Fuel driving impressions!!

[Datsbad]

Well today was the day . I managed to get it out and drive the car for about 20 min . I am so impressed with everything that i dont know where to start .

From the DSE steering box , to the hydratech braking unit with the 6 piston Baers at all 4 corners , down to the quadra-link , this car is an awesome car . I cannot beleive how good it drives and smooth it is .

It feels so light and almost like a GO cart . The motor on the street is amazing, it pulls like a frieght train with so much low end torque , and pulls so hard up top .

I did get to throw it in some turns and i am so impressed . This has got to be the best car i have driven so far .

Sorry if i am rambling , i just cannot beleive how the first drive went . It nice to drive it and come back only to stare at it and think , wow , and not have to fix something.

POWERTOUR HERE WE COME !!!

Look for some interior shots tonight

[tracy]

I would love to hear more specifics about the quadralink...I bet others would as well. I am expecting mine to show up very soon.

Also looking forward to the interior shots..

-Tracy

[jannes_z-28]

It feels so light and almost like a GO cart . The motor on the street is amazing, it pulls like a frieght train with so much low end torque , and pulls so hard up top .

I did get to throw it in some turns and i am so impressed . This has got to be the best car i have driven so far .


I am happy for you. How you describe it, that is how a Protouring car is! I have had the same excitement with mine, not as powerful engine as yours but the driving experience is just awesome and unbelievable.

Waiting for more pictures. :thumbsup:

Jan

[rockdogz]

Wow sounds awesome - post those interior pics! :yes:

[Datsbad]

I am not sure how to describe how it is, I am so surprised at how it compares to ALL 1st gens i have drove. My blue 69 was almost the most horrible riding car i had , I had visions of it in my head as i drove out the driveway .

I put those thoughts to the side for good. I dont think i will ever own another leaf spring "slammed" car again .

Any questions just ask , I am almost lost for words on this car .

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Good job man sounds like you have a sweet setup

-Paul

[Payton King]

I am a dumb ass. Posted on the interior section before I saw this thread. I was curious on how the Harrop was going to behave. I had heard, like you, that the intake really made a big cam driveable.

So I take it the street manners are something you can live with? Is the power linear or is it kind of spikey in the middle. Is the power delivery as smooth as other LS motors.

Not really asking any questions on the ride and handling as I know they are fantastic.

[Steve1968LS2]

Very cool Jason!

Must be nice to get to enjoy the fruits of your labors some huh? When you get it together shoot me some pics and I will wave them in front of you know who and see if I can get him interested in another '69 Camaro. ;)

Can't wait to see it in person.. how long you gonna hold onto it before you sell it? Have anyone lined up for SEMA?

Oh, what size cam you running in that car?

[Datsbad]

Steve , i am so happy that i got to drive it finally. It really is a awesome car to drive .
I am going to try to hang on to it untill i get the money i would want for it . But really i built this to replace my blue 69 . I will hang onto it for a couple years unless someone steps up .

I will get you some pics this weekend . tomorrow i should have the bumper back on and my DSE closeout panel . I had it painted gloss black and did not like it . It is now black wrinkle powdercoat

I just finished up the electric headlights and grille.

[71Nova]

Jason when you give Steve some pictures please give him high resolution ones. I want to see big pictures of your car in PHR!!

[Datsbad]

Jason when you give Steve some pictures please give him high resolution ones. I want to see big pictures of your car in PHR!!

I hear you there. Hopefully i can get good enough ones that Johnny would want it on the cover !

[NvrDun71]

Yea its amazing what an unlimited budget can build........ :thumbsup:

[aonghus]

makes me glad to know I am using the same suspension setup...

now to find an LS2..

[Datsbad]

Yea its amazing what an unlimited budget can build........ :thumbsup:

boy dont i wish , who has an unlimited budget anyways.

[NvrDun71]

:rolleyes:
Somone better call the waaaaambulance.

Why knock a well done car? at least it doesnt have slot mags and extra long leaf shackles

Not Knocking at all man....It is without a doubt an extremely well built and engineered car. In fact I'd love to have it my garage, however its obvious no expense was spared. Just shows you what kind of caliber of car that can be built when your not afraid to drop the coin to do it. More power to ya DATSBAD.

[Steve68]

If I remember right, Jason sold his blue car so he can roll that money into the new project, thats what I do with side jobs,


I'm now a senior member......

[awr68]

finally you can get the senior discount!! :rofl:

[ProdigyCustoms]

It's a good feeling isn't it? We did the same thing this morning, did a trip to Daytona and back 96 miles, couple little things and we are ready to rock now that the FI is gone. Holy pagezeus is the fuel milage bad at 10 MPG on the highway, and that's with a 3.07 gear thrown in it!

When are you coming into town? Are you driving it or shipping it? We will have the shop available Friday, and Saturday if needed for any little ah ****s that may need to be taken care if you need after the drive down

[Datsbad]

It's a good feeling isn't it? We did the same thing this morning, did a trip to Daytona and back 96 miles, couple little things and we are ready to rock now that the FI is gone. Holy pagezeus is the fuel milage bad at 10 MPG on the highway, and that's with a 3.07 gear thrown in it!

When are you coming into town? Are you driving it or shipping it? We will have the shop available Friday, and Saturday if needed for any little ah ****s that may need to be taken care if you need after the drive down

Frank , I am pulling out thursday morning. Right now I am driving it down . That may change . My Pops wants to come along and he said he might possibly drive our hauler back with the tour . I think he would still have a good time even though hes driving the truck and not a hot rod.

At this point I plan to attend the friday night get together at autozone , unless there is a better gig going on .

[rwhite692]

Jason I somehow missed this post until today....Your whole car is really well executed.... Glad to hear the car is sorted out well and especially glad to hear that you are liking the Q-Link setup.

I think most of us here can't wait for the day we finally go for that first ride! :thumbsup:

[Datsbad]

Jason I somehow missed this post until today....Your whole car is really well executed.... Glad to hear the car is sorted out well and especially glad to hear that you are liking the Q-Link setup.

I think most of us here can't wait for the day we finally go for that first ride! :thumbsup:


you will like it , i cant believe how the car handles. do you know of anyone else that has driven this set up yet , or am i the only one?

[rwhite692]

Jason, you are the only one (that I know of) who has yet posted a report on the DSE Q-Link driving/handling performance.