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 Nov 30 2010, 06:41 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458  |
Camaro is almost done getting ready to start it here in the next couple of weeks and get it on the track this December for the shake down!
(IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/IMG00190.jpg) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/IMG00194.jpg) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/IMG00202.jpg) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/IMG00196.jpg) |
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Nov 30 2010, 08:56 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
What class is this car for?
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Dec 1 2010, 12:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
I built it for NASA, SCCA, ASA based on the American iron rules. Here in AZ we do not have a big base for the American Iron groups so I will be classed on weight and HP. I have friends that I have been tracking with for years so it is primarly for the "go out and race" class.
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Dec 1 2010, 12:11 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
So where are your brake lights?
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Dec 1 2010, 12:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (GlennCMC70 @ Nov 30 2010, 07:11 PM)  So where are your brake lights? I believe those little dots are LED lights! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) This post has been edited by rmackintosh: Dec 1 2010, 12:14 AM |
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Dec 1 2010, 12:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
I have LED lights that will be installed on the rear sheet metal.... it's almost done. I still have a lot of assembly work left to do. After the two years so far I was just glad to be getting to this point. I have run HPDE4 for the last 8 years and will start in TT with this car. The Cobra was not safe at the speeds that I was running so I wanted something safer and dedicated to the track, not another show car.
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Dec 1 2010, 12:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Nov 30 2010, 05:13 PM) QUOTE (GlennCMC70 @ Nov 30 2010, 07:11 PM) So where are your brake lights? I believe those little dots are LED lights! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) One nice thing about this car it comes apart quickly! I bolted on the rear sheet metal because I built a structure for the wing to bolt to, so all the down force goes to the frame. That unbolts so the fuel cell comes out just as easy. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) This post has been edited by BPWilliams: Dec 1 2010, 12:24 AM |
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Dec 1 2010, 05:02 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Nice!
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Dec 1 2010, 01:42 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 17-January 07 Member No.: 1,594 |
I love the rims. Are they Soft 8s?
What size are they? Also what size and brand of tire are you using? |
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Dec 1 2010, 04:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
Yes they are soft 8's, I think they are Craiger, they are heavy, and are 17" X 9.5" , I run 285's on all 4's. Needed the 17" to clear the brakes. I might go to 18" because the scrubbed used slicks are cheap in the 18" size.
Thanks for the comments, I know it is not the same as all the rest.... that’s the point. I put a lot of features in this car based on my past experience on the track so I am anxious to see how the suspension works. |
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Dec 1 2010, 04:32 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
Nice build btw. Hope you have a blast w/ it.
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Dec 1 2010, 08:29 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I call BS on this build.
That shop space is WAY too neat, clean and organized to be involved in any build. |
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Dec 1 2010, 10:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
Ya, HA!
I can't wait to get my garage clean again! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) I bought this car 3 years ago for $250.00 out of a field and it has never run. I have pushed this car in and out of my garage so many times I can't count any more! My garage was not always so clean..... (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/Camaro56%20032.jpg) |
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Feb 25 2011, 07:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
Car was out on the track last weekend and she did great! out of the box I was turning 1:17 (on 3 year old tires) at FB East track. I have some oil control issues to work through but all in all it was a good weekend to break in the motor and the brakes.
I will post some pics as soon as I get them uploaded to my site. |
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Feb 25 2011, 07:26 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (BPWilliams @ Feb 25 2011, 02:04 PM) Car was out on the track last weekend and she did great! out of the box I was turning 1:17 (on 3 year old tires) at FB East track. I have some oil control issues to work through but all in all it was a good weekend to break in the motor and the brakes. I will post some pics as soon as I get them uploaded to my site. Glad you're not pushing it around any longer. Congrats on a successful test! |
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Feb 27 2011, 01:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
Here are the Pics, please note the Brake lights, and the fact that this car has been on the track with ASA and passed teck with all of its flaws.... ran damn good too! maybe next year I will come out to CA and play with you guys after I get my car sorted out.....
Thanks Trackbird nothing like starting a car to get from point A to B, know that you have been through this process it is painful... (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03699.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03702.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03714.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03721.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03724.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03726.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03733.JPG) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03741.JPG) This post has been edited by BPWilliams: Feb 27 2011, 01:33 AM |
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Feb 27 2011, 02:48 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
Don't take this the wrong way as I can tell a lot of work went into this build, but I'd consider re-doing the welds in this picture:
http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/DSC03726.JPG |
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Feb 27 2011, 06:39 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 83 Joined: 8-February 08 From: SO CAL Member No.: 2,111 |
Congradulations on the successful outing!
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Mar 17 2011, 04:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 285 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 5,458 |
Well still sorting out the car but it is working quite nicely.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)
Here is some video.... http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/Camaro%20DVD/ (right click AVI file and save target as, 128meg DVD) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/CamaroFBMain3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.wri-az.com/camaro/CamaroFBMain2.jpg) This post has been edited by BPWilliams: Mar 17 2011, 04:29 AM |
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