69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool [Archive] - Page 13

GregWeld

12-07-2014, 07:03 AM

Ha Ha, I just saw this post,, I was there Ron, I went over and visited with GW for a little bit, The race was pretty cool the first time for me, Just a little overwhelming.

I actually may have been Banned from a few places before!

It was good to meet you and finally put a face to the name. That's one of the best parts of the Lat G dinner at SEMA.

Sorry I was so busy at OUSCI... I don't get much of a chance to actually BS for long with many people. There's like 50 people hanging out at the rig -- and I'm really just there for Mark as his pit bit...

Ron in SoCal

12-07-2014, 08:11 AM

Ok you are joining the club with Mario and DG on threads from the past!! :thumbsup:

So what's up with this bad boy update us please :poke:

Sorry I can't sleep!!:D

LatG midnight trolling, lol. We've all done it! :thumbsup:

Since the last update I've only put a few miles on it. I cleaned it up from the Fontucky day and last Saturday took it out on a road we have here in SoCal, Mulholland Drive. What a rush! It's been 20 years since I last drove that stretch aggressively and honestly it was a bit nerve racking. Tight, blind curves, rocks in the road you name it. I got behind an SLS and we danced for about 15 minutes. The dude must live up there, cause he knew the road well. He got a little separation in the tight stuff and I was right with him in the 'esses' and 'u-eys' and sweepers where I could see ahead. Fun stuff for sure! Afterward my daughter got out of the car and said her legs were tired :lol:

Next up is some more suspension mods / tuning, a little electrical and getting ready for hopefully a fun 2015. :cheers:

Ha Ha, I just saw this post,, I was there Ron, I went over and visited with GW for a little bit, The race was pretty cool the first time for me, Just a little overwhelming.

I actually may have been Banned from a few places before!

Sorry I missed you Trav. I'd bet we were standing next to each other and didn't even know it. I was the funny lookin' dude with the big :D all weekend when I wasn't, umm drinking. :lol: :getout:

It was good to meet you and finally put a face to the name. That's one of the best parts of the Lat G dinner at SEMA.

Sorry I was so busy at OUSCI... I don't get much of a chance to actually BS for long with many people. There's like 50 people hanging out at the rig -- and I'm really just there for Mark as his pit bit...

:welder: you were a great host, as usual. Can't really say it enough!! :cheers: :thankyou:

fleetus macmullitz

03-13-2015, 10:55 AM

Need new pics/vids ... cuz DP's a real looker. :thumbsup:

GregWeld

03-13-2015, 11:45 AM

Need new pics/vids ... cuz DP's a real looker. :thumbsup:

Nah --- He drove it one day for an hour or so..... back to a shop for another couple years of work now. LOL

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

03-13-2015, 12:24 PM

Nah --- He drove it one day for an hour or so..... back to a shop for another couple years of work now. LOL

You'd of thought that nice big poster of the DP rendering would have been a lot more cost effective. He could just hang it in his garage and when he has a "problem" he could just fold it up and bring it over to someones shop. They could hang it there for a while.

Vince@Meanstreets

03-13-2015, 02:32 PM

now that's real man love

Rick D

03-13-2015, 04:25 PM

Wow Ron, lots of love in here!! :relax:

Flash68

03-13-2015, 04:28 PM

What?

DOA Pool?

Drowning Pool?

CessPool?

:action-smiley-027:

GregWeld

03-13-2015, 04:31 PM

What?

DOA Pool?

Drowning Pool?

CessPool?

:action-smiley-027:

ShallowPool

WadingPool

#Imightaswellwalktothepool

#Ishouldajusttossedmymoneyinthepool

Vince@Meanstreets

03-13-2015, 06:48 PM

#norunningaroundthepool
#drygenepool

damn, see what you did

ron-> me :computer:

fleetus macmullitz

03-14-2015, 06:38 AM

#sittinDeadRed ...#intheWaitingPool

#poolingResources

#PoolsOfTears

DOOM

03-14-2015, 06:49 AM

OMG!!!:sarcasm_smiley:

Ron in SoCal

03-14-2015, 07:52 AM

You'd of thought that nice big poster of the DP rendering would have been a lot more cost effective. He could just hang it in his garage and when he has a "problem" he could just fold it up and bring it over to someones shop. They could hang it there for a while.

now that's real man love

For the record, Vince has a high res copy of the render in his shop! :lol:

Rick D

03-14-2015, 07:53 AM

What that's it?? That's all you got?? :headscratch: :action-smiley-027:

Ron in SoCal

03-14-2015, 08:02 AM

Wow Ron, lots of love in here!! :relax:

What?

