48 Hour Corvette build

[kyle@ridetech.com]

Transforming a car or truck, no matter what its shape, into something better is what hot rodding is all about. On May 16th-18th of 2011 we attempted to take hot rodding to a whole new level with the 48 Hour Camaro build. Did we succeed? Hell Yeah we succeeded! That 67 Camaro has been on the road competing in events across the country ever since. The time has come to introduce the 48 Hour Corvette! On March 10th, we will once again attempt what many believe to be an impossible build. A typical eBay purchased 1972 Corvette will roll into the 48 Hour build center to be transformed into a fully equipped track monster. The build will take place over three sixteen-hour workdays. The entire build will be live streaming on YouTube with manufacturer specific question and answer sessions and interviews throughout. As the C3 is disassembled the parts that are not being reused will be available for purchase on eBay. How do we properly finish off a build of this nature? We take the car straight to the track after completion, that's how. Full details about the build will be updated daily leading up to the build at www.48hourcorvette.com

[Camaro_Corvette]

[Bulldog3071]

looking forward to this!!!!

[kyle@ridetech.com]

[kyle@ridetech.com]

The 48 Hour Corvette will be equipped with a RideTech Level 3 CoilOver Suspension system.

Front Suspension Features:

• Tubular StrongArms for optimized strength and proper alignment
• Taller RideTech spindles optimizing camber gain for better handling
• Billet steering arms eliminate bump steer and optimize Ackerman angles
• Tru Turn steering linkage for proper steering geometry
• StrongArms feature Integrated Caster Slugs for easy alignment
• Delrin control arm bushings offer stable, smooth, and quiet bushing movement
• Rear MuscleBar keeps the car flat with added tuning adjustable link mounts
• TQ Series Mono-Tube Coil-Overs add tunability and improve ride and handling on the street and track.

Rear Suspension Features:

• Tubular cross-member allows easy rear end removal and improves strength
• Offset fabricated trailing arms offer more tire clearance and increased strength and durability
• Relocated camber links optimize camber gain for better handling
• Rear MuscleBar keeps the car flat with added tuning at adjustable link mounts
• TQ Series Mono-Tube Coil-Overs add tunability and improve ride and handling on the street and track.

[kyle@ridetech.com]

Falken is the official tire of the 48 Hour Corvette


AZENIS RT615K TIRE
Street-Legal Motorsports Performance and a DOT-Approved Track Tire
The AZENIS RT615K is a championship-winning street tire that is extremely popular for today’s sports cars, performance compacts and sedans. With its world-spec construction and advanced compound for street and track use, the RT615K confidently maintains grip both in street and track conditions. Through its proprietary technology, the motorsports inspired 8/32nd tread design and solid center rib provide significant traction and sustains strong grip in dry conditions. Available in 21 sizes from 14-inch to 18-inch, the RT615K is the track tire of choice with a UTQG rating of 200 A-A.

MASSIVE SPORT SIDE SHOULDER BLOCKS
deliver motorsports level grip and unsurpassed cornering response.

SOLID CENTER RIB
significantly reduces wheel spin by reducing contact patch void ratio under heavy acceleration.

RACE INSPIRED TREAD COMPOUND
provides excellent traction in all racing conditions.

HIGH TENSION CARCASS
increases handling response and high speed stability.

[kyle@ridetech.com]

Here's a teaser video for the upcoming 48 Hour Corvette build.

[kyle@ridetech.com]

[kyle@ridetech.com]

Time to shine!

[Centerforce_Clutches]

This was such an awesome experience. The car ended up being amazing, the crew who worked on it were incredible. The custom DYAD we built for the car worked out really well. The car just won its first event at the Ft Worth stop on the Optima Ultimate Street Car series. We're super proud.

[kyle@ridetech.com]

[kyle@ridetech.com]

In keeping with our original intentions, we have thrashed the 48 Hour Corvette since its birth a mere 14 days ago. This weekend at the Optima Ultimate Street Car event in Ft. Worth Texas we were rewarded with our first WIN!
Chris Smith was able to pilot the Corvette to a convincing victory in ALL of the segments of the GTV class competition…1st place in the autocross…1st place in the speed stop…1st place in the road course…and 1st place in the design and engineering category. This all added up to a 1st place finish overall with the highest points total ever in USCA history! (Event Results)

Read the whole story HERE

[kyle@ridetech.com]

The first section of build video is now live. This section roughly covers 8am-12 noon on Tuesday, March 10th. It is URGENT that you take advantage of posting this now, as will be releasing a four hour block every few days from here on out.

[Bhobbs]

If you guys ever want to do a 48 hour pro touring Chevelle, you can use mine as long as I get it back when you finish.