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futrocpd · 11-12-2009, 01:31 PM

JusticePete · 11-12-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

lol... hey us "old Camaro" guys gotta keep you "new Camaro" guys in line..

And yes, I do believe you had the fastest 2010 times. You were in the exhibition class though, right?

Absolutely. As a company we choose not to compete with our customers so we always run in 'exhibition' class. That is why having Paul drive was no big deal. He gets so much more out of the car than I do. I drive well enough to do our R & D and test driving on some cars. The 2010 Camaro came out so well that driving it to the limit is beyond my ability. Paul was right at home in a slow car by his standards.

Paul has no ride at this time. Is an unemployed FORMER professional driver still a professional?

fixxxer525 · 11-12-2009, 01:59 PM

Hey, JusticePete, I know you guys are upgrading the brakes. Will Forgeline wheels clear the new calipers or do you have to get a new set. I'm also getting Forgeline wheels and do a brake upgrade in a couple months.

JusticePete · 11-12-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fixxxer525

Hey, JusticePete, I know you guys are upgrading the brakes. Will Forgeline wheels clear the new calipers or do you have to get a new set. I'm also getting Forgeline wheels and do a brake upgrade in a couple months.

Good question.

1. We use Cobalt friction XR1 and XR3 pads for the Camaro. They are awesome pads and a brake upgrade in a brake pad box. We do this because we feel the OEM pads are not designed for track use. They can crater and fail from heat. It is a safety issue from our perspective. I had my OEM pads fail on the G8 and didn't wreck the car because I got lucky at the track. They failed in an ares that gave me an option. I was supposed to make a right turn from the back straight to the main straight. Doing more than 100 MPH I hit the brakes. They did almost nothing. Knowing the track is where I got lucky. slightly to the left is the entrance to the pits. I flew into the pits, through the parking lot and eventually stopped the car. The pits and park area were empty as I was the only car at the track. I got lucky. I also created a rule that day -- Never track a car with OEM pads. Never.

2. An after market kit SHOULD fit in the Forgelines. That is something we will have to address. I have no plans to change wheels. I just want more brake. an eight pot would be nice, especially fitted with our Pedders special pads from Cobalt Friction.

fixxxer525 · 11-12-2009, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the info on the OEM pads. I just ordered the Xa Track Extreme kit two days ago, can't wait to enjoy it at a track day.

YancyJohns · 11-12-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fixxxer525

Hey, JusticePete, I know you guys are upgrading the brakes. Will Forgeline wheels clear the new calipers or do you have to get a new set. I'm also getting Forgeline wheels and do a brake upgrade in a couple months.

I have the Baer 6s brakes and a set of Forgelines. Call Scott or Dave at Forgeline they will make sure they fit. Great Guys!!!

DragWerks · 11-12-2009, 03:33 PM

Great vids, makes me want to get one and set up a car (for the first time) that can take corners.

PSJ

American Muscle · 11-12-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mythic

1) 275 (or 285) 20s
2) periods of agressive with dashes of "why yes my life insurance is paid in full"
3) turn on a dime and get $.09 back
4) I'm pretty sure they'll make more

JusticePete · 11-12-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YancyJohns

I have the Baer 6s brakes and a set of Forgelines. Call Scott or Dave at Forgeline they will make sure they fit. Great Guys!!!

Dave is the MAN at Forgeline. I trust them with my life and my driver's lives.

Info@PeddersUSA.com · 11-12-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Yep...

The girl driver is in fact a Pedders option. LOL

mike
dms

tones2SS · 11-12-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by YancyJohns

I have the Baer 6s brakes and a set of Forgelines. Call Scott or Dave at Forgeline they will make sure they fit. Great Guys!!!

We need pics when you get them bolted on Yancy!!!

Steve1968LS2 · 11-12-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Paul has no ride at this time. Is an unemployed FORMER professional driver still a professional?

I don't know.. would Michael Schumacher still be considered a professional driver? lol

Good seeing you out there and NICE interior pictures.. where can I get the accessory???

JusticePete · 11-12-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

I don't know.. would Michael Schumacher still be considered a professional driver? lol

I would call him unemployed with poor prospects of future employment in his area of expertise.

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

NICE interior pictures.. where can I get the accessory???

Pedders online catalog.

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Good seeing you out there.

Same here. I had a great time at the event and as is true of all car events the people make the event.

YancyJohns · 11-12-2009, 08:32 PM

Here's the results, great times guys!!!
http://www.optimainvitational.com/media/results.html

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11-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#63
DragWerks At the track Drives: 2000 Z/28 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 9	Great vids, makes me want to get one and set up a car (for the first time) that can take corners. PSJ __________________

11-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#70
YancyJohns Drives: Camaro Performers Magazine Join Date: May 2009 Location: South East Posts: 121 View My Garage	Here's the results, great times guys!!! http://www.optimainvitational.com/media/results.html __________________ Camaro Performers Magazine SS/RS- 416 stroker, MagnaCharger TVS2300, DSE Sway, Baer 6S Brakes, Forgeline Wheels, BFG Rival, JBA Long tube/Exhaust, Center-Force Clutch, BMR-sfc,ta,tr, Energy Suspension poly kit, ADM CAI & Fuel pump, Norris PCV/Tune, Lingenfelter GT-9 cam, DSS 9" rear ind rear, Innov. West pulleys/8 rib, Pedders Super cloil-overs, MGW shifter,/Seibon/ Anvil carbon Fiber. Owner-American Street Car Series and as seen on R U Faster than a Redneck?...lol

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fixxxer525 Account Suspended Drives: 01S10,01CBR600,05Ducati, 10 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 377	Hey, JusticePete, I know you guys are upgrading the brakes. Will Forgeline wheels clear the new calipers or do you have to get a new set. I'm also getting Forgeline wheels and do a brake upgrade in a couple months.

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fixxxer525 Account Suspended Drives: 01S10,01CBR600,05Ducati, 10 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 377	Thanks for the info on the OEM pads. I just ordered the Xa Track Extreme kit two days ago, can't wait to enjoy it at a track day.