1973 Camaro - Autocross / Street Car project

[WSSix]

So hot! Love the hood latches. I'm seriously considering those for my car as well.

[coolwelder62]

Brian,It's lookin real nice.I might have to paint my 72 orange.:lol:

[Jtomas801]

That front end looks great, I can't wait to see it painted.

Hey Brian, quick question, what size bolts and rod ends did you guys use for the 3 link? And I am assuming regular Grade 8 bolts?

Thanks,
Jon

[tones2SS]

Man, that looks killer. I love the hood latches and the front end.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

The front end is now painted. All the paint work is complete and final assembly has started. :D

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3875.jpg

[Flash68]

Killer, Brian! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

:thumbsup: this car really makes me want to paint my project Orange

The front end is now painted. All the paint work is complete and final assembly has started. :D

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3875.jpg

[scottysimp7]

Ready to see this beast in action!

[waterwalker]

car looks awesome, inspires me to keep working on my 71 camaro. This was probably answered somewhere but what hood latches are they? they look good.

[clill]

Now can I have it ?

[waterwalker]

nvm just lost sleep reading the whole thread and found what latches they are... lol i should read everything first...

[coolwelder62]

Brian the camaro is looking very nice.I love the Orange.You are amking it very hard for me to choose a paint color for my 72 camaro project.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott M.

[SLO_Z28]

Brian, you got a small picture and mention in the July issue of Chevy High Performance. Your camaro is looking good, cant wait to see it dialed in and hitting the twistys.

[conekiller13]

Now can I have it ?

HA!:rofl:

Is it done yet?

[Huyzel]

HA!:rofl:

Is it done yet?

Ill take it whether its finsihed or not.. MORE PICS OR BAN! :lateral:

[73CPCAMARO]

Ill take it whether its finsihed or not.. MORE PICS OR BAN! :lateral:

It is very, very close :D

I will post completed photos next week. At this point, it is too much of a tease.

Brian

[Tom.A]

Brian,

This is one my favorite builds here. I really love this car :thumbsup:

[PatoRuzRS73]

:cheering: we want pics!!!!!

[conekiller13]

It is very, very close :D

I will post completed photos next week. At this point, it is too much of a tease.

Brian

Come on......tease me, please me.........;)

[73CPCAMARO]

Come on......tease me, please me.........;)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/camarocoveredwhyak.jpg

Here is a tease or two :D

[syborg tt]

Okay I just fell to the ground laughing.

You win - best post of the year !!!!! :bow:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/camarocoveredwhyak.jpg

Here is a tease or two :D

[Huyzel]

Thats soo freaking wrong.. BAN HIS A$$

[66LS7]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/camarocoveredwhyak.jpg

Here is a tease or two :D

Wow Brian if that's teasing, tease me some more!:unibrow:

[Bryce]

oddly I noticed the car first.

[Macbuick]

oddly I noticed the car first.

so do I....:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

oddly I noticed the car first.

So let me get this straight.

YOu notice the car first. I am hoping you have a new girlfriend or a new wife.

That is your only excuse.

[Bryce]

So let me get this straight.

YOu notice the car first. I am hoping you have a new girlfriend or a new wife.

That is your only excuse.

Yep, married, almost two years!

[conekiller13]

http://www.drarok.com/files/rofl.gif

[skatinjay27]

hahaha ! nice one

[Vince@Meanstreets]

oddly I noticed the car first.

me buub...i mean me toobie... ahh never mind

[coolwelder62]

Can anyone inlarge the photo of the girl.:lol:

[Bryce]

me buub...i mean me toobie... ahh never mind

HAHAHA!

[73CPCAMARO]

I installed the interior paneling this weekend. It is a shame all the hard work into the rear suspension is no longer visable.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3914.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3913.jpg

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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3919.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3917.jpg

The passenger seat and seatbelts go in next. Tomorrow, the glass gets installed.

For more teasing of the other kind,

Here is a link for the wallpaper for Selma Hayek:

http://www.theme-vista.com/images/wallpapers/51141389/Celebrities/Salma%20Hayek/Salma%20Hayek%20Wallpaper_10.jpg

[Jr]

Is that Kirkey seat comfortable?

[Vegas69]

Ya, on the race track. I think we can all kiss our aspirations of a pro touring trophy good bye. :D :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

Is that Kirkey seat comfortable?

I have had the Kirkey Road Race seat in the Corvette for years and I love it. Once you are in, it fits me like a glove. The sides are high, so it can be tricky getting in with the steering wheel in the way. I have an identical seat going in the passenger side.

[SLO_Z28]

Looking good! Will you be ready for a debut at GG in pleasanton?

[73CPCAMARO]

Looking good! Will you be ready for a debut at GG in pleasanton?

The first official autocross will be this weekend at the American Autocross Series in Marina. I will not be running the Goodguys on June 4 - 5 with the Camaro. I do plan on taking the Camaro to the Goodguys show in August, but there is not an autocross there. Show only for that one. It will be a 1970 Camaro for that weekend.

Brian

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Brian - love your car man. Which part is the 'street car'? The license plate and turn signals?...:lol:

[73CPCAMARO]

Hey Brian - love your car man. Which part is the 'street car'? The license plate and turn signals?...:lol:

I know it is not the most practical car in the world, but it will be legal....enough. Headlights, brake lights, side markers, turn signals, windshield wipers, horn. I will have some different wheels and tires for the street later. I am still in the works with that.

[73CPCAMARO]

Here are a few shots of the completed interior.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3942.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3939.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3940.jpg

[73CPCAMARO]

I just received the awesome Ringbrothers hood hinges on Friday and installed them this morning. The stock hinges are garbage. The hood now opens a bit more than the stock hinges and feels so nice when you open and close the hood.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3928.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

I know it is not the most practical car in the world, but it will be legal....enough. Headlights, brake lights, side markers, turn signals, windshield wipers, horn. I will have some different wheels and tires for the street later. I am still in the works with that.

