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Oil Man
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ZL1 Discussions
08-15-2022, 08:28 AM
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Who is the "best" zl1 builder/shop in the nation?
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Oil Man
Yep. He tunes for LMR and owns BRC as far as I...
Yep. He tunes for LMR and owns BRC as far as I know. Ryne's been showing up lately in a lot of LMR's YouTube videos, tuning in person at their shop in Houston. Having him there tuning elevates...
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ZL1 Discussions
02-21-2022, 08:09 AM
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15
Recaro seats
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2,616
Posted By
Oil Man
This is a great point. Even minor things...
This is a great point.
Even minor things like rivets on your jeans, or keychain fobs, or the steel retainer clip on your pocket knife can end up being pretty destructive if it becomes the...
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ZL1 Discussions
02-21-2022, 07:37 AM
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Carbon build-up service
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3,877
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Oil Man
I ran CRC's product on two occasions in my last Z...
I ran CRC's product on two occasions in my last Z (which ended up with 138k miles on the motor) with solid, noticeable results.
It goes almost $20/can on Amazon, but for a canned product that...
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2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum
12-01-2021, 06:59 PM
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63
Used '18 ZL1
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6,245
Posted By
Oil Man
Values are completely out of whack at the moment....
Values are completely out of whack at the moment. Inflation, coupled with artificially short supply have brought us here.
I was run off the road on 10/2, and totalled my 2018 ZL1 A10, which...
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2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum
12-01-2021, 06:15 PM
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8
50 state emissions?
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3,338
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Oil Man
50 state emissions?
I have started looking for a replacement for my recently destroyed 2018 ZL1 A10 (Whoever gave 6th-gens a 5-star rating for rollovers was definitely on point, and wrong-way drivers suck)
..and I...
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2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum
11-22-2021, 09:21 PM
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6
I know what I’m thankful for this year…
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1,096
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Oil Man
Thanks man. It’s been like 7 weeks, and I...
Thanks man. It’s been like 7 weeks, and I haven’t heard about the Bro-dozer driver getting caught, so I’m not holding my breath. But I’m good, and that’s what matters.
As far as my next Z, I’ve...
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2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum
11-22-2021, 08:38 PM
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I know what I’m thankful for this year…
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1,096
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Oil Man
I know what I’m thankful for this year…
It took me a month or more before I was ready to write this. I posted it to the ZL1 Exclusive board on Facebook, and figured I would share it here as well:
This is a LONG post. But no longer...
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ZL1 Discussions
11-10-2021, 09:51 AM
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29
Getting a zl1 soon, what are some must do mods and maintenance items?
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4,164
Posted By
Oil Man
Drive it as much as you want. My 2018 A10 was...
Drive it as much as you want. My 2018 A10 was totaled in a crash last month, after 3.5 years of daily driving. It had 138k miles at the time, and the only real problem I had was a collapsed DOD...
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ZL1 Discussions
07-09-2021, 08:11 AM
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How many miles do you guys have on your zl1?
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27,379
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Oil Man
HER, actually. Her name is Kris, and she's from...
HER, actually. Her name is Kris, and she's from the Houston area, and has a lot of fun driving her car. As far as I can tell, I am next behind her, with 133k miles on my 2018 ZL1 A10.
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ZL1 Discussions
02-26-2020, 11:40 AM
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31
Gas problem. No 93 octane
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5,380
Posted By
Oil Man
This. I've noticed when traveling through...
This.
I've noticed when traveling through Colorado that gasoline sold at altitude runs lower octanes (regular unleaded is 85 octane in places) and the reason is air density at altitude. Running...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
08-09-2019, 08:50 PM
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18
98 Octane
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2,838
Posted By
Oil Man
I've experimented with this on both my LT1 SS,...
I've experimented with this on both my LT1 SS, and now my ZL1 over the last 3 years, because premium fuel in our state means 91 octane. For a significant chunk of my first year in the Z, I was...
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ZL1 Discussions
08-01-2019, 05:35 PM
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52
What will you do if/when the camaro goes away?
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8,055
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Oil Man
Yup. I'll be there. Of all people, my...
Yup. I'll be there.
Of all people, my WIFE has fallen in love with the C8 and wants one badly. You could have knocked me over with a feather. She currently drives a Scion.
Stuff like...
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ZL1 Discussions
08-01-2019, 05:31 PM
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44
Certainly Not Happy About This
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8,438
Posted By
Oil Man
Yeah, every time I see a rant about CEO salary, I...
Yeah, every time I see a rant about CEO salary, I have two thoughts:
1. If performance didn't match the pay, the shareholders and the board wouldn't tolerate it. In most corporations, CEO salary...
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ZL1 Discussions
08-01-2019, 05:15 PM
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52
What will you do if/when the camaro goes away?
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8,055
Posted By
Oil Man
I am going to go look at a C8 tomorrow evening. ...
I am going to go look at a C8 tomorrow evening. Ask me again in 2 days.
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ZL1 Discussions
07-21-2019, 03:16 AM
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64
anyone cancel ZL1 for C8??
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12,528
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Oil Man
I remember this too. And since the C8 launch, I...
I remember this too. And since the C8 launch, I saw an analysis of one of the big reasons a manual was a no-go on the C8. Basically, between the engine position, fuel tank location, oiling system,...
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ZL1 Discussions
07-03-2019, 08:12 AM
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ZL1 Max dB
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3,515
Posted By
Oil Man
Being a 4th generation California native, I am...
