View Full Version : Reinventing the OneLapCamaro...
Tom.A
07-18-2013, 10:36 PM
Tom - I think that it was worth it. I wish the rest of the car would have been 100% but on the wet and dry skid pads we were markedly improved over previous years and the car was the easiest to drive that it has ever been. There are some fixes that are still required and at this point I'm not sure if the improvement comes from the tire width or the track width balance. I've gone back and forth on tires for the last couple of months and there might be some more work to do. At this point I know that I could fit 325s (and we could probably fit 345s) all round but don't think that it would be worth it.
Thanks for reply James. Based on that it makes me want to get out a zawzall:superhack:
James OLC
07-18-2013, 10:38 PM
Darn it Tom... The sawsall pictures come out tomorrow.... Your killing the suspense here... :)
barrrf
07-19-2013, 06:04 AM
http://i.imgur.com/thj3F.gif
mdprovee
07-19-2013, 08:10 AM
Thanks for sharing all your insight. I wish I had a tenth of David's and your knowledge and fab skills. AWESOME!
James OLC
07-19-2013, 03:38 PM
Thanks Mike - it's definitely a team effort and the three of us really work well together. Helps that we've got a great foundation to build off of.
Installing the AME Subframe.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/AME%20subframe.jpg
Powerdercoated locally before we mocked up anything – probably a mistake but time was of the essence. Yes, the color is a bit off but the old sub was painted on top of the powder and ultimately this one will be too – long after the fact.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/AME%20subframe%20motor%20mount.jpg
A couple of small changes here…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/modified%20AME%20subframe.jpg
Time to get busy
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/New%20sub%20ready%20front.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/positioning%20new%20sub.jpg
It actually went in easily enough…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/ready%20for%20new%20engine.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/new%20sub%20from%20beneath.jpg
and that’s when the fun started…
James OLC
07-20-2013, 08:23 AM
It started easy and as expected…
The inner fenders had to be clearanced slightly for the relocated UCAs. This was actually one of the many reasons that we had resisted doing a sub on the OLC in the past – the “original” inner fenders had countless hours (not true – believe me, I counted every hour) of work done on them and they fit very tight to the factory sub; there is no way that they could have been reworked to clear.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Mary%20with%20a%20grinder.jpg
I aligning the subframe in the car we found that the clearance to some pieces “here and there” wasn’t going to work. Space was tight and we didn’t want to completely remove the front sheetmetal so some alternative tools came out of the box. We started with a nice battery operated sawsall…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/james%20with%20sawsall.jpg
and once the battery on that was toast be upgraded to a slightly more powerful sawsall – which dictated that we start taking turns…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Mary%20with%20a%20sawsall.jpg
The problem with sawsalls is, of course, once you start it’s hard to stop… it’s an addiction. Got a problem? Exhaust in the way? Don’t worry – I have a sawsall!
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/james%20sawsall%20muffer.jpg
Eventually though you run out of things to cut off and you realize that you’re almost ready to install the engine. First though we needed to get the new dry sump tank in place while it was still “easy”…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/New%20dry%20sump%20tank.jpg
The new tank has two input bungs vs. a single that the old one used. This allows us the option of adding a scavenge stage to the oil system. And a quick hint if you’re building an LS7 project – compare part numbers before you buy… some vendors charge a premium for a basic tank that’s labeled a pro-touring conversion tank…
Ready to get on with installing the engine…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Ready%20for%20new%20engine%202.jpg
James OLC
07-20-2013, 08:48 AM
With the engine compartment ready we needed some prep on the engine starting with the clutch. We’ve been using Centerforce’s DYAD clutch for the last couple of years and have been really happy with them. When we pulled the old engine we shipped the old clutch back to Centerforce for an inspection and rebuild… the new one arrived just in time for installation.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Centerforce%20DYAD%20box.jpg
The dual disk design works really well and has awesome holding power… the darn things are like jewelry as well…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Centerforce%20disk.jpg
The flywheel is lightened and is as awesome as every other piece of the clutch
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Centerforce%20flywheel.jpg
and it all goes together smoothly… if you follow the instructions…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/clutch%20installed%20on%20engine.jpg
James OLC
07-20-2013, 01:11 PM
Finally time to install the engine… This was the second huge fear that I had with the sub swap – where would the engine end up and would it (and the transmission/bellhousing) clear everything? There were a couple of spots that were really close on the old combination (consideration #1 when building something custom – there is such a thing as fitted too perfect) and depending on where the engine wound up it could be a real pain. The engine slid in really well until we reached the motor mounts… that’s when we found out that I had installed one side upside down… damn. Again, instruction #1 is test fit – ignore that step at your own peril.
