1998 Camaro Z28 (SOLD!)

Thanks to trackbird for letting me post this since I'm under on the post-count front. Appreciate it.


When it's been 11 months since you wrecked and you haven't touched it since, it's time to throw in the towel. I'm not sure when/if I'd ever get around to wrenching on it. I also need to become mobile (read move) sometime soon...layoffs are fun! No pity party though, here's the goods:

1998 Camaro Z28 Hardtop LS1/M6, 125k-ish mi (purchased at 116k, battery is dead, it's very close to 125k), green/gray, no traction control, stock 3.42s
301/322 Hp/tq @ wheels @ LG, stock w/paper filter
Everything inside works (A/C, CC, windows, radio, etc) except a couple speakers
A/C components replaced in 2009 (evap, core, compressor)
Fuel pump replaced by previous owner
Castrol German 0w-20 oil, Mobil 1 or Wix filters (last changed at 123,338mi)
93oct Exxon only (including the 1/2 tank that's in there right now, but it's 11months old...)
interior is great shape, no rips/tears anywhere
Minus the wreck damage (see below):
Paint looks good, some minor scratches (always washed/waxed using Griot's)
PDR'd, straight body
polished OEM headlights
small tear in front fascia near the driverside blinker, been there for a long time and hasn't grown
clear Texas title, my name
no prior wrecks

Modifications:
Lid, brand unknown
MSD wires
NGK plugs
Hurst shifter, factory knob
Unbalanced Engineering Bilstein SN (spherical bushings) series shocks front & rear 1000lb (2.5” hyperco)/250lb (5” national spring on weight jackers)
Set of takeoff OEM upper a-arms welded for spherical mount by LG
Strano 35mm hollow front bar poly bushings
Hellwig 22mm adj (21,22,23) hollow rear bar poly bushings
Fays2 Watts link
LG torque arm
1LE rear lower control arms
Torsen T2R diff installed by Jason @ Texas Drivetrain Performance
17" GM OEM Camaro SS wheels (3, one is trashed)
Dead 285/40R17 Kuhmo XS tires
Orange Tire pressure monitoring system, will need 1 valvestem (maybe sensor, too)

Parts/stuff not installed:
Shaner S2 ported TB
March underdrive pulley (25%?)
Goodyear gatorback belts for UD pulley (A/C and accessories)
ARP balancer bolt
LS6 clutch and flywheel
ARP bolts for flywheel and clutch
OEM T2 diff
OEM Auburn clutch diff (original to the car)
K&N filter
Samco silicone hoses
Extra set of military grade AN365 bolts & re-useable nylock nuts for the upper shocks mount
Extra set of energy suspension swaybar ends
Spare IAT sensor
Spare TPS sensor x2
Misc bulbs
Set of window/lock switches
Factory airbox
All factory suspension parts (springs, shocks, swaybars, torque arm, including 1LE panhard bar)
16” factory star rims w/2 dead Nitto 555R drag radials 245/50R16 and 2 worn Falcon Zeix ZE512, 245/50R16
1 set stock upper a-arms, complete
Factory service manuals (all 3 green books books)
There may be a couple things I've missed

I was working on getting a new steering pump and high pressure line for it. That, a new set of tires, and rear shock upper bushings is all it needed. All parts purchased in 2008/2009. Car was wrecked in July 2010. See this thread http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?showtopic=14897 from earlier this year for damage pictures. None of the chassis welds show damage, neither does the seam sealer. It should be fixable, no time/energy/money. My co-driver and I did pretty good in points at the local auto-x's in this car. It was really only raced during the 2009 season, one race at the end of 2008, one race in 2010 when it got wrecked.

With the damage it will need:
new driverside lower rocker
driverside axle shaft
1 rear brake rotor (DS one got toasted)
Tiny bit of fiberglass repair on hatch corner
Either replacing (repair????, doubt it but maybe) the Watts frame or putting back in the panhard set up
1x 17” OEM GM SS wheel

This is what I can tell, it hasn't been completely disassembled, so there might be some other stuff.

