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    Daily Dose of Camaro Bullshittery

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    • Snuze
      Snuze last edited by

      First, per my post yesterday, I ordered a new bolt from GM to replace the one that broke (I broke?) on the cowl brace. Now I need to work the existing one out. I have a screw out kit, as well as access behind it and some vise grips, so I think I can work something out.

      With that out of the way, I want to first solicit suggestions for vanity plates. I live in VA and it's stupidly cheap and easy to get vanity tags here, so if I can get something I like, I might go with it. You can find the VA Vanity Plate checker right here.

      If you want a laugh, you can see all the plates VA rejected in 2018 right here. I swear I am not the person who applied for "FCKBOI".

      Next, wheels and tires. This car is absurdly powerful for normal conditions, but "Summer only" tires on 35-40 degree asphalt be like traction, who dis? Seriously, I went through a roundabout early this morning and accelerated slightly coming out of it, and TC went bonkers up through 4th gear.

      I think I need some dedicated winter tires for this thing. I've been looking on FB marketplace and I can pick up a set of take-off OEM wheels for around $400-500. They would be narrower than my current wheels/tires - the 1LE cars get 20x10/20x11 wheels with 285/30R20 and 305/30R20 tires, while regular SS cars make due with 20x8.5/20x9.5 wheel and 245/40R20 and 275/35R20 tires. But the advantage is I'd be using stock wheels that I know will fit the car. So, any recommendations for winter tires?

      2018 Terrain Denali
      2012 Cruze LT
      1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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      • dogisbadob
        dogisbadob last edited by dogisbadob

        The biggest bullshittery is the lack of T-tops on the new cars 😬 πŸ˜‚

        I went on DIscount Tire Direct/DTD and configured a tire/wheel package for your car

        The Vision Cross wheels and Nokian R3 tires in size 255/40-19 (square setup)

        Tire Rack has 18" wheels that fit your Camaro, but no winter tires in the sizes they recommend in 18", just a summer tire, and no tires at all in their 19" combination πŸ™„

        In the stock size, they only have expensive Michelin snow tires.

        It's probably worth running a square setup if you can so that you don't have to worry about a winter tire being available in 2 different sizes!

        You have a decent amount of options going square 255/40-19. The Nokian R3 is the best in snow and shit

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        • CB
          CB @Snuze last edited by

          @snuze I run Vikingcontacts, which are some of the best winter tires according to a few reviews. I know a few here are happy with their Blizzaks, and of course, Hakkas would be overkill.

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          • Exage03040
            Exage03040 @Snuze last edited by Exage03040

            @snuze said in Daily Dose of Camaro Bullshittery:

            With that out of the way, I want to first solicit suggestions for vanity plates. I live in VA and it's stupidly cheap and easy to get vanity tags here, so if I can get something I like, I might go with it. You can find the VA Vanity Plate checker right here.

            SSM1LE πŸ™‚

            ToT: https://opposite-lock.com/topic/66234/this-or-that-234

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            • SmugAardvark
              SmugAardvark last edited by SmugAardvark

              I know how much the state of Virginia loves radar detectors, so I'd go with this...
              v1.jpg

              Or...if you wanted to be matchy-matchy with a fellow Chevy-driving Oppo out in California...
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              2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

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              • Italia
                Italia @Snuze last edited by

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                If you don't get this plate I have no faith in the internet.

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                • MybirdIStheword
                  MybirdIStheword @Snuze last edited by

                  @snuze CMPNS8R

                  79 Trans Am
                  22 Bronco
                  I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale

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                  • Snuze
                    Snuze last edited by

                    @dogisbadob thanks for the advice, I'll check out your suggestions. Also, I got a Saw-z-all and an angle grinder... I could make some T-tops!!!

                    @CB Thanks for the recommendations!

                    2018 Terrain Denali
                    2012 Cruze LT
                    1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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                    • Snuze
                      Snuze last edited by

                      @Exage03040 Sadly it's taken. There's a guy on the Camaro6 forum who runs "M1SS1LE" in another state but it's also taken in VA.

                      @SmugAardvark Who runs Oh Good?

                      @Italia Dammit, it really is available. I wonder if they would reject it?

                      @MybirdIStheword But what if I don't have anything to compensate for?

                      2018 Terrain Denali
                      2012 Cruze LT
                      1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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                      • Italia
                        Italia @Snuze last edited by

                        @snuze you are obligated to try. It would be legendary and bring smiles to so many people at red lights.

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                        • Chariotoflove
                          Chariotoflove @Snuze last edited by

                          @snuze

                          You know what plate you need to get. We’ve talked about this.

                          Anyway, I choose to believe you got a defective bolt that broke under way too little torque, and your guardian angel was looking out for you.

