OHIO CAMARO ENTHUSIASTS/OWNERS REPORT HERE

[1 RD JEWL]

These pictures came with a PM (trying to save me face) but I thought you all would enjoy his photoshop attempt to communicate to a medical practitioner like myself.

A photo (or 2) is worth a 1,000 words.

[IROCanSS]

HAHAHAHA... THANKS!

And to make it all the worse... I did it in PAINT. I have no idea how to use PS!

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by 1 RD JEWL

In reference to J's email...

Others can learn from my mistake. I woke up at like 2 AM this morning wondering if the image I was dreaming of was realy the way I placed the rotors on teh car.

YES it was. They wer not labeled but the slots are pointing teh wrong way...

I will be adding a 1.5 hours to my schedule tonight to switch the two front rotors areound.

I still think it looks good.

[1 RD JEWL]

Originally Posted by GC-Camaro

I still think it looks good.

Just finished switching the front all around, and then I did the rear tires, led the brakes and all seems good. will take it for a spin tomorrow hopefully.

Corrected rotor picture to follow.

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by 1 RD JEWL

Just finished switching the front all around, and then I did the rear tires, led the brakes and all seems good. will take it for a spin tomorrow hopefully.

Corrected rotor picture to follow.

You better wear a face guard... if you hit those brakes too hard, its going to put your face in the windshield!

Give us a report after you drive it!

[1 RD JEWL]

Drove it... report to follow tomorrow with pix. All I can say is perma grin!!!! .


Also if you are thinking about a cold air induction system, check out this report done by Jennety racing... independent study. I was going with the Hennessey until I saw this report.

You Choose...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=48202&page=14. guess what I bought.


J & D, we need to talk short throw shifters now... ??????? I think i have voided by extended warranty I paid for so all bets are off!!!!

Mirrors go on tomorrow... I mean today... I need to go to bed... a few glasses of wine and camaro talk and look ...it is already past 0100. Under 41 days to the fest!!!! again..

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by 1 RD JEWL

Drove it... report to follow tomorrow with pix. All I can say is perma grin!!!! .


Also if you are thinking about a cold air induction system, check out this report done by Jennety racing... independent study. I was going with the Hennessey until I saw this report.

You Choose...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=48202&page=14. guess what I bought.


J & D, we need to talk short throw shifters now... ??????? I think i have voided by extended warranty I paid for so all bets are off!!!!

Mirrors go on tomorrow... I mean today... I need to go to bed... a few glasses of wine and camaro talk and look ...it is already past 0100. Under 41 days to the fest!!!! again..

voided extended warranty... SWEET! Now that is an enthusist!

I checked out the CAI thread.. SOOOO what did you get. Seems the CAI Inductions was decent but the fastlane was the best gains that didnt take modifications. Keep in mind I am fine with a tune as it says the fastlahe needs a tune. probably more gains would be shown with a tune.

As for shifters. Talk to me at the shop at the end of the month. I am sure you can drive mine and see if you like Hurst...

[heinzd01]

Originally Posted by 1 RD JEWL

J & D, we need to talk short throw shifters now... ???????

If you can wait until the March 28 get together then you can probably try both J's (Hurst) and my (MGW) short throw shifters.

Or, I hope to get mine out this weekend. PM me and perhaps we can meet. Only things is the MGW shifters are stiff until they get some usage and mine has barely been used since installed.

[1 RD JEWL]

Originally Posted by heinzd01

If you can wait until the March 28 get together then you can probably try both J's (Hurst) and my (MGW) short throw shifters.

Or, I hope to get mine out this weekend. PM me and perhaps we can meet. Only things is the MGW shifters are stiff until they get some usage and mine has barely been used since installed.

Think waiting is a great idea. Appreciating you guys letting see how yours feel. Looks like I will minimal things to do at the end of the month, but will be willing to help everyone else out. I am looking forward to it.

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

voided extended warranty... SWEET! Now that is an enthusist!

I checked out the CAI thread.. SOOOO what did you get. Seems the CAI Inductions was decent but the fastlane was the best gains that didnt take modifications. Keep in mind I am fine with a tune as it says the fastlahe needs a tune. probably more gains would be shown with a tune.

As for shifters. Talk to me at the shop at the end of the month. I am sure you can drive mine and see if you like Hurst...

Thanks for the offer to see how your Hurst is. Well, I went the C.A.I. Inc.

Plan to get a tune done by cincyspeed some time this spring when I can arrange it. My schedule looks like it will be getting a little lighter over the summer... great for cruise-ins...