Still love your car. It just struck me as funny watching the interior panels on this beast coming together. After watching you at RTTC2 I know you're gonna kill it out there...:hail:

[Jr]

Absolutely killer build!

Good luck this weekend.

I can't wait to see this car at the next Good Guys or Run through the coast event.

[Jr]

Do you remember which brand of truck bedliner you used on the inside floors?

David

[conekiller13]

The first official autocross will be this weekend at the American Autocross Series in Marina. I will not be going to the Goodguys on June 4 - 5 as I will be in Marina again for the American Autocross Series. I wish I could be at both. I do plan on being at the Goodguys show in August, but there is not an autocross there. Show only for that one. It will be a 1970 Camaro for that weekend.

Brian


I hope you plan on posting some video of that.....:willy:

[73CPCAMARO]

Do you remember which brand of truck bedliner you used on the inside floors?

David

I used UPOL Raptor bed liner. It is very easy to use and I like the texture. There is not any high prices equipment to buy.

[tones2SS]

Amazing build. That is a killer car ready to rip.:thumbsup:

[shok]

The first official autocross will be this weekend at the American Autocross Series in Marina. I will not be going to the Goodguys on June 4 - 5 as I will be in Marina again for the American Autocross Series. I wish I could be at both. I do plan on being at the Goodguys show in August, but there is not an autocross there. Show only for that one. It will be a 1970 Camaro for that weekend.

Brian

Whats the date for that? I might come out and watch, so if you see a 2010 blue Challenger give the thumbs up thats me :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Brian,The orange look's awesome.IMHO I bet you could win some PT. Award's.My 69 sunoco race car/PT-camaro won awards & AutoX's at every car show I when too.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[waynieZ]

The interior looks great, heck it all looks great. You have a sweet build here.

[73CPCAMARO]

I had the windshield and back glass installed today by Elite Auto Glass. The clear armor is being installed today and tomorrow along with the stripe by Elite Auto Films. Almost there!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3953.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3955.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3985-1-1.jpg

[War]

Wow, this came out real nice.

[Cris@JCG]

Looking forward to seeing this thing blast down the track Brian!

[73CPCAMARO]

The stripe is being installed today!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3995.jpg

[mike343sharpstk]

The car is amazing.:thumbsup:
What I like about it is that the build was obviously planned to do a certain job, then executed perfectly with amazing workmanship.
Aside from that, the collision shop it’s sitting in is pretty damn nice too!

[73CPCAMARO]

The car is amazing.:thumbsup:
What I like about it is that the build was obviously planned to do a certain job, then executed perfectly with amazing workmanship.
Aside from that, the collision shop it’s sitting in is pretty damn nice too!

Thanks for the nice words. I am fortunate to have a great crew at the shop, outside vendors, my Dad, and Maier Racing to make my dream car come true.

[coolwelder62]

Brian,:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott.

[73CPCAMARO]

The outline stripe is now being installed while the main stripe is just about done.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_3999.jpg

[speedjohnston]

Wicked!! :thumbsup:

[SLO_Z28]

That thing looks sharp! You raised the bar with a build like this!

[tones2SS]

Killer looking car. Job well done!:yes:

[waynieZ]

Stripe looks great on there. Awesome build.

[orangevert]

Is that Sun Set Pearl? That car is crazy Bitchin...

[73CPCAMARO]

Just completed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

I will take and post photos tomorrow.

[Lemons]

Brian,

Wow, your car looks absolutely amazing. Good job!

Chris

[awr68]

Killer car! :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

Is that Sun Set Pearl? That car is crazy Bitchin...

It is not a pearl paint. It is a custom PPG Orange with no metallic in it. The color changes a lot, depending on the light source. It is a fairly transparent color. We start with a white base and three coats of orange base and then three coats of clear. I think you get eye damage if you look at it too long. :lol:

Brian

[Jr]

Just completed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

I will take and post photos tomorrow.

Photos? Take some video of that beast!

[shok]

A video would be cool, I volunteer to drive it around while you hold the camera!

[Flash68]

Just completed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

I will take and post photos tomorrow.

:woot:

[PatoRuzRS73]

:woot:

we are waiting...:_paranoid

[73CPCAMARO]

After 3 1/2 years of hard work, the car is done. Now the work of dialing in the car begins. I guess they are never really done. I took some photos in front of the shop and here they are. I hope to have some action shots after the weekend and maybe some video.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4025.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4024.jpg

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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4031.jpg

[JohnC]

Wow!! very cool...:faint:

[Dr G]

Wow, with that almost square setup your car looks ready to kill it on the auto-x courses.

Gustave

[Fitz78ta]

O M G :wow:

[wellis77]

WOW!!! That has my vote for the hottest Camaro ever. Nicely done!

[Ron in SoCal]

I cannot wait to see this bad boy run! Great job Brian...:thumbsup:

[shok]

Action shots this weekend? Is that autox at the marina? If so what day, I'd like to check out the car.

[Flash68]

So killer Brian. Didn't know your were doing the stripe. Perfect finish!

[Lemons]

Absolutely stunning. I completely love it.

[mild2wild]

Killer job. Nice ride.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Prices just went up on 2nd gens...lol :thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

boing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

let me just say the dale e 2nd gen was at the top of my list for fav second gen
after seeing those pics all i can say is "what other orange second gen with a single stripe?" lol

the stance,wheels,and BULGES just give this car a presence that undeniable.
amazing job!

