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firecross91 · 09-11-2012, 10:49 PM

Will keep an eye out for the 2013 WG calander. Might catch you in the pits.

Doc · 09-12-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam8

Firecross91 no they are not. Trans-Am is not owned by NASCAR or ALMS. We will however probably have some race weekends together at the same track like at Mid-Ohio this year or Road America.

Doc sure I can! Would you prefer just the camera out the front? Or what would you guys like to see more of? I'm open to suggestions

If you have more camera views, like a view out the back as well as the front that would be great! It's always very instructional to see how the pro racers drive; the lines they take and the styles and techniques they use on the track to be competitive.

Thanks!!

Cam8 · 09-12-2012, 10:31 AM

Alright no problem I'll get working on it after some homework haha I wanna see if I can split screen the 2 camaras

firecross91 · 09-14-2012, 06:46 PM

Cam are any of rear wings on your Camaro just trunk mounted or are they supported from inside the trunk? My ultimate plan for my ZL1 is about 700 rwhp, lowered, upgraded brakes(cross drilled rotors and race pads) and roll bar with safety belts. I'm looking at running Time Attack, track days and other types of "racing" that doesn't involve competitive passing on the track. I think that I'll get a used GTA car for more competitive driving.

pyr0b0y · 09-14-2012, 07:00 PM

also curious about the wing. I use my camaro primarily to road race and have been wanting to install one for a while, although I'm sure almost all are supported through the trunk

Neumatic · 09-14-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam8

Firecross91 no they are not. Trans-Am is not owned by NASCAR or ALMS. We will however probably have some race weekends together at the same track like at Mid-Ohio this year or Road America.

Doc sure I can! Would you prefer just the camera out the front? Or what would you guys like to see more of? I'm open to suggestions

I personally like the view out the front from what would have been the passenger seat.

Cam8 · 09-15-2012, 05:32 PM

The wing on the TA2 Camaro's is just mounted to the trunk which doesn't work too well because it's not a stock Camaro body. The way the trunk is mounted isn't strong enough for the downforce so people are starting to mount them straight to supports to the chassis. There's actually a new wing in development for next year that should work and give us more downforce.

You can see in the picture that the wing just mounts on the trunk lid and hinge system. It actually causes the front of the trunk to lift up a tiny but sometimes.

firecross91 · 09-15-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam8

The wing on the TA2 Camaro's is just mounted to the trunk which doesn't work too well because it's not a stock Camaro body. The way the trunk is mounted isn't strong enough for the downforce so people are starting to mount them straight to supports to the chassis. There's actually a new wing in development for next year that should work and give us more downforce.

You can see in the picture that the wing just mounts on the trunk lid and hinge system. It actually causes the front of the trunk to lift up a tiny but sometimes.

Do you think the stock trunk would be strong enough? What wing do you use on the car?

Cam8 · 09-16-2012, 06:51 PM

I would for sure ask a shop that has installed them before but I would think it is strong enough. We have to use a wing that comes straight from Howe. It's one of the "spec" pieces.

Neumatic · 09-16-2012, 08:28 PM

Out of curiosity Cam, how/when did you get into racing? More specifically how you ended up in your TA series Camaro.

Cam8 · 09-16-2012, 09:46 PM

Well a little less than 2 years ago I bought a SCCA GTA car (basically a TA2 car) and just ran club races for my first year. Then when I got good enough and was showing understanding for the car I actually just did 1 race last year with Trans-Am at Road Atlanta with my own car and did very well. After more seat time and seeing that I was competitive in TA we planned on running our own car for the season which we did at the beginning this year. As far as getting in the Camaro's I just got lucky and impressed Mr. Miller enough for him to believe in me to drive his car for his team. And as far as racing in the TA series as long as you meet the requirements and experience to get your SCCA Pro license you can race.

Neumatic · 09-16-2012, 09:52 PM

Awesome congratulations on making it this far and good luck

firecross91 · 09-16-2012, 11:37 PM

Congrats again Cam. Look forward to any info on the wing you can give me.

Cam8 · 09-17-2012, 12:39 AM

There's a new wing in the process for next season that should work better. I'll let you know about that one as soon as info comes out

09-12-2012, 10:31 AM	#45
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09-14-2012, 07:00 PM	#47
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	also curious about the wing. I use my camaro primarily to road race and have been wanting to install one for a while, although I'm sure almost all are supported through the trunk __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

09-15-2012, 05:32 PM	#49
Cam8 Drives: 2014 Gray Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windermere Posts: 198	The wing on the TA2 Camaro's is just mounted to the trunk which doesn't work too well because it's not a stock Camaro body. The way the trunk is mounted isn't strong enough for the downforce so people are starting to mount them straight to supports to the chassis. There's actually a new wing in development for next year that should work and give us more downforce. You can see in the picture that the wing just mounts on the trunk lid and hinge system. It actually causes the front of the trunk to lift up a tiny but sometimes. Attached Images __________________ 2014 Gray 2LT RS, 6M, Eibach Spings, Green Grill Light and Footwell Lighting

09-16-2012, 06:51 PM	#51
Cam8 Drives: 2014 Gray Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windermere Posts: 198	I would for sure ask a shop that has installed them before but I would think it is strong enough. We have to use a wing that comes straight from Howe. It's one of the "spec" pieces. __________________ 2014 Gray 2LT RS, 6M, Eibach Spings, Green Grill Light and Footwell Lighting

09-16-2012, 09:46 PM	#53
Cam8 Drives: 2014 Gray Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windermere Posts: 198	Well a little less than 2 years ago I bought a SCCA GTA car (basically a TA2 car) and just ran club races for my first year. Then when I got good enough and was showing understanding for the car I actually just did 1 race last year with Trans-Am at Road Atlanta with my own car and did very well. After more seat time and seeing that I was competitive in TA we planned on running our own car for the season which we did at the beginning this year. As far as getting in the Camaro's I just got lucky and impressed Mr. Miller enough for him to believe in me to drive his car for his team. And as far as racing in the TA series as long as you meet the requirements and experience to get your SCCA Pro license you can race. __________________ 2014 Gray 2LT RS, 6M, Eibach Spings, Green Grill Light and Footwell Lighting

09-11-2012, 10:49 PM	#43
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Will keep an eye out for the 2013 WG calander. Might catch you in the pits.

09-14-2012, 06:46 PM	#46
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Cam are any of rear wings on your Camaro just trunk mounted or are they supported from inside the trunk? My ultimate plan for my ZL1 is about 700 rwhp, lowered, upgraded brakes(cross drilled rotors and race pads) and roll bar with safety belts. I'm looking at running Time Attack, track days and other types of "racing" that doesn't involve competitive passing on the track. I think that I'll get a used GTA car for more competitive driving.

09-16-2012, 08:28 PM	#52
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Out of curiosity Cam, how/when did you get into racing? More specifically how you ended up in your TA series Camaro.

09-16-2012, 09:52 PM	#54
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Awesome congratulations on making it this far and good luck

09-16-2012, 11:37 PM	#55
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Congrats again Cam. Look forward to any info on the wing you can give me.

09-17-2012, 12:39 AM	#56
Cam8 Drives: 2014 Gray Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windermere Posts: 198	There's a new wing in the process for next season that should work better. I'll let you know about that one as soon as info comes out __________________ 2014 Gray 2LT RS, 6M, Eibach Spings, Green Grill Light and Footwell Lighting