Heading off to Georgia to Robins AFB near Macon. Just up the road from Valdosta. I am looking at it as a dry run (even though I am flying) to the Fest.

Here are some pictures from after yesterdays drive. No mirrors on yet. When I get back.

Report on brake system upgrade: Well, I took it out and started with a few gentle stops to see how they would react. Seems to be about the same at normal speeds, but the pedal may be a little 'stiffer" as pressed. Then came the seasoning of the brakes (Burnishing). I did 5 stops from 55-60 MPH to about 5 to 10 MPH. Here is where I think I saw the greatest difference. At hard braking, the calipers and hawk pads stopped the car on a dime. On the first stop the rear seat came flying down in the back. There was no delay and the bite that was there seemed less sluggish and more grabbing then I remember the OEM brembo pads to be. At slow speeds last night , less than 5 MPH and with very light pressure on the brakes there is a little squeal, but it seems to be no different than the OEM. Remember I have not put the weights back on.

It has been a while since I have gotten to drive the car since it only comes out in nice weather, usually above 40 degrees, but I found myself driving around for 2-3 hours yesterday getting the normal 2-5 admirers at every stop when I would come back out from the store, etc. This never gets old!

Bottom line on a 5 thumb scale
Performance...
Appearance...
(I think two piece rotors would have been cooler)

Here are some pixs.... Yes the rear are slotted as well, just how the wheel lined up...

[IROCanSS]

BEAUTIFUL!

Well an update for all.. the muffler delete is history today.

400 miles is enough!

Time to get out the note pad for C5F!

I am thinking of working from the front. I am going to start with a nice set of 1 7/8" headers. No need to go to 2" as I am not looking to get out of control. I feel the 1 7/8" will be the best for what I am looking for. I will also be getting the cats and the cat delete tube which is a simple bolt in/out so I can the difference in sound. At first, all this will be bolted up to the stock exhaust. Since a cat back system offers little to no gains, only sound, I think i will stick with the stock system. My reasoning is i am trying to keep the car quiet. Headers and a cat back is LOUD! I am thinking with the stock system, headers and no cats the car will be plenty loud with no drone or anything... plus it will save me a grand... Next i will move to the CAI... Still looking. I plan on buying the headers in the fall... fall clearance specials

[heinzd01]

Originally Posted by 1 RD JEWL

Think waiting is a great idea. Appreciating you guys letting see how yours feel.

Though if you decided on a shifter, purchased it and brought it to our March 28 get together, we could help you install it. It definitely helps to use a lift when installing the MGW shifter.

All your pics are looking great.

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by heinzd01

Though if you decided on a shifter, purchased it and brought it to our March 28 get together, we could help you install it. It definitely helps to use a lift when installing the MGW shifter.

All your pics are looking great.

So true...

I have no way to compare though. Only driven the OEM and Hurst... Put it this way, i dont think you will be unhappy either way. The Hurst is a snap to install BUT it does have some noise. If you dont want that, dont get it. I dynamatted the crap out of everything I could and am going to Mobil 1 at the meet which is supposed to help. I just live with it as I LOVE the look and the feel. Its a VERY chrisp shift.

How is the MGW D? Any noise at all? Shifts chrisp, like they click into gear?

[heinzd01]

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

How is the MGW D? Any noise at all? Shifts chrisp, like they click into gear?

I finally got in some drive time today to better try out the MGW shifter I installed Jan 28. The shifts are a very solid/positive two notches when up shifting or down shifting. I never noticed any noise. The only problem I had is with my 5 to 6 shift. A third of the time, if I'm not very deliberate making that shift, I miss it and end up in neutral or fourth. Overall I'm quite happy with it.

I had to buy gas today. Checking my records, the last time I bought gas was 10/26/09 or 131 days ago (over 1/3 of a year) and only traveled 229 miles in that time. Hopefully we won't see any cold, snowy weather for awhile.

My lifetime MPG is 19.2 using mileage/gas purchase records (not the DIC). Highest on a tank was 24.3. Lowest on a tank was 15.4 which was the last tank.

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Thanks for that. I go to the Panera Bread there all the time. So, D&B is over behind Lowes it looks like.

Hey guys, its starting to warm up in Columbus. Sixty one by Thursday, even though its supposed to rain. I'm dusting off the Camaro and taking her out tomorrow! Maybe we can set up that get together soon if the weather keeps getting nicer.