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Camaro_krazee · 05-09-2014, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indydriver

I think YOU should do the install just so you understand them better! I got a new one I just ordered I will write up on my page soon. Only $35! I like those.

LOL, Indy...I understand them just fine. Besides, I don't want to mess up my manicure!

I'm definitely a girly-girl gear head.

Indydriver · 05-10-2014, 03:34 AM

Did you go to CF5?

RodParis · 05-10-2014, 06:36 AM

Okay - I don't know what that is?

And CK - Iowa State ROCKS! Sooners are okay. Baylor is almost okay and KANSAS SUCKS!

I think I was supposed to ship yesterday - the lovely Becky was online this morning, maybe I'll know for sure soon.

Camaro_krazee · 05-10-2014, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodParis

Okay - I don't know what that is?

And CK - Iowa State ROCKS! Sooners are okay. Baylor is almost okay and KANSAS SUCKS!

I think I was supposed to ship yesterday - the lovely B ecky was online this morning, maybe I'll know for sure soon.

CF5 is Camaro Fest 5 that was just held in Baytown TX.

and RodParis...Iowa State meh, Baylor AND Texass will ALWAYS suck, Kansas, rawk, chaulk, Jayhawks...and GOOOOO SOONERS!!!! hehe [although our baseball team is struggling bad right now. sigh.]

Hope your ride shipped! Be prepared for the train to get a little stalled out when it first crosses over into the US. Since you are further north than me, I'm betting your train ride will only be 4 or 5 days at the most, maybe?
Good Luck!

Camaro_krazee · 05-10-2014, 07:38 AM

...and RodParis...
according to the Chevrolet website, YOU ARE SHIPPED/ENROUTE!!! Congrats!

Indydriver · 05-10-2014, 08:43 AM

Tip for hubby with the CAI...

I made the mistake of tightening the airbox all the way down before installing the lid, then had a devil of a time getting it in position. The lid should go on very easy--it uses quarter turn screws. I only found out after wrestling with it for a while that all I had to do was loosen the box (there's only one nut holding it in place) then install the lid, then retighten. Duh. The good news is, it's really in there tight meaning it's keeping that nasty hot air out of the intake.

Camaro_krazee · 05-10-2014, 04:17 PM

Bathed the car; ready to go to the cruise-in to BBQ joint. Yummm...

Indy, hubs put on my first CAI on Wild Thing. It is a bit of a strange install, but really not to bad.

Hello EuellG! Thanks for stopping in!

RodParis · 05-11-2014, 07:10 AM

Talk to me about the CAI, guys. I'm not a mechanic, don't wanna be. But that mod makes sense to me and seems like something even an IT guy for John Deere could pull off.... Does it really help keep the motor clean?

Also, I'm trying to learn about oil changes....when to do the first one, what kind of oil to use after that. Synthetic or old school... What do you guys think?

Camaro_krazee · 05-11-2014, 07:47 AM

RodParis,
This will be the second CAI install for my hubby. The nice thing about the Cold Air Inductions brand of cai, is that it is a true 'bolt on', very easy install, and you don't have to relocate the washer fluid bottle. Plus, to me, it just looks neater under the hood. It's enclosed, and I think that helps keep the filter itself cleaner, longer. If you get a Cold Air Inductions brand cai, I'd go ahead and order the re-charge kit so you'll have it on hand for your first cleaning when needed.

Now, about the oil. I use the synthetic brand called Amsoil. I read on here a couple of years back, one member did his first oil change at 1,000 miles. He felt it was good to do an early change due to the possibility of metal shavings and other contaminates possibly circulating through the engine. That made sense to me, so we did our RS's first oil change at 1,000 mi, and then between every 4-5k now. I basically check the "oil life" on the on board computer, and when it's down to 30% or so, that's when we do the change. BUT....here's the catch, it depends on your driving habits. My Camaros will NOT be daily drivers, nor will they be driven 'hard'. My other consideration for an oil change is if I'm about to take a long road trip and if waiting to change the oil would put it to close to the end of the oil life. I'm old school on that....daddy would always get the car 'ready' for vacation, and an oil change was one of the things on the check list.

RodParis · 05-11-2014, 05:35 PM

what does installing the CAI package do to your warranty? Has anyone checked that? It would be my luck that the engine would fall out on the ground and GM would say "your clean air intake caused that"...

Camaro_krazee · 05-11-2014, 10:24 PM

Rod,
a CAI does NOT void a warranty, nor does an exhaust upgrade or a catch can placement.
headers, cam and a tune however will kill the warranty.

Camaro_krazee · 05-14-2014, 01:05 PM

Drove the SS to work for the first time today. Got some ohhs and ahhs...lol.
Saw 3 Camaros on the way home, but none of them were in the club.

Funny thing...I drove the Tahoe to work yesterday, and when I got in it to back out of the garage, I felt for the 'clutch' and reached for the shifter all at once....and there's neither in that vehicle...lol. Funny how fast you get used to things.

Camaro_krazee · 05-16-2014, 06:11 PM

still awaiting hubby's day off so we can install the CAI and catch can. Maybe soon.....

Camaro_krazee · 05-18-2014, 08:00 AM

Club[OKCamaros] cruise to Stillwater, OK today to Eskimo Joes. We should have between 10-15 5th gens cruising in. Not as many as last year, but it still should be tons of fun.
Busy time of year...cruise ins and car shows....LOVE. IT.

