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Forum: Member Car Journals 01-24-2026, 12:25 PM
Replies: 442
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Posted By Tim M
Rock Auto was quick...certainly time for a...

Rock Auto was quick...certainly time for a replacement:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55058760508_dc9a7e3121_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2rTmxhh)

Also installed full set of OEM pads...start...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-11-2026, 01:38 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Thanks Jannetty! Exciting updates...cabin...

Thanks Jannetty!

Exciting updates...cabin airfilter!:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55035175075_738d708206_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2rRgE9T)

And its dirty!:
...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 01-08-2026, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By Tim M
Why are you asking this on the Camaro forum?

Why are you asking this on the Camaro forum?
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-01-2026, 04:14 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Santa...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Santa brought a new set of rear tires...on order since August 16th! $400 a piece!...Didn't seem that long ago when I could recall a 275 mm Goodyear GSC was...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-12-2025, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,708
Posted By Tim M
I would expect vendors to still have some, just...

I would expect vendors to still have some, just surprised at the gap which is not what I've experienced in seven years of ownership.

I tend to lean toward Tirerack for a quality tire and they...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-09-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,499
Posted By Tim M
Prior to a chassis dyno visit...about once a year.

Prior to a chassis dyno visit...about once a year.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-07-2025, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,708
Posted By Tim M
Makes sense...just surprised they don't have any...

Makes sense...just surprised they don't have any in stock and the fronts that I received were more than 2 years old. Previously Tire Rack had excess old stock for discount...now I'm waiting since 16...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-06-2025, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By Tim M
Very smooth! Germans are well known for their...

Very smooth! Germans are well known for their roads - I experience the "Road Works" regularly to prove it, but the ability to push the throttle on risk and gas consumption only is a real treat!
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 11-28-2025, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,524
Posted By Tim M
Excellent!

Excellent!
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 11-26-2025, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By Tim M
Yes, the coast down felt a bit surreal. The car...

Yes, the coast down felt a bit surreal. The car had no more in it as it sits...so the run was complete before the SUV...which was noticed long before. I was hoping to avoid any braking, but it was...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 11-25-2025, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By Tim M
Can SS 1LE Hit 200 MPH?

Yes!

Simple as adding more power (~300) and spin it faster (7000 rpm) and hold on! :biggrin:

OEM SS 1LE: 175 mph
Add LT4 blower and a good tuner: 190 mph
Add 416 CI and stage I ported...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-21-2025, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,708
Posted By Tim M
OEM Goodyear Availability?

Have a 2018 Camaro SS 1LE with OEM tires...attempting to replace with the same Goodyear Super Car 3 models.

I've been sourcing these from Tirerack who had fronts in stock (ended up 2023...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-21-2025, 03:34 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Great fun it was!

Great fun it was!
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 11-20-2025, 12:38 PM
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Views: 39,595
Posted By Tim M
A bit of closure to this thread...ultimate goal...

A bit of closure to this thread...ultimate goal with this engine was to see how it performed on the autobahn...200 mph was the hope. Fortunately, it held together for a 34 second WOT run and topped...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-20-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: Thanks! It was a thrill ride and...

Boost Creep: Thanks! It was a thrill ride and amazing for such a stock vehicle other than power increases. I don't have high confidence that shifting into 6th would increase the speed...putting...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-16-2025, 02:00 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Success! ...

Success!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54928037241_a3773019c9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2rFNxNR)
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-29-2025, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Tim M
I'm not willing to consider as too much of a...

I'm not willing to consider as too much of a downgrade to my currents. I expect to return to the SC3's when production is available.

Thanks for the suggestion though!
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-29-2025, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Tim M
Thanks, folks for the responses. I do live in...

Thanks, folks for the responses. I do live in Germany and the weather is not ideal, certainly. However, the driving season is nearly over as it is...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2025, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Tim M
SC3R Street Miles?

My 2018 SS 1LE needs tires and the OEM sized/model tires are backordered (rears) for over a month with no eta insight.

I'm considering the SC3R's as they are available. More money and softer...
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Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 10-24-2025, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,325
Posted By Tim M
Appreciate the post/video...wasn't aware of the...

Appreciate the post/video...wasn't aware of the option. Thanks!
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-17-2025, 04:34 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: Quite a bit of flexibility in tires...

Boost Creep: Quite a bit of flexibility in tires models...but very little quibling with wear items. The outside block on the OEM GY's is nearly molded at the limit so any miles means not...
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-13-2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: Agreed - any laps on a famous F1...

Boost Creep: Agreed - any laps on a famous F1 track are worth it...just a bit more difficult with the USG shutdown!

I did get a bit of noise from the front end recently. Hoping it wasn't a...
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-12-2025, 01:43 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: Yes! 3+ miles WOT in 5th is likely...

Boost Creep: Yes! 3+ miles WOT in 5th is likely the hardest on an engine...found the weakness!

Signed up for a Track Day at Spa Francochamps this Thursday. Looking forward to a dedicated track...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-05-2025, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Tim M
Congrats! I wouldn't worry about the car -...

Congrats!

I wouldn't worry about the car - just use the same settings/pressure for each event and concentrate on driving! Great point on getting rides...having instructors/hotshoes ride with you...
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-28-2025, 02:29 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Took the car for a quick drive on the back roads...

Took the car for a quick drive on the back roads of Stuttgart...without traction control, the car is 'exhilarating' to say the least! Engine revs increase, the X-Port blower screams, and the tires...
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-24-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: Agree. Not sure why the...

Boost Creep: Agree. Not sure why the challenge...it self-bleeds after a few cycles.
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-23-2025, 03:06 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
I should mention I was successful in installing...

I should mention I was successful in installing the stretch AC belt...previously always used the original prior with its as-stretched length. I was struggling to get it to walk it on...so used a...
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-22-2025, 12:38 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
This weekend the remaining parts came in and...

This weekend the remaining parts came in and redid the accessory drive a bit. Old parts:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54805378100_edd4375dc1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ruXTw5)

Hood...
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-19-2025, 03:49 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Well, flat bed arrived to a friend's shop...car...

Well, flat bed arrived to a friend's shop...car is dirty, but no damage noted!* Hoped the main serpentine and coolant hose would take 20 mins...times myself...42 minutes!* I despise road side...
Forum: Member Car Journals 09-14-2025, 03:18 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 144,464
Posted By Tim M
Still waiting on the car to be shipped to...

Still waiting on the car to be shipped to Stuttgart...

Video of the previous experience...nothing earthshattering, but the sound is intoxicating - GoPro does a pretty good job of recording...
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