[ironworks]

After 3 1/2 years of hard work, the car is done. Now the work of dialing in the car begins. I guess they are never really done. I took some photos in front of the shop and here they are. I hope to have some action shots after the weekend and maybe some video.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4025.jpg




Man this car is so Bad Ass. I just hope the engine sounds as nasty as it looks.
I might have to go back to orange on my camaro.

[syborg tt]

Very Nice

[73CPCAMARO]

Here is a couple shots of the stripe. This matches my Dads stripe from almost 40 years ago. I copied by Dad's stripe, not JR's :lol:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4016.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4035.jpg

It may be hard to see, but the gold is on the roof also.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Dads72Camaro-1.jpg

[Flash68]

Hey I love the Mustang stripes on yours and your dad's. :D

[tones2SS]

Wow, that looks killer Brian. Great job. Love the color/stripe and that stance is NASTY!
Enjoy that bad boy!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[skatinjay27]

Hey I love the Mustang stripes on yours and your dad's. :Dno mustang stripes are skinny and the follow onto the tail panel!:P

[srh3trinity]

Before this car, I would have said that Dale Jr.'s DSE built Camaro was the most complete second gen Camaro. This car trumps that. What an amazing stance and the flares are perfect.

[Flash68]

no mustang stripes are skinny and the follow onto the tail panel!:P

True, I meant the part where it continues over the roof.

Regardless, this thing looks perfect!

[Tom.A]

:hail: :hail: :hail: I love evrything about this car.

[PatoRuzRS73]

wowwww!!!!! congratulations!!!! it is a perfect car to make a clon......... maybe someday...!!!

[lilcraigford]

Holy crap, I've been anxious to see this! The car turned out incredible! Now I want to see a proper shoot/video of this thing.:unibrow:

[conekiller13]

http://www.fakesteve.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/drooling_homer-712749.gif2.png
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/CBSA/smileyvault-cute-big-smiley-animated-049.gif (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

[SAR Skipper]

Friggin' Awesome!

I just named it my "dream ride" on our Florida site!
Congratulations on a job well done!:cheers:

[66LS7]

That looks awesome Brian!

[awr68]

Bad ass car!! Love everything about it!! :thumbsup: :hail:

[73CPCAMARO]

Thank you all for the kind words on my Camaro. It has turned out better than I could have wished. Today was the first day I was able to really drive the car. I had a blast. The car is much closer to being dialed in than I thought. Mike Maier did a great job on initial setup. I have a few items to correct, but my list is small at this point. I would call it a very successful first drive of the car.

Here is a video my buddy shot with my flip camera. I hope to get some better video later. Ignore the damn cone I hit in the beginning.


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[Flash68]

What a fvcking rocket man!!!!! :woot:

[Vegas69]

She's bad:thumbsup: :yes:

[GregWeld]

Brian -- I think you could drive a stock Volkswagen bug and beat most people... :D

[skatinjay27]

daaaaaaaaayyyyyyymmmmm!:unibrow:
rocket sound very fitting that that car!

[89 RS]

That is just SICK!

[Jtomas801]

Awesome Job!! The car looks great out there.

Thanks,
Jon

[mrgm]

damn. That is thing nucking futs

[formula98]

Great Video! Looks like you had great time. The Camaro looks and sounds Awesome! :thumbsup:

[70rs]

:thumbsup:

[Jr]

I can't wait to see this Camaro in action. I look forward to the next outing at El Toro.

[flatoutz]

That car is" BADDD TO THE BONE".Great job!

[silver63c10]

Absolutely in awe, things that look that good aren't supposed to also be that fast! :lol:

Killer work, can't wait to see more of it tearing up the pavement.

[scottysimp7]

Ahhhhh, the sound. like butter!:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

Looks like it should be ready to bring up here for the Solo National Tour in Packwood Wa. in July. Come on.....you know you want it. Nice big open fast course around a mile long.......I wanna see if you can beat Stagnaro's Mustang.:unibrow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshIw5QIXNQ&NR=1

[73CPCAMARO]

Looks like it should be ready to bring up here for the Solo National Tour in Packwood Wa. in July. Come on.....you know you want it. Nice big open fast course around a mile long.......I wanna see if you can beat Stagnaro's Mustang.:unibrow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshIw5QIXNQ&NR=1

I won't make it this year, but next year I should be there. Between your event and So Cals Divisional at El Toro, I will be very busy next year. I have some sorting out to do, but nothing major. It was a very successfull first outing with a brand new car. I actually beat Frank yesterday, but Mike got me by .7 seconds. To be that close was a great feeling. I have power steering and brake issues to resolve. Once that is done, I will be really ready to go. The video I posted was the very first time I had ever driven the car. That was holding back a bit.

[scottysimp7]

Love everything about this build. Car sounds great. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice. Not only does it look mean, it sounds mean as well. As soon as that bad boy hits the straightaways you can see it wants to rip. Great job.:thumbsup:

[66SuperSport]

I am officially impressed !!!!!! Unbelievable job. Hope I can see you drive it in person some time.

[coolwelder62]

Super cool.Orange camaro's rock.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[73CPCAMARO]

Thank you all for all the compliments. It is really a dream come true for me.

Here is a photo of my Dad taking the car for a spin. I hope to have some more photos soon.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4045-1.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Brian that pic is $$$$...its no wonder everyone's droolin'! :thumbsup:

[mexMan]

Brian, I think you should shoot the Camaro vs. the Corvette, congratulations for the car, it's AWESOME

[66LS7]

I need to see that car in person sometime, I just hope it's not competing against me. :rofl:

You built one awesome 2nd gen Brian!:hail:

[fleetus macmullitz]

You raised the bar kinda high. :cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/funny_human_high_jump.jpg

[Nick.V70]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4025.jpg
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Wow, heard about this car from a guy named Matt that works with you, very nice and everything he said it was. Can't wait to see it in person.

