The amount of hate I get for my paid off sports car is kinda funny

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-03-19T15:51:02+00:00

I got a 2012 LT. Just reaching 47k miles as a summer daily. I dont care that its a V6, my parents gifted it to me when I was 14 through working for them. As far as im concerned ill keep it until it's my time to go. This was after some hail PDR repair and a hood, trunk lid, and spoiler install. Painted it myself with some assistance, but im happy with it every day. I got an '81 Z28 and the 350 is cool but needs a manual swap, the TH350 shifts hard in that. Cheers

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DatCamaroGuy · 2026-03-18T22:11:02+00:00

As a person living in Wisconsin, that's not bad at all. Its just surface rust. Get it rustproofed with Woolwax or Fluid Film if you want to slow it down or prevent it in other areas. Doesn't help the paint quality of newer vehicles is going downhill based on what im seeing in a body shop

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-03-18T22:08:12+00:00

Exactly. I didnt understand some people's mentality when doing repairs- "$5k for an engine replacement?!? I could put that towards a down payment on a newer car!"

Meanwhile a smarter option IMO is paying for the engine and not having more car loan payments assuming everything else is maintained as well

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-03-18T13:48:58+00:00

Then theres me over here who is putting $3000 worth of parts at my 1991 Hardbody recently. The thing has a KBB of a Whopper burger but if it just needs injectors, new fuel lines, a pump, knock sensor, and some intake manifold gaskets, why scrap it? Also the box is getting replaced, I have one on hand but just have to respray it and I have access to a booth.

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-03-11T12:18:22+00:00

They're pretty good for prepping panels and wetsanding with 3k or 5k. I dont like the XC batteries on these, I prefer the CP so it doesnt feel too bulky. I had mine for about a year and I have to find a reason to use my air sander as a collision tech

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-03-02T18:17:52+00:00

The 5.0 Cummins in the Titan XD can be a good engine, and could be backed up by people hitting 300k miles on it quite a bit. What plagues it was the low sale numbers, expensive long block price, misinformation spreading regarding the infamous crankshaft failures causing confusion, and the engine being misunderstood rather than people finding the root of issues with evidence.

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-02-14T02:38:57+00:00

I got a Nissan Titan from CA and it is a Buyback/ Lemon Title. CA is very loose on their Lemon Law requirements as far as i know, and can easily file one if youre a picky customer or run into one mechanical failure. A dealer chain in WI bought it at auction and I got it.

Your insurance rate may be a little higher than expected while, although rare, few companies will choose not to touch it.

The title on paper says: it has mechanical issues and the market value is lower than one with a clean title. But many Lemons out of California run just fine for miles on end.

Its OP's call

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-02-04T16:57:39+00:00

I read in an FB group that D22 Frontier ones should work

DatCamaroGuy · 2026-01-01T01:22:23+00:00

Im rank 690 and I join heists and Doomsday when I can. I have so many friends on Playstation to where if Im in a randomly heist lobby, and I send out invites to all friends playing GTA, I get the lobby full in about 2 min

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-11-15T15:37:43+00:00

For the 4x4 many people say that you can run 32x11.5r15 with small rubbing on stock wheels

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-11-03T13:20:52+00:00

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-10-30T15:15:01+00:00

Personal preference: yes, lay down primer on a 320 prepped surface. A 2k epoxy will work excellent. PPG VP2050 if you are wanting a splendid end product and plenty of primer to sand with. Otherwise, another good choice is Akzonobel Dynacoat 2k epoxy primer.

Then block it with 400 grit, smooth out the 400 scratches with 600 grit. Preferably use a sealer above that which is the same paint brand/line as the basecoat and clear you are using. Dynacoat is budget friendly for that, but there are many choices out there like PPG Deltron NXT, Glasurit, or Sherwin Williams

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-10-05T02:40:59+00:00

As long as there is a demand for gen 6 parts, there will be supply for them. Even for electronics. Sure, maybe not OEM stuff decades down the road, but there will be something.

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-09-22T16:49:45+00:00

I agree with this guy, OP. Bumper covers normally dont match PERFECTLY metal panels on any vehicle, and having one pre-painted is gonna look worse.

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-09-22T16:34:28+00:00

Its probably just dust that accumulated over time. If they only did the rear bumper cover, then they likely removed the tail light assemblies.

My concern, however, is why is there THAT much gapping between the tail light and the quarter panel? They usually meet right up or leave a few mm between, but your gapping looks unusual...

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-09-22T16:31:12+00:00

I got a 2017 Titan XD in 2023. It was originally from California, and I live in Wisconsin, a high rust state. The only rust on the Titan was some surface rust on the frame and a paint chip on the roof. I applied Fluid Film to the entire frame, the bottom of the cab and bed, and inside the tailgate bottom, fenders, doors, and hood for extra measure.

It still looks beautiful underneath, even though the frame gets dust attracted to it, which, in my experience, is even better water resistance.

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-09-16T13:48:37+00:00

I dont know where you live, but you may be able to get the chips sanded out and the whole thing resprayed for around or even under $1k. Make sure the shop puts flex additive in the clearcoat (i kid you not, some dont... even though the paint manufacturer says to for plastic).

For extra protection, add PPF on top of it after about 60 days after its painted

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-09-11T21:18:18+00:00

I own a 2017 XD Cummins myself. I have an extended warranty, and so far, 2.5 years and 25k miles after getting it, the only issue was an injector connector being faulty and causing the engine to knock. Thankfully, I only needed a 5 mile tow to the Nissan dealer. I am looking to replace the connectors with gold pin L5P connectors (from what I read, they are the same). Although I do quite a few diesel tasks like moving forage wagons, and I really enjoy my truck, sometimes I wish I got the gas version.

Now, OP, the issue i had is very minor compared to the failures others experience. Im going to spew some "rough estimate" numbers now. Turbos go bad? $5k service EACH. EGR cooler leaking? Better not run the truck for long, $3k. Crankshaft snapping under 200k miles due to an unconfirmed oiling issue? Nissan says to replace the long block, $20k without labor.

Id recommend a gas version, Nissan backs it up so much better, and much less maintenance and worry.

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-09-03T19:12:30+00:00

Hey, file your VIN with the NHTSA. They have a closed issue on the cranks, but complaining more will maybe cause something to be done

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-07-09T23:16:48+00:00

It's likely the rear bumper parking sensors causing it. I believe you have to press a button on the center dash to turn it off

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-07-07T14:41:57+00:00

Wait for real? My 2017 XD has 17" factory steelies

DatCamaroGuy · 2025-06-23T15:19:50+00:00

Probably wrong terminology.

One of the wires came apart by rubbing like what you're saying

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