I miss my car :(

[cassie]

Well, it's been nearly 2 months now since I have driven my car. It's sitting outside my house in need of 4 new tires, new front rotors and new front brake pads.

Why is it sitting? B/C it's not inspected, my inspection was up in September. And, with winter approaching (as well as the holidays) I am debating whether I should even worry about scraping together the $$ to get it up and running. I am driving Keith's beater now, and it's okay I guess, I'm just paying to insure and own this camaro right now and it's sitting doing nothing.

In any event. Does anyone know where to get cheap all season tires, or have any suggestions as to what would be a good option to buy, AND the same goes for the rotors...any reccommendations?

[misterjuice]

well for the rotors/pads, u can go to autozone/strauss discount auto or similar places....they're fairly cheap.

as far as tires go......try like STS or worst come to worse....www.discounttiredirect.com or Ebay even.

I can definitely relate to this situation though....my IROC has not been inspected since September 2003...(it will never pass....due to lack of emission equipments) I drive it every now and again....waiting until I can throw a Historic Plate on it so I don't have to inspect it [img]smile.gif[/img]

[snatch]

tirerack.com

[BLLDOGG]

walmart for tires [img]smile.gif[/img]

[93threefour]

kumho tires are under 100 a tire last time i bought tires but they are dy wet tires

[camaro_speedemon]

What's this inspection you speak of

[MustangEater8251]

honestly as for tires... hit up every major f-body board and check your local sections, f-body people are always getting rid of spare wheels and tires...

I currently have 8 wheels with tires sitting next to me in my bedroom right now...

I picked up a set of firebird 5-stars with tires(yokohama AVS ES100s) that are ~2 millimeters above the wear bar for $60 total, off a guy at cz28.com

heck I got a set of decent tires(forgot what brand, something f-body common) with half life for FREE just had to pick them up and mount them from another guy from cz28.com

try out all the f-body boards.

[malice10985]

JC whitney has the cheapest brake parts I have ever seen. I got 2 nice drilled slotted rotors for 120 bucks. I am sure that conventional rotors would be even cheaper. They also have good titanium brake pads for like 20 bucks. I have that stuff installed on my camaro and I have been autocrossing it for 2 years, so I can testify that they are of decent quality.

[cassie]

awesome....i will spend my day today lookin' around

['98 BlackBird]

Originally posted by camaro_speedemon:
What's this inspection you speak of

in certain states, like in VA, your car has to be inspected every 12 months. Here is a list

INSPECT BRAKES FOR:
Worn, damaged or missing parts.
Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.(NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.)

INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:
Broken or missing parts.
Proper adjustment.
Standard factory equipment or equivalent.

INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:
Approved type, aim, and output.
Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
Beam indicator.

INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:
Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
Aim of fog and driving lamps.
Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.(NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.)

INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:
Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.

INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)
Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
Play in steering wheel.
Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
Shock absorbers.
Broken frame.
Broken or missing engine mounts.
Lift blocks.

INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:
Condition of tires including tread depth.
Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation.

INSPECT MIRROR FOR:
Rigidity of mounting.
Condition of reflecting surface.
View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear).

INSPECT HORN FOR:
Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet.
INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:
Approved type safety glass.
Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
Operation of left front door glass.

INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:
Operating condition.
Condition of blade.

INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:
Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system.

INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:
Illumination of rear plate.

INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:
Operating condition of hood latch.
Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
Fluid levels that are below the proper level
1. Brake fluid.
2. Power steering fluid.
Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence.

INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:
Installation.
Operation.(NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.)

INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
Anchorage.
Location.
Condition.

INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:
Approved type.
Installation.

INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position.

INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:
Any part that is not securely fastened.
Liquid fuel leakage.
Fuel tank filler cap for presence.

INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:
(a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
(b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.

ISSUE STICKER:

(a) If approved, place approval sticker on the vehicle, and give pink copy of certificate to operator.
(b) ALL DEFECTS MUST BE CORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE REINSPECTED WITHIN 15 DAYS.
THE DRIVER MAY BE IN JEOPARDY OF RECEIVING A SUMMONS FOR ANY DEFECT STILL
PRESENT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY.
(NOTE: The validity period of the rejection sticker shall include fifteen (15) days in addition to theday of the inspection.)

[Question]

Get that baby back on the road!

[Silv6]

well that sucks

[ThatsMeGC]

At my work we still stock replacement rotors for about $20-$25 bucks each. And the "good" Wagner pads for about $40.

Its not expensive just to get it back on the road as long as you aren't wanting to upgrade.