[coolwelder62]

Man I love this camaro:thumbsup: .I think I need one just like it.:lol:

[waynieZ]

Excelent job ! It looks awesome.

[conekiller13]

When does the GMP diecast model come out?

[73CPCAMARO]

I had a great weekend with the Camaro. A handfull of small but nice additions to the car and my Daughter got her first rides in the car. I will post the additions soon. I also have new wheels and tires coming that I am very excited about. They will be legal for the 200 and higher tread wear events.

My Dad and I strapped in my 13 year old Daughter and she got 5 straight runs in the car. She will drive this car once she is 16. She can't wait!

Here is a photo of Grandpa giving his Grand Daughter a ride.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DadandJB.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Brian,Congrat's the camaro turned out awesome.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

My Dad and I strapped in my 13 year old Daughter and she got 5 straight runs in the car. She will drive this car once she is 16. She can't wait!

Here is a photo of Grandpa giving his Grand Daughter a ride.


Brian that is so cool....:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

bitchin! :thumbsup:

[70rs]

I hope mine turns out even half as good :hail: as yours looks! That is one sweet ride!

[Tom.A]

Looks mean. I look forward to seeing it in person in a few weeks at Fontana.

[73CPCAMARO]

Thanks for all the compliments. The car is getting dialed in now. We have made numerous spring changes and we just about there.

There were some nice photos taken by a local autocrosser on Sunday. Here are a few more.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1829.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1672.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1582.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1571.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_1734.jpg

[Roadrage David]

What kind of spring rate do you use on the car??...

[73CPCAMARO]

What kind of spring rate do you use on the car??...

Sorry, but those numbers are classified. :)

[syborg tt]

I am sorry but this car is Bad to the bone.

[mdprovee]

Brian,

It was great meeting you on Sunday. My wife and I had fun, and yes that course was tight. My wife got down to a 62, I got a 58.

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian,

It was great meeting you on Sunday. My wife and I had fun, and yes that course was tight. My wife got down to a 62, I got a 58.

Mike,

It was very nice meeting the both of you. It is a bit of a drive, but going to Marina for the American Autocross Series is well worth it. 5 runs and the best courses in autocrossing.

http://www.americanauto-x.com/

See you next time,
Brian

[Roadrage David]

Sorry, but those numbers are classified. :)73cpcamaro Im from europe so no treat to you competition !! im building a road race car just curius what sping rate your using im going to use 850 up frond and 350 in the rear...

[tones2SS]

That thing is a "mean machine" for sure. Very well built.:thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

Mike,

It was very nice meeting the both of you. It is a bit of a drive, but going to Marina for the American Autocross Series is well worth it. 5 runs and the best courses in autocrossing.

http://www.americanauto-x.com/

See you next time,
Brian

Brian......not too late to register for the National Tour in Packwood in three weeks......come on......you know you want it........:unibrow: :P

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian......not too late to register for the National Tour in Packwood in three weeks......come on......you know you want it........:unibrow: :P

Dan,

Not this year. I will be putting away the Hoosiers for a 200 + tread wear tire in the next week for the rest of the year. They will not be a very good CP tire. I am going to concentrate on getting the car dialed in on them. Next year is a different story. I will be gearing up for Nationals in 2012.

Brian

[Jr]

I'm really looking forward to seeing this car next week.

[conekiller13]

Dan,

Not this year. I will be putting away the Hoosiers for a 200 + tread wear tire in the next week for the rest of the year. They will not be a very good CP tire. I am going to concentrate on getting the car dialed in on them. Next year is a different story. I will be gearing up for Nationals in 2012.

Brian

I know.....but it's fun to poke fun....:fluffy:


Now, you do realize of course that all the work you do to set the car up on 200+ treadwear tires will have to be redone when you go back to slicks for nationals?

[73CPCAMARO]

I have been tuning the Camaro and it is getting closer and closer to getting dialed in. The car was at K&N's headquarters having a custom air intake made for it. I will post some more photos later. Here is a photo from K&N while it was on the dyno.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Camaroatkandn.jpg

More updates later :D

[Vegas69]

Dude, I feel like I took you out on a first date with no kiss. :unibrow:

[Ralphlovs72chev]

Dude, I feel like I took you out on a first date with no kiss. :unibrow:

Thats funny lol lmao....

[lilcraigford]

A nice action shot I stumbled upon during my internet travels:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5752251784_0d82c9ea0d_b.jpg

[syborg tt]

Can we get the full size of this it would make an awesome background

A nice action shot I stumbled upon during my internet travels:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5752251784_0d82c9ea0d_b.jpg

[70 gsconvt]

Nice shot of the car. Looks like the right front tire is about to achieve liftoff!:unibrow:

Brian, would you be willing to share the build specs of your engine? Very nice numbers (611hp, 538tq)

[73CPCAMARO]

Nice shot of the car. Looks like the right front tire is about to achieve liftoff!:unibrow:

Brian, would you be willing to share the build specs of your engine? Very nice numbers (611hp, 538tq)

The photo shows how the car was not handling the way we wanted it to. It is much better now.

Here is the information on the engine. Mast Motorsports built it. It is the 416 SS

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/index.php#

Brian

[73CPCAMARO]

I picked up the Camaro from K&N yesterday. They did a great job building a custom intake for my car. They got 16+ hp and 16+ ft lbs more than my previous setup.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/KNintake.jpg

[srh3trinity]

That intake looks nice and sounds like it is functional to boot. This turned out to be my favorite second gen Camaro. Gives me something to shoot for with my Firebird.

[70 gsconvt]

Thanks for the info on the engine.