Pics (click to enlarge):
Stock, when purchased:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_0732.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_0733.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_0736.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_0739.jpg)

Modified:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_1528.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_1533.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_1534.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_0781.jpg)

Racing:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/2009_ER4/th_ERAutoX070509_105.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/2009_ER6/th_ERAutoX082309_1011.jpg)

I'm not parting it out (no time!). Whatever I missed on the list, if it's in the garage and F-body, you get it. Rebuild it, NASA/CMC it, part it out (I'd hate to see that, but your choice). $3000 obo.

DFW Bodyshop/frame repair?

I don't post here (anywhere) often, but I need some help. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Backstory: With the advice and help of some site sponsors I had built up my '98 Camaro to be pretty decent at auto-x. I ran in STU locally and won the Equip Rapide Novice class in 2009. Add in too many life changing events to count and I stopped racing. I took it out once in 2010 to get back on my feet after everything life threw at me and promptly wrecked it. I spun it coming out of a slalom towards the finish line, hit one of those parking space curbs (and a handicapped sign!). So it's been sitting since July of last year. With my Ironman training, the Camaro is about last on the list of things to take care of, but I'm tired of it sitting in the garage. It's either fix it or cut my losses and sell.

The driver's rear subframe is bent, there are some dents in the quarter panel, the hatch needs some light fiberglass work, I managed to sheer all the spotwelds off the rocker, and dent the floorpan a bit. I also bent the driverside axleshaft and bent the Fays2 Watts frame. Go me.

I've been told it's fixable. If I get it fixed I want it done right and I don't have time to mess around with taking it back for being screwed up. Of course the question of the day - are there any GOOD places in the Dallas area to have it done right? Pics (all clickable for bigger):


Watts bent:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/Wreck/th_IMG_1477.jpg)

Driver door misalignment:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/Wreck/th_IMG_1474.jpg)

Rocker/floor damage:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/Wreck/th_IMG_1478.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/Wreck/th_IMG_1483.jpg)

Hatch:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/Wreck/th_IMG_1472.jpg)

Fender:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/Wreck/th_IMG_1467.jpg)

New Guy

New guy here - name is Brian, I'm a nerd (Engineer). I apologize upfront for the excessive amount of words I'm going to invariably type. I just got my first F-body. Owned a Notch 'Stang for years, sold it, went to trucks only, and now I'm back in a car. Finally.

I've known Chuck (98_1LE or some varition on here I'm sure) via the internet(s) for awhile now. He put his car up for sale and I decided to snatch it up.

98 Z28
M6 Green/Gray
116k or so
stock except factory Hurst, 1LE PHB/LCA's
Yes, stock factory installed shocks. They are awful. Very awful.
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Magnum79/Camaro/th_IMG_0730.jpg)


5min after I bought I took it to an ER auto-x event and finished 2 in NFS (I realize it's not quite FS, but I'm a crappy driver and borrowed all the magnets too). Which really just means the tires were good I guess (Nitto 555RII's), because the driver is a terrible idiot behind the wheel. I may have spent ~7yrs drag racing regularly, but I'm smart enough to admit when I'm no good at something - like pedaling the throttle in a turn. Also, too much trail braking and I couldn't heel-toe if my life depended on it. Straight lines are easy... Learning new things is fun, however. I'm new to the auto-x world (co-driven my bud's '05 Legacy GT a few times) - much more involved than drag racing, for sure.

Trying to hopefully probably maybe turn this thing into a semi-succesful STU car (as long as I can beat my bud I'm happy). Also planning on 1-2 HPDE's every year. I'm probably going to drive Sam Strano insane, but I'll be calling him sometime soon.

My wonderful GF got me the 10+5 package from http://www.texasdrivingexperience.com/, so I'm kinda hooked on the faster stuff. Thanks Neal Bellamy for all the tips/confidence. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Enough about me - action shots!

http://www.autocrosspictures.net/ERAutocro...s101208_130.JPG
http://www.autocrosspictures.net/ERAutocro...s101208_131.JPG
In the background:
http://www.autocrosspictures.net/ERAutocro...s101208_133.JPG
http://www.autocrosspictures.net/ERAutocro...s101208_134.JPG
http://www.autocrosspictures.net/ERAutocro...s101208_135.JPG

My bud doesn't even need to look at the cones. It's magic.
http://www.autocrosspictures.net/ERAutocro...s101208_098.JPG


Love all the tech, keep it up. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)