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Old 08-27-2011, 04:29 PM
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Hi!

I'll start writing a bit about my project, it's a Camaro -69 SS/RS that I have owned since I was 18 (now 25).

There is too much to write about what I have done over the years but here are some pictures and a list of some of the things I've done / are doing this year.
Rear suspension / chassis:
3-link (home-built)
Coilovers (Koni double adjustable with Eibach springs)
Watts (home built)
Rear brakes (Wilwood four-piston calipers and discs)
Subframe connectors (Hotchkis)

Front Suspension:
Disc brakes front (C6 Z06 six-piston calipers 14" discs)
Spindle (ATS AFX)
Upper A-arm (Speed ​​Tech)
Shock absorber (Koni)

Steering:
Box (ATS, Lee 670 12.7:1)
Pump (Lee TC with cooling)

Rims / Tires:
Front
CCW SP510 18" * 8.5"
Toyo R888 245 18"
Rear
CCW SP510 18" * 11"
Toyo R888 315 18"

Interior:
Split rear seat from a -71 Camaro
3-point seat belt for child seat (highest priority I got a daughter 5 months ago)

Exhaust system:
Finally welded, was made in 2009 with homemade x-pipe and Borla dampers.


Lower coilover mount (Chassisworks)


Koni double adjustable coilovers


Propeller for Watts link (Thanks Jim @ Fays2)


Some pictures of the rear inner fenders that will be widened a bit to make room for 315 tires.





The exhaust system



Tested with my sister's 315 tires from her Mustang, seems to fit OK.



Upper front mount for the 3-link


Wheels and brakes
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When I was building the Watts link




Old and new brakes


Spindles and A-arms



Parts for 3-link that has been TIG welded and powder coated



Testing to mount rear suspension






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Old 08-27-2011, 04:31 PM
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Hard to keep order in such a crowded garage, but it works! (Changes the air suspension system on my dads Cadillac dad too )



If you're wondering why I am replacing my old rims, now you know why...





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sick build!

why not make mounts for the child seat so you could use the 3 clip mounting straps built into the child seats, much more secure that way than with a 3 point.
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VERY NICE.
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Cool build What are you doing for a motor and trans? Keep the pictures coming.
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Sweet build! Keep the updates rollin!
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Old 08-28-2011, 12:38 PM
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sick build!

why not make mounts for the child seat so you could use the 3 clip mounting straps built into the child seats, much more secure that way than with a 3 point.
Thanks all!

I will take a look at it. I was thinking about taking a belt from a newer car since this is what I use in my daily driver for the child seat. Maybe that is what you mean by 3 clip mounting?

First time with the Koni's on today
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Cool build What are you doing for a motor and trans? Keep the pictures coming.
Thanks!

I'm going to stick with my 383 that I have had a couple of years now, it's some where in the 450-500hp range , I think it's well enough for me to handle on a road course
I use a DFX Centerforce clutch and a TKO600 trans
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in most newer cars there are u-type hooks behind the seats mounted to the floor of the car. the child seats come with straps /clips, one on each side then the top tether. then all you have to do is clip them on the hook then tighten them up. your seat right now is not like that since its a rear facing infant seat but after 1 shes gonna need a bigger forward facing seat and that kind will have it set up like i mentioned.

btw- i would recommend checking out recaro child seats, there the best!
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