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04-18-2011, 08:06 PM | #2536 | ||||||||
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Wow, where do I start ?
The second Camaro 5 Fest has occurred, we just got back to Florida a short while ago and we are already planning for next year! The one thing you find out while at the Fest is that it isn't really about the car, it is about the people. I consider everyone in the Camaro 5 community as a friend and the trust, comraderie and support is incredible. There are stories abound of C5'ers helping each other out. No strings attached. Not because they have to, but because they want to. But you can't just leave it there because it is the love of our new Camaros that bring us together...and we were together. In our cars, at the track, eating out, at the hotel, in the parking lot, on the drives to and from anywhere and everywhere. You feel like you are in fantasy land for the days at the Fest. That being said it was so great to meet both familiar faces and brand new ones. It just amazes me the response when you realize who you are talking to and they realize who you are. It is an INSTANT bond. You are just smiling from both inside and out. Another form of permagrin... Anyway, there are so many people to thank. After thrashing on the SST for 48 hours with about 2 hours sleep, we were this "" close, but ended up having an electrical problem in one of the primary computers and there was just no way the manufacturer could get us another one in time. But in the big picture it didn't matter - because it is the members of Camaro 5 that are truly the best. Thank You All. Quote:
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Thank You so very much Kelly. But sir, you are at the forefront of the "110%" car with Veteran1. I will be there is not a service person around who does not know of your Camaro. I do appreciate your kind words. Ha, ha. Very funny. Some "real" pics in a following post. Quote:
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Dan and Bruce were asking people where the other one was so that we could meet at the fest. After picking out Dan's car on the AutoX, I was going to go down and say 'hi' but everytime I went down he was staging for another run. Finally, much later I saw a time where he had just completed a run. So I headed on over to see him and this is what transpired: B: Hey Dan, how are you? Nice run. D: Hi. B: By the way, I am Bruce, Speedster D: Holy cow! Glad to meet you. 5 second pause D: Wanna go for a ride? B: You're kidding right? D: No. B: When D: Right Now. B: I'll go get my helmet. D: Don't bother, go grab one from them over there. B:OK 1 minute later in the staging area B: (Calling wife on cell) Hey get your video camera out and record Dan's car S:Where are you? B: In the staging lane - NOW... D: Hold on, here we go. and 53 seconds later with incredible acceleration, g-forces, brakes and tire smoke we finish. Again, this is what Camaro 5Fest is all about. - Thank You Dan ! I hope to return the favor with the SST. Quote:
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There are so many great people and good times that were at had at C5FestII that there is just not enough time or space to put them all here, but I really want to shout a special thanks to some of members that touched us in some way this trip. You are all so cool. GTAHVIT(Chris),PQ(Randy),Bonnie, TAG (Doug), Mrs TAG (Dana), Killer74Z28 (Mike), Mindz (Jarrod),Tribone (Billy), Dragoneye (Joe),Kyle Gilmour, MC69 (Mike), MLee (Mike), Mercury Man (Brian) & Derek - Dead Frog Rules!, CruznSS from Virginia(Mark), Blkhawk6 (Terry), Justice Pete, Scott Settlemire, Becky (Rodgers) -Thanks for the hats !, Rickerbucks, El Diablo, El Manny, Dangeruss (Russ), Ssooch (Rick), The incredible Texas group - you know who you are !! Thank You all so much. YOU are what makes Camaro 5 such a great family. Last edited by speedster; 04-20-2011 at 07:40 AM. |
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04-18-2011, 08:11 PM | #2537 |
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... and just to prove that I am not 100% full of crap... OK maybe 95%
Some SST pics from Thursday. Damn I wish we could have gotten the computer fixed. 1. What it looks like from the front. Kinda mean. (had stock wheels on for rolling around shop) 2. Everything is in and ready to run - all systems. 3. The hood. (Sorry it wasn't latched when we took the pic) 4. The twin fuel cells - all anodized, with sensors, controls and aircraft connectors. |
04-18-2011, 08:20 PM | #2538 |
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glad you did not throw yourself under the bus, lol...but now i need to get you psyched about getting with us @ sgmp in october, you will have had plenty of time to get all bugs worked out,,quick 1 { i think is lsr} and regina{ acatlover} is working to get us the track around that time...the post is now in "pony war pics" but we are gonna start a new thread..http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...age=3...regina is really good with organising this..and it would be awesome and a good draw to get you and the sst there...
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04-18-2011, 08:22 PM | #2539 | |
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Sounds like fun. I'd be in... |
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04-18-2011, 08:32 PM | #2540 |
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It was kinda funny.. when you showed up to meet me. I was giving rides in my car or jumping in someone else's to get them through the course if they were not familiar with the track or autocross in general.
Just so happened you hit me at the right time for me to run the course again. I wish I would have seen Chris or PQ so I could show them as well what their car is *really* capable of... |
04-18-2011, 08:47 PM | #2541 |
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gotta spot me 3 cars..lol
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04-18-2011, 10:08 PM | #2542 |
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Bruce...great meeting you...wish we could've spent some more time hanging out. Keep me up to date on the beast so we can get you a final signature!
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04-19-2011, 11:12 AM | #2543 |
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What a truly stand up guy.
Bruce, it was a pleasure getting to visit with you again and meeting your wife. You guys are truly great people and I only wish there would have been more time. I hope the SST gets finished up very soon for you and can't wait to see some videos of it running around! |
04-19-2011, 05:18 PM | #2544 |
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Sick - I say just SICK. I like it! All hale to the huge turbo - 2 is even better
Tom, as usual, did a great job. But like everything it takes a team. I still say it would look better with my V/C on it |
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.... just kidding So.... ARE you there yet? OK, you have 4 computers to operate the SST. One for the injectors One for the dual fuel pump system What were the other two? You actually had to design your own computer system that effectively does what the factory ECU does, but much more, using the 4 computers eliminating the factory computer....did I get it right? (you were talking kind of.... speedy LOL)
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04-19-2011, 05:54 PM | #2546 | |
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Close, but not quite. 4 computers 1) Factory ECU - in order to have all factory gauges work and airbag stuff and controllers, etc you need to have this. CAN Bus. But we did bypass stuff like the autostart circuitry. There is no fuel/ignition control done by this either. No TPS, No direct "engine" sensors. 2) Engine controller - 16 injectors, 4 coils, 60-2 trigger, overall fuel pump control, electric fan controller, AirToWater intercooler pump controller and monitors everything from cylinder temp to the amount of trash in the interior . Data logs everything. 3) Transmission Controller - when you swap from a stock 6L80E to a completely non-stock 4L85E you need to be able to program the tranny for different profiles on the fly. (Street, Strip, Road Course, High Speed runs) 4) Fuel Pump Controller - Aeromotive - When under no boost/low load conditions runs the primary pump at lower voltage. This is easier on the pump and keeps the fuel temp lower. When heavier load runs primary pump at full voltage. When in boost - cranks both pumps based on what computer 2) tells it to do. |
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The Mad Scientist!! |
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