DOA Pool?

Drowning Pool?

CessPool?

:action-smiley-027:

ShallowPool

WadingPool

#Imightaswellwalktothepool

#Ishouldajusttossedmymoneyinthepool

#norunningaroundthepool
#drygenepool

damn, see what you did

ron-> me :computer:

#sittinDeadRed ...#intheWaitingPool

#poolingResources

#PoolsOfTears

What that's it?? That's all you got?? :headscratch: :action-smiley-027:

Don't worry Rick, my car's running just fine. Drove it yesterday!

Yeah, I feel the love -

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Clint%20tip%20o%20the%20hat_zpswzzhs1mf.gif (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/Clint%20tip%20o%20the%20hat_zpswzzhs1mf.gif.html)

glassman

03-14-2015, 08:03 AM

But isnt "Dead Pool" Dirty Harry?, not "Spaghetti" Clint?

Ron in SoCal

03-14-2015, 08:12 AM

Nah --- He drove it one day for an hour or so..... back to a shop for another couple years of work now. LOL

Yes the car is in the garage, right where it belongs. :rules:

I've put about 1500 miles on it now, one track day and two AutoXs. Handles fantastic, lots o' power and real fun. I also got out to Chuckwalla for an instruction day. What a great freakin' track! 17 technical turns and it took me all morning just to learn the line.

Back to the car...I had blown a rear seal and cooked vent line so had to get that fixed. Mustang Ron lead me to a seal retainer plate and threw that on. Breathing looks good so hopefully that's cured. All the oil leaks are good save one (knock on wood), so I need to change out my oil thremo. Real weird, it's inconsistent - you can actually press on the lines or the housing and it'll start to leak. Anyway that's one extra I do not have on the shelf so I'm gonna switch out the existing Derale for a beefier Improved Racing unit.

Fingers crossed that does it.

Oh, did I mention she's real pretty? :D

Ron in SoCal

03-14-2015, 08:15 AM

But isnt "Dead Pool" Dirty Harry?, not "Spaghetti" Clint?

Big bad Clint, flippin' you off Mike. Not tough enough for you? :twak: :D

Rick D

03-14-2015, 11:04 AM

Don't worry Rick, my car's running just fine. Drove it yesterday!

Yeah, I feel the love -

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/Clint%20tip%20o%20the%20hat_zpswzzhs1mf.gif (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/Clint%20tip%20o%20the%20hat_zpswzzhs1mf.gif.html)

AWSOME Ron!! Glad to see you enjoying it!!!

Track Junky

03-14-2015, 08:01 PM

Great news Ron! You know we need to get together for a track day now that you got the bugs worked out right? Thunderhill in May with the boys?

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

04-17-2015, 10:06 AM

Here's my, "It's been a month since anyone has poked Ron with a stick", bump.

Hey Ron, I like your new avatar. Who pushed the car onto the track for the photo op?

GregWeld

04-17-2015, 03:45 PM

I'm seriously glad to read this post!! Sorry I've been busy cruising the countryside in GWEN'S '33.... we're now in Austin Texas (after DRIVING it from San Francisco to here) for the Lonestar Round Up.....

Glad you are happy with the way it's all turning out. Cars can be such a hassle -- but are so worth it when they're dialed in and you're cruising up PCH or banging the lines at some track somewhere!!

XOXO

Yes the car is in the garage, right where it belongs. :rules:

I've put about 1500 miles on it now, one track day and two AutoXs. Handles fantastic, lots o' power and real fun. I also got out to Chuckwalla for an instruction day. What a great freakin' track! 17 technical turns and it took me all morning just to learn the line.

Back to the car...I had blown a rear seal and cooked vent line so had to get that fixed. Mustang Ron lead me to a seal retainer plate and threw that on. Breathing looks good so hopefully that's cured. All the oil leaks are good save one (knock on wood), so I need to change out my oil thremo. Real weird, it's inconsistent - you can actually press on the lines or the housing and it'll start to leak. Anyway that's one extra I do not have on the shelf so I'm gonna switch out the existing Derale for a beefier Improved Racing unit.