After a quick swap (that’s easier done with the engine on the floor vs. hanging above the car but heck – that’s where we were) we were ready to try again. The drivers side slid into place without problems but we couldn’t get the passenger side to seat – the energy suspension motor mount was hitting the frame (see note above RE instruction #1). Again – the fix was probably easier with the engine on the ground but…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/grinding%20motor%20mount.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/grinding%20motor%20mount%20close.jpg
An easy fix…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/grining%20motor%20mount%20finished.jpg
With the engine in place and everything clearing better than we hoped, it was time to bolt up the new bellhousing. The quicktime piece saves about 10 pounds over the McLeod SFI piece but again, here was another unknown. There was lots of questions surrounding the use of the T56 bellhousing with Magnum transmission. Some people insist that there is a spacer required while lots of others say there is not. We were using an LS non-Corvette pilot bearing and out first attempt was without any spacers – which is what we believed to be correct based on the measurements that we had done.
URL: http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/clutch%20and%20bellhousing.jpg
It fit perfectly with no spacer. A quick check to confirm alignment and it’s on to the transmission
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/dial%20indicator%20bellhousing.jpg
The T-56 Magnum had been sent off to Anaheim Gear for an inspection and rebuild. They upgraded some of the internals and repaired the worn tip of the input shaft (saving us the expense of replacing it).
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/t56%20ready%20for%20installation.jpg
and put the old Hurst shifter back on…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/hurst%20shifter%20plate.jpg
James OLC
07-20-2013, 01:19 PM
and here we are – engine, clutch, transmission and driveshaft all in and ready to go
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/new%20eng%20in%20place.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/new%20engine%20in%20drivers.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/new%20engine%20in%20front.jpg
The plan, at the time, was to test fit the Kooks headers at this point… unfortunately someone messed up (me or Summit) and we wound up with Chevelle headers and not Camaro headers. I can say with certainty that Chevelle headers will not fit. One more lesson – double check part numbers before, during, and after you order something. Good news is the Summit has a great return policy and the proper headers were on their way the very next day.
James OLC
07-20-2013, 01:36 PM
We wound up trying the Kooks 1 7/8 Camaro LS engine swap headers on the recommendation of a couple of folks here on the boards. They are stainless, good quality and pretty economical all things considered ($900 and change from Summit with shipping).
Fit on the passenger side is fine
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/kooks%20pass%20side.jpg
With only a bit of work for comfort needed
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Kook%20headers%20clearance.jpg
And alignment to the AME subframe relief is bang on.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/kooks%20header%20alignment.jpg
The drivers side will need a tweak on the third tube to clear the steering shaft and we’ll cut the ends off in favor of v-band style clamps before sending them off for coating.
Busy weekend and we could have used an additional day to get a couple of more things done but all things being equal it was a great effort. At this point in time we’re waiting for LG Motorsports to get our control arms back to us and hopefully we can get the headers turned around quickly. In late August/first week of September we’ll focus on getting the ending plumbed and wired and we’ll get the Holley Dominator EFI hooked up and running – can’t wait!!!!
bdahlg68
07-20-2013, 01:42 PM
Jimminy Christmas that's fast! Hey.... I've got this project....
:walkingdog:
Operations
07-20-2013, 05:42 PM
Keep up the good work!
