What to do with my 99 Z28 Daily Driver.... - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

It seems like every winter I start wondering what to do about the fate of my 99 Z28 Daily driver..

quick background:
black, t-top, cloth interior (interior is in great shape, front has some paint chips from rocks and stuff)
6 speed with pro 5.0 shifter
17" GM SS wheels (16" wheels still in my garage!)
SLP loudmouth exhaust, air lid
revalved bilsteins all around
35 mm st bar up front
3.73 and a T2R out back
-0.5 camber, 4.6 caster, 0 toe
60k miles, always garaged at night
I think the rear bumper is sagged just a little bit (only noticable if you look carefully at, although alot of 4th gens seem to have this?)
and the driver side fender bulges out ever so slightly if you look closely (the bent fender tab when raising mistake)
everything else is stock
runs great

I'm thinking, perhaps a "refresh" the bushings and suspension on it? I dunno if its in my head or the age is catching up, but I think it needs it.. It definitely feels it needs new motor mounts and possibly another new trans mount. You think going through and checking the stuff like the hubs, bushings, mounts, tie rods, other suspension bits and everything will bring back/give it a better feel? I never did get around getting a PHB either.. How much do you think it would cost? labor effort/costs?

Or, should I keep it as, and maybe revist this all next year or so?

Whats also catching my eye are the new GM sedan's coming out.. The ones that Holden just released.. Check out the "Lumina SS" over in Chevy Arabia.. http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491000
Maybe considering trading in my 99 Z28 in a few years as part of a downpayment for one of those when they arrive in the US (09 maybe?) Although it is nice not having a car payment, so I might even still keep the Camaro for the sake of $ and still having fun, as long as it still runs well.

Also, whats recently change is I've been getting my performance kicks out from my motorcycle I just bought a few months ago.. a 06 SV650S. Ironically, I find myself only driving my Camaro to run errands that can't fit in a bag, or when the weather is nasty outside. I hope to get a future track-day bike, after I get some more experience overall.

Oh converting the Camaro to more of a track car is out of the question.. A little tempting, but no. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

My wife has her own comfy Avalanche. Only reason why I don't want to trade the Av for a new car like that 4 door SS, is because then that would become her daily driver, not mine.. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This post has been edited by Ynnek888: Dec 27 2006, 07:21 PM

Ynnek888 View Member Profile	Dec 27 2006, 07:19 PM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 64 Joined: 25-February 04 Member No.: 250	It seems like every winter I start wondering what to do about the fate of my 99 Z28 Daily driver.. quick background: black, t-top, cloth interior (interior is in great shape, front has some paint chips from rocks and stuff) 6 speed with pro 5.0 shifter 17" GM SS wheels (16" wheels still in my garage!) SLP loudmouth exhaust, air lid revalved bilsteins all around 35 mm st bar up front 3.73 and a T2R out back -0.5 camber, 4.6 caster, 0 toe 60k miles, always garaged at night I think the rear bumper is sagged just a little bit (only noticable if you look carefully at, although alot of 4th gens seem to have this?) and the driver side fender bulges out ever so slightly if you look closely (the bent fender tab when raising mistake) everything else is stock runs great I'm thinking, perhaps a "refresh" the bushings and suspension on it? I dunno if its in my head or the age is catching up, but I think it needs it.. It definitely feels it needs new motor mounts and possibly another new trans mount. You think going through and checking the stuff like the hubs, bushings, mounts, tie rods, other suspension bits and everything will bring back/give it a better feel? I never did get around getting a PHB either.. How much do you think it would cost? labor effort/costs? Or, should I keep it as, and maybe revist this all next year or so? Whats also catching my eye are the new GM sedan's coming out.. The ones that Holden just released.. Check out the "Lumina SS" over in Chevy Arabia.. http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491000 Maybe considering trading in my 99 Z28 in a few years as part of a downpayment for one of those when they arrive in the US (09 maybe?) Although it is nice not having a car payment, so I might even still keep the Camaro for the sake of $ and still having fun, as long as it still runs well. Also, whats recently change is I've been getting my performance kicks out from my motorcycle I just bought a few months ago.. a 06 SV650S. Ironically, I find myself only driving my Camaro to run errands that can't fit in a bag, or when the weather is nasty outside. I hope to get a future track-day bike, after I get some more experience overall. Oh converting the Camaro to more of a track car is out of the question.. A little tempting, but no. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) My wife has her own comfy Avalanche. Only reason why I don't want to trade the Av for a new car like that 4 door SS, is because then that would become her daily driver, not mine.. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This post has been edited by Ynnek888: Dec 27 2006, 07:21 PM

jensend View Member Profile	Jan 3 2007, 03:37 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 501 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 210	Don't forget the washer mods!

Rob Hood View Member Profile	Jan 3 2007, 06:42 AM Post #3
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130	QUOTE (jensend @ Jan 2 2007, 08:37 PM) Don't forget the washer mods! uh oh.....here we go....

trackbird View Member Profile	Jan 3 2007, 01:16 PM Post #4
FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196	QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Jan 3 2007, 01:42 AM) QUOTE (jensend @ Jan 2 2007, 08:37 PM) Don't forget the washer mods! uh oh.....here we go.... Standing by to split this topic..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)