Fingers crossed that does it.

Oh, did I mention she's real pretty? :D

Ron in SoCal

04-17-2015, 11:11 PM

Here's my, "It's been a month since anyone has poked Ron with a stick", bump.

Hey Ron, I like your new avatar. Who pushed the car onto the track for the photo op?

I'm seriously glad to read this post!! Sorry I've been busy cruising the countryside in GWEN'S '33.... we're now in Austin Texas (after DRIVING it from San Francisco to here) for the Lonestar Round Up.....

Glad you are happy with the way it's all turning out. Cars can be such a hassle -- but are so worth it when they're dialed in and you're cruising up PCH or banging the lines at some track somewhere!!

XOXO

Hey fellas! You wouldn't believe it, but last weekend I got a wild hair on Friday night and decided to drive down to Del Mar Good Guys. So I packed up the car and hit the road o'dark thirty, picked up Torino Rob on the way and we got to the fairgrounds at about 9:00. 240 miles round trip, car ran flawless.

Oh, and I got 3 whole AutoX runs!

My only regret - Not snapping a pic of Rob giving a return thumbs up to other cars on the road, any one of a dozen times. True story :D

:cheers:

GW I hope you had a great time on the road!

Matt@BOS

04-18-2015, 08:42 AM

Hey fellas! You wouldn't believe it, but last weekend I got a wild hair on Friday night and decided to drive down to Del Mar Good Guys. So I packed up the car and hit the road o'dark thirty, picked up Torino Rob on the way and we got to the fairgrounds at about 9:00. 240 miles round trip, car ran flawless.

Oh, and I got 3 whole AutoX runs!

My only regret - Not snapping a pic of Rob giving a return thumbs up to other cars on the road, any one of a dozen times. True story :D

:cheers:

GW I hope you had a great time on the road!

Did Rob give thumbs up to the old guys in their Chebbys or just all the hellaflush cars as usual?

WSSix

04-18-2015, 05:15 PM

Congrats, Ron! Glad the car performed well for you. Have fun with it.

Track Junky

04-23-2015, 07:18 AM

X2 Ron. Glad she's to the point where you can enter her in auto-x events. :thumbsup:

Chad-1stGen

04-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Ron you bringing Dead Pool to Optima this weekend? :unibrow:

Ron in SoCal

04-23-2015, 05:52 PM

Did Rob give thumbs up to the old guys in their Chebbys or just all the hellaflush cars as usual?

You know Rob. All cheby, all the time.

Congrats, Ron! Glad the car performed well for you. Have fun with it.

Thanks Trey! Watching for your updates :)

X2 Ron. Glad she's to the point where you can enter her in auto-x events. :thumbsup:

Thanks GC. I'm still a little weary of DP on the roadcourse and have some work to do for safety, but damn she turns in good and holds better mid turn. High speed autoX is a hoot! I ran Camarillo last weekend (diff car) and saw some great improvement. Right behind the big boys :)

Ron you bringing Dead Pool to Optima this weekend? :unibrow:

Hey Chad! Party in your hotel room? C'mon, your wife won't mind! Oh, room service is required :lmao:

Knock 'em dead this weekend Bro :cheers:

Flash68

04-23-2015, 06:11 PM

Lies... no way Rob was caught at an AutoX event.

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 02:17 PM

Had a little bit of fun at Camarillo on Sunday. Great venue, great people, typically 15 runs (plus fun runs sometimes), although we only got 12, and it's close enough to the ocean to take the heat off.

About 35 cars and some pretty good runners plus Matt and Gregg!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1710_zps8dgkv1oh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1710_zps8dgkv1oh.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1708_zpsiufklve3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1708_zpsiufklve3.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1707_zpsrxqzinxa.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1707_zpsrxqzinxa.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1706_zpslaalnaen.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1706_zpslaalnaen.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1705_zpswa0gpbjb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1705_zpswa0gpbjb.jpg.html)

...and my best run:

IVdj8Tqhs2I

No official results yet, but I think I came in fourth behind Jake R, and two non interior AutoX race cars and a tenth out of third. Not bad for this rookie. Props to Matt and Gregg for the coaching!

Lies... no way Rob was caught at an AutoX event.

...and he didn't come to this one either!

