Help identifying what's under the floor panel of trunk - Page 2

ctrlz · 03-12-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

You will be there forever with the cigarette lighter pumps. Get a clip on. But AAA is the best option IMHO.

Agree you do not want a lighter powered compressor when you are pissed-off that you got a flat. Will only add to the frustration.

What will AAA do when there is no spare, and do you trust them to tow the car?

Warrior102 · 03-12-2021, 09:30 AM

Most all wheel lock and keyed lugs come with a code sticker you should stick on the truck or glove box in case you lose it, look there.

ember1205 · 03-12-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

Agree you do not want a lighter powered compressor when you are pissed-off that you got a flat. Will only add to the frustration.

What will AAA do when there is no spare, and do you trust them to tow the car?

Car can't be towed - has to be transported on a flatbed. AAA won't do anything as their only remedy is to install your spare or take your tire to get it repaired (maybe).

funked1 · 03-12-2021, 10:07 AM

You put your weed in there.

Arizona_Droptop · 03-12-2021, 11:08 AM

At this point, I think the dealer is basically ignoring me lol.

That being said, I am 99.99% sure the previous owner of my camaro is a guy on this forum. However, he appears to have stopped posting here after he sold it.

Ruebernard, answer me lol!

I mean, look at this car:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10763765

His profile says he lives in Oro Valley, which is like 5 minutes from the dealer I got my camaro in Tucson.

Side note guys, I have basically stalked everyone here looking to see if I can find the previous owner hahah

Top picture, other dude's. Bottom, mine. Same exact year + options.

ZED SLED · 03-12-2021, 11:24 AM

There was another thread about this couple of years ago, or even longer. IIRC #2 is for the optional C-Tek battery tender

ctrlz · 03-12-2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Arizona_Droptop

I also do not have the key to the lug nuts. No idea how the hell I am supposed to get the tires off.

Do a youtube search. There is basically a way to hammer on an impact socket and it will grab the keyed lug nut enough for you to get it off. Not the most elegant or graceful solution, but cheap!

TP2SS · 03-12-2021, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Arizona_Droptop

At this point, I think the dealer is basically ignoring me lol.

That being said, I am 99.99% sure the previous owner of my camaro is a guy on this forum. However, he appears to have stopped posting here after he sold it.

Ruebernard, answer me lol!

I mean, look at this car:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10763765

His profile says he lives in Oro Valley, which is like 5 minutes from the dealer I got my camaro in Tucson.

Side note guys, I have basically stalked everyone here looking to see if I can find the previous owner hahah

Top picture, other dude's. Bottom, mine. Same exact year + options.

Have you PM's him here? He may have set his acct here so that he gets an email whenever he gets a PM. I do.

BTW, nice vert!

Arizona_Droptop · 03-12-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TP2SS

Have you PM's him here? He may have set his acct here so that he gets an email whenever he gets a PM. I do.

BTW, nice vert!

Thank you! And yes I have PM'ed him. A few times. I don't think he has an email forwarding system set up, and I don't think he is very active. Or perhaps, he thinks I am a crazy stalker and is too terrified to respond lol.

NotFast · 03-12-2021, 11:59 AM

I bought a Mazda many years ago with lock nuts (but no key). I went to my local dealer and they removed them with theirs. They did not charge me, but I told them I was going to buy 4 replacement nuts beforehand.

Arizona_Droptop · 03-12-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NotFast

I bought a Mazda many years ago with lock nuts (but no key). I went to my local dealer and they removed them with theirs. They did not charge me, but I told them I was going to buy 4 replacement nuts beforehand.

That's a great idea. I will give my local dealer a call (which is not the same as the dealer I bought it from).

Hopefully they will be accommodating.

ember1205 · 03-12-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizona_Droptop

At this point, I think the dealer is basically ignoring me lol.

That being said, I am 99.99% sure the previous owner of my camaro is a guy on this forum. However, he appears to have stopped posting here after he sold it.

Ruebernard, answer me lol!

I mean, look at this car:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10763765

His profile says he lives in Oro Valley, which is like 5 minutes from the dealer I got my camaro in Tucson.

Side note guys, I have basically stalked everyone here looking to see if I can find the previous owner hahah

Top picture, other dude's. Bottom, mine. Same exact year + options.

I don't believe you would be able to tell this unless you have the original build sheet or window sticker... But... In looking at @ruebernard's profile pic and comparing to pics of the car, it appears that he added the hash mark and it was not factory ordered that way. It also appears the he had a Sto-N-Show plate bracket on the front end based on a pic he posted. Have you checked the underside of the front bumper to see if that is still there or there is evidence of a bracket having been installed?

It also appears that he moved from IL to AZ, so the original purchase / registration that should be able to see from a Carfax should show IL as the original location.

Based on other posts, it seems he may well have swapped out the tail lights to blackout ones.

He was last active on the forum about a month ago (based on last posting).

Arizona_Droptop · 03-12-2021, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

I don't believe you would be able to tell this unless you have the original build sheet or window sticker... But... In looking at @ruebernard's profile pic and comparing to pics of the car, it appears that he added the hash mark and it was not factory ordered that way. It also appears the he had a Sto-N-Show plate bracket on the front end based on a pic he posted. Have you checked the underside of the front bumper to see if that is still there or there is evidence of a bracket having been installed?

It also appears that he moved from IL to AZ, so the original purchase / registration that should be able to see from a Carfax should show IL as the original location.

Based on other posts, it seems he may well have swapped out the tail lights to blackout ones.

He was last active on the forum about a month ago (based on last posting).

I see your investigation skills vastly exceed mine. I think I should just move on from finding the original owner or key, and just call the nearest chevy dealer and see if they can swap out the locks for me.

robertd33 · 03-12-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizona_Droptop

should the dealer provide this tire inflation kit even if the car is used?

no, they are not required at all to do so.

for the lock nuts, i had the same issue.
i finally called McGard (the manufacturer) and asked what to do.
they can tell you what locations have a master set of keys. there were only 4 in my state (MO). there are many different patterns (random choice) available, so there's no way to tell which you have installed.

most tire shops will be able to get them off with a nut extractor, but the lock nut will be damaged in the process.

03-12-2021, 11:08 AM	#19
Arizona_Droptop Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 49	At this point, I think the dealer is basically ignoring me lol. That being said, I am 99.99% sure the previous owner of my camaro is a guy on this forum. However, he appears to have stopped posting here after he sold it. Ruebernard, answer me lol! I mean, look at this car: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10763765 His profile says he lives in Oro Valley, which is like 5 minutes from the dealer I got my camaro in Tucson. Side note guys, I have basically stalked everyone here looking to see if I can find the previous owner hahah Top picture, other dude's. Bottom, mine. Same exact year + options. Attached Images

03-12-2021, 11:24 AM	#20
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,487 View My Garage	There was another thread about this couple of years ago, or even longer. IIRC #2 is for the optional C-Tek battery tender __________________

03-12-2021, 09:30 AM	#16
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 640	Most all wheel lock and keyed lugs come with a code sticker you should stick on the truck or glove box in case you lose it, look there.

03-12-2021, 10:07 AM	#18
funked1 Drives: '23 Hyundai Kona N, '24 VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 404	You put your weed in there.

03-12-2021, 11:59 AM	#24
NotFast Drives: 2021 LT1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Chicago area Posts: 286	I bought a Mazda many years ago with lock nuts (but no key). I went to my local dealer and they removed them with theirs. They did not charge me, but I told them I was going to buy 4 replacement nuts beforehand.

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