What did you do to your V today?
05-23-2017, 10:25 PM
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^^^ I haven't gotten any notification of the passenger seat thing, so we may not be affected. I do get periodically reminded of the brake lines, despite my telling 2 different dealerships that I have braided lines and I don't need Cadillac to "fix" them.
- Got it aligned and tech inspected at a local performance shop. Heading to PittRace for an HPDE this weekend.
- Picked up a couple oil filters so I can change the oil at some point this week, also in preparation for the HPDE
- Not today, but forgot to share this one a month or so ago. Nice dent on the top of the driver side fender - someone dropped something pretty heavy on it while it was sitting in a lot on the Army/Marine base for a few weeks. Dent is probably ~6" long; fortunately it's not on the crease at the top of the fender, so maybe a PDR pro can take care of it. Haven't looked into that yet.
- Got it aligned and tech inspected at a local performance shop. Heading to PittRace for an HPDE this weekend.
- Picked up a couple oil filters so I can change the oil at some point this week, also in preparation for the HPDE
- Not today, but forgot to share this one a month or so ago. Nice dent on the top of the driver side fender - someone dropped something pretty heavy on it while it was sitting in a lot on the Army/Marine base for a few weeks. Dent is probably ~6" long; fortunately it's not on the crease at the top of the fender, so maybe a PDR pro can take care of it. Haven't looked into that yet.
hoping I can stand it until next year when I plan to let the body shop freshen up the entire car.
05-24-2017, 09:19 PM
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05-24-2017, 09:25 PM
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05-25-2017, 06:33 PM
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Well, it's been a long time coming, finally insured and tagged again! First time driving to work in over 5 year off the road. Still needs a tune but it's getting there!
05-25-2017, 10:59 PM
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Amsoil during track season; whatever synthetic is on sale during the off-season. Filters vary - ACDelco is on it now, but I bought a Bosch Premium at the same time I bought the ACDelco, and I've used Mobil1 and K&N filters in the past. I use filters listed for the Northstar, as they're bigger (taller) than the filters listed for the LS6.
05-26-2017, 12:11 PM
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CEL came on during my drive home from work yesterday. I stopped by the parts store and they reviewed the codes.
1. P0102,Mass Airflow (MAF) Circuit Low Voltage Input
I'll start by cleaning the MAF and checking the connector/wiring
2. P0455, System Gross Leak Evaporative Emission
I've replaced the gas cap twice since I've owned the car. Last time was when I was getting the city emissions inspection done in August, less than a year ago. I regularly get a check gas cap message on my DIC, but I think it's more related to the filler hose since I moved it when attempting to install upper control arms without fully lowering the rear cradle (unsuccessful). I supposed I could also stop by an emissions place and throw the guy $5 for checking my cap.
3. U0107, Lost Communication with Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module
I'm wondering if this is also a grounding issue. I found a video on the tube, but his symptoms were shutting off completely. I have no symptoms other than the CEL.
1. P0102,Mass Airflow (MAF) Circuit Low Voltage Input
I'll start by cleaning the MAF and checking the connector/wiring
2. P0455, System Gross Leak Evaporative Emission
I've replaced the gas cap twice since I've owned the car. Last time was when I was getting the city emissions inspection done in August, less than a year ago. I regularly get a check gas cap message on my DIC, but I think it's more related to the filler hose since I moved it when attempting to install upper control arms without fully lowering the rear cradle (unsuccessful). I supposed I could also stop by an emissions place and throw the guy $5 for checking my cap.
3. U0107, Lost Communication with Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module
I'm wondering if this is also a grounding issue. I found a video on the tube, but his symptoms were shutting off completely. I have no symptoms other than the CEL.
05-26-2017, 01:28 PM
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Made myself a bumper brace. It's not as pretty as the Paragon bumper brace, but it works! I didn't bother bending the middle tabs down like they did, I just set the bumper tabs right on it. I did bent up tabs on both ends to support the sides like they did though. I can't believe how much gap it takes out under the hood and no more flop. It's really solid now. Anyway, took me about 2 hours. Made a template with cardboard and then cut it out of some .060 aluminum. I trimmed the 2 middle clips so they would go through the top instead of the bottom and then threw a little black paint on it when I was done and you don't even see it with the grill in.
Also if any body needs new clips, I got these off eBay. They are just a hair shorter than the stock clips and the lock up really well. There is no rattle or anything with these.
Also if any body needs new clips, I got these off eBay. They are just a hair shorter than the stock clips and the lock up really well. There is no rattle or anything with these.
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05-26-2017, 09:04 PM
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Amsoil during track season; whatever synthetic is on sale during the off-season. Filters vary - ACDelco is on it now, but I bought a Bosch Premium at the same time I bought the ACDelco, and I've used Mobil1 and K&N filters in the past. I use filters listed for the Northstar, as they're bigger (taller) than the filters listed for the LS6.
05-26-2017, 09:11 PM
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[QUOTE=raven154;19633162]Made myself a bumber brace. It's not as pretty as the Paragon bumper brace, but it works! I didn't bother bending the middle tabs down like they did either. I just set the tabs right on it. I bent up tabs on both ends as well to support the sides like they did. I can't believe how much gap it takes out under the hood and no more flop. It's really solid now. Anyway, took me about 2 hours. Made a template with cardboard and then cut it out of some .060 aluminum. I trimmed the 2 middle clips so they would go through the top instead of the bottom and then threw a little black paint on it when I was done and you don't even see it with the grill in
May i ask what the brace is for?
May i ask what the brace is for?