71RS/SS396

06-29-2015, 03:30 PM

Had a little bit of fun at Camarillo on Sunday. Great venue, great people, typically 15 runs (plus fun runs sometimes), although we only got 12, and it's close enough to the ocean to take the heat off.

About 35 cars and some pretty good runners plus Matt and Gregg!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1710_zps8dgkv1oh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1710_zps8dgkv1oh.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1708_zpsiufklve3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1708_zpsiufklve3.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1707_zpsrxqzinxa.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1707_zpsrxqzinxa.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1706_zpslaalnaen.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1706_zpslaalnaen.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1705_zpswa0gpbjb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1705_zpswa0gpbjb.jpg.html)

...and my best run:

IVdj8Tqhs2I

No official results yet, but I think I came in fourth behind Jake R, and two non interior AutoX race cars and a tenth out of third. Not bad for this rookie. Props to Matt and Gregg for the coaching!

...and he didn't come to this one either!

Whatever you do.... don't let Blundell drive your car! He's rough on valvetrain parts! :poke:

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 03:59 PM

Whatever you do.... don't let Blundell drive your car! He's rough on valvetrain parts! :poke:

LOL Tim. I felt bad for him!

tubbed69

06-29-2015, 04:18 PM

Ron you built one very nice Camaro,sounds good too.:king:

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 04:26 PM

Thanks Jeff! It did get lots of attention yesterday.

:cheers:

71RS/SS396

06-29-2015, 04:32 PM

I think our boy needs a throttle stop, lower Rev limiter setting or both. :-)

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 04:41 PM

I think our boy needs a throttle stop, lower Rev limiter setting or both. :-)

Or...a KUP motor! :D

Richio1

06-29-2015, 05:21 PM

Awesome Ron. Looks like a good time and the car is lookin NICE!

Was that a Crown Vic in the background of one of the pics.? Gotta love a guy out there thrashing an old cop car.

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 05:31 PM

Awesome Ron. Looks like a good time and the car is lookin NICE!

Was that a Crown Vic in the background of one of the pics.? Gotta love a guy out there thrashing an old cop car.

Thanks Jeff! There were actually three Crown Vics out there. Two were decked out an looked like they could be in use today (radios, antennas, and lights) :lol: the other had a blower on it! Mad props for those guys gettin' out there.

SSLance

06-29-2015, 06:15 PM

Looks and sounds like you had a blast...congrats! Fun to finally get them out and run them huh? Any more issues or are most of the new build kinks worked out finally?

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 06:58 PM

Looks and sounds like you had a blast...congrats! Fun to finally get them out and run them huh? Any more issues or are most of the new build kinks worked out finally?

Hey Lance! You should know I read and enjoy every word in your updates :thumbsup:

Kinks...the good news is most of the systems are functioning as they should. Most being the operative word: there were no leaks through the day and no wonky systems issues like clutch, drivetrain or powersteering and the trans shifts like butter. The motor is finally dyno tuned and has gobs of torque. I do have an intermittent lazy tach and no speedo function (looks pretty sitting on zero mph though, lol). I have some underdash wiring and need to reroute of my fuel vent line (for safety) that needs to be done and just general PITA / why didn't I do that earlier kinda stuff. But the car runs great! Seat time and general maintenance is what I care about most these days.

:cheers:

DFRESH

06-29-2015, 07:07 PM

Dude, long road to get there isn't it? Looks like you are enjoying it which is very cool. Hope to have everyone attend an event soon. Chad told me about an event at the El Toro base on July 12. Going to go and hope to see you and some of the boys there.

D

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 07:11 PM

I would LOVE that Doug!!

Sonar Chief

06-29-2015, 08:26 PM

Ron ... finally get to reap the rewards for all the effort put into this car, that's cool!

Question ... I went thru your thread again and wondered how the SEM Hot Rod black is holding up on the firewall and the inner wheel wells?

Thanks,

Michael

Ron in SoCal

06-29-2015, 09:12 PM

Hi Chief! Ancient history Sir...back in the old days they let you spray acrylic, non-water borne paint. The stuff sticks well and the satin sheen looks better than the current mix. When I figured that out I pulled a mulligan :)

DOOM

06-30-2015, 06:21 AM

I'm lovin it Ron!!! Well done!

Ron in SoCal

06-30-2015, 08:05 AM

I'm lovin it Ron!!! Well done!

