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by wu6fiend
Sun May 05, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firehawk Book - Data help needed
Replies: 64
Views: 39764

Re: Firehawk Book - Data help needed

Mac, I'd really like to buy a copy of your book too. The chances of us ever getting out to Norwalk are slim/none. Are you going to be selling these online and accepting Paypal as payment?
by wu6fiend
Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rim detail
Replies: 5
Views: 3685

Re: Rim detail

They won't stay "flawless". These wheels were poor quality from the get go. Even on the showroom floor, the barrels were pitted and flaking. No amount of elbow grease or waxing will change that. My first set, I had the barrels sanded down and painted semi-gloss black. My second set will get the same...
by wu6fiend
Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd gen hawk rims on ebay and jegs???!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 5459

Re: 3rd gen hawk rims on ebay and jegs???!!!

redhawk wrote:Now if only the could repop the 99-02 chrome wheels. :roll:
With better quality than OEM, of course.
by wu6fiend
Thu May 24, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Tech Section
Topic: Who has the Castrol Syntec package on thier LS1?
Replies: 2
Views: 3715

Re: Who has the Castrol Syntec package on thier LS1?

I'd like to know this too. I have "Quaker State Synquest" on my window sticker, but no badge was present under the hood at the dealership. I picked up a nice Mobil 1 badge, and another specific Firehawk one several years ago. Both are in my engine compartment now. ----------------- 1999 TA Firehawk ...
by wu6fiend
Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:31 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: FS: Firehawk Wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 5622

Re: FS: Firehawk Wheels

$1000 is a more than fair price, for wheels in such nice condition.

Don't fall prey to low ballers, I'm confident that you will get your price if you hold out.

GLWS
by wu6fiend
Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie Canuck
Replies: 15
Views: 6575

Re: Newbie Canuck

Welcome to another Canuck!

Your new car sounds like a twin to mine (1999 TA Hawk #C08 black M6).
by wu6fiend
Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Tech Section
Topic: Crack in radiator
Replies: 9
Views: 5284

Re: Crack in radiator

Please don't put that Stop Leak garbage in it. You will regret it later. I spent a very long day fixing my 1986 Grand National; the former owner, instead of fixing the cracked thermostat housing, used Stop Leak instead. It contaminated the entire heater system. I found all the hoses were plugged wit...
by wu6fiend
Tue Sep 14, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Tech Section
Topic: Alignment Specs for 1999 Firehawk
Replies: 2
Views: 2607

Re: Alignment Specs for 1999 Firehawk

I'd like to know the factory alignment specs for my '99 Hawk, too. It has new Bilsteins, and everything underneath looks good. One of the front sway bar brackets was broken (how that happened, on a car that hasn't gone more than 1500 km in four years, I dunno), but that's fixed. It still needs a fir...
by wu6fiend
Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Build Sheets
Replies: 3
Views: 2183

Re: Build Sheets

Unfortunately, in the 4th Gen cars, the build sheet was usually left in the center console, or in the glove compartment. Which means that, during PDI, the dealership often threw them away. I had one for my 2000 Camaro SS (it was in the center console), but the one for my 1999 Firehawk is gone. I hav...
by wu6fiend
Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 201X Camaro options?
Replies: 5
Views: 2768

Re: 201X Camaro options?

Wait for the drastic interior redesign, expected for 2012. You will see Nav offered then. You heard it here first. Or, you can go aftermarket. There are several vendors offering kits for the Camaro that replace part of the dash on the 2010-11 models with a panel large enough to accept a standard Nav...
by wu6fiend
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: does anyone know Ken?
Replies: 9
Views: 3850

Re: does anyone know Ken?

He's very active on the Corvette forum board. Seems like a genuinely nice fellow, and is very knowledgeable about Zaino. Wolfdogs do seem to be one of his passions.
by wu6fiend
Thu May 27, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Tech Section
Topic: Strut Tower Braces Question
Replies: 13
Views: 10439

Re: Strut Tower Braces Question

I've never heard anyone, ever, ask this question before! I can't see any way a strut brace would affect the hood, unless it is so poorly fitted to the car that the underside of the hood comes into contact with the brace itself. So, no, no issues with the brace on my Hawk (Edelbrock 3-pt) and its hoo...
by wu6fiend
Sat May 15, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Tech Section
Topic: Power Window Motor Replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 10521

Re: Power Window Motor Replacement

take the 3 or 4 screws out and pull your door panel... i paid to have my driver side done twice Uh, no. If your power window motor has never been replaced before, the original motor is held in place by several rivets (not screws). These are hidden behind the fiberglass inner door structure. You fir...
by wu6fiend
Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member, I bought #128
Replies: 30
Views: 16618

Re: New member, I bought #128

I've got the original set of Hawk mats, and another set I bought from SLP afterward. They are both identical. Seems like one of those urban myths to me. Do you really think SLP would go to the trouble to stock two different types of mats? :roll: I wish SLP would make the dark grey 1999-model mats av...
by wu6fiend
Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: Tech Section
Topic: replacing spark plugs
Replies: 8
Views: 4748

Re: replacing spark plugs

The trick to changing plugs in the LS1 engine is unbolt the coil pack bracket, and move them slightly out of the way. A friend and I had the plugs changed on my '99 Hawk in less than 2 hours, and that was with several coffee breaks. The only challenge was the #8 plug (back, passenger side), which re...