[NYTMARE23]

Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

+1,2,3?

Absolutely!!! Always room for more!

[CalgaryZL1]

Originally Posted by NYTMARE23

Absolutely!!! Always room for more!

I have never considered needing to upgrade my wheels, I just upgraded my cleaning products. Although there are a few nice wheels, if I ever get bored. SM-10Rs/e

[wintertopdown]

Today, I visited my local shop to replace my Goodyear Supercar 3's with new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. After mounting the wheels, an alignment was performed with the John Beam system. While the vehicle was up on the lift, the mechanics also replaced the differential and transmission fluid and we inspected the struts and rotors as I am approximately at 41,500 miles now. With the AMSOIL Multi - Vehicle ATF, the manual six-speed is shifting nicely, even on a cool day. The tires are certainly a nice upgrade for driving the wet roads, too. I look forward to continuing to maintain this car as it reaches closers to 50K and potentially beyond. Still need to replace my grille, luckily I located one at a dealership in Virginia. To be continued...

[gpskinzhut]

Originally Posted by Curr

You could have been me and bent a brand new 1LE rim within 25 miles of putting them on with fresh tires too.

Oof.

$200 to fix the rim, $275 for a new tires, and $125 to re-ceramic coat, mount, and balance.

Not to mention the fun of changing both fronts back to the OEMs in the work parking lot.

Didn't pull that one but did manage to pull into the garage and gouge a brand new 305/30/19 Continental ECS right front. Replaced, then did it a second time within a week. It took me a minute to realize what happened. I knew I bumped the rubber wheel on my table saw but didn't realize it ripped the sidewall out AND rashed the rim lip on both occasions. I was assuming it was a pothole somewhere or someone vandalizing the car and didn't notice it until I was washing the car. Didn't figure it out until I saw the rubbed mark on my table saw wheel some time much later, lol.

[RallyRunner]

Originally Posted by wintertopdown

The tires are certainly a nice upgrade for driving the wet roads, too.

I ran a set of PS4S's on my last car for about 20k miles and they were an absolute cheat-code in the rain. very, very capable street tire, and surprisingly quiet. Don't quote me on it but I think they are manufactured as a dual-compound carcass, with a stickier rubber on the tread shoulder and hard compound inboard, which is why they stick so well on corners but still return good tire life. I believe you can see the rubber compounds here:

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by RallyRunner

I ran a set of PS4S's on my last car for about 20k miles and they were an absolute cheat-code in the rain. very, very capable street tire, and surprisingly quiet. Don't quote me on it but I think they are manufactured as a dual-compound carcass, with a stickier rubber on the tread shoulder and hard compound inboard, which is why they stick so well on corners but still return good tire life. I believe you can see the rubber compounds here:

That's correct, it is a dual compound tire, and an amazing one at that

[SS_Don]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

That's correct, it is a dual compound tire, and an amazing one at that

+1. I have them and love them. I never felt like I was going to lose it, dry or wet.


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[HankVA]

I drove it! Last Friday I really f'd up my knee and was worried I wouldn't be able to drive it for a long time, but managed to get in it, take it for a good sized drive to air it our and charge it up, and got out of it with no probs.

MRI is next week, but having some time in the cockpit after not driving it for a week and a half was pretty decent medicine, for the short term at least.

[Texas1ss]

Originally Posted by HankVA

I drove it! Last Friday I really f'd up my knee and was worried I wouldn't be able to drive it for a long time, but managed to get in it, take it for a good sized drive to air it our and charge it up, and got out of it with no probs.

MRI is next week, but having some time in the cockpit after not driving it for a week and a half was pretty decent medicine, for the short term at least.

Beautiful car. I have a blacked out SS as well, even down to the SS wheel center caps, but it doesn't quite look like yours. Bad music, but your car in my video would look way better. Looks a lot meaner than mine.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=LYNgDWxR...MUP00Q_wEBgtsw

I can't put my finger on it after a few beers and Jack, but possibly the front splitter and lowered an inch or so? Curious. And hope the MRI shows good news. Been down that route before with a meniscus tear. Knocked me out of work for almost two months.

Whatever you did, it looks damn good. After my extended warranty is over the mods are coming on mine as well. First a mild cam, tune, and at least a 1 inch drop in the front. And if you don't mind sharing what you did to get that look, and don't mind me copying it, holler. If not, totally understand. : )

[Ray3768]

Got my free oil change at 1761 miles, at Barlow Chevy. I had them change the differential fluid as well and cashed in my Chevy bux, or what ever they call them. They only got me for $106, if memory serves. I managed to forget the Blackstone Labs oil sample container but the tech got me a sample in an empty water bottle. That place is great. I was able to walk into the shop and chat with the tech and his apprentice, while standing under my car. They were really cool. This is a small, family owned dealership. Apparently, they have many employees that have been there for 20-30 years. That immediately tells you that it's a good place to work. Buying the car there was a positive experience as well.

Oh, they also helped me prank my wife. I took pics of the pearl white 2024 Corvette 3LT that's in their showroom, along with a good pic of the >$85k window sticker. Then my sales guy took a pic of me sitting in the car. I texted the photos to my wife and told her that they are giving us a great deal on a new Vette. Told her they were giving us what we paid for the Camaro. She won't admit it, but I'm sure she had a brief moment of "OMG! This is what happens when I let him go to the dealership by himself!".

I do have a history. Early on in our marriage, I was banned from food shopping. In my defense, is $60 in junk food in addition to all the usual stuff unreasonable? I like vienna sausages and cheese ends. Pork rinds should be their own food group. :-)

-Ray

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Ray3768

is $60 in junk food in addition to all the usual stuff unreasonable? I like vienna sausages and cheese ends. Pork rinds should be their own food group. :-)

-Ray

Sounds legit to me, I don't see any problem with this!

[SS_Don]

Originally Posted by Ray3768

In my defense, is $60 in junk food in addition to all the usual stuff unreasonable? I like vienna sausages and cheese ends. Pork rinds should be their own food group. :-)

-Ray

Isn't junk food one of the major food groups?

[Craig]

I did not own this car for 24 hours



For $70 the EOS rock guards were worth a try. O’reilly’s had shallow well torx sockets and the rears went on in 15 minutes with the car on the ground. They look pretty good and fit well for the money at the expense of coverage. Undecided on riveting the fronts but PPF goes on next week so those will wait regardless.

[SS_Don]

Originally Posted by Craig

I did not own this car for 24 hours

Just be glad the elephants dont' fly.