05-10-2014, 03:34 AM	#156
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Did you go to CF5? __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

05-10-2014, 06:36 AM	#157
RodParis Drives: 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 95	Okay - I don't know what that is? And CK - Iowa State ROCKS! Sooners are okay. Baylor is almost okay and KANSAS SUCKS! I think I was supposed to ship yesterday - the lovely Becky was online this morning, maybe I'll know for sure soon. __________________ 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Manual transmission Navigation Dual Exhaust Purchased - April 7, 2014 Current build week: May 5, 2014 Build Code: RSDPWQ Location: Iowa

05-10-2014, 07:38 AM	#159
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	...and RodParis... according to the Chevrolet website, YOU ARE SHIPPED/ENROUTE!!! Congrats! __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.

05-10-2014, 08:43 AM	#160
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Tip for hubby with the CAI... I made the mistake of tightening the airbox all the way down before installing the lid, then had a devil of a time getting it in position. The lid should go on very easy--it uses quarter turn screws. I only found out after wrestling with it for a while that all I had to do was loosen the box (there's only one nut holding it in place) then install the lid, then retighten. Duh. The good news is, it's really in there tight meaning it's keeping that nasty hot air out of the intake. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

05-10-2014, 04:17 PM	#161
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	Bathed the car; ready to go to the cruise-in to BBQ joint. Yummm... Indy, hubs put on my first CAI on Wild Thing. It is a bit of a strange install, but really not to bad. Hello EuellG! Thanks for stopping in! __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.

05-11-2014, 07:10 AM	#162
RodParis Drives: 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 95	Talk to me about the CAI, guys. I'm not a mechanic, don't wanna be. But that mod makes sense to me and seems like something even an IT guy for John Deere could pull off.... Does it really help keep the motor clean? Also, I'm trying to learn about oil changes....when to do the first one, what kind of oil to use after that. Synthetic or old school... What do you guys think? __________________ 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Manual transmission Navigation Dual Exhaust Purchased - April 7, 2014 Current build week: May 5, 2014 Build Code: RSDPWQ Location: Iowa

05-11-2014, 07:47 AM	#163
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	RodParis, This will be the second CAI install for my hubby. The nice thing about the Cold Air Inductions brand of cai, is that it is a true 'bolt on', very easy install, and you don't have to relocate the washer fluid bottle. Plus, to me, it just looks neater under the hood. It's enclosed, and I think that helps keep the filter itself cleaner, longer. If you get a Cold Air Inductions brand cai, I'd go ahead and order the re-charge kit so you'll have it on hand for your first cleaning when needed. Now, about the oil. I use the synthetic brand called Amsoil. I read on here a couple of years back, one member did his first oil change at 1,000 miles. He felt it was good to do an early change due to the possibility of metal shavings and other contaminates possibly circulating through the engine. That made sense to me, so we did our RS's first oil change at 1,000 mi, and then between every 4-5k now. I basically check the "oil life" on the on board computer, and when it's down to 30% or so, that's when we do the change. BUT....here's the catch, it depends on your driving habits. My Camaros will NOT be daily drivers, nor will they be driven 'hard'. My other consideration for an oil change is if I'm about to take a long road trip and if waiting to change the oil would put it to close to the end of the oil life. I'm old school on that....daddy would always get the car 'ready' for vacation, and an oil change was one of the things on the check list. __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.

05-11-2014, 05:35 PM	#164
RodParis Drives: 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 95	what does installing the CAI package do to your warranty? Has anyone checked that? It would be my luck that the engine would fall out on the ground and GM would say "your clean air intake caused that"... __________________ 2014 2SS Spring Edition Convertible Manual transmission Navigation Dual Exhaust Purchased - April 7, 2014 Current build week: May 5, 2014 Build Code: RSDPWQ Location: Iowa

05-11-2014, 10:24 PM	#165
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	Rod, a CAI does NOT void a warranty, nor does an exhaust upgrade or a catch can placement. headers, cam and a tune however will kill the warranty. __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.

05-14-2014, 01:05 PM	#166
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	Drove the SS to work for the first time today. Got some ohhs and ahhs...lol. Saw 3 Camaros on the way home, but none of them were in the club. Funny thing...I drove the Tahoe to work yesterday, and when I got in it to back out of the garage, I felt for the 'clutch' and reached for the shifter all at once....and there's neither in that vehicle...lol. Funny how fast you get used to things. __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts. Last edited by Camaro_krazee; 05-16-2014 at 07:07 AM.

05-16-2014, 06:11 PM	#167
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	still awaiting hubby's day off so we can install the CAI and catch can. Maybe soon..... __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.

05-18-2014, 08:00 AM	#168
Camaro_krazee COTW 5/26/14 Drives: '12 2LT/RS; '14 2SS/RS LS3 SSE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sooner Nation! Posts: 1,484	Club[OKCamaros] cruise to Stillwater, OK today to Eskimo Joes. We should have between 10-15 5th gens cruising in. Not as many as last year, but it still should be tons of fun. Busy time of year...cruise ins and car shows....LOVE. IT. __________________ 2014 Special Spring Edition 2SS RS LS3 CAI Cold air intake, Apex Catch Can, GM strut tower brace, custom painted engine parts.