Thank you Mario! :cheers:

Gandalf

06-30-2015, 02:01 PM

Whatever you do.... don't let Blundell drive your car! He's rough on valvetrain parts! :poke:

Meh......"whatever dude" LOL.

I think our boy needs a throttle stop, lower Rev limiter setting or both. :-)

What kinda killjoy conversations do I find going on over here? A guy breaks a valvespring or two and suddenly he's being slapped with an RPM limit. You're no fun Tim...... no fun......

Flash68

06-30-2015, 09:57 PM

About 35 cars and some pretty good runners plus Matt and Gregg!

So there's good runners.... and then there's Matt and Gregg. Now that's pretty funny! :poke: :lol:

So has Rob taken official credit yet for your high finish? Ya know, because he apparently repaired your fuel vent or something that one time awhile back? :action-smiley-027:

Ron in SoCal

07-01-2015, 08:26 AM

So there's good runners.... and then there's Matt and Gregg. Now that's pretty funny! :poke: :lol:

Yeah I laughed a bit too, was 100% positive you'd pick that up.

So has Rob taken official credit yet for your high finish? Ya know, because he apparently repaired your fuel vent or something that one time awhile back? :action-smiley-027:

Nope, Robo wants nothing to do with us cone chasers. He did shame me into buying $400 worth of flaring tools to fix 'his fix.' Next step is a beach chair, a beer and an egg timer in my garage so he can tell me how I'm doing it wrong :lol:

syborg tt

07-01-2015, 08:58 AM

Wow does the car look great !!

Had a little bit of fun at Camarillo on Sunday. Great venue, great people, typically 15 runs (plus fun runs sometimes), although we only got 12, and it's close enough to the ocean to take the heat off.

About 35 cars and some pretty good runners plus Matt and Gregg!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1710_zps8dgkv1oh.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1710_zps8dgkv1oh.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1708_zpsiufklve3.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1708_zpsiufklve3.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1707_zpsrxqzinxa.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1707_zpsrxqzinxa.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1706_zpslaalnaen.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1706_zpslaalnaen.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_1705_zpswa0gpbjb.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_1705_zpswa0gpbjb.jpg.html)

...and my best run:

IVdj8Tqhs2I

No official results yet, but I think I came in fourth behind Jake R, and two non interior AutoX race cars and a tenth out of third. Not bad for this rookie. Props to Matt and Gregg for the coaching!

...and he didn't come to this one either!

Ron in SoCal

07-01-2015, 09:11 AM

Thanks Marty! I finally figured out, a little overcast and getting the camera position low shows off the real world lines :thumbsup:

I'm a little slow sometimes, I know :D

Chad-1stGen

07-01-2015, 11:05 AM

Sounds like a great outing Ron! I tried to sign up after talking to Matt the weekend before but I was too slow and it sold out.

syborg tt

07-01-2015, 02:16 PM

LOL - Way back in the Day PHR did a pretty cool "Tips" article on shooting your car. I couldn't find it but I did find the one from Hot Rod

http://www.hotrod.com/features/0506phr-get-your-car-phr/

Thanks Marty! I finally figured out, a little overcast and getting the camera position low shows off the real world lines :thumbsup:

I'm a little slow sometimes, I know :D

WSSix

07-01-2015, 06:33 PM

Glad you're getting wheel time and the car is performing well, Ron. I need to find an event that will let me make that many runs. Only getting 3 maybe 4 runs in here in ATL area just isn't going to cut it for me. I'd rather just cruise in the mountains.

Greg from Aus

07-02-2015, 05:30 AM

Awesome stuff Ron, great to see it getting used.:woot:

Track Junky

07-02-2015, 07:02 AM

Watched the vid Ron. Appears your getting closer if not right on your shock settings. Good looking run. :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

07-02-2015, 07:58 AM

Nope, Robo wants nothing to do with us cone chasers...Next step is a beach chair, a beer and an egg timer in my garage so he can tell me how I'm doing it wrong :lol:

Itzah #latgepidemic

:bump:

Ron Sutton

07-02-2015, 08:49 AM

You guys are too funny. :lmao:

GregWeld

07-02-2015, 02:41 PM

#1 --- Good for you Ron!

#2 --- I think I figured out why I don't AutoX..... 40 whole seconds of driving. UGH.