Now, could you post some pics of that exhaust setup. I noticed that it seems to be poking out of the bottom of the rear quarter in front of the driver's rear tire. Pretty slick setup.

[73CPCAMARO]

Thanks for the info on the engine.

Now, could you post some pics of that exhaust setup. I noticed that it seems to be poking out of the bottom of the rear quarter in front of the driver's rear tire. Pretty slick setup.

I guess you have not read the entire thread :question: I know, it is a lot of pages. Here is a link to the page:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=23997&page=11

[mfain]

Brian. Do you mind if I ask how much caster you are running?

Pappy

[73CPCAMARO]

It is now official so I can let the cat out of the bag. I am the driver and my Camaro the car for Wilwood Disc Brakes entry for this years Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitional. I am looking forward to working with Wilwood in the next few months on getting the Camaro ready for this years very competitive event.


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Optima-Invitational-announcement.jpg



http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Optima-Invitational-announcement2.jpg

This is going to be fun!

[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats Brian! I'm sure you'll give 'em a good run for their banner...:thumbsup:

[dunnjun]

My pick for best build of the year! Im running out of drool. This will be the best Optima ever! You gonna run the carbons?

[SLO_Z28]

It is now official so I can let the cat out of the bag. I am the driver and my Camaro the car for Wilwood Disc Brakes entry for this years Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitional. I am looking forward to working with Wilwood in the next few months on getting the Camaro ready for this years very competitive event.


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Optima-Invitational-announcement.jpg



http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Optima-Invitational-announcement2.jpg

This is going to be fun!

Big grats! I'm gonna have to make it out there this year!

[JohnC]

Big congrats! Been following this build since the beginning. Awesome ride!:thumbsup:

John

[Jr]

How cool is this! Congratulations! Beautiful camaro.

[Vegas69]

Congrats Brian. This is going to be the year to watch.

[73CPCAMARO]

Congrats Brian. This is going to be the year to watch.

This is going to be a blast. Huge competition this year. The current announced group has some really good cars and drivers. I know of at least one more that is going to be a MAJOR player and I am sure there are more.

[70 gsconvt]

I guess you have not read the entire thread :question: I know, it is a lot of pages. Here is a link to the page:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=23997&page=11

Well, now I feel like an idiot. Thanks for the link. Very cool way to do it. I don't think I'll be able to to it, but you have inspired me to start on my project 78Z.

[War]

Well deserved Brian. Hope I can make it this year to see it run.

[Steve1968LS2]

Makes my junk look simplistic.. lol

Crazy build, can't wait to shoot it for our magazine..

Would be fun to have a shootout where we had the same driver.. sorta hard to compete with 335 freaking front tires though.. :lol:

Very badass Brian.. how's the sorting going?

[tones2SS]

Congrats Brian. That is awesome! Well deserved.

[70 gsconvt]

Brian, I finally went through the entire thread. A truly awesome car.

I know I won't be going as far as you did, but I really love the look, especially the rear quarter flares for fat tires. I figure with a 1-1.5" wider quarter, I can fit 315/35R17 tires with no problem on a 17x11 wheel with 5.5" backspacing.

Is that all factory metal that was just pounded out to form the flare?

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian, I finally went through the entire thread. A truly awesome car.

I know I won't be going as far as you did, but I really love the look, especially the rear quarter flares for fat tires. I figure with a 1-1.5" wider quarter, I can fit 315/35R17 tires with no problem on a 17x11 wheel with 5.5" backspacing.

Is that all factory metal that was just pounded out to form the flare?

Yes, the quarter panels are all pounded and stretched original sheet metal. If you look at them close, they do not go out much. Just a couple inches. Because the car is so low, most of the flare is room to go up.

[73CPCAMARO]

Makes my junk look simplistic.. lol

Crazy build, can't wait to shoot it for our magazine..

Would be fun to have a shootout where we had the same driver.. sorta hard to compete with 335 freaking front tires though.. :lol:

Very badass Brian.. how's the sorting going?

Steve,

I am also looking forward to having my car in your magazine.

This weekend will be a big deal as it will be the first autocross on real "street" tires. The rears are larger that what you have already seen. The fronts are taller but just a bit narrower. I will post photos in a few days. They go on the car for the first time tomorrow night. Custom DPE wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

[coolwelder62]

Congrat's,Brian.Now go have a good time,go fast & be safe.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[onelapduster]

Brian, I finally went through the entire thread. A truly awesome car.

I know I won't be going as far as you did, but I really love the look, especially the rear quarter flares for fat tires. I figure with a 1-1.5" wider quarter, I can fit 315/35R17 tires with no problem on a 17x11 wheel with 5.5" backspacing.

Is that all factory metal that was just pounded out to form the flare?

I have 315/35R17 on 17X10 and have no problems with them fitting inside the stock wheel wells.

[70 gsconvt]

I have 315/35R17 on 17X10 and have no problems with them fitting inside the stock wheel wells.

Really? That's great. I have a 325/50R15 tire on a 15x10 (5.626" BS) rim that I test fit on the car. It was just touching the leaf on the inside and just barely made it on the outside. I don't think I would have wanted to drive it as it probably would have cut the tire. Now I know the the tire's section width is about 11/16" wider and the tire is 2" taller, so that may account for it. But I do want to drop the car about 2" also.

I'm trying to get a junk one now to use for fitment. I have a junk 17x9 wheel with 4.5" BS. That should be close enough so I can get exactly what I need.

But I must say that I still do like the slight flaring of the wheel well. Don't know that I need to go to the extreme that Brian did. As for the front, I'd like to put a 255-275 up there. I'd ditch the inner fender wells, but I'm not sure if they'd fit without some mods to the fender.