Chad-1stGen
07-21-2013, 08:10 PM
James,
Love the OLC!!! It was badass before but is on a whole 'nother level now.
efs69
07-25-2013, 11:56 AM
James you guys are killing it! You, Mary and David are a testament of what teamwork can accomplish. Everything looks bitchin!!
I saw you went with the Kooks and was wondering what the tweeks to the the driver and passenger sides were. Pics of the mods? Were there any other considerations? The AME's or Stainless Works? I am heading into these same waters.
:cheers:
James OLC
09-22-2013, 07:55 AM
It's been a while since we have been able to make any headway on the OLC - hopefully that changes next week as we are SEMA bound to represent the great folks at Spectre Performance. We've got a bunch (tons) of work to do but I think everything should come together well.
Baer sent us one of the first productions sets of their all new R-Spec 2-piece floating rotors - not only are they one more tool in helping to completely eliminate pad knockback but they are 3 pounds lighter (each) and are designed for "extreme" use.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Baer%20R-Spec%201.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Baer%20R-Spec%202.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Baer%20R-Spec%203.jpg
carbuff
09-22-2013, 09:27 AM
Baer sent us one of the first productions sets of their all new R-Spec 2-piece floating rotors - not only are they one more tool in helping to completely eliminate pad knockback but they are 3 pounds lighter (each) and are designed for "extreme" use.
Can you explain the comment about knock back. Is that rotor actually "floating" on that hat? That is pretty interesting if so! I'm not sure how that would work though?
fleetus macmullitz
09-22-2013, 12:02 PM
James,
Sweet looking parts there.
When do you think you'll be able to test them out?
Vince@Meanstreets
09-22-2013, 01:07 PM
That's what it looks like. Very interesting.
James, do you know what material the standoffs are?
Track Junky
09-22-2013, 01:18 PM
Those are sweet.....and just in time. I'm due for a front set of rotors :thumbsup:
PTAddict
09-22-2013, 05:05 PM
Can you explain the comment about knock back. Is that rotor actually "floating" on that hat? That is pretty interesting if so! I'm not sure how that would work though?
Yes, the rotor is floating on the hat, within bounds. Instead of the mounting hardware bolting the rotor rigidly to the hat, the hat defines a circular array of U-shaped slots, with the U pointing outward. The mounting hardware is like a pin which is inserted through the U-slot, and bottoms out before it clamps the hat to the rotor, leaving some clearance. So now, the rotor can expand radially, and shift laterally, while still transferring brake torque to the hat.
This arrangement has been used in high-performance and motor sports brakes for many years; Baer is quite late to this game relative to other premium brake vendors. But as a current Baer owner, and serious knockback sufferer, this is good news!
carbuff
09-22-2013, 09:31 PM
Thanx for the explanation! It would be interesting to see an exploded version of the hat and attachment pieces, as I'm having a hard time visualizing all of the motion capability from the pictures. Specifically the lateral direction. But I have a better idea of how it's working now!
Guess I need to wear out my brand new rotors so I have an excuse to buy some new ones. ;)
coolwelder62
09-23-2013, 05:36 AM
Jame's,Those Rotor's are beautiful.Let's :gitrdun: for SEMA~!!!!!!!!!!!!
monza
09-23-2013, 08:23 PM
Wow! Always impressive, thanks for sharing to detailed update.:hail:
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:15 AM
Sorry for the delay in updating our progress, I’ve been a bit under the weather for the last couple of months and haven’t been in a position to get any serious headway made on the OLC. With our SEMA deadline now looming large, 100% healthy or not it was time for me to head down to California to put some time in on the car.
