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Nice work! Do I dare ask how long that took?
Hand polishing with an old micro fiber: 1.5hr.Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
Deciding screw that and using steel wool: Just a hair under 4hr ( midpipe & headers included ) :).
Using my vacation time wisely :lol:
Not too bad, really. I guess I had better wear some white cotton gloves for the install!
Awesome work!😃Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenWS6I have a full exhaust plotted. I got the catback ( used GMMG ) looking like new again, very pleased with the outcome.
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:lol: I anxiously await! I ask myself if I will miss the Flowmaster, then listen to some Youtube inspiration and realize I won't ever remember it again.Quote:
Originally Posted by pajeff02
If you need any help with that Camaro, I am off work until Wednesday! Seriously not to imply my car, that is merely a bonus :lol:. :cheers:
I worked on the Camaro until almost 10:00 tonight. Still not quite done with her yet.
Had the car out for a beautiful day yesterday as my car club put on our 19th annual car cruise in. Some 700 cars, trucks and bikes showed up. Lots of food, give a ways, Friends and fun.
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Drove it around all day. It got lightly drizzled on which frustrated me, but oh well. Still a great day to drive it around.
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by udy2554
Rolled the fenders this weekend, hopefully getting some new tires soon.
Brilliant speedyWS6. Thx !
Can you say Traction!
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Mounted up for this weekends track day..
Took the TA out for a spin last night to meet up with Jon 35th-ANV-SS . We had a few adult beverages and did some bull $hiting and had a bunch of laughs. Good times. When I left the parking lot, I must have hit some ice, cause my tires started spinning and a cloud of smoke appeared from the rear!!! LOL
I discovered that using Dremels metal quick change discs cut down WS6 aluminum bump stop shims 10x faster than the cheapie discs do.
Took the car for it's annual inspection today.
Actually called an MOT test (Ministry of Transport), but whatever you
call it, it passed with flying colors so good for another year! Only thing
i have to change for the test are the plates as the font on the stamped aluminum
ones is not "correct". Already changed back!!
The tester remembered the car from last year and joked that he could probably
just write the pass form out without even doing the car...... He liked the look
of the new UMI stuff out the back too.
:)
Received my oil temp gauge and oil filter sandwich plate today. All that's left is for me to get is wide band a/f gauge. That may be a Christmas present to my self.
Had both toys out over the weekend!☺️
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Fun relaxing afternoon going over things for this weekends track day. Cleaned the BlackWing air cleaner, Maf, bleed the clutch had some trouble shifting last time once it got hot, did find some air so hopefully helps out, Finally swapped my shifter for a factory Hurst that Jon-35th-Anv-SS gave me from his Camaro. I was thinking there wasn't much difference between the two but couldn't have been more wrong. The stock shifter was a piece of junk compared to the Hurst......I had every intention on taking pictures to show the difference but remembered just as I tighten up the last bolt on the console so you'll just have to take my word for it.
I'm thinking of changing some suspension settings on the rear to see if it hooks a little better as I attempt to change that 13.008 to a 12.???
Was doing good yesterday. I got my Corsa clone tips mounted, just need quality band clamps to secure them. Then today, I hit the girlfriend's focus gently with it while backing it out. Steaming pissed off. It did a light paint trade, rubbed paint from my fender lip off, no dent. I can touch this up easily. Her Focus however took a dent and a lot of silver. Oh well. She felt horrible for not parking far enough over but I kept telling her I was the one backing it up so I should have payed better attention. Ish happens.
Glad you like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1
Drove her to work like every other workday!
Added 4" Corsa Clones to it to finish off the beautiful sound of the GMMG catback. Glad I didn't go with the 3.5" I was afraid it would have been too snug with the 4". Everything worked out perfect after some adjustments and hardware.
2 on each side is definitely better than 1 on each side.
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Other than that I enjoyed it's natural beauty in the fall weather this past week.
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:cool2: Damn sharp!
