 UMI Performance #8 CMC Z28, Official announcement |
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 Feb 2 2006, 02:17 AM
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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 am pleased to officially announce a partnership with UMI Performance to run the 2006 Texas Region Camaro Mustang Challenge series in the #8 UMI Performance Z28 Camaro.
We hope to debut the car in March at Motorsports Ranch in Cresson, Texas. Ryan has afforded us this great oppurtunity to not only showcase the suspension parts he markets for F-Bodies, but to also put his parts to the ultimate test ... RACING! Ryan and the gang at UMI Performance are eager to see just how well the parts perform in order to better serve UMI customers. Unlike racing, in this case, everyone wins! |
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Feb 2 2006, 02:21 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Congrat's to everybody (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) Sounds like a great deal to both!
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Feb 2 2006, 02:26 AM
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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'm actually very stoked.
I received the parts Ryan wants to run today and they look awesome. Glenn and I will be testing the Lower Control Arms, Panhard Bar, subframe connectors and Shock Tower Brace. I am very impressed with the workmanship. This post has been edited by mitchntx: Feb 2 2006, 02:28 AM |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7 |
Congrats on the new partnership!
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Feb 2 2006, 03:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
Mitch, that's awesome! A sponsorship and a cool instructor gig. Looks like you've mastered the networking / self-promotion side of racing. Care to share your secrets?
Congrats! Jason |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:08 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 166 Joined: 25-December 03 From: nYc Member No.: 39 |
I like hearing this! For UMI to put their parts to real racing tests, that's confidence!
And they picked the right guys to bash 'em! I liken Mitch to Warren Johnson, "The Professor"... Aria |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:14 AM
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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 |
QUOTE (JKnight @ Feb 1 2006, 21:07) Mitch, that's awesome! A sponsorship and a cool instructor gig. Looks like you've mastered the networking / self-promotion side of racing. Care to share your secrets? Congrats! Jason Secrets? Clean living, mostly ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:14 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
I installed the 2pt SFC's from Ryan last week. They were nice-although I did do some shimming for proper fit-up in a few areas.
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Feb 2 2006, 03:16 AM
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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 |
QUOTE (beuke23 @ Feb 1 2006, 21:08) I like hearing this! For UMI to put their parts to real racing tests, that's confidence! And they picked the right guys to bash 'em! I liken Mitch to Warren Johnson, "The Professor"... Aria Lord knows I've gone through my share of "spares". But I'm telling you guys, after getting my hands on these parts, they are impressive. |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:17 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE (beuke23 @ Feb 1 2006, 21:08) I like hearing this! For UMI to put their parts to real racing tests, that's confidence! And they picked the right guys to bash 'em! I liken Mitch to Warren Johnson, "The Professor"... Aria don't forget, i'm the other half of the #8 UMI CMC Camaro Team Owner. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Marine tested, combat approved! |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:19 AM
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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 |
QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Feb 1 2006, 21:14) I installed the 2pt SFC's from Ryan last week. They were nice-although I did do some shimming for proper fit-up in a few areas. That's good info, Rob. Ryan wants that kind of feedback from this community. |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:24 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
Yeah. There were a couple things I'd change but they were nicely done. And with GM build tolerances I can't expect them to be dead on. The shimming was very small.
Oh and be careful with the driver's side install since the LT1 fuel lines are at the front connection point. It was a shame to burn up all that nice powder coat though. I stitch welded them along their entire length to the pinch weld along the body on each side. I'm sure that's not CMC legal. Ryan has pretty good prices on most of his items and the rod ends are nice quality. I'm just waiting for someone to make a panhard bar from swedged aluminum tubing with wrench flats. Hint, hint. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:33 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Feb 1 2006, 21:24) Oh and be careful with the driver's side install since the LT1 fuel lines are at the front connection point. i'll have no part in a RACE CAR w/ OEM fuel lines!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) |
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Feb 2 2006, 03:41 AM
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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 |
We'll see about that ...
accounting ===> (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/whip.gif) |
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Feb 2 2006, 04:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
QUOTE Ryan wants that kind of feedback from this community. Then hell! He needs an AI Camaro to showcase his goods and beat on them in the way that only an AI car can! I've got a black AI Camaro in the garage that is ready to kick some ass and take some names in AI West this year and that has plenty of space for stickers. In fact I'm putting a carbon fibre hood on there this week that doesn't even have its AI sticker on there yet. Plenty of real estate. And this car took second place the last time it ran a full season - and there's been a ton of development in the two years since. (Mitch - somehow you've inspired the marketing guy in me) Jason |
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Feb 2 2006, 05:54 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 (JKnight @ Feb 1 2006, 22:39) QUOTE Ryan wants that kind of feedback from this community. Then hell! He needs an AI Camaro to showcase his goods Jason AND an SCCA car......I wonder who THAT might be....hmmmmm (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Feb 2 2006, 05:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 997 Joined: 28-June 05 From: North Dallas, TX Member No.: 791 |
Congrats Mitch!
Is there any reason one of those CMC cars couldn't run an Open Road Race? I think it would be fairly cheap and give you good exposure to a different group of folks as well. Ft. Stockton ain't that far and it would be great to see all of your team there. Andy |
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Feb 2 2006, 11:48 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (JKnight @ Feb 1 2006, 22:07) Mitch, that's awesome! A sponsorship and a cool instructor gig. Looks like you've mastered the networking / self-promotion side of racing. Care to share your secrets? Congrats! Jason That's what I'm saying! Good job! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) I just want someone to pay for tires and brake pads.....I'd paint my car purple and put billboards on it for that! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Feb 2 2006, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 166 Joined: 25-December 03 From: nYc Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Feb 1 2006, 23:17) QUOTE (beuke23 @ Feb 1 2006, 21:08) I like hearing this! For UMI to put their parts to real racing tests, that's confidence! And they picked the right guys to bash 'em! I liken Mitch to Warren Johnson, "The Professor"... Aria don't forget, i'm the other half of the #8 UMI CMC Camaro Team Owner. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Marine tested, combat approved! That's right, you're the non-diplomatic other half! Aria |
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Feb 2 2006, 04:31 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE (beuke23 @ Feb 2 2006, 10:21) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Feb 1 2006, 23:17) QUOTE (beuke23 @ Feb 1 2006, 21:08) I like hearing this! For UMI to put their parts to real racing tests, that's confidence! And they picked the right guys to bash 'em! I liken Mitch to Warren Johnson, "The Professor"... Aria don't forget, i'm the other half of the #8 UMI CMC Camaro Team Owner. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Marine tested, combat approved! That's right, you're the non-diplomatic other half! Aria ouch! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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