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. In particular, a 2000-2005 Grand Am's front fender. I'm thinking perhaps I could just "cut and paste" the flare part onto my stock fenders/quarters. But I'm not sure if that would be easier or harder than just massaging the factory steel out. I'm going to pick one up off Craigslist (about $25) and see what I can do and how it would look.

[onelapduster]

[QUOTE=70 gsconvt;362878]
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!

[73CPCAMARO]

My new DPE Wheels are built and installed and I am ready to get the car ready for the Optima Challenge. We are going to have some center caps machined in the next few weeks. I wanted to get the most tire possible under the car. 20 x 13 in the rear with a 345-30-20 and 19 x 11.5 fronts with a 305-30-19. The 305 front is wider than my 315 NItto NT05.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4079.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4068.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4078.jpg

[89 RS]

New wheels look great Brian...that polished black lip looks awesome. Every time I look at your Camaro, I just sit in awe. :drool:

[EBMC]

I'm really liking this car. One of my guys in the shop that moonlights at Maiers place every once in a while told me about it. Cant wait to see it in person!:thumbsup:

[BBT FAB]

Car looks great!! Are you looking to sell your old wheels?

[73CPCAMARO]

Car looks great!! Are you looking to sell your old wheels?

Thanks and no, I am not looking at selling the wheels. The DPE's are for the street and 200+ treadwear events. The CCW's are for more serious autocrossing for use of the Hooser A6's.

[Flash68]

Brian that looks killer. What made you decide to go with 19/20 combo?

Congrats on the Optima deal. We all knew you'd be there one way or another. :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian that looks killer. What made you decide to go with 19/20 combo?

Congrats on the Optima deal. We all knew you'd be there one way or another. :thumbsup:

I went with the 19/20 combo to get the biggest tire I could. Researching which size took way too long for me as the tire manufacturers do not make the large combo I wanted. One may make the front I want but not the rear or the other way around. There are lots of 335/30/18's that would fit my front, but they are too short for my rear. The 200 treadwear rule is the main problem. If they were 180 my decision would have been much easier. I am putting my faith in Michelin and the new Pilot Super Sports. 345-30-20 rears and 305-30-19 fronts. The rear tread is just under 13" and the fronts are over 12".

[SLO_Z28]

Post pictures of your wheels! The public must see them! I dont want to spoil it if its a surprise or something, but they really look sick!


Also did you use the Howe racing pitman arm on that box I bought from you? Been thinking about getting one, just because I have everything else band new, may as well go 100%.

[Vegas69]

Those wheels are to big but I understand why you did it.:thumbsup:

[70rs]

Brian,
Will you have your car in Wa or Oregon for any reason....ever? I just have to see it in person. It's hands down my favorite second gen period.

[BossaNova]

Are these "CAN" gauges? Will they tie into your Mast ECM?

I have been in the process of gathering the electrical and plumbing parts. Assembly has begun and parts have been showing up the last couple days.

The gauges arrived from Speedhut. I wanted to keep as much as the original look as possible.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/100_6077.jpg

The speedometer is GPS. Very cool features. The tach was mailed back to be calibrated for the Mast M90.

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian,
Will you have your car in Wa or Oregon for any reason....ever? I just have to see it in person. It's hands down my favorite second gen period.

At this point, I do not know when I will be in Washington or Oregon. This year is full and I am not sure about next year. Thanks for the compliment. :D

[73CPCAMARO]

Are these "CAN" gauges? Will they tie into your Mast ECM?

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.

[70 gsconvt]

[QUOTE=70 gsconvt;362878]
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 actually found an article in Popular Hot Rodding that shows exactly what I'm thinking of doing with grafting a factory flare onto the car: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/0910phr_1966_ford_mustang_fender_flares/index.html

I'm sorry Brian for hi-jacking your thread. I guess I should start my own.

[BossaNova]

I understand. I'm running an M90 also. Thanks for the info.

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.

[73CPCAMARO]

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.

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Getting gas after the autocross today.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSCN0792.jpg



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.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSCN0787.jpg

[Jon69RagTop]

Alot to be proud of, enjoy folks admiration of your work!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Brian,


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!

[Ricochet]

Congrats!! Looks amazing. There is nothing like that first drive!! :thumbsup:

[Nessumsar]

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:bow: . 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...

I hope to see you guys at some more events; do you know about the trackday at Buttonwillow in September? http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=32486

[73CPCAMARO]

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:bow: . 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...

I hope to see you guys at some more events; do you know about the trackday at Buttonwillow in September? http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=32486

Thanks for the compliment. The father / son thing is fun.

I have seen that a bunch of you guys are going there for some track time. It looks like a lot of fun and it is on my radar. I may be there.

[ja.stoner63]

Love the color! That is one sweet ride.:thumbsup:

[scottysimp7]

Lookin good! Like the new wheel set up :thumbsup:

[Johnny Wayne]

Congrats it looks Awesome way to go. :thumbsup: :woot:

[Huyzel]

Freaking sweet. Followed your build since day one when you posted it. Congrats to you and your team. Now.. when do we get to see her do a massive tire smoking burnout? :lateral:

[73CPCAMARO]

Freaking sweet. Followed your build since day one when you posted it. Congrats to you and your team. Now.. when do we get to see her do a massive tire smoking burnout? :lateral:

Thanks for the props. You will not see me doing any smokey burnouts any time soon. These tires are way too much $$$$! :willy:

[08Z06]

Great job on the car, I really respect all the work you have done.