Panteracer

07-02-2015, 03:35 PM

I am actually wanting to do more autocrossing
I think it is more of a challenge than running the
track all the time... I kinda get bored out there
some times going round and round

Bob

Ron in SoCal

07-02-2015, 03:53 PM

Sounds like a great outing Ron! I tried to sign up after talking to Matt the weekend before but I was too slow and it sold out.

Chad it's such a fun set up, but you gotta sign up quick! Casey is freakin' PRO at laying out a fun yet challenging course. Next date is 7-11 and 12. I'm kinda thinking I'll do that instead of SCCA. And then Streets on the 18th!

LOL - Way back in the Day PHR did a pretty cool "Tips" article on shooting your car. I couldn't find it but I did find the one from Hot Rod

http://www.hotrod.com/features/0506phr-get-your-car-phr/

Thanks Marty :thumbsup:

Glad you're getting wheel time and the car is performing well, Ron. I need to find an event that will let me make that many runs. Only getting 3 maybe 4 runs in here in ATL area just isn't going to cut it for me. I'd rather just cruise in the mountains.

I hear you Trey. Between so many classes and rules and minimal laps, it's tough to get up for SCCA.

Awesome stuff Ron, great to see it getting used.:woot:

Thanks Greg. Your turn :D

:cheers:

Ron in SoCal

07-02-2015, 04:10 PM

Watched the vid Ron. Appears your getting closer if not right on your shock settings. Good looking run. :thumbsup:

Thanks Gae! To be honest, the shocks are close but there's a bit more to go. I've been working on the wingnut (driver) mod and only adjusting tire pressure the last few outings. I'm about ready to do a little shock and swaybar tuning now.

The vid doesn't really capture the brutality of the car, at least not to my eye. It's so easy to overpower (and push or get loose) the tires or the corner and screw up the line. It took me all day to get that one almost mistake free line. Even then, I could've cut it closer to the cones in some corners. Also the final dash to the finish I'm in second and probably doing 70, so I need to take it easy on the last jog and then nail it. Guys like Hobaugh or Maier make it look easy!

Itzah #latgepidemic

:bump:

#SkipperFTW! Beer snob Dave drinking a Coors light. What a poser :lol:

You guys are too funny. :lmao:

Fact :lmao: :lmao:

#1 --- Good for you Ron!

#2 --- I think I figured out why I don't AutoX..... 40 whole seconds of driving. UGH.

Thanks Greg. Tough, frustrating, challenging and exhilarating sport. Seat time sucks, but 15 run days makes it tolerable :D

I am actually wanting to do more autocrossing
I think it is more of a challenge than running the
track all the time... I kinda get bored out there
some times going round and round

Bob

Get out there Bob. :cheers:

I wonder how different the Pantera feels with the weight bias to the rear?

Panteracer

07-02-2015, 06:39 PM

Pantera actually crosses well
But it took me a couple of years
to balance the car and that is on Dot
Road race tires

Don't like to cross it too much as
all the damn bondo etc in the engine
bay cracks along with a few other spots

200 tires I can get for it are to tall up
front and too short in the back
Messes the handling up

Bob

SSLance

07-02-2015, 07:20 PM

I am actually wanting to do more autocrossing
I think it is more of a challenge than running the
track all the time... I kinda get bored out there
some times going round and round

Bob

Every autocross run is like a qualifying lap on a track, just condensed... It takes WAY more effort on the driver's part to do it well than a lap around a track. Plus, in most cases you only get 3-4 tries at it to get it right...

Panteracer

07-02-2015, 08:20 PM

I think Lance hit the nail on the head
Autocrossing to me is the most challenging
Very rare to get a run right
I did quite a bit years back and
even won some divisional and regionals
in Scca. Points etc finally burned me out
Now I just want to run for fun but at the same
time want to get better. Car still needs tweaks then
maybe the driver can play catchup

Also would like to travel to SoCal and run different events

Ultimate autocross was actually running the Virgina City Hillclimb
5.1 miles up a road at sometimes 125 mph They say it takes
4 years to learn the course

Bob

fleetus macmullitz

07-02-2015, 10:42 PM

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Your car is a beast Ron. :thumbsup:
I thought the driver did pretty good too.
Really liked that course layout.

For us auto-x fencesitters, it may be that for some of us, we were scarred by seeing multiple Top 5 SMOTY contenders plodding around on tiny figure 8 courses during our formative pro-touring years.

