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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-30-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,051
Posted By JimGnitecki
GM hit with 2nd lawsuit over OnStar driver data being sold

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/03/gm-hit-with-2nd-onstar-data-collection-lawsuit/

Looks like GM is really going to take a financial and reputational hit for selling driver data gleened via...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-27-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,568
Posted By JimGnitecki
After I got my Banks Data Monster gage...

After I got my Banks Data Monster gage "permanently" (i.e. always plugged in) connected to the OBD2 port, OnStar starting sending me diagnostic reports that said:

"We were unable to successfully...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-26-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,568
Posted By JimGnitecki
GM just stopped sales of OnStar data to 3rd parties?

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/03/gm-ends-business-with-data-collection-firms-following-onstar-driving-data-lawsuit/
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-19-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,818
Posted By JimGnitecki
This Onstar article is worrisome

See:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/03/gm-sued-for-sale-of-onstar-driving-data/
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 03-08-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By JimGnitecki
Davenport motorsports, our Canadian distributor,...

Davenport motorsports, our Canadian distributor, which has also installed mANY of these longterm, says they require virtually no maintenace, beyond:

- Occasionally check the oil level in it. With...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-06-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,285
Posted By JimGnitecki
Oh really? Then how do they justify having...

Oh really? Then how do they justify having charged you thousands over MSRP when they sold it to you a year ago,or even a few months ago?

I guess it's a one-way street.

As for expecting morals:...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-04-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By JimGnitecki
Yes, there IS a current recall on this. The...

Yes, there IS a current recall on this. The emrgency release is not properly seated in position and needs to be adjusted.

Jim G
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-04-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,285
Posted By JimGnitecki
For a "sporty" car, winters are usually not the...

For a "sporty" car, winters are usually not the right time to sell -Spring is much better. If the dealership really honors the $55k, I wonder what they will sell it for a few Springtime weeks from...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-08-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By JimGnitecki
Note also that this spare tire is WAY more costly...

Note also that this spare tire is WAY more costly than the emergency inflator, along with the obvious space problem and tire diameter/rear diff issue. It just doesn't sound like much of a...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-04-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By JimGnitecki
This AirMan ResQ Pro+ Tire Repair Kit, available...

This AirMan ResQ Pro+ Tire Repair Kit, available on Amazon, is actually standard equipment on many new cars, substituting for a spare tire:
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-14-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,086
Posted By JimGnitecki
But, a tire shop manager told me that the...

But, a tire shop manager told me that the dismounting and remounting of tires on wheels forces the technician to clean the tire to rim seating surfaces twice per year, which mitigates corrosion and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-14-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,086
Posted By JimGnitecki
Just an alert to keep in mind: Winter tires are...

Just an alert to keep in mind: Winter tires are usually narrow when compared to wide performance tires on performance cars. This is so they will cut THROUGH snow and slush versus "planing" on top of...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-21-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,893
Posted By JimGnitecki
That appears to be an error in the website....

That appears to be an error in the website. Davenport Motorsports, who did my Magnuson install, is the Canadian distributor for Magnuson, and Davenport told me my car's results are typical. And, they...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-21-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,893
Posted By JimGnitecki
You are using mixes of crank hp and rear wheel...

You are using mixes of crank hp and rear wheel hp.

The crank hp with the Magnuson kit installed is normally 650 crank hp.

The REAR WHEEL hp with the Magnuson kit installed is normally around...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-09-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By JimGnitecki
If you present this to your dealer as a potential...

If you present this to your dealer as a potential safety issue, he might replace the wheel undewr warranty out of liability concerns.

Jim G
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-09-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By JimGnitecki
Are you sure that's not an indication of an...

Are you sure that's not an indication of an internal fracture? I's send a photo of it to the wheel manufacturer ASAP and ask that. IF it indicates a fracture, you do not want to be driving on that...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 09-15-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,646
Posted By JimGnitecki
Yes, i found it after they started offering 94...

Yes, i found it after they started offering 94 octane a few months ago. I have been using the 94 octane since then.

Jim G
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 09-14-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,646
Posted By JimGnitecki
You are correct! Jim G

You are correct!

Jim G
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-04-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 994
Posted By JimGnitecki
I agree. THIS osunds like the most practical and...

I agree. THIS osunds like the most practical and easy to use solution that also requires minimal space in an already small trunk. And the fact that it is also the recommended OEM solution, for...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-31-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,893
Posted By JimGnitecki
Yes, this last generation of the Chevy V8 is a...

Yes, this last generation of the Chevy V8 is a pretty incredible package. The internal combustion engine is going out with a big splash!

Jim G
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-31-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,893
Posted By JimGnitecki
The car is completely stock except for the...

The car is completely stock except for the Magnuson kit, and the Nitto 555R2 tires that the Magnuson installation made necessary (with the OEM tires, the ECU engaged traction control any time WOT was...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-30-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
Sounds like a good plan to me. Jim G

Sounds like a good plan to me.

Jim G
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-30-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,893
Posted By JimGnitecki
The overall detailed statistics for the...

The overall detailed statistics for the supercharged Camaro LT1 trip came out even more impressive:

Total length of the trip: 2296 miles in 7 days.

Broken down as:

956 mile drive from...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-30-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
I am appreciating the education and adivce I am...

I am appreciating the education and adivce I am getting here. Keep it coming.

Jim G
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-30-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
Lowering further is out. The clearance is as low...

Lowering further is out. The clearance is as low as 3.5 inches asit came from the factory! And the tires right now just about perfectly fill the fender oepnings - any lower and they would look odd.
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-28-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
I don't remember for sure, but since the Alfa...

I don't remember for sure, but since the Alfa Romeo 4C weighs only about 1800 lb (Carbon Fiber chassis, and a "trunk" that would hold only a lady's purse), the steering could well have been manual....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-28-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
Yes. Mis-typed! The way I remember it is that it...

Yes. Mis-typed! The way I remember it is that it is the "reverse" of the Corvette "C4" convertible I had back in 1995!

That C4 was one of my favorite cars ever. I loved the snug cockpit, the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-28-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
Ok, so wider and grippier front tires, whose...

Ok, so wider and grippier front tires, whose width matches the rear. That sounds very doable. Plus, I can ask the tire shop manager what he can do via alignment settings. Thank-you.

Jim G
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-28-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
I do NOT drag race. The only reason I got the...

I do NOT drag race. The only reason I got the Nitto 555R2 rear tires was because with the OEM tires, if WOT (or even anywhere close) was applied, the traction control snapped on and stayed on even to...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-28-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,349
Posted By JimGnitecki
I don't want to spend a LOT of money on this,...

I don't want to spend a LOT of money on this, especially if the improvements achieved turn out to be minor.

New, different frnt tires make sense to me.

A change to the physical front end...
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