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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I guess I should buy stock in Jergins and Keenex knowing that you just LOOK at it that much.
That's life in northern IL if you want to avoid road salt. Granted, this winter has been easy though, I probably could have driven it a couple times over the last couple months, but often the roads around here are salt covered for the whole damn winter season.
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Originally Posted by Ericbigmac83
Dude, you need to call up FOX, your car saga could be the next big daytime soap
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Originally Posted by XtremeBBQ
youve got 2000 post and you think you need a tune for a lid swap?
The reason I mention it is that SOME! LS1's are PIG RICH OEM (12.0:1) and some are DEAD on (13.0:1). Every lid-only before/after dyno I have seen leans things down by .3-.5 on average. I simply worry that 13.5 (worst case) is a bit lean. Am I wrong to think this?
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
The reason I mention it is that SOME! LS1's are PIG RICH OEM (12.0:1) and some are DEAD on (13.0:1). Every lid-only before/after dyno I have seen leans things down by .3-.5 on average. I simply worry that 13.5 (worst case) is a bit lean. Am I wrong to think this?
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Don't forget the faded "Trans Am" writing on the taillight centerpiece.
I noticed that in the pics you posted when you got the new plates. The writing/graphics tend to fade in the sun/weather if you don't keep it waxed. Also, in those same pics I noticed that the fog light lenses, running light/blinker lenses, and taillights could use some plastic polish and a little wax to look their best.
Not trying to down the car or anything, it actually does look VERY clean for having almost 80K miles on it, but if you address those little areas I mentioned it would look even better. Attention to detail is what separates "great" from just "good", IMO.
If you lived closer to Chicago, I'd tell you to bring the car over to me and we'd get all that little stuff taken care of. I think you'd be pleasently surprised at the difference![Cheers!!](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_cheers.gif)
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Not trying to down the car or anything, it actually does look VERY clean for having almost 80K miles on it, but if you address those little areas I mentioned it would look even better. Attention to detail is what separates "great" from just "good", IMO.
If you lived closer to Chicago, I'd tell you to bring the car over to me and we'd get all that little stuff taken care of. I think you'd be pleasently surprised at the difference
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Most stock LS1s are in the high 11 range at WOT stock (11.7ish) from what I've seen. The stock tune is very safe.
good, leaning it will give me power as will the better airflow.
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Anything else?I dont like it right now but when I get it back I am sure I will coo over it like it was my firstborn child and want to detail it.
- Plastic cowl panel (where the wiper blades are). Usually this peice of plastic tends to be neglected. It will fade over time and start to turn grayish if not properly treated. You might not even realize just how faded it is until you see one that's properly kept.
- Rubber trim around the T-tops. Not the weatherstripping that seals the tops, but the exterior rubber trim (frame) around the glass. It tends to fade over time if not treated.
- Window trim. This includes the trim around the windshield, hatch glass, and the exterior portion of the door window sweeps. These are all a flexible plastic/rubber like material and they can and do dry out and fade over time.
- Weather stripping around the doors. This is also exposed to sun and fading/drying. It will start to harden and turn grayish over time if not treated properly.
For all of the above, you can use any number of products that are designed to treat interior or exterior plastic and rubber trim, to both restore the finish and prevent any further deterioration. Personally I use an STP product call "son-of-a-gun". It's nothing new or expensive, so most people just pass it by on the shelf, but I've found that it works better than anything else I've tried for plastic trim. Lasts a long time too.
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Other stuff off the top of my head:
- Windshield wiper arms. People neglect the hell out of these things. They are almost ALWAYS faded. GM does not clearcoat these peices (it's just black paint on metal), so if you don't keep them waxed, they will fade pretty quickly and eventually start to peal. Some good wax will do wonders on these, unless they are already past the point of no return. Then you'd need to repaint them for premium shine. I'd have to see these in person to judge their condition and recommend a course of action.
- Wheel wells (front). The fronts are mostly plastic, and that plastic gets stained and dried out over time unless you keep them treated. They probably need a very good cleaning with some strong soap and a light brush. Afterward, I'd keep them treated with that same "son-of-a-gun" product to restore shine and full blackness, and protect for the future. Reapply every time you wax the car.
- Wheel wells (rear). The rears are sprayed with rubberized undercoating from the factory. But the factory stuff isn't exactly the best or the blackest. I'd give them a really good cleaning and use a wire brush to remove any loose peices, then re-undercoat with some 3M Professional Rubberized Undercoating. This will give it a much deeper black look.
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Where do I find this plastic polish?
- 2 coats of 3M Plastic Cleaner. Don't let it dry to a haze like wax, apply the stuff and keep rubbing it in till it starts to dry from you rubbing. Then use a clean rag to wipe off the residue.
- 2 coats of 3M Plastic Polish. Just like above, don't let it dry to a haze like wax, apply the stuff and keep rubbing it in till it starts to dry from you rubbing. Then use a clean rag to wipe off the residue.
- Final step.... a coat of good finishing wax (not a cleaner wax), same stuff you'd use on your paint would be fine. This will provide protection for the future.
All these 3M products should be at most chain parts stores. I get them here at a chain called Murray's. Not sure if you have those around your area. I'm pretty sure Autozone has 'em too.
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Thats because it just turned 2006. So that means that you can only drive it about 3000 miles for this whole year, just to keep it where it is suppose to be.
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PS NADA says my current mileage is worth a $+125. I guess its NOT average.
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You havent driven it for 3 months!!
LOL Dont you think thats neglecting your car? Its going to be pissed off at you now!
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
You wish. ![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
On 10/31/06, my Camaro had 14,033 miles. Today, 1/20/07, it still has 14,033 miles. Don't be jelous of my actual 'sunday driver'.![Tongue](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_tongue.gif)
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On 10/31/06, my Camaro had 14,033 miles. Today, 1/20/07, it still has 14,033 miles. Don't be jelous of my actual 'sunday driver'.
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Originally Posted by 99corvette
You havent driven it for 3 months!!
LOL Dont you think thats neglecting your car?
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Aww gotcha, didnt pay attention to where you were from. I dont blame you then, i would do the same thing!
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Nope. Neglecting it would be to subject it to harsh winter road salt. But I guess people from the south wouldn't know anything about road salt. You're lucky. ![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I find that hard to beleive. 75K miles on an '02, that's A LOT of sunday morning driving. My Camaro is a 'sunday' driver that sits in the garage. It's 4 years older than your car and it's only got 14K miles. Your car was driven about 18K miles per year. That's higher than national average actually. It was likey used as a daily driver.
Yea i got my 98 z28 in 2003 with 28K miles on it and it was only a summer drievn car, most on weekends (knew the original and only owner). I then had it and only drove it during the summer, mostly on the weekends, and when I finally sold it I had about 50K miles on it.
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car valium= nitromethane
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car viagra= 110 octane
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pick one blkws.6!
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