:D

Ron in SoCal

07-03-2015, 05:10 PM

Thank you Skip! As usual, too funny and too kind :)

waynieZ

07-04-2015, 09:33 PM

Great Video.

intocarss

07-05-2015, 08:35 PM

It's nice to see you out having fun w/ the car

Ron in SoCal

07-08-2015, 02:34 PM

Great Video.

It's nice to see you out having fun w/ the car

Thanks Jerry (how's the Truck?) and Wayne (how's the Camaro?)! :cheers:

waynieZ

07-08-2015, 03:04 PM

Thanks for asking. Working on installing the fuel tank making a list of fittings and hose I need to finish plumbing the fuel line.

When I watched your video it felt like I was in the car with you. Sweet Ride!

intocarss

07-11-2015, 07:04 PM

Thanks Jerry (how's the Truck?) and Wayne (how's the Camaro?)! :cheers: The truck is fine. We may take it out to BW at the end of this month

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2015, 08:04 AM

The truck is fine. We may take it out to BW at the end of this month

Awesome Jerr! Let me know when?

Went out to Camarillo this weekend. I really dig the venue - cool breeze and a high of 77*. Lots of great cars and people too!

Finally some good pics. Photo credit goes to Casey Cronin. Thanks for the pics and driver coaching Casey! :thumbsup:

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6528_zpsu6nuybsv.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6528_zpsu6nuybsv.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6522_zps6kkkji5g.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6522_zps6kkkji5g.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6507_zps0tfddqs6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6507_zps0tfddqs6.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6508_zpssc67t06j.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6508_zpssc67t06j.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6509_zpsaoinbjn6.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6509_zpsaoinbjn6.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6510_zpshlnw9oou.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6510_zpshlnw9oou.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6511_zpsfo0nitcn.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6511_zpsfo0nitcn.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6512_zpsxnqeofjm.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6512_zpsxnqeofjm.jpg.html)

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6514_zpsq8wycgvg.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6514_zpsq8wycgvg.jpg.html)

...and yes I can drive backwards too. Some of my best work, lol

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac52/flash911/Build%20Thread/IMG_6517_zpsfomq0to7.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/flash911/media/Build%20Thread/IMG_6517_zpsfomq0to7.jpg.html)

Car needs more tuning. New pads with more bite, balance bar adjustment, more air pressure in the tires and some shock adjustment. I'll get there one day!

:cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

07-13-2015, 08:31 AM

That is one suhhhweeet ride, Brah...

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2015, 08:37 AM

Thanks Skipp-erooo!

SSLance

07-13-2015, 10:39 AM

That car looks great out there on course!

We want video of the backward driving abilities... :D You know you have it...

Panteracer

07-13-2015, 10:46 AM

Ron,
how many runs did you guys get in down there?
I hear that is the place to dial things in

Bob

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2015, 11:22 AM

That car looks great out there on course!

We want video of the backward driving abilities... :D You know you have it...

No vid this outing Lance. It was epic though. Lots of giggles in the pits :D

Thanks for the props buddy :thumbsup:

Ron,
how many runs did you guys get in down there?
I hear that is the place to dial things in

Bob

The typical plan Bob is four - 3 run sessions and then 3 timed runs, plus fun runs on occasion. Friday test and tun days are typically a "bring an extra set of tires" deal cause you get so many runs and then Sat / Sun is dependent on the number of drivers. Never less then three - 3 run sessions plus the timed runs.

Let's stay in touch and we'll plan a couple of good days out there when you come down.

intocarss

07-13-2015, 01:59 PM

Awesome Jerr! Let me know when?

Went out to Camarillo this weekend. I really dig the venue - cool breeze and a high of 77*. Lots of great cars and people too!

:cheers: Will do Ron and if you remember, let me now when you go to Camarillo again. I'd like to spectate..Car looks awesome Ron

Panteracer

07-13-2015, 02:17 PM

Would love to come down and tune
My forgelines are due any day... the
new Bridgestones re-71r for the front are supposed
to be available this friday.. not sure what I am
doing out back.. maybe rival s in a 335 .. or run
my old rivals 315's once to see how it feels first

What tires are you running??