David and Mary had both been working on the car in my absence. Work continued on stripping out all of the sound deadener (all is a bit of an exaggeration, let’s say most of the easy to get to sound deadener) and the box is currently weighing in at a hefty 48 pounds…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20Dynamat.jpg
Dave starting assembling the new suspension for the final time. The LG Motorsports billet drop spindles needed to me mated to the SKF hubs with the LG brake cooling ducts added for good measure
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%200%20LG%20Control%20Arms.jpg
but first the uprights needed some tweaking to work with the first gen steering geometry. So… under the knife they went
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20cutting%20steering%20arm.jpg
I’ve said it before – anyone can build an awesome part, it takes a certain kind of special to cut them up.
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:16 AM
David had also been busy fitting the 1 7/8” Kooks headers in to the relatively tight AME subframe. The passenger side fit fairly well and needed only a bit of help to clear the frame rail.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20pass%20side%20header.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20pass%20side%20header%202.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20pass%20side%20header%203.jpg
but as expected the drivers side header needed a significant tweak to clear the steering shaft to the new rack
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20header%20mod.jpg
but with a little bit of work there was pretty decent clearance for the steering shaft
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20Steering%20Arm%20fits.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%20-%20Steering%20Arm%202.jpg
A final piece to the puzzle, we decided, was to swap out the solid shaft for a collapsible shaft with a slip yoke – just a bit of added protection for everything. Took a little bit of doing be we got one on the way while the headers went out for coating.
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:17 AM
Saturday morning and the engine continues to come together, we started in on plumbing first thing and test fit the new Holley 90mm Throttle Body. The Kooks headers that David had to tweak are expected to be back later in the day so we’re trying to make some headway while they are out of the way.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%202%20engine%20coming%20together.jpg
In addition to getting the Holley Throttle Body in place we started working on a modification to the ATS Sidewinder accessory drive. Since we’re on a weight reduction kick we decided to see if we could eliminate the A/C compressor and idler by utilizing Katech’s billet tensioner unit. Alignment looks good but it’s going to need some tweaking.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%203%20holley%20tb.jpg
While David was assembling the uprights and Mary started installation of the Corvette upper and lower control arms (now fitted with the LG Motorsports monoball bushings) I focused on getting the new electronics installed and wired up. First up was the Holley Dominator EFI, Holley’s touchscreen controller and the Davis Electronics traction control unit which is a direct plug-in to the Dominator EFI unit.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%204%20Holley%20electronics.jpg
With the header out it was also an ideal time to get the thermostat plumbing done since access with the header in is, from experience, an exercise in frustration.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%205%20thermostat.jpg
With that done it was time for a test fit with the still warm headers.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%206%20header%20in.jpg
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:18 AM
Mary got the suspension installed along with Baer’s new R Spec rotor and we set the caliper in to check spacing. The brake-cooling duct is slightly thinner than the stock Corvette spacer so we had to fabricate an additional spacer and then shim the caliper for proper alignment.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%207%20new%20baer%20rotor.jpg
While David worked through spacers and such, Mary fabbed up a quick bracket for the Touchscreen and TC control while I continued on wiring.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%208%20holley%20touchscreen.jpg
Simple and effective and with a bit more effort on the wiring front, functional as well!
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%209%20Holley%20touchscreen%20live.jpg
I have to say that I am really impressed with the Holley Dominator EFI unit from a wiring and integration perspective. Holley components are all plug and play and installation, so far, has been a breeze.
