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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-09-2026, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 112
Posted By wakespeak
Signed up for Edge Addicts COTA 3/7-8 Last year for COTA..

For the TX track folks, this is it for COTA as it is going members only in 2027. Need some Camaro representation!
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 12-21-2025, 10:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,706
Posted By wakespeak
In Texas the Hill Country is dry (low humidity)...

In Texas the Hill Country is dry (low humidity) winter or summer. Constant breeze make summer evenings great and few bugs. The highland lakes chain offer lots of options anywhere west of Austin. ...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2025, 12:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By wakespeak
Don’t really see the temp ever raise much in...

Don’t really see the temp ever raise much in street driving. On the track its over 200F.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-20-2025, 11:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,793
Posted By wakespeak
So frustrating to hear this. It sucks this...

So frustrating to hear this. It sucks this country has zero deterrence right now. Meanwhile the rest of us pay ridiculous insurance rates while our freedom to enjoy hard work is removed. Don’t let...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-19-2025, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,097
Posted By wakespeak
Wow times have changed. I remember when Bobby...

Wow times have changed. I remember when Bobby Epstein complained the track didn't make money and couldn't pay for upgrading the surface. I did see F1 renewed through 2034. With Cadillac starting...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2025, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,097
Posted By wakespeak
Will be there with PCA Schell Fest in Nov...

Will be there with PCA Schell Fest in Nov (11/22). Normally Edge Addicts but PCA is well run.. Register for the PCA event at https://clubregistration.net/. Open to all makes. COTA is a real F1...
Forum: Transmissions 07-05-2025, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,583
Posted By wakespeak
There is a rev limiter. Might be the way you are...

There is a rev limiter. Might be the way you are sitting, position of the seat, hand positions on the wheel, that are causing you to pull to the left.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 07-05-2025, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,398
Posted By wakespeak
Same, but seems like it evened out when I had the...

Same, but seems like it evened out when I had the alignment shop weight the drivers side for the driver. What is your L/R camber? Also there is probably some engineering for the car driving on the...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 07-05-2025, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,674
Posted By wakespeak
I had the sinking peddle until I got air out of...

I had the sinking peddle until I got air out of the passenger rear. I bled it forever and my guess is the bubble was all the way forward somewhere. I have since learned to fill the reservoir...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-05-2025, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,538
Posted By wakespeak
First time with HOD, I was also there and had a...

First time with HOD, I was also there and had a brief discussion with Randy. Should have asked if he would drive my car also. Somehow in C group I got a clean lap and a 2:27.46 on SC3Rs. I really...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-27-2025, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2,539
Views: 528,445
Posted By wakespeak
Cota 5/31/2025

Track = Circuit of the Americas
Time = 2:27.46
Year/Model/Trim/Trans = 2020 ZL1 1LE M6
Date = 5/31/25
Tires = Goodyear SC3R
Mods = Moroso intercooler expansion tank

Video...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-27-2025, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,423
Posted By wakespeak
Need more camber, that's what its there for - to...

Need more camber, that's what its there for - to even out tire wear. Depending on the track you might need to rotate the fronts. Also you need to let the tires warm up or you'll get more side wear...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 06-14-2025, 12:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,246
Posted By wakespeak
Stop/start is just a stupid gimmick. The oil...

Stop/start is just a stupid gimmick. The oil drains down and then the light turns green and you immediately rev an engine with no oil pressure. Awesome. xw-20 runs right off also. Its all bad. ...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-26-2025, 11:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,341
Posted By wakespeak
0w-40 oil as I recall is backward compatible and...

0w-40 oil as I recall is backward compatible and recommended for track use. I would search some youtube videos for other 1LEs at Sonoma and compare your speeds at corner apexes to get a sense of the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-01-2025, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 900
Posted By wakespeak
Normal for that many miles I would say. I change...

Normal for that many miles I would say. I change mine after every track event. Just snug the bolts until they stop with a socket wrench. No need to put any muscle into it.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-01-2025, 11:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,561
Posted By wakespeak
Thanks, purchased.

Thanks, purchased.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-26-2025, 02:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By wakespeak
Direct injection engines make a clicking noise...

Direct injection engines make a clicking noise audible at idle.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 04-25-2025, 04:06 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 76,896
Posted By wakespeak
BCM update today. Covert Buick GMC in Bee Cave...

BCM update today. Covert Buick GMC in Bee Cave TX. 45min in/out. No driving except to garage.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-21-2025, 07:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,130
Posted By wakespeak
This sounds like the world I was in before the...

This sounds like the world I was in before the SLP rear toe arms. I tried changing the camber around but it is was either wearing the outside or the inside. I did -3.0, -2.7, -3.2. With the SLP...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-18-2025, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By wakespeak
If using the Tremec fluid you don't need to worry...

If using the Tremec fluid you don't need to worry about getting it under the fill by 1/8". The Tremec fluid doesn't expand when hot like ATF so you're fine just filling to the fill hole until it...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-18-2025, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,229
Posted By wakespeak
The Tremec fluid is absolutely the right choice...

The Tremec fluid is absolutely the right choice if you track your car. For street driving in Michigan you'll be frustrated. It won't go into 2nd, etc until everything warms up. Also if not on the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-18-2025, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By wakespeak
Yep, just fine for canyon carving. More camber...

Yep, just fine for canyon carving. More camber helps tire wear on the track mainly. You'll have more even wear at these settings. Better traction and braking in straight line with less camber and...
Forum: Transmissions 03-26-2025, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,328
Posted By wakespeak
Change the fluid and check the rear transmission...

Change the fluid and check the rear transmission mount in the process.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-15-2025, 10:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,130
Posted By wakespeak
I would just install the ZLE suspension + slp...

I would just install the ZLE suspension + slp rear toe arms and done. Then do -3.0 camber front and -2.0 camber rear with zero toe. The aero will help with high speed apexes over 85mph which to me...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2025, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,925
Posted By wakespeak
Good to hear will probably pull it off and...

Good to hear will probably pull it off and inspect to be sure.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,925
Posted By wakespeak
Transmission Mount Holding Up

Anyone needed to replace the trans mount due to track use? My shifter seems to be flopping around over bumps more than I remember.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-13-2025, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,279
Posted By wakespeak
Did you get this resolved? Having same issue. ...

Did you get this resolved? Having same issue. Raw gas smell. Could be exaggerated by track use flinging the fuel around the tanks.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-10-2025, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,003
Posted By wakespeak
Altitude may exaggerate the fluid expansion. It...

Altitude may exaggerate the fluid expansion. It does lower the boiling point of the coolant, so presumably it could affect how much it expands as it heats up. Is the lower expansion tank half full...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-01-2025, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,798
Posted By wakespeak
Just came across this in a search. Was...

Just came across this in a search. Was researching IATs. Glad to know the stock airbox works well.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-15-2025, 11:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,685
Posted By wakespeak
Yes, the stability control will rein in your...

Yes, the stability control will rein in your throttle so that the wheels can connect without overpowering into uncontrolled oversteer. It is smooth using braking to the rear wheels independently if...
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