I have been looking at cars as I've been driving around and have seen a number of them that actually have pretty good sized flares from the factory. QUOTE]
After watching this thread I have been doing the same thing!
I understand. I'm running an M90 also. Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by 73CPCAMARO
These are not CAN gauges. I was going to use the Livorsi CAN gauges but decided to go with Speed Hut. The M90 has both ways to hook up gauges. It came down to looks over ease. The one wire deal for the CAN is nice. The Speed Hut gauges were more work to install with all the wires...but worth it for me.
It has been a great weekend with my Camaro. After 3 1/2 years, I have finally completed my build and I am getting to enjoy the car for all it was built for. On Friday night, I got my special made DPE wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Now I can drive it all over the place on the street and autocross the car when ever I want. It took a while to decide on the wheels and tires. Because of the detail I spent on the car making it a dual purpose car, the build took a long time. If I wanted an autocross or track day car only, it would have done a long time ago. Getting the fine detail in the body lines, straightness of the panels, lighting, wipers, and other electrical took a good year and a half to two years extra.
So, with all that hard work, I finally got to drive the car all over this weekend. Saturday night, I drove it all over town. I ran into a few people I know and they stopped me to check out the car. They new I had been buildling the car but they saw if for the first time and were blown away. When I went to the gas station, a bunch of people came over and were amazed at the car. It felt so good to have the great reaction to the car after all that work. Not only do I get to appreciate the car, but others out of the blue also. I know I am not alone with this. There are so many cool cars on this forum and others that get the same reaction. I could not have built this car without a lot of great people. Mary Pozzi started it by giving me a great deal on the car. Maier Racing for their hard work getting the suspension and cage work. My body shop, Car West Elite, put in 1000 + hours into the body and paint. My buddy Rob spent many hours on the electrical doing an incredible detailed job. His many years of experience and professionalism shows getting my car street ready. My Dad has done so much and continues to be a huge part of the success of this car. There is no way this car would have been built if was not for him. I knew he could do a great job, but he far exceded what I could have dreamed he has done with this car. I am very lucky to have such an incredible Dad. It makes all that hard work and money worth it.
My daughter, future driver/owner, took a few photos and video of me over the weekend as I got the cruise the car around. I even took it to the store today after I autocrossed it in the morning!
Here are some of the photos and a short video my daughter shot.
Getting gas after the autocross today.
My daughter thought is was funny that I took the car to the store to pick up a few things. She said it was the fastest grocery getter on the road.
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Brian Hobaugh
1965 Corvette
1973 Camaro
2003 Z06
Last edited by 73CPCAMARO; 07-31-2011 at 09:04 PM.
Words can never express the "joy" of such a build - and the favorable end result.... Congratulations - For you... it's almost like being a proud father when "the day" finally arrives. Good for you buddy!
Brian, I have to ditto all of the sentiments in this thread. Every detail about your car is stunning; from the mechanics to the fit and finish. This is absolutetly my favorite 2nd gen, hands down . Being able to see it and race with it in Fontana was great, and it was awesome to see another father/son team out there. I meant to come over and chat with you guys during the event, but being in line soon after you I always forgot to after my run...
Brian, I have to ditto all of the sentiments in this thread. Every detail about your car is stunning; from the mechanics to the fit and finish. This is absolutetly my favorite 2nd gen, hands down . Being able to see it and race with it in Fontana was great, and it was awesome to see another father/son team out there. I meant to come over and chat with you guys during the event, but being in line soon after you I always forgot to after my run...
Ring Brothers 2010 Mothers Shine Award.
Golden Builder Award at the 2011 HRR Trade Show.
April 2011 Mustang Monthly Cover.
May 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Cover.
Winner-Pro Builder Shoot Out Presented By Pioneer at the CAR CRAFT Summer Nationals
July 2011 on the Power Block TV with the Ring Brothers.
Nov. 2011 Popular Hot Rodding center fold.