[73CPCAMARO]

The car is getting more amd more dialed in. This is the second time out with the new tires/wheels. I will be driving it to the Pleasanton Goodguys show this weekend. It should be perfect weather and great times.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_5520.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/DSC_5525.jpg

[70rs]

:hail: :hail: :hail: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I really hope to see this car this weekend. I just posted up a get together this weekend at the show and I hope you can attend and bring the car by the booth then so I could see it first hand. I love orange 2nd gens.

See ya this weekend hopefully.

[coolwelder62]

Brian,Nice action shot's.:thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

I really hope to see this car this weekend. I just posted up a get together this weekend at the show and I hope you can attend and bring the car by the booth then so I could see it first hand. I love orange 2nd gens.

See ya this weekend hopefully.

I will come by for sure. See you there.

Brian

[dwilson]

that is some serious meat under there!

[70 gsconvt]

Are you ever going to be bringing this car to the mid-west, like Ohio? I'd love to see this car in person.

[73CPCAMARO]

Are you ever going to be bringing this car to the mid-west, like Ohio? I'd love to see this car in person.

I don't plan on it. The closest would be Nebraska next year for the SCCA Solo II Nationals. It is on my radar.

[73CPCAMARO]

I drove the Camaro to its first car show in Pleasanton for the Goodguys West Coast Nationals today. The weather was perfect and there were a lot of nice cars. Tomorrow, I am going to autocross the car at the local SCCA event. Show today, race tomorrow.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4148.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4175.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4157.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4163.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4150.jpg

[Flash68]

I almost came to Pleasanton today Brian just to see your car in the flesh. :thumbsup:

[73CPCAMARO]

After a great day at the Pleasanton Goodguys show, we autocrossed at the local SCCA event and finished off the weekend on the high note. My 13 daughter (future driver/owner) went for a handfull of rides with me and my Dad. The car is really getting dialed in. We made some adjustments to the JRI shocks and it is really close now.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/_J5V1592_-_Version_2.jpg

[Jr]

I can't wait to see this car at optima! :thumbsup:

[conekiller13]

Still stunning. I think you should contact TopGear USA and have the Stig run it around their course for comparison.....:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Brian,Awesome shots of the car.Looks great.:thumbsup:

[HIRISC]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4148.jpg


Stunning. Nice job.

[73CPCAMARO]

I recently got the car all stickered up for SEMA and OUSCI. Wilwood will be getting the car soon for the taping of the TV show. I will be going to one more weekend autocross and a track day at Thunderhill in the next couple weeks for the final tune.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/102_6261.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/102_6298.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/102_6299.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Brian,Very cool.Decal's look awesome.:thumbsup:

[protour73]

Show today, race tomorrow.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/IMG_4148.jpg


Just stunning Brian!!! I've watched this build from the beginning and it makes me proud to be a fellow 2nd Gen owner!!! You should be very proud!!

[preston]

Wow - can't believe this is the first time I saw this one either.

Love it. Your car is very similar in build style to mine. Its too bad you have competitive secrets it would be fascinating to discuss suspension setup.

Do you know how(or care to share) much your uprights weigh (no hubs) ?

Do you have any raw pictures of them with the brake mounts ? That was the only part I couldn't get a good angle on in the pictures. Looks like Maier did a good job of tucking that ball joint in. I have to run 9" BS on my front wheels to get down to 1/2" SR. It also looks like that design has very low SAI.

Although I'm a fan of going with complete new design, ie space frame and rack & pinion, there is something deeply satisfying about using the stock subframe and steering box in this car.

One thing that I wanted to bring to your attention - the clevis being used in the fabrication photos on the FLCA has been known to break, there are some examples on corner-carvers somewhere. That is in an exceptionally high load area too, I would encourage you to look at the beefier clevises available from Coleman that should fit in that same spot (3/8" gap, 5/8 or 3/4 thread).

Favorite build thread for awhile I love discovering these things, I've gotten so jaded over the years its hard for me to still get excited but this one did it for me.

Also, I never saw a rwhp figure - you mentioned the K&N brought up your power so I assume you chassis dynoed it at that point. Any graphs ? Oh wait, that data is probably a bit classified as well.

[73CPCAMARO]

Wow - can't believe this is the first time I saw this one either.

Love it. Your car is very similar in build style to mine. Its too bad you have competitive secrets it would be fascinating to discuss suspension setup.

Do you know how(or care to share) much your uprights weigh (no hubs) ?

I do not know the weight of the uprights. They are not light as they are all steel. Maier Racing has since made them with billet aluminum. I may be installing them later. He currently has them on his car.

Do you have any raw pictures of them with the brake mounts ? That was the only part I couldn't get a good angle on in the pictures. Looks like Maier did a good job of tucking that ball joint in. I have to run 9" BS on my front wheels to get down to 1/2" SR. It also looks like that design has very low SAI.

I don't have any other photos....sorry.


Although I'm a fan of going with complete new design, ie space frame and rack & pinion, there is something deeply satisfying about using the stock subframe and steering box in this car.

I like the feel of the old style steering. That is why I went with it. The class rules also dictate the use of the stock subframe.


One thing that I wanted to bring to your attention - the clevis being used in the fabrication photos on the FLCA has been known to break, there are some examples on corner-carvers somewhere. That is in an exceptionally high load area too, I would encourage you to look at the beefier clevises available from Coleman that should fit in that same spot (3/8" gap, 5/8 or 3/4 thread).

Thank you for the heads up. We are all over it.


Favorite build thread for awhile I love discovering these things, I've gotten so jaded over the years its hard for me to still get excited but this one did it for me.

Thanks!

Also, I never saw a rwhp figure - you mentioned the K&N brought up your power so I assume you chassis dynoed it at that point. Any graphs ? Oh wait, that data is probably a bit classified as well.