Being a 4th generation California native, I am honestly starting to become numb to the everyday absurdity that keeps this state on the cable news gag reel, but for whatever reason, this topic sets me...
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ZL1 Discussions
06-20-2019, 05:43 PM
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325
So 760 horses for the 2020 GT 500
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41,437
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Oil Man
I'm sure the GT500 will be a great car; they've...
I'm sure the GT500 will be a great car; they've taken long enough to develop it.
I keep thinking that its actual impact in the real world is going to be limited. It's got 6 digit price tag...
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ZL1 Discussions
05-30-2019, 11:00 AM
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127
How many ZL1 are used as Daily Drivers?
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16,971
Posted By
Oil Man
Fairly easy, yeah. The hardest part is just...
Fairly easy, yeah. The hardest part is just being careful about using the correct jacking points on the car, and since I installed the ZL1 Addons lift points, thats easier than ever. And keep in...
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ZL1 Discussions
05-15-2019, 11:19 PM
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15
Octane Booster - Moving from 91 to 93+ for track?
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2,352
Posted By
Oil Man
This. 4.25 gallons of 100 octane and a top...
This.
4.25 gallons of 100 octane and a top off with 91 raises the average R+M/2 octane level to 93. Though I have never dyno'd the car before and after, the butt dyno says the car pulls harder.
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ZL1 Discussions
05-15-2019, 11:11 PM
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127
How many ZL1 are used as Daily Drivers?
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16,971
Posted By
Oil Man
Mine has been my DD since I bought it in March of...
Mine has been my DD since I bought it in March of last year. My commute is exactly 50 miles one way, though I work rotating shifts and not M-F. Nearly all of it is freeway/highway. I have had no...
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ZL1 Discussions
03-26-2019, 11:33 AM
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20
Potential upgrade (from 2SS) question
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2,061
Posted By
Oil Man
Checkers vs. Chess. I have owned both now,...
Checkers vs. Chess.
I have owned both now, and after exactly one year in my ZL1, there's no looking back. The Z is just...more. All the way around. More features, more grip, more noise, more...
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ZL1 Discussions
03-26-2019, 11:30 AM
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20
Potential upgrade (from 2SS) question
Views:
2,061
Posted By
Oil Man
It's true. When I bought my 2SS, I was...
It's true.
When I bought my 2SS, I was dressed in shorts and a work T-shirt, and wandered the lot for 15 minutes before someone approached me. I needed the car to get to work that evening, and I...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
03-13-2019, 01:23 AM
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267
ZL1 questions, mainly how do you convince your wife?
Views:
22,778
Posted By
Oil Man
There is wisdom here. To be honest, I am...
There is wisdom here.
To be honest, I am still not sure how I got it done. I had a '16 2SS that I wiped out in the rain, so doubling down and convincing her on a car that's MORE expensive, and...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
01-21-2019, 08:19 PM
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39
Eagle F1 Supercar 3R - How many miles?
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13,311
Posted By
Oil Man
I bought a complete set of factory ZL1 take offs...
I bought a complete set of factory ZL1 take offs with OEM rubber on them that was 95-100% within a couple weeks of buying my car.
I ran the original set about 16k before swapping them, and...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
01-21-2019, 12:54 PM
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109
ZL1 or ZL1 1LE real world street/track comparison
Views:
29,746
Posted By
Oil Man
They're great cars. I had a 2SS prior to this,...
They're great cars. I had a 2SS prior to this, and absolutely loved it. I'm about 6'4" and 285, and I was worried about the bolsters on the Recaros, but they're better than the seats in the 2SS in...
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ZL1 Discussions
01-21-2019, 12:38 PM
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109
ZL1 or ZL1 1LE real world street/track comparison
Views:
29,746
Posted By
Oil Man
+1 I was fairly sure I wanted a ZL1 when...
+1
I was fairly sure I wanted a ZL1 when I walked onto the lot, but needed (and was able to) test drive a ZLE to be positive.
A ten minute test drive on our cold, neglected, underfunded...
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ZL1 Discussions
01-03-2019, 09:13 AM
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8
A nudge in neutral!!
Views:
1,058
Posted By
Oil Man
I agree with it being unnecessary to idle in...
I agree with it being unnecessary to idle in neutral at stoplights, but that's not exactly what he's describing. It happens in my car as well, and I leave the car in drive at stoplights.
This...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
01-03-2019, 09:07 AM
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34
Does anyone else have really squeaky brakes?
Views:
3,440
Posted By
Oil Man
I came here this morning looking for exactly this...
I came here this morning looking for exactly this thread.
My car has been flawless through 10 months of daily driving, and the ONLY criticism I have had has been brake noise.
Thanks for the...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
01-03-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies:
8
A nudge in neutral!!
Views:
1,058
Posted By
Oil Man
I have experienced what you are describing with...
I have experienced what you are describing with my A10 car as well. In neutral. Sometimes upon starting the car.
I haven't figured out a way to replicate it reliably, and it doesn't have me...
Forum:
ZL1 Discussions
10-03-2018, 02:18 AM
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35
Tune for lower octane? (due to availability)
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4,067
Posted By
Oil Man
It may give you some additional peace of mind to...
It may give you some additional peace of mind to know that many refiners blend their premium as much as a full point higher than advertised, to be certain that any eventuality that sees premium fuel...
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