Bob

tubbed69

07-13-2015, 04:08 PM

Great pics Ron,looks like lots of fun:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

tmadden

07-13-2015, 08:48 PM

I'm jealous and envious

Ron in SoCal

07-13-2015, 11:01 PM

Will do Ron and if you remember, let me now when you go to Camarillo again. I'd like to spectate..Car looks awesome Ron

You got it Jerry and thanks Bro.

Would love to come down and tune
My forgelines are due any day... the
new Bridgestones re-71r for the front are supposed
to be available this friday.. not sure what I am
doing out back.. maybe rival s in a 335 .. or run
my old rivals 315's once to see how it feels first

What tires are you running??

Bob

I know a guy running the 315 Rival S behind 275 RE71s and he loves the balance and grip.

I'm running Michelin PSS. Good, not great AutoX tires. On the big track they don't go away quickly, so lots of guys like them for dual use.

Great pics Ron,looks like lots of fun:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Jeff. You gotta do it :D

I'm jealous and envious

You and your car are right there Sir! Get 'er done and get out there :thumbsup:

Matt@BOS

07-14-2015, 07:07 PM

I'm running Michelin PSS. Good, not great AutoX tires. On the big track they don't go away quickly, so lots of guys like them for dual use

Excuses, excuses. :lol:

Panteracer

07-14-2015, 09:10 PM

I like the excuses
I ran out at crows with 10 year
Old v710's. The surface is so abrasive
that the old tires stuck better than any
newer 200 tires at other places

Still 2.5 seconds off of Mary's times

Bob

Flash68

07-15-2015, 12:33 AM

Excuses, excuses. :lol:

Since he has the tech... and the driver mod... you'd think he would get tires that are better than just good. :peepwall:

Vince@Meanstreets

07-15-2015, 10:55 AM

Excuses, excuses. :lol:

I think he needs to adjust his slapper bars, wouldn't you concur? :peepwall:

Sieg

07-15-2015, 11:53 AM

Of all the guys that doesn't have a spare set of wheels......

:rolleyes: :shakehead:

fleetus macmullitz

07-15-2015, 12:15 PM

#humpdaytech

Panteracer

07-15-2015, 12:25 PM

I have two sets of wheels for the Pantera
Really works out great for switching things around
but those wheels were $4k a set and the new ones
for the bird are almost the same

Bob

zj510

08-02-2015, 09:38 PM

The raptor looks killer you said you reduced the u pol raptor 15% what did you use to reduce it with?

Payton King

08-03-2015, 06:09 AM

That was funny Skip!

MX145

11-28-2015, 12:07 AM

Awesome pics at Camarillo. Car looks great Ron!

Ron in SoCal

11-28-2015, 11:57 AM

Thanks Ryan!

MX145

11-28-2015, 01:05 PM

Ron in SoCal

11-28-2015, 02:04 PM

The car sounds awesome in the video!

What did you end up doing on the fuel vent? I broke down and bought a II Much as I can't see any other good way to vent these cars. Looks like I'm going to do the same on the rear end. Packaging is tight so I'm trying to find a rollover check valve that will work with the vent mounted in the DSE crossmember. I found a jaz 6 an inline valve that I thought would work but it's upside down. I need opposite male female.

Thank you Sir :thumbsup:

Car is a kick in the pants. Little more rear grip and little more brake and I think it'll do fine. Course, the wingnut still has a long was to go :)

Fuel vent has a temp fix via a rerouted line. I need to get it on the lift and bend up some tube which I hope will be permanent. If I didn't mention before, my II Much vent is mounted in near the tail panel which is not correct. Your way Ryan on the crossmember / highest point is best.

randy

11-28-2015, 02:25 PM

Finch dual vent system works great. Route one line to the tank and another to the diff. I put my box on the dse quadralink trunk brace

MX145

11-28-2015, 03:56 PM

Your video got my blood pumping. You have a lot more horsepower than I do. You must be smoother on the throttle :) and definitely a better driver. I'm also running Michelin PS's and am hoping to mount up something better suited for the track next year. I need all the help I can get to stay close to the cones and keep the car pointed the right direction!

I ran some temp vents for fuel and diff in order to pass tech so it's time to do something permanent. The II Much vent is nice quality I just need to find a roll-over check valve that will work. I'm trying to keep everything up high and avoid creating a "p" trap in the vent line. Maybe I'm overthinking it.

Randy, I didn't even know those were out there. Does the Finch vent to the outside like the II Much does?