X2 :iagree:
Made the final track outing of the season with her this weekend. Awesome time!
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Finally washed and waxed the bird!
It looks like the car this going to beat your ass.:thumbup:Quote:
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It does look kind of pissed in the top pic. :rotfl:
x2. I love that stance of these cars, down low up front enough to show the curves of the car's front end and the angered flared nostrils of the hood. Sinister!Quote:
Originally Posted by 024mula
I think the best thing I did to the front end was get a blackout kit for the DRL's and the Fogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
I like the nice clean look of a firebird but I love the power of a TA so thats why I got a formula.........................
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Gave her a bath today, cleaned up the rubber left on the quarters from this weekends track day...I'm thinking maybe the last wash of the season as winter is closing in and the winter nap is imminent.
And if anyone is interested this Mothers® R3 Racing Rubber Remover
Works freakin great. My buddy lent it to me to try and man I was impressed...Just saying
So does painter's tape.
I guess if you like the side of your car plastered with blue tape...:gay:
Takes 3 seconds to clean. Who gives a shit what it looks like.
I do! I have a lot of pride in my ride and blue tape all over the rear looks pretty stupid so with all your track outings what do you do inside the fender wells tape them to?
As do I, that's why I don't want rubber and cleaning chemicals all over the paint. Never seen one person comment on how it looks and I see it often. Was just another solution/suggestion....didn't state it was the only way.
My bad
Lol. It does look kinda stupid...I was just giving you a hard time [emoji14]....it does work great though.
The other thing that works fairly well -- black paint. Have to look pretty close to see the rubber that has grenaded onto our car. :D
I just leave the rubber on till it comes off on its own, I think it looks badass and shows the car gets down :lol:
You always want to go for the sleeper look, man lol.
As much as a detail freak that I am, I would remove the rubber asap, and I never felt good about applying a wall of painters tape. Luckily for me my car has street tires on OE wheels, hardly gets dirty at the track. Since i'm a bitch and have a lack of tire spinning while standing still that factors in a little bit too maybe.. :lol:.
Good to know about the rubber remover. How'd you run at the track?Quote:
Originally Posted by kingls1
I probably have 2-3 sets worth of rubber in my rear fender wells. Just LOVE the smell of burning rubber. Also looks bada$$ seeing the smoke pouring out from the wheels. Probably lose 20lbs and another 2 tenths in the 1/4 if I ever took the time to scrap that sh!t outta there! LOL
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Originally Posted by RONS98TA
It was a good day Ron
You could always get some of the 3M protective film that they use to protect the front end peices of a car.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Nice sunny day today so i drove out to get the car in the air to
track down... and stop.... an annoying tinkly rattle sound from
underneath the car.
After prodding and poking everything it seems it was the fuel filter
canister moving in the bracket. There is no scope for adjusting the
bracket up any tighter so.... a good hefty zip tie got fitted to tug it all
towards the floor and snug everything up tight.
Worked a treat!
:) :nana:
Drove it to Williamsport today for a mall visit and a peak at the Ford dealer since I have a craving to go into debt again for a newer F-150. Fun time driving it and enjoyed flooring it on the on-ramps beating 70mph traffic to the exit lol!
Took her for a "spin"!☺️
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Hey guys,, could somebody point me to the place on this site that has instructions on how to post a picture with a reply ?! Thanks
Post pics to Photobucket....click on img in the info list to that pic...write your reply...click and hit paste! Should be good to go!
Hope that's helpful, I'm not really that good at this tech stuff!😳
^^ This. Open a free account at a photo sharing site like Photobucket or Image Shack, upload your pics and then copy and paste the [IMG] code into your post on here.
Thanks Jeff! I'm not great at typing out my thoughts!
Found this on FB...need one with the WS6 Ram Air front end on it!
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:haha: That is Awsome
Well after having the ac disconnected for the last 3 yrs I checked the ac on the car last night for leaks; held 30psi after a vacuum for 30 mins. :woot: Just need to add freon, oil & belt. :woot:
I was worried that the seals would go bad. Glad I sealed up the ac hoses and compressor when I did my engine pull.
