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Dave65 · 09-22-2021, 08:11 PM

My Camaro has relatively low mileage at 23k but has shown some wear I wouldn’t have expected. Re: the steering wheel and shifter knob have both shown a matting down of the cloth that came on those parts-can they be rejuvenated? Also currently in the process of replacing the drive line as the current one has shown fatigue and is not serviceable. To be fair the engine has had ungraded heads, cam and air box to increase rear wheel hp to 420. I’m looking for input from anybody who might have dealt with similar issues.

larry_g · 09-23-2021, 05:53 AM

Do a little research but the steering wheel and shift knob will come back to life with a warm damp microfiber cloth and mild dish soap. Rub gently and then move to a clean spot on the cloth, you'll be amazed at how dirty it is.

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Chevyjk33 · 09-23-2021, 02:30 PM

What kind of driveline fatigue? What wore out?

I have a little over 33k on mine with many track and autocross days on it. I'm about the same RWL HP too with my mods. I'm shocked I haven't had wear issues with wheel hubs or suspension items.

Curious what failed for you. Do you drag race on prepped surfaces a lot?

demonspeed · 09-28-2021, 06:28 PM

With 420 at the wheels I doubt it has upgraded heads and cam. Also, your post is extremely vague and doesn’t explain at all about your driveline issues.

cdb95z28 · 09-29-2021, 09:45 AM

While I haven't tried larry-g's method, I use Sonax Alcantara & Upholstery Cleaner a few times a year and it does a great job at keeping the Alcantara looking new.

supersnake05 · 10-30-2021, 08:30 AM

I went to autozone and bought some microfiber cleaner. May be griots. Works very well. Get the foam 3000 grit to get rid of the nap and use cleaner watered down. Will look brand new.

Billy10mm · 11-19-2021, 10:29 AM

I have between 500 and 600 full-send autoX launches, a number of track days and track sprints, and it's been a daily driver for 7 years that now has 70K miles on it.

Other than rear wheel bearings, the car is fine including still being on original clutch and the clutch is still in great shape. What is wrong with yours?

Dave65 · 11-21-2021, 02:09 PM

Been a little out of pocket…thank you for the replies. The driveline issue was real as it was replaced with a billet aluminum shaft….the OEM was shown as unserviceable. IPS formally of Lewis Center, OH did the Chevy performance heads and 427 Cam…I have the OEM heads and cam on a shelf.

09-22-2021, 08:11 PM	#1
Dave65 DaveB Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Small and big issues for 2015 SS 1LE My Camaro has relatively low mileage at 23k but has shown some wear I wouldn’t have expected. Re: the steering wheel and shifter knob have both shown a matting down of the cloth that came on those parts-can they be rejuvenated? Also currently in the process of replacing the drive line as the current one has shown fatigue and is not serviceable. To be fair the engine has had ungraded heads, cam and air box to increase rear wheel hp to 420. I’m looking for input from anybody who might have dealt with similar issues.

09-23-2021, 05:53 AM	#2
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Do a little research but the steering wheel and shift knob will come back to life with a warm damp microfiber cloth and mild dish soap. Rub gently and then move to a clean spot on the cloth, you'll be amazed at how dirty it is. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

09-28-2021, 06:28 PM	#4
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	With 420 at the wheels I doubt it has upgraded heads and cam. Also, your post is extremely vague and doesn’t explain at all about your driveline issues. __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

09-29-2021, 09:45 AM	#5
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,203	While I haven't tried larry-g's method, I use Sonax Alcantara & Upholstery Cleaner a few times a year and it does a great job at keeping the Alcantara looking new. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

11-19-2021, 10:29 AM	#7
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	I have between 500 and 600 full-send autoX launches, a number of track days and track sprints, and it's been a daily driver for 7 years that now has 70K miles on it. Other than rear wheel bearings, the car is fine including still being on original clutch and the clutch is still in great shape. What is wrong with yours? __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

09-23-2021, 02:30 PM	#3
Chevyjk33 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 43	What kind of driveline fatigue? What wore out? I have a little over 33k on mine with many track and autocross days on it. I'm about the same RWL HP too with my mods. I'm shocked I haven't had wear issues with wheel hubs or suspension items. Curious what failed for you. Do you drag race on prepped surfaces a lot?

10-30-2021, 08:30 AM	#6
supersnake05 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 97	I went to autozone and bought some microfiber cleaner. May be griots. Works very well. Get the foam 3000 grit to get rid of the nap and use cleaner watered down. Will look brand new.

11-21-2021, 02:09 PM	#8
Dave65 DaveB Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Big & Small issues. Thanks Been a little out of pocket…thank you for the replies. The driveline issue was real as it was replaced with a billet aluminum shaft….the OEM was shown as unserviceable. IPS formally of Lewis Center, OH did the Chevy performance heads and 427 Cam…I have the OEM heads and cam on a shelf.