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Forum: Autos For Sale / Wanted 08-22-2020, 02:48 AM
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Posted By miatatony
FS: 2017 V6 1LE with Recaros and APEX wheels

Message me at tonyj7185@yahoo.com as well as PM with contact info if interested.

$20,000
Located in Waco, tx
Basic Info:
- around 38,500 miles
- LS 3.6L model trim
- 1LE Package: better...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-21-2020, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 384,007
Posted By miatatony
the RE71r are amazing tires, I see what all the...

the RE71r are amazing tires, I see what all the hype is about now. I'm excited to try out the Nankang AR1 next, and then perhaps the SC3R everyone raves about on here. The yokohama advan A052 were...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-19-2020, 04:45 AM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 384,007
Posted By miatatony
1:24.6 at MSR Cresson 1.7CCW in my V6 Camaro....

1:24.6 at MSR Cresson 1.7CCW in my V6 Camaro. Finally figured out how to do the overlay stuff, I'm slowly turning into a track rat lol.
First time running RE71R tires and they held up really well...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-15-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 48,545
Posted By miatatony
Yeah I've been using the carbotech xp10 all...

Yeah I've been using the carbotech xp10 all around, they were probably closer to $450 a set I think, the rears do tend to last a bit longer than the fronts though. Might have to try a different brand...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-13-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 48,545
Posted By miatatony
yes even my car is similar, i thought i was...

yes even my car is similar, i thought i was saving a lot more money with the v6 engine but not really lol. I do spend less on brake pads (~$500 a set every 6 track days), and fuel (7mpg), but tires...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-10-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Posted By miatatony
Lol yeah they look like this ...

Lol yeah they look like this
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0138.jpg

...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-09-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 384,007
Posted By miatatony
https://youtu.be/tCafG-3-yjE 1:28.4 around...

https://youtu.be/tCafG-3-yjE

1:28.4 around MSR Cresson 1.7 CW, I'm in a v6 1le, Hotchkis sway bars and vorshlag camber plates.
Trying my best to get into the 1:27, but I've hit a plateau with...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-09-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Posted By miatatony
Anyone tried the viper OEM 295/25/19 kumho ecsta v720s ACR?

Currently they're about $234 a pop, thinking of getting a square fitment tire of these for 19x10 front and 19x11 rear, although the thin sidewall has me a little worried about fitment but this size...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-07-2019, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,324
Posted By miatatony
Thank you very much, cleared everything up for me.

Thank you very much, cleared everything up for me.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-04-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,324
Posted By miatatony
Bleeding brakes with Scanner tool procedure?

So I was thinking about buying one of those fancy scanner tools that has abs bleed function on Amazon, my local mechanic I usually take my car to said he didn't have the scan tool so he couldn't...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-20-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,868
Posted By miatatony
With that many street miles expected have you...

With that many street miles expected have you considered a cheap set of track wheels and tires? Some used factory OEM wheels with sticky 100tw tires, and a harder and cheaper daily wheel and tire...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-19-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 48,545
Posted By miatatony
thats good to hear, I have a v6 1le but I'm...

thats good to hear, I have a v6 1le but I'm thinking of getting the exact same tire setup....everyone says a lot of bad things about the r888r in terms of outright grip but they come in a lot of...
Forum: V6 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 11-11-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,454
Posted By miatatony
Pm sent

Pm sent
Forum: Wheels / Tires 11-11-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,369
Posted By miatatony
Price with shipping to 75212?

Price with shipping to 75212?
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 11-08-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,288
Posted By miatatony
Awesome, I cant wait. the main thing holding me...

Awesome, I cant wait. the main thing holding me back for the GM lowering kit is I wonder if the spring rates are still too soft for track duty, the powell springs seem like they're designed for the...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 11-08-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,288
Posted By miatatony
Do you have any issues with the new springs while...

Do you have any issues with the new springs while keeping the same dampers?

I have nearly the same setup as you, vorshlag camber plates and hotchkis sway bars, BMR end links front and rear, next...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 10-29-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,447
Posted By miatatony
If I wanted to get aftermarket track pads for...

If I wanted to get aftermarket track pads for these, is there an OEM pad I can reference? Is it the same pad size as the GM 6 piston pads?
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs 10-29-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,631
Posted By miatatony
If ur getting it super cheap from Walmart, do...

If ur getting it super cheap from Walmart, do urself a favor and just buy multiple bottles at a time lol. I've gone through 3 bottles, love the stuff. Just be careful to use a very dry towel to mop...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-29-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,412
Posted By miatatony
This thread reminded me I had this problem...

This thread reminded me I had this problem earlier this year, second gear pulls I'd randomly get flashing cel that would disappear after a while. Happened right after I got after a full tank of 87...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-29-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By miatatony
https://i.imgur.com/ayhbmdZ.jpgWow that is...

https://i.imgur.com/ayhbmdZ.jpgWow that is amazingly even wear. Here's a phot of mine just for reference

https://i.imgur.com/ayhbmdZ.jpg
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-29-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By miatatony
Thanks that confirms my thoughts, hopefully ill...

Thanks that confirms my thoughts, hopefully ill get one more day out of them after I flip them.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-29-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By miatatony
Thanks for the input, it's surprising you get...

Thanks for the input, it's surprising you get such even wear with -2.6f up front, that definitely shows I probably have something else going on, I'll probably try softening the bar up front to help...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-29-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By miatatony
Vorshlag camber plates, going to ask the local...

Vorshlag camber plates, going to ask the local shop to try for -3.5 next time but the wear pattern is so drastic I think something else is having a bigger effect
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-28-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By miatatony
Very bad outside shoulder wear, tires too wide for rim?

I have a 2017 v6 1le Camaro, I believe my front wheels are 8.5in wide correct me if I'm wrong. Currently have 265 width Advan a052 tires on them.

Camber -3.0f -2.0r.

Hotchkis sway bars front...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 09-27-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,921
Posted By miatatony
Definitely not a strange comparison at all, I...

Definitely not a strange comparison at all, I considered exactly this before I bought my v6 1LE used. I'll basically break down my opinion into before and after I bought the car.

Before:
looking...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-17-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By miatatony
Yeah I'm at around 12-14 track days so far, I've...

Yeah I'm at around 12-14 track days so far, I've been getting better lately at really feeling what's happening to the tires on track, my biggest issue before was over driving them but now I can get...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-17-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By miatatony
I've heard some good things about that nankang...

I've heard some good things about that nankang tire, might have to try a set. The sizes they have would actually fit my stock v6 1le, but eventually when I get 18s will probably try the 265 width on...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-17-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By miatatony
Thanks for the info. I'm curious what you think...

Thanks for the info. I'm curious what you think about the ultimate grip levels of the NT01 vs a slick with a few heat cycles vs the supercar 3R? Ive always thought slicks blew everything else out of...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-17-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By miatatony
Ah right I've actually never tried those, I was...

Ah right I've actually never tried those, I was thinking of the Goodyear's that came with my car which are eagle f1 or something like that, they came factory on my focus st as well and they weren't...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-17-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By miatatony
They were pretty good and matched the stock...

They were pretty good and matched the stock performance well, but once I went to a 200tw tire the grip levels are so good I just want even more grip lol. I purposely stayed away from 200tw tires as...
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