Going over everything for my the session on Monday I discovered my water pump :suicide: So after replacing it and grinding the clearance needed for my 102mm throttle body to fit I also found some other issues like my hose from my catch can to the intake was rubbing on the belt. Fixed it and installed the ac belt back on as well as changed the break in oil. Picked up new set of TR6 plugs in case. Just leaves me topping off the coolant and finish installing my oil temp gauge, then load up the car on trailer.
Been driving it as I can weather permitting. Enjoying every last drive before salt hits the roads.
took it to the shop today for emissions and steering issues :mad:
^^ Details?
went out crank it up , woke up everyone in neighborhood, then put cover back on. need to put quieter muffler on!
My neighbors always hated me because of my loud cars but I don't really care lmao.Quote:
Originally Posted by fws98ws6tt
I think my neighbor enjoys hearing my LS1 idling. Much more than my Cavalier 2.2L lol!
I drove mine to the girlfriends parents and back. Passed PaJeff in his DD on the way home. I believe my passenger side DRL socket is shot.
We were jabbering away and I was looking for your hood stripes to ID the car as yours. :)
Got my WS6 back from API (F-Body Central) today. New water pump, fuel level sending unit, and a Walbrough 255 pump. I'm goad we changed the pump out because it fires right up now, instead of waiting a few seconds.
Is the Walbrough considered a "mod'" if its to a mostly stock car that probably isnt going to use the extra capacity? :)
IMHO, to be considered a mechanical mod, it has to increase performance or reliability. In this case I'd say no-ish or yes, kinda.[emoji1]
^^ This. It is a replacement of a factory part really -- not an add on or a performance enhancement in and of itself.
But I got a sticker and everything! (J/K)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutlass
I was kidding about it being a mod. I think my next mod isnt that far away, the outer weld on the drivers cat is starting to crack. Can you say headers/y pipe/highflow cats/cat back, anybody?
Not today, but a recent photo of the car when I went for a cruise out to Pop's
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Nice....
The full polish on the rims sets of the white a treat!
:)
Thanks!
So much rain this week. Pretty much walked by it in the garage due to the rain. Fixed my passenger side tailpipe un-leveled issue with a hanger strap and a clamp. Both tips look great now. Still want to get the whole system pulled to the left a little more. The passenger side tip is too close to the bumper corner for comfort.
Hardwired the right headlight and motor actuator in. The 5 wire connector would loosen up every now and then, so I put a zip tie around it to keep it 'connected'. Sometimes it would still loosen up and all 4 headlights would come on, but would be dim. I would open the hood with the lights on and reach down and squeeze the connector, and the low beams would get bright again, and the high beams would go out. In an effort to get highbeams, I thought hardwiring it would fix it. It did not. Back to square one. I also waxed the car, and the wheels. Love that smooth feel.!!!!
You can usually "re-tension" the connectors with some strategic application of pressure. This is best performed with the female end removed from the plastic housing. Although they make a special tool to depress the metal tab to release each female pin, it can sometimes be accomplished with careful study and a screwdriver from an eyeglass set.
Finally put my car cover on for her winter nap just need to put the battery tender on forgot to take it with me, called for my new rear wheels today. Price went up almost $20 per wheel oh well they are worth it to have street and drag tires mounted on the same wheel to maintain the look. Order them hopefully tomorrow
^^ Completely agree on matching the wheels. Now you just need a set of skinnies up front!
Walked by it, pulled the leaves off of it and contemplate on whether to shoot that cat that is walking on it. :growl:
Started to ponder how much of the (rotting) exhaust and cats I can replace in the next few weeks and still have it hook up to headers in the near future. Drivers cat is showing a crack in the weld and the exhaust is starting to rust and rattle. Feelin' poor!
DO it.....just make the jump to headers.