                          β€œWinter tires? What are those?” says the MI transplant that moved to Texas 20years ago. Just leave the summers on and go do some donuts.*

                          *don’t do this, you idiot. Get decent winters.

                          Curator, Kia enthusiast, dad joke specialist

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                          • Snuze
                            Snuze @Chariotoflove last edited by

                            @chariotoflove Tbh I don't remember. Something mullet related?

                            And I agree on the bolt, either defective or someone put it on with an impact or something and already damaged it. I did not put 110+lbs of force on it, which is what I'd need on my 6" ratchet to get to the 55 ft-lbs yield strength of the bolt.

                            2018 Terrain Denali
                            2012 Cruze LT
                            1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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                            • SmugAardvark
                              SmugAardvark @Snuze last edited by

                              @snuze I do. I've got OH GOOD on the Corvette.

                              2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

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                              • Snuze
                                Snuze @SmugAardvark last edited by

                                @smugaardvark Sorry, I mis-read/mis-understood your comment. I finished my final exam for my masters class tonight, so I think my brain is done. But that's cool. What's the story behind "OH GOOD"?

                                2018 Terrain Denali
                                2012 Cruze LT
                                1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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                                • Cash Rewards
                                  Cash Rewards @Snuze last edited by

                                  @snuze I see VA still has "EAT THE" banned, due to its use on a "children first" plate.

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                                  • Snuze
                                    Snuze @Cash Rewards last edited by

                                    @cash-rewards Yes, sadly. Maybe I need to get the furryy plate banned? hahahah

                                    2018 Terrain Denali
                                    2012 Cruze LT
                                    1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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                                    • Taylor Martin
                                      Taylor Martin last edited by

                                      Yeah, a couple of those license plates are bad, but I don't see anything wrong with OhFudge. What if they really like fudge? I like fudge.

                                      Also, Gashole is what I'm going to nickname any gas guzzler I own. One that springs leaks and burns fuel... likely a classic American car.

                                      Some journalist told me about this site. Now I own three cars.

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                                      • SmugAardvark
                                        SmugAardvark @Snuze last edited by

                                        @snuze said in Daily Dose of Camaro Bullshittery:

                                        @smugaardvark Sorry, I mis-read/mis-understood your comment. I finished my final exam for my masters class tonight, so I think my brain is done. But that's cool. What's the story behind "OH GOOD"?

                                        Haha, no worries. There isn't a deep meaning behind the plate. I just happen to say "Oh good" a lot. Probably too much. But it's a perfect phrase. It can be a statement of tacit agreement, an exclamation of joy, or a comment of deep sarcasm. It all depends on how you say it. People tend to assume that it's me just being a sarcastic asshole. Ultimately, I'm okay with that.

                                        The other phrase I use quite a bit is "Well, good." Thankfully, WELGOOD was still available in CA. I thought about applying for it for the Jaguar, but state has temporarily suspended all applications for custom tags. Plus, I'm hoping I can snag some variation of "JAAAAAG"

                                        2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

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                                        • Snuze
                                          Snuze @SmugAardvark last edited by

                                          @smugaardvark That would be great. I assume the VA DMV is still processing custom plates. Just don't try to call them - I'm having an issue with the title for my Cruze and when I called I just got a recording saying they aren't taking calls, instead schedule an appointment at a branch. The earliest appointment is in February.

                                          2018 Terrain Denali
                                          2012 Cruze LT
                                          1987 245 DL "Jankvagn"

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                                          • SmugAardvark
                                            SmugAardvark last edited by

                                            One of the few things I miss about living in Florida was that there was never a line at my local DMV, there were no vehicle inspections, and registration was always dirt cheap.

                                            2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

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                                            • pip bip
                                              pip bip @Snuze last edited by

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                                              2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
                                              2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
                                              πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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                                              • MybirdIStheword
                                                MybirdIStheword @Snuze last edited by

                                                @snuze said in Daily Dose of Camaro Bullshittery:

                                                @Exage03040 Sadly it's taken. There's a guy on the Camaro6 forum who runs "M1SS1LE" in another state but it's also taken in VA.

                                                @SmugAardvark Who runs Oh Good?

                                                @Italia Dammit, it really is available. I wonder if they would reject it?

                                                @MybirdIStheword But what if I don't have anything to compensate for?

                                                Its just a joke, to get out ahead of people that are jealous. Honestly that one always bothers me about sports cars. At least giant lifted trucks make sense.

                                                I feel like vanity plates are much easier for kore niche cars than something mainstream like a camaro. Its a rather sensible choice so its difficult to make fun of.
                                                How about PRVSBLT?

                                                79 Trans Am
                                                22 Bronco
                                                I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale

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