I got 517 hp to the rear wheels. Not bad. No secret. :D

[73CPCAMARO]

Playing around with my photos and I kind of like this one.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Sep-24-XtremeSpeedz_Pits-EtcNIC_9449-Copy.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

nice, I spy new spoiler?

[73CPCAMARO]

nice, I spy new spoiler?


:_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Great -- super driver.... now super photographer... :willy: :D


It is a nice shot. I've always like black and whites.

[73CPCAMARO]

I wish I could take credit for the photo. I had a pro take a bunch of high quality shots when I was at Willow Springs. I just played with the colors,:D

See you at SEMA and OUSCI

[Track Junky]

Man this car is really nice!! Can you tell me what wheels those are?

[73CPCAMARO]

Man this car is really nice!! Can you tell me what wheels those are?

Thanks!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/bdjhob/Sep-24-XtremeSpeedz_Pits-EtcNIC_9449-Copy.jpg

The wheels are made by DPE.

http://dpe-wheels.com/

[Track Junky]

Thanks Brian, I'm in the market for some wheels and those are sweet!! If I'm lucky maybe they will have them in 17's.

[73CPCAMARO]

Thanks Brian, I'm in the market for some wheels and those are sweet!! If I'm lucky maybe they will have them in 17's.

They only make 18"+. Mine are huge at 19" front and 20" rear. I went that big to get the biggest tire possible.

[Track Junky]

They only make 18"+. Mine are huge at 19" front and 20" rear. I went that big to get the biggest tire possible.

I know, I just checked. Oh well.......I dont want to be paying the 18" tire prices so so far its looking like Forgeline GA3R's.

[73CPCAMARO]

I got one last autocross weekend before SEMA. The car is getting close. I still have a bit of understeer to get out. Here is in car camera with one of my runs.

dGHIsHGAgIw

[Sieg]

Looking good Brian! That motor sounds solid, the car has to be great fun to drive. :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Great vid Brian, understeer harder to see on vid than over steer. After watching the vid I spent alot of time going through your build thread. I was especially curious on what transmission you were using and the G-Force certainly helps keep the weight down. I didn't hear you shift in the vid and am curious what rear gears your running. Very inspiring build and your years of experience in the sport definitely show in your build. This pretty much has to be my favorite build ever!!:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Brian, great vid. Thanks for posting. That looks like a great fun course layout. Wish I coulda made it down this weekend.

Car sounds great!:thumbsup:

[SLO_Z28]

3 of the OUSCI competitors were there, how did you stack up against each other?

[Bow Tie 67]

Brian,

How does it compare to the vette?

[Cris@JCG]

Brian- really looking forward to seeing your car @ Optima!

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian,

How does it compare to the vette?


Everything is faster in the Camaro compared to the Corvette...steering, throttle response and power. While the car is fairly easy to drive for me, I drove the Corvette for so long it was like an extension of me. I did not have to wonder at all how it was going to react to my inputs. I am still in learning mode and we are constantly making changes to the Camaro to get it dialed in. Out of the box, the Camaro was faster on the track and the gap is widening each time out.

[Gandalf]

Great looking run Brian - the car runs as hard as it looks! Awesome car - also looking forward to seeing it at Optima next month.

Gregg

[73CPCAMARO]

Great vid Brian, understeer harder to see on vid than over steer. After watching the vid I spent alot of time going through your build thread. I was especially curious on what transmission you were using and the G-Force certainly helps keep the weight down. I didn't hear you shift in the vid and am curious what rear gears your running. Very inspiring build and your years of experience in the sport definitely show in your build. This pretty much has to be my favorite build ever!!:thumbsup:

dGHIsHGAgIw

It may be hard to see the understeer as I was kicking the rear end out to fight the understeer. The last turn before the finish you can see the understeer I was fighting.

I shifted two times. I ran most of the course in 1st gear and shifted to 2nd at the 29 second mark in the video and then back to 1st gear at the 33 second mark. 3:70 gears and a 2.49 1st and 2.0 2nd gear. The transmission makes a lot of noise, but it works great. Shifts are smooth and firm when you are driving the car hard.

Thanks,
Brian

[89 RS]

Brian, cool video...that thing is freakin' awesome! Definitely one of my favorite Camaro builds. I notice you have an XM/Sirius antennae mounted on the dash, do you have any problems with reception? (That's a good idea and never thought about putting one there.)

[73CPCAMARO]

Brian, cool video...that thing is freakin' awesome! Definitely one of my favorite Camaro builds. I notice you have an XM/Sirius antennae mounted on the dash, do you have any problems with reception? (That's a good idea and never thought about putting one there.)

No stereo for me. The engine is music to my ears :D That is for the GPS speedometer. No problems with reception.

[Flash68]

3:70 gears and a 2.49 1st and 2.0 2nd gear. The transmission makes a lot of noise, but it works great.

What a great 1st and 2nd gear combo. What are the rest of the ratios?

[73CPCAMARO]

2.49, 2.0, 1.49, 1.0. The first three are set up for autocross and 4th for freeway driving with the 3:70 rear. I can cruise on the freeway under 3000. I don't like the drop from 3rd to 4th on the road course, but I had to compromise. It drops down to 4700 rpm when I go from 3rd to 4th at redline. At least it has a lot of power there. I wish I could afford a 5 speed. Donations are accepted. :D

[Flash68]

Oh wow I thought that was a 5 speed. Your 3rd gear is near equal to my 2nd gear. I obviously chose the road course setup. Your 1st couple gears gotta be fun on the street too.

So your top speed in 4th should be just a tad above what most of the big boys hit on the straight at Spring Mtn I am guessing. Nice. :thumbsup:

[89 RS]

No stereo for me. The engine is music to my ears :D That is for the GPS speedometer. No problems with reception.

My bad...I should've known better. That engine definitely is MUSIC.:D