Speedster's SST Camaro Build Thread [COTW 9/13/10]

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Doc

Yeah because as everybody knows, it's SO boring all the way up to 199... lol. You guys crack me up!

Actually, when the SST is done we want to get a video of both it and the boat going side by side at 200. Just have to find the right location to do it.

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

Speedster this is my first visit to your build but it definitely won't be my last.

This has got to be one of the most extreme builds I have ever seen and the craftsman ship is top notch. My hats off to your for going all out with this build.

I look forward to your future updates. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.

Well Thank You for the compliments Stang_Killer. Trying our best to do a slightly extreme build while keeping it 100% streetable. It has been a challenge.

I love your RJT and that custom plate. Also, those mirrors are the best !!!

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by speedster

Well Thank You for the compliments Stang_Killer. Trying our best to do a slightly extreme build while keeping it 100% streetable. It has been a challenge.

I love your RJT and that custom plate. Also, those mirrors are the best !!!

Thank you very much. Your compliments are appreciated.

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by speedster

Yeah 6,000 hp can do that... When you hit 100 mph it is accelerating at 10-15 mph per SECOND. Also, at speed it is covering over a football field every second. TAG, You still want a ride ?

mmmmmm....let me think about this.....














HELL YEAH







You'd have to be NUTS NOT to want to do something like that!


What can I say? I LOVE SPEED.

I think I just need to get out to the Texas Mile.......

....or go out to west Texas where we have plenty of 6 mile STRAIGHT stretches of highway.....

Don't worry...if a video pops up, it will be on the SPEEDO the entire time...

[speedster]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

mmmmmm....let me think about this.....

You'd have to be NUTS NOT to want to do something like that!

What can I say? I LOVE SPEED. Yeah

I think I just need to get out to the Texas Mile.......

....or go out to west Texas where we have plenty of 6 mile STRAIGHT stretches of highway.....

Don't worry...if a video pops up, it will be on the SPEEDO the entire time...

You should definitely go to the Texas Mile. Put that Hero camera on your Camaro's dash and then have another looking out the window.

Also you should look into the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada. 90 miles of open highway 318 to hammer it !!!

http://www.silverstateclassic.com/318-map.htm

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by speedster

You should definitely go to the Texas Mile. Put that Hero camera on your Camaro's dash and then have another looking out the window.

Also you should look into the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada. 90 miles of open highway 318 to hammer it !!!

http://www.silverstateclassic.com/318-map.htm

That sounds like my kind of fun.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

That sounds like my kind of fun.

...and the start in Preston is only about 500 miles from you. The next one is mid September.

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by speedster

...and the start in Preston is only about 500 miles from you. The next one is mid September.

You're just going to get me in trouble putting ideas like that in my head.

[WadeWilson]

I looked into it and they require a membership and there is a waiting list. I'm going to sign up for a membership and hopefully be able to do the May run or next years run in September.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

I looked into it and they require a membership and there is a waiting list. I'm going to sign up for a membership and hopefully be able to do the May run or next years run in September.

Cool stuff. It should be a blast....

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

Your build is so far above impressive, outstanding, unbelievable, etc. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. I seriously enjoyed reading it and look forward to more info.

There are 2 questions that popped up in my mind as I read.
1. Did you eliminate all the Air bags in the car except maybe the front dash and steering wheel?
2. I did not see anything written or maybe I missed it, on a onboard fire control system that I thought was required for your speeds.

Thanks again

mike

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Mike.White@PeddersUSA.com

Your build is so far above impressive, outstanding, unbelievable, etc. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. I seriously enjoyed reading it and look forward to more info.

There are 2 questions that popped up in my mind as I read.
1. Did you eliminate all the Air bags in the car except maybe the front dash and steering wheel?
2. I did not see anything written or maybe I missed it, on a onboard fire control system that I thought was required for your speeds.

Thanks again

mike

Hey Mike - Thanks for your compliments. They are much appreciated. The SST has been quite the undertaking so I hope that others can learn (or avoid) things we did along the way.

1) The air bags are physically still in their factory location, but any that are directly blocked by the rollcage were disabled. Part of the trick with the factory computer/wiring was all of the items tied to the airbags. Wanted to make sure the ones that add to safety remained enabled.

2) I thought I stuck something in about the fire suppression - maybe not. Anyway, the car has a SafeCraft RS-10 system that has 3 discharge locations - Engine Compartment, Passenger Compartmen and Fuel Cells. Don't want to be part of a cookout...

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

Originally Posted by speedster

Hey Mike - Thanks for your compliments. They are much appreciated. The SST has been quite the undertaking so I hope that others can learn (or avoid) things we did along the way.

1) The air bags are physically still in their factory location, but any that are directly blocked by the rollcage were disabled. Part of the trick with the factory computer/wiring was all of the items tied to the airbags. Wanted to make sure the ones that add to safety remained enabled.

2) I thought I stuck something in about the fire suppression - maybe not. Anyway, the car has a SafeCraft RS-10 system that has 3 discharge locations - Engine Compartment, Passenger Compartmen and Fuel Cells. Don't want to be part of a cookout...

Awesome to here you are protected. No a GTO owner that has 985hp at the rear and and turns in the high 8s,. low 9s. He his auto trans that granated and massive flames. His fire system worked perfectly wqith nio damage to the car or heim. The tranny, well RIP!

thanks for the info!

mike

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Mike.White@PeddersUSA.com

Awesome to here you are protected. No a GTO owner that has 985hp at the rear and and turns in the high 8s,. low 9s. He his auto trans that granated and massive flames. His fire system worked perfectly wqith nio damage to the car or heim. The tranny, well RIP!

thanks for the info!

mike

Try to be as safe as we can...
P.S. We do have some Pedders products on the car - Thanks !

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

Originally Posted by speedster

Try to be as safe as we can...
P.S. We do have some Pedders products on the car - Thanks !

What do you think your son's first reaction will be on a hot lap! LOL Or better yet, what will your reaction be in the passenger seat with your son does his first hot lap?

thanks for using Pedders by the way!


mike