I would love to but I don't have the money for that, and the cats/exhaust is starting to become a problem now.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
So, right now, I am trying to figure if I can out the cats, O2's, cat-back on now and would the system bolt up to the air mgmt compatable headers and y pipe later. :(
You bigger question is that does your state to allow LT headers?
There are a few brands that sell the EGR compatible headers. Pacesetter is one, but why when you can delete the egr & air pump systems. A Frost tune will remove them form the ecm and allow you to pass most state inspections.
I believe Maryland just requires all emission equipment to be on the car and functional, and I have seen MD inspected F-body cars, with headers, being sold at GM dealerships.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
It's a 2002, so I don't have to worry about the EGR, I only have to worry about the tubes for the secondary air check valves for the air pump. To be honest, I want to keep the emissions equipment on, its not like they really hurt the cars performance that much these days, especially something that only operates during cold starts.
Then Pacesetter Headers have the tube provision for it.
Check with Carpy he should know about MD.
Thanks for the advice on that, I will keep that in mind. Right now though, I am more worried about cat and back.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
I'm in MD and I have had long tube headers on my street legal car for well over 10 years. I got rid of the air pump, air tubing, cats, and egr tubing. After the Frost tune, I never once had an issue with going through emissions. They plug up to the OBDII port under the dash . As long as the SES light isn't on, your fine. The extra added weight of all the stuff I took off can only help the car's performance, well 1/4 performance anyway.
You can give that kitty a nice bowl of delicious green antifreeze.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
If added to sardines or can food it takes the name Kitty Surprise!!:dunno:Quote:
Originally Posted by RONS98TA
You know now Ron we are going to be hated :lol::bravo:
Seems my German Shepherd had different plans this morning, She was acting all pissed off and giving a low growl at the window. I looked but didn't see anything. So when I go to leave for work she bolts out the door on a mission. 2 seconds later I see the cat bolt across the street with Stormy close on her ass. Up a tree the cat goes at the last second as Stormy closed in on it. So I go get Stormy and bring her back, normally I would scold her for leaving like that because she knows better but this time I gave her a treat. Maybe this will keep the damn cat off my cars.
LOL, I know Jeff. Its not that I hate cats, I just don't like them all over my damn cars! The little paw prints aren't THAT big of a deal really, its the claw marks that really piss me off.
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Finally pulled the ABS and put my fuel rail covers on!
I want a line lock so my front brakes can do just the braking. I tried a quick little one last night with my buddy and the rear brakes just hold it back so much.
I'd like to know the answer too this question too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Whamhammer
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Originally Posted by Whamhammer
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Originally Posted by speedyWS6
Same here.
For me a few reasons, first off I have a 3 channel abs car and a Moser 9 inch rear end, the rear end has a sensor bung on top of the center section housing but the bung was to tall so the sensor would not get good readings off the differentials reluctor wheel which would throw codes and put the abs module into a sort of limp mode. Reason two is that the F body's brakes have always felt pretty anemic and I traces that down to the abs module reducing pressure, withe the delete kit you get proportional pressure from pedal to front brakes and a proportional valve to adjust the percentage of that to the rear. Lastly if you do auto cross or like to drift around it makes it easier since you can lock up the brakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by 024mula
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Merry Christmas to Me got my wheels Saturday for my street tires. Now I have two sets of matching sets of rear wheels for the strip and street and there is no difference except traction :yay:
Your holding the brake to hard. You need to apply less pressure to the brake pedal which allows the rears to spin. It's a fine art that takes a lil practice to get right. I did a cam, headers install in a buddies 01 SS. I showed him how to burn em' up, but he hasn't quit got the hang of it yet. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
I did this years ago with my factory TA wheels. I bought an extra set and put my drag radials on my spare rims so it matches going to the track.
Ordered Kooks air equipped headers , catted y-pipe, Bosch 13111's, and Magnaflow cat back. Hope to have it on the WS6 next week.
