observations are their is some benefit to higher octane.. With todays adaptive computers and knock sensors just because a car doesn't require premium fuel doesn't mean it can't take advantage of it... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

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