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:19 AM
Progress continues on the suspension with the calipers properly spaced out and the additional shim in place the LG Motorsports brake cooling ducts are just about perfect
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2010%20LG%20brake%20backing%20plate.jpg
With that done Mary focused on installing the shocks while David worked on machining some spacers for the tensioner modification. I, meanwhile, was working on getting the Racepak IQ3 dash to talk to the Dominator EFI unit and finishing some assembly under the hood. The spacers proved easy but we decided that the throttle cable spacer was going to need a tweak to ensure proper alignment with the new intake and TB.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2011%20modified%20tensioner.jpg
It’s nice to have space and the RideTech T3 shocks have lots of room now
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2016%20passenger%20suspension.jpg
We still need to swap the adjustors on the shock but that will be an easy switch
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2017%20shock%20adjustor.jpg
And the remote reservoirs are right at home on the down tubes…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2012%20Ridetech%20T3%20can.jpg
Making one neat package when it’s all said and done.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2018%20passenger%20brakes.jpg
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:22 AM
Which left with some final preparation work on the engine. Headers are in and fit like a glove…
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2013%20headers%20fitment.jpg
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2014%20right%20side%20header%20fitment.jpg
The tensioner is waiting on some metric bolts to be finished up (funny, it’s harder than you would think to find 110 mm metric bolts on short notice)
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2020%20tensioner%20and%20water%20lines.jpg
So we’re in pretty good shape for now
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2019%20engine%20coming%20togethe.jpg
We’re waiting on a base tune for the ECM that Mike Norris is putting together for us and we’re going to add one of Mike’s pcv breathers for good measure. Once we have that it’s a matter of replacing a couple of hoses, finding a new belt for the serpentine system, and fabbing up a new SPECTRE intake then we should be good to fire it up.
James OLC
10-05-2013, 11:24 AM
New steering shaft arrived, as did a new universal joint to accommodate the larger diameter (?) D-shaft
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Oct%2021%20New%20Steering%20Arm.jpg
We’re waiting now for some exhaust pieces from Magnaflow to build a new 3” system and we should have some new wheels coming soon to give us some increased flexibility on tire choices – be we can talk more about that later.
fleetus macmullitz
10-05-2013, 11:41 AM
What an update ...what a build. :waveflag:
Sorry to hear about your health issues James. Hope your feeling better. :)
GregWeld
10-05-2013, 11:41 AM
Wow James!!
I don't really care much about the car (J/K) -- but I sure wish my wife was more like Mary!!! The only thing I can get Gwen to do on a car project is make me lunch if I do a lot of begging!
Some nice parts going on here! (the car not Mary).
WOW! What an update! :thumbsup:
Anytime you and your team want to come over and work on my car you're more than welcome. Just give me a little advanced notice as I'll have to organize another team to throw fistfulls of money at you. :D
James OLC
10-05-2013, 01:04 PM
Thanks Skip - the last 60-days has been tough. I'm hoping that I'll be well enough to make SEMA (should be able to) but it's amazing how quickly your entire life can change.
Greg - Mary makes a wicked sandwich as well :). Maybe if you tried getting Gwen some tools instead of new cars she would help you out more often.
Matt@BOS
10-05-2013, 02:33 PM
James, it has been fun watching this car evolve from the day it first migrated down south to the Pozzi's garage. I hope to be able to see it and drive alongside it at a track in the future!
fleetus macmullitz
10-05-2013, 03:21 PM
Greg - Mary makes a wicked sandwich as well :). Maybe if you tried getting Gwen some tools instead of new cars she would help you out more often.
Ouch.
2dNvevRTRq8
lol
Vince@Meanstreets
10-05-2013, 06:25 PM
great job team olc....looking forward to see what the improvments do.
Vegas69
10-05-2013, 09:10 PM
James, Listen to your body. I hope you get to feeling better.
Track Junky
10-05-2013, 11:01 PM
Fantastic update. Really enjoying the upgrades and forward progress.:thumbsup:
GrabberGT
10-06-2013, 04:26 AM
I love how this car is continuously evolving. It mimics my own project where it just never seams to stay the same from one event to the next. Now... admittedly your updates are MUCH more involved than my own but still... I can show my wife and son "See! Im not the only one to tear the car apart after every event" LOL
Keep up the good work and stay healthy.
Sonar Chief
10-06-2013, 07:02 AM
That was quite an update .... car looks fantastic. Hot Rodding at it's Best!!!!!!
Get some rest and get well so you can enjoy the company and the car:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
glassman
10-06-2013, 11:40 AM
Hey James, it was nice meeting you last Friday at the hotel with us guys going to Texas, good luck to you guys this year and thanx for keeping us updated. Did you spend a week at the Pozzi s on this? I really enjoyed spending time with David and Mary ...,....btw made it too texas on its maiden voyage with out a problem and knocked down 24.8 mpg at 80 avg mph........
