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SSRSLY · 12-04-2009, 11:36 AM

As we have some big plans for this car, we feel that it deserves its own project thread. You may recall our debut article on the car, found here:

http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/Pr..._Camaro_SS/115

Well, we have our first update article...unfortunately, it's not full of cool parts and performance gains; quite the opposite! Enjoy -

http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/Getting_The_Shaft/124

Stay tuned for our MGW shifter install/review!

TJ91 · 12-04-2009, 01:15 PM

sweet, i love white with orange stripes, was my original combo i wanted but it wasnt available at the time...oh well, i love my IOM!

tones2SS · 12-04-2009, 05:26 PM

VERY COOL!! Welcome to camaro5.

I am also a member on planetlsx.com, with the same screen name you see here.

ls7camaro · 12-04-2009, 09:43 PM

i saw that car yesterday

SSRSLY · 12-05-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tones2SS

VERY COOL!! Welcome to camaro5.

I am also a member on planetlsx.com, with the same screen name you see here.

I am HYBRED on PlanetLSX

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls7camaro

i saw that car yesterday

In person? That would be a feat, it hasn't left its garage in Texas for a week!

billscamaros · 12-05-2009, 01:08 PM

Looking forward to following the build up. the camaro world rocks again.

same screen name on planetlsx ....

MikeW · 12-06-2009, 03:52 AM

Sorry to read about your driveshaft. Considering all the threads on here about transmission output shafts, and a couple on driveshafts, do you think launch control is the culprit???

SSRSLY · 12-06-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Sorry to read about your driveshaft. Considering all the threads on here about transmission output shafts, and a couple on driveshafts, do you think launch control is the culprit???

Wheel hop is the culprit. The bolts, which may not have been fully tight, as suggested by the slight ring of fatigue around the edge of the bolt, snapped under shock loading. Launch control was not designed for use on a sticker than normal street surface; it was designed to haze the tires by maintaining a rear tire speed slightly higher than the fronts, to in effect ride the line between all out spinning and bogging. When your road surface is sticker than the average street, as is the case with some of our warm concrete streets in Houston, or a VHT prepped track surface, you run a higher risk of wheel hop, however you launch the car. I have it on good authority - Launch control should not break this car if used correctly.

In sum, don't use launch control on sticky surfaces, and make sure all your driveshaft bolts - front and rear - are tight. I would recommend 120-130 ft-lbs, even though dealer specs are 100.

SSRSLY · 12-13-2009, 11:38 PM

Bad news...

OUTATIME · 12-14-2009, 12:15 AM

Ugh, what the heck happened??

will69camaro · 12-14-2009, 12:17 AM

Car turned in front of me because people in lanes left of me stopped to let him. I was driving minding my own business and that guy pulled in front. I was doing about 35 and had maybe 2 cars to stop. T-boned the Tacoma and put him on his side. Just didnt' have time to stop :(

His turn has no "right of way" as there is no light, no yield. Terrible way to end Kat's (SSRSLY's) birthday :(

1320junkie · 12-14-2009, 12:23 AM

wow thats terrible

*GTAHVIT* · 12-14-2009, 12:43 AM

ugh...

tones2SS · 12-14-2009, 09:10 AM

Damn. That sucks. How much damage?
Good luck bud!

12-04-2009, 11:36 AM	#1
SSRSLY Lady Racer Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring TX Posts: 503 View My Garage	PlanetLSX's Project Z2010 As we have some big plans for this car, we feel that it deserves its own project thread. You may recall our debut article on the car, found here: http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/Pr..._Camaro_SS/115 Well, we have our first update article...unfortunately, it's not full of cool parts and performance gains; quite the opposite! Enjoy - http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/Getting_The_Shaft/124 Stay tuned for our MGW shifter install/review! __________________ 2014 Ford F150 Tremor 2012 Shelby GT500

12-13-2009, 11:38 PM	#9
SSRSLY Lady Racer Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring TX Posts: 503 View My Garage	Bad news... __________________ 2014 Ford F150 Tremor 2012 Shelby GT500

12-14-2009, 12:43 AM	#13
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ls7camaro Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 395	i saw that car yesterday

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will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	Car turned in front of me because people in lanes left of me stopped to let him. I was driving minding my own business and that guy pulled in front. I was doing about 35 and had maybe 2 cars to stop. T-boned the Tacoma and put him on his side. Just didnt' have time to stop :( His turn has no "right of way" as there is no light, no yield. Terrible way to end Kat's (SSRSLY's) birthday :(

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