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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-11-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,725
Posted By Melon
I've been to the tail somewhere around 20 times,...

I've been to the tail somewhere around 20 times, and have never gotten such a lecture from an officer of the law. I even got popped doing 60 in a 30 and while he did read me the riot act, it wasn't...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-11-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,246
Posted By Melon
I've been running Motul 8100 5w40 down here in...

I've been running Motul 8100 5w40 down here in Louisiana.
The oil temp gauge never gets above the 280 mark with ambient temps in the 90's.

Turbo cars always generate more heat in the oil,...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-11-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,915
Posted By Melon
I'm 6'-2" as well. When I got the car I was...

I'm 6'-2" as well.

When I got the car I was 350lbs, and since then I've lost about 140lbs and am currently down to 210lbs. The car is much more comfortable at 210lbs, but I did fit in it @ 350lbs....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-11-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,915
Posted By Melon
I had a 2002 C5 and really enjoyed it. ...

I had a 2002 C5 and really enjoyed it.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/attachments/c5-corvettes-for-sale/48344683d1683168481-2002-corvette-base-10-495-00-uf5v3u2.jpg
Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers 05-15-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By Melon
FWIW, I have done business with All Star in the...

FWIW, I have done business with All Star in the past and been pretty satisfied.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 05-10-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,865
Posted By Melon
Not bad at all.

Not bad at all.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 05-10-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,563
Posted By Melon
I should do more 1/4mi runs. It's not why I...

I should do more 1/4mi runs. It's not why I bought the car, but going to a test-n-tune night for like $50 is a lot of fun.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-09-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,903
Posted By Melon
Look for local SCCA communities on Facebook, lots...

Look for local SCCA communities on Facebook, lots of helpful folks in there.
It's a great way to get your foot in the door, several people do track days and autocross.

Look up the website of...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 05-05-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,452
Posted By Melon
This is the video I use as a go-by. I even keep...

This is the video I use as a go-by.
I even keep one of those brushes in the car and brush down the steering wheel and shifter every so often.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T40dVP83EeM
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-02-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,903
Posted By Melon
Instructor led track day, and start doing...

Instructor led track day, and start doing autocross.
Welcome to the world of late apexing and trail braking!
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-01-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Posted By Melon
I'll be doing the alignment myself with the help...

I'll be doing the alignment myself with the help of a friend at the Infiniti dealership.

I appreciate the link, I have it bookmarked on my phone, and new rear bolts ready to go on the car.
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-01-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Posted By Melon
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/picture.php?albumid...

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=22692&pictureid=170593

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=22692&pictureid=170594
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-01-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Posted By Melon
Was able to pull out a 6th in RAW and PAX...

Was able to pull out a 6th in RAW and PAX yesterday.

http://www.cenla-scca.org/results/2023/4-30/raw.htm?fbclid=IwAR1nPBY7dM96hR7bCjxfeRkTzt89lAkkp3tYSkQHWpExm1GvzBZZwfjfi_4

Pretty happy with...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-24-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,415
Posted By Melon
Yikes! Coming around the corner to a car in your...

Yikes! Coming around the corner to a car in your lane is an unfortunate hazard, that's why it pays to keep a little in reserve. An 18-wheeler though, man, I've seen the whole road shut down because...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-24-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,415
Posted By Melon
Nice man, I've been up there several times. Next...

Nice man, I've been up there several times. Next time you're in the area try the Skyway, and Foothills Parkway, those are less tight and really fun in a car with some power.

I never had any brake...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-20-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By Melon
Yeah man, we have all seen a massive pothole or...

Yeah man, we have all seen a massive pothole or road defect too late, just hold on and pray nothing gets damaged.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2VNH-uXoAIQN0O?format=jpg&name=small
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-17-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2,031
Views: 804,347
Posted By Melon
Twins!

Twins!
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-12-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Posted By Melon
No, unfortunately I'm -8mm offset in the rear. ...

No, unfortunately I'm -8mm offset in the rear.

Locally no one will have an issue with it. If I went to a larger region or nationals I'd run CAM-C.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-12-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By Melon
You'll get more response in the market place....

You'll get more response in the market place. Good luck.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=287
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 125,427
Posted By Melon
I'm waiting on the rear bolts to arrive before I...

I'm waiting on the rear bolts to arrive before I get an alignment, but I do plan on dialing in more front camber.

That being said, there's zero rub, the wheels are same width and offset as OEM...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By Melon
I kind of regret not getting another set, lol....

I kind of regret not getting another set, lol. But mine showed up with no issue. I already have a second set, so I'm good for a few autocross seasons.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-10-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Posted By Melon
New wheels! ...

New wheels!

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11304377&postcount=274
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 125,427
Posted By Melon
Apex VS-5RS Anthracite Front: 19x10 ET20 ...

Apex VS-5RS
Anthracite

Front: 19x10 ET20
Rear: 19x11 ET35

Tires: Falken RT660 295/35/19

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=22550&pictureid=170520
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-03-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Melon
The variation in color is due to photos and brake...

The variation in color is due to photos and brake dust. They're all a dark metallic silver, darker than most other gunmetal/anthracite wheels.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-29-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By Melon
RT660 295/35/19 - $76/Tire - Price Error

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/falken-azenis-rt660/p/88536

I ordered a set to go on my new Apex wheels.

I already ordered a set of 305/30 and 315/30 earlier today, so I'll...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-29-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,168
Posted By Melon
How is the 3.0L Diesel holding up? I can...

How is the 3.0L Diesel holding up?

I can see the benefits of a 2.7L turbo in the smaller trucks, but even then, they don't get better mileage. Lower down torque is a lot better, the 3.6L is a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-29-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,276
Posted By Melon
TSB 18-NA-355 has been resolved with a recall. ...

TSB 18-NA-355 has been resolved with a recall.
My 2018 Canyon had the shudder and the fluid change fixed it.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-27-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 125,427
Posted By Melon
I plan on using 305/30/19F 315/30/19R That's...

I plan on using 305/30/19F 315/30/19R
That's what Mason has on his car.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-27-2023, 06:41 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 125,427
Posted By Melon
I know that cat, he's local, and of course got...

I know that cat, he's local, and of course got the same wheels I did.
Same tire setup too, good, now I know they fit.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-23-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 100,319
Posted By Melon
Going EV for a performance brand makes a lot of...

Going EV for a performance brand makes a lot of sense. It's getting really hard to get the performance out of an ICE engine with the EPA fuel mileage ratings that can compete.

They can go turbo,...
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