Mike
Flash68
10-06-2013, 02:27 PM
Love the evolution but more importantly hope you get your health in order.
James OLC
10-06-2013, 06:42 PM
Thanks everybody - the OLC has been, and is, one heck of a journey. There was a point about a month ago when it looked like I wouldn't be able to drive again - it made me thankful for all that I have been able to experience with the car and all the great people that I've been able to meet. It looks like that fear is behind us now but I'm not sure when I'm going to be truly able to get in the car and drive it again in anger. Hopefully soon.
Anyways, the LG Motorsports billet drop spindles are more than just a killer piece of hardware - they are 100% functional and resolve a common issue with first gen suspension geometry when running C5 or C6 components. A lot of the time, with stock uprights and (lower) ride heights, the lower control arms end up being non-parallel with the ground which is less than ideal (but obviously tolerable in all but extreme cases).
With the LG Motorsports drop spindles the lower control arms are parallel at ride height. In fact David pulled out his trusty Laser Level to work verify everything and set ride height based on the best possible starting point.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Level%20Check.jpg
We've taken a first stab at the alignment (rough for now but we needed something to get our wheel sizing correct) and I think we'll end up with between 5 and 9 degrees of caster and about 2.5 degrees negative camber. We're still going around on final specs but it's awesome having the flexibility to even be able to discuss numbers like that.
Lenie
10-06-2013, 06:48 PM
Thanks everybody - the OLC has been, and is, one heck of a journey. There was a point about a month ago when it looked like I wouldn't be able to drive again - it made me thankful for all that I have been able to experience with the car and all the great people that I've been able to meet. It looks like that fear is behind us now but I'm not sure when I'm going to be truly able to get in the car and drive it again in anger. Hopefully soon.
Anyways, the LG Motorsports billet drop spindles are more than just a killer piece of hardware - they are 100% functional and resolve a common issue with first gen suspension geometry when running C5 or C6 components. A lot of the time, with stock uprights and (lower) ride heights, the lower control arms end up being non-parallel with the ground which is less than ideal (but obviously tolerable in all but extreme cases).
With the LG Motorsports drop spindles the lower control arms are parallel at ride height. In fact David pulled out his trusty Laser Level to work verify everything and set ride height based on the best possible starting point.
http://www.onelapcamaro.com/1967%20OLCR/2013/Level%20Check.jpg
We've taken a first stab at the alignment (rough for now but we needed something to get our wheel sizing correct) and I think we'll end up with between 5 and 9 degrees of caster and about 2.5 degrees negative camber. We're still going around on final specs but it's awesome having the flexibility to even be able to discuss numbers like that.
James looks great, I'm going to have to look into these drop spindles. Can't wait to see it at seam, good luck.
Ron in SoCal
10-06-2013, 08:07 PM
Glad all the mods worked out James. Look forward to your good health and comparing notes soon :cheers:
efs69
10-09-2013, 07:27 PM
Great update. Happy that you are healthy enough to tackle all of these improvements. Keep getting better so you can drive angry!
James/David
How big is the sway bar on the AME setup?
TheJDMan
11-21-2013, 06:17 PM
James,
I'm glad you're feeling better!!!!
Bump.
I've seen pics of the one lap Camaro on Instagram, but can't find an update to what James has done. For example, the front end looks different then what is in this build thread.
TheJDMan
10-15-2015, 04:47 PM
Does anyone have contact info for Best of Show that did the work on OLC? I'm not even sure what state they are located in.
WILWAXU
10-15-2015, 05:19 PM
Does anyone have contact info for Best of Show that did the work on OLC? I'm not even sure what state they are located in.Escondido, CA
http://www.bestofshowcoachworks.com/
TheJDMan
10-15-2015, 05:36 PM
Thank You!
Bump.
James,
Did ridetech/precision coach works or BOS build the new fenders after Daytona?
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