[Doug 97SS]

I just found this site from a link over at corner-carvers.com.

I am going to start road racing this year. My local track is Summit Point in WV (No, I am NOT from WV. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) )

I currently drive a 97 SS. Not a whole lot done to it.

C5 Front Brake Conversion (I bought the adapters etc from Chris at (RIP) Nashville Speed)
KB Double Diamond Subs
Hotchkis PHR (I removed the Hotchkis LCA cause the rearend "danced", stock stuff doesn't dance! wahoo!!)
4.10 gears
Pro 5.0 Shifter
Hotckis STB (which I am not real sure it even works)
1LE Driveshaft

I plan on getting some shocks etc from Sam Strano (he has been very helpful in this department)

I recognize same names here as well.

Anyway.....

Have a great day gang!

[trackbird]

I am going to start road racing this year. My local track is Summit Point in WV (No, I am NOT from WV.  (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) )

I recognize same names here as well.

Anyway.....

Have a great day gang!

Hey, wait a minute. What's wrong with being from WV????? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I grew up in Martinsburg, WV (15 minutes from Summit Point) and my wife (no she is not my sister) used to live on Summit Point road (just before the school after the 15 mph right hander, followed by the "S" curves at the end of a long straight, 3 miles or so from the track). I still have a couple teeth left even.

Actually, I still consider Summit Point to be my "home track" even though it is nearly 400 miles away. My family still lives there and I always come home to attend the 12 hrs at the point (photos from last year are here at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/trackbirdsz28/12_hrs.htm I didn't have room to put them all up). If all goes well, I plan to try to make at least one FATT session this year. I'll let you guys know when I'm coming (so you can stay away), I'll be the black Z28 with Franklin County Ohio tags (parked backwards in the gravel trap)....Probably be easy to spot.

As for your "dancing rear" with the hotchkiss LCA's. That is due to the binding of the poly bushings. Try a set of Heim/Heim or Heim/Poly (LG Motorsports has a nice set of the Poly/Heim LCA's) and you will be amazed at how the car feels (they will transmit some extra noise, but it is worth it).

Have fun and stay safe!