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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-24-2026, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 811
Posted By S.Macias
As a 1LT V6 owner, our car is the most basic of...

As a 1LT V6 owner, our car is the most basic of the basic. While some ZL1 and SS parts can work for any trim, many of the electronics just aren’t compatible, and the ones that are require custom...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-21-2026, 12:38 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Spent Sunday getting in a few good runs in with...

Spent Sunday getting in a few good runs in with the Golden Gate Lotus Club. Ended up posting the 8th fastest time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoMOShb-2Dk
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-12-2026, 06:08 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 90,054
Posted By S.Macias
162,683 with plenty of natural aspiration power

162,683 with plenty of natural aspiration power
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-08-2026, 10:20 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Decided to take the V6 to get dynoed. Numbers...

Decided to take the V6 to get dynoed. Numbers about what I thought at 295hp/290tq. Was estimating 300, which I may be at as the guy doing the dyno kept hitting all the limiters (speed, rpm, automatic...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-08-2026, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By S.Macias
I like my continentals. Either the DWS or the...

I like my continentals. Either the DWS or the Sports 02.

Tire weight is also something I look at. Maybe not so much of a concern on a daily driver, but my 305/30R20 continentals Dws weigh 28...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-07-2026, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By S.Macias
The 275/35 and the 315/30 will fit just fine....

The 275/35 and the 315/30 will fit just fine. Especially at those size tires widths and offsets. I'd look at something more all season friendly if your planning to do more than launches.

Think max...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-05-2026, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 6,678,020
Posted By S.Macias
Finally got around to doing a quick pull up with...

Finally got around to doing a quick pull up with the new tires. 3/10 of a second faster. Wasn’t expecting that.

Our onboard computers don’t let you really launch without starting the timer and I...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-05-2026, 06:49 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Finally got around to doing a quick pull up with...

Finally got around to doing a quick pull up with the new tires. 3/10 of a second faster. Wasn’t expecting that.

Our onboard computers don’t let you really launch without starting the timer and I...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-31-2026, 01:58 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_MtDTIFvcw ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_MtDTIFvcw

Spent Sunday testing the new setup with the Golden Gate Chapter BMW Club. With the short duration of the course, the plethora of "S" turns, and the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-16-2026, 10:14 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-15-2026, 07:49 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Weather was nice today (84 degrees), so decided...

Weather was nice today (84 degrees), so decided to throw the Falkens on and go for a drive. First experience ever with a 200tw tire and man do these things grip. They tramline like no other getting...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-15-2026, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,033
Posted By S.Macias
Rears on my 2016 1LT was able to be rotated back...

Rears on my 2016 1LT was able to be rotated back with a cheap caliper piston rewind tool. Nothing special to it.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-14-2026, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By S.Macias
Let me clarify. The Shrader rear seat delete is...

Let me clarify. The Shrader rear seat delete is basically two parts: the bottom bench and the back piece. I kept the car’s bottom bench in since it gave me access to the anchors for the car seat. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-12-2026, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By S.Macias
Older photo since my toddler turns 4 in three...

Older photo since my toddler turns 4 in three months, but we had the Graco SlimFit 3-1. Passenger seat had to be slid forward a bit, but could still seat someone. If forward facing, there should be...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-09-2026, 08:31 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Got the Falkens mounted and road force balanced....

Got the Falkens mounted and road force balanced. Had to grind the front strut ever so slightly more but it’s a good fit with about 8mm of space. Suppose to be warm this weekend (85 degrees) so may go...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-07-2026, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 784
Posted By S.Macias
In my opinion it’s easier and cleaner to do than...

In my opinion it’s easier and cleaner to do than oil.

Only need a gallon and a half so can be done for about $30 ($28 for the coolant- not diluted, and $2 for a gallon of distilled water).
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-25-2026, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By S.Macias
Total toe for both front and rear seem a little...

Total toe for both front and rear seem a little high. Rear total toe for me is 0.1 degree (0.05 on each side) with front toe set to 0.

They may also need to reset the Steering Angle Sensor.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-24-2026, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By S.Macias
Reread the post: the RS lip spoiler will match up...

Reread the post: the RS lip spoiler will match up with the blade option that you can find online.

If wanting a wing, The RS spoiler has extra holes and in different places that wouldn’t line up at...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-23-2026, 11:57 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Video of the driveshaft hum after the JXB...

Video of the driveshaft hum after the JXB Performance install. No leaks, no loose bolts, no CEL, just the nice sounding hum. I guess the EOM support carrier really absorbed a lot of sound. I also...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-20-2026, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 6,678,020
Posted By S.Macias
Chock the front wheels. Lift at the center of the...

Chock the front wheels. Lift at the center of the rear subframe. Two jackstands in the rear. Then jack up the front on both sides. I try to rotate to keep it even on both sides. Two jackstands in the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-17-2026, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 6,678,020
Posted By S.Macias
Easier than differential bushings. Fairly...

Easier than differential bushings. Fairly straight forward video on their website. Two things that made it easy was that once the rear of the exhaust was disconnected, including the four hangers,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-16-2026, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 6,678,020
Posted By S.Macias
Definitely less play. With the BMR differential...

Definitely less play. With the BMR differential bushings and the JXB driveshaft carrier the car feels more responsive, with the pedal having no hesitation and better connected to the rest of the car....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2026, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 6,678,020
Posted By S.Macias
Installed the JXB Performance Driveshaft Center...

Installed the JXB Performance Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier. Decided to go with the track bushing for a little more firmness. Easy to do with the right tools and a noticeable feel and...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-15-2026, 05:41 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Installed the JXB Performance Driveshaft Center...

Installed the JXB Performance Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade with the track bushing...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-12-2026, 04:39 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Second to last piece of the puzzle. New Falken...

Second to last piece of the puzzle. New Falken Azenis RT660+. Will get mounted in the next few weeks.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-30-2026, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By S.Macias
I should of mentioned you'll know when a fuel...

I should of mentioned you'll know when a fuel injector goes bad. Misfire, sputtering, smell of gasoline, horrible ride. Might be useful if OP also wrote what symptoms the car was having.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-29-2026, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By S.Macias
I’m assuming it’s a V6 1LT like mine. All...

I’m assuming it’s a V6 1LT like mine.

All those repairs seem normal as I’ve had to replace the thermostat and a fuel injector. The fuel injector though came with the seals but I think they’re...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-26-2026, 01:40 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Added an offset rally strip. 5” solid with 1/4”...

Added an offset rally strip. 5” solid with 1/4” space followed with a 1/4” stripe. Gives the car a great look.
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-22-2026, 06:36 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 87,534
Posted By S.Macias
Ordered Apex EC-7 rims in satin black. ...

Ordered Apex EC-7 rims in satin black.

Fronts at 18x9.5 et22 and weigh 21.6 pounds.
Rear at 18x10.5 et 40 and weigh 22.3 pounds.

With the Falken RT660+, fronts should weigh a little under 50...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-22-2026, 06:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,089
Posted By S.Macias
As of today (1/22/26) I’m at 162,346 miles and...

As of today (1/22/26) I’m at 162,346 miles and still pushing hard. No real repairs outside of what I consider general maintenance. Car is ridiculously easy to work on and almost everything can be...
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