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ssmike · 08-01-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mgizzle

The ducts were awesome, it was really hot and I was braking deep into corners without issues. Was really surprised how well they worked. The last session I did about 6-7 laps all out, no traffic, with pads that were already touching the wear indicator spring. I got them to smell pretty bad towards the end but never lost output. Laptimes were awesome too so I gave it all I had that day.

I wish I could make camaro fest but my two kids are too young for that long a drive, daughter got sick too. Really bummed out but I am optimistic bout next year. You guys will have a blast with the camaro engineers there and the Z/28 will set the forums on fire. Pictures dont do it justice, same goes for the 14 1LEs, very sharp.

Is there a DIY for those ducts?

Mgizzle · 08-04-2013, 12:28 AM

I don't think so and I was thinking of doing one but honestly, its not that hard to do once you get the parts. Here are quick steps.

1) Take wheel liners out, 10 minutes.
2) Take front fascia off, 10 minutes
3) Cut radiator baffle at the edges where there are square portions by using a cardboard template, which matches the bumper ducts you purchase ($14 per part). Move the template as high up as possible on those.
4) River bumper ducts.
5) Attach about 3-4ft of duct hose and install wheel liners and fascia back on.
6) Zip tie duct to edge of wheel liner as in the picture I showed.
7) Put door trim on inner front link hard point (where the bushing is attached). This will protect duct from getting cut.
8) route hose up the front link using zipties/hose clamps and sneak it around so that the wheel doesn't touch it at full lock. use hose clamps with heater hose underneath on the link to prevent zip ties from sliding up and down the link as the suspension moves.
9) Fab up a small Aluminum bracket (square tube) to point the outlet into rotor hat as good as possible.

FULL LOCK, I don't drive with full lock anymore though

JusticePete · 08-06-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mgizzle

The ducts were awesome, it was really hot and I was braking deep into corners without issues. Was really surprised how well they worked. The last session I did about 6-7 laps all out, no traffic, with pads that were already touching the wear indicator spring. I got them to smell pretty bad towards the end but never lost output. Laptimes were awesome too so I gave it all I had that day.

I wish I could make camaro fest but my two kids are too young for that long a drive, daughter got sick too. Really bummed out but I am optimistic bout next year. You guys will have a blast with the camaro engineers there and the Z/28 will set the forums on fire. Pictures dont do it justice, same goes for the 14 1LEs, very sharp.

I agree. The Z/28 is HOT!

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Is there a DIY for those ducts?

It was good to see you at the FEST. T-Bone and Becky too. Who did I miss?

Who is headed to C5FEST V in Houston Texas?

ssmike · 08-06-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

I agree. The Z/28 is HOT!

It was good to see you at the FEST. T-Bone and Becky too. Who did I miss?

Who is headed to C5FEST V in Houston Texas?

It was good to see you too Pete! Oh, and the hug from the Pedders girl was a real highlight too!

Too early to tell for sure but I AM planning on attending Fest V! Can't wait to improve my Camarocross skills!

JusticePete · 08-06-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

It was good to see you too Pete! Oh, and the hug from the Pedders girl was a real highlight too!

Too early to tell for sure but I AM planning on attending Fest V! Can't wait to improve my Camarocross skills!

You mean this one?

Mgizzle · 08-07-2013, 04:39 PM

Lol, looks like pete was collectin' some dirt at the fest.

JusticePete · 08-07-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mgizzle

Lol, looks like pete was collectin' some dirt at the fest.

Mostly on SS Mike and T-Bone

ssmike · 08-13-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

You mean this one?

Yup! Notice I was the only one in all the pics on Pedders Facebook that made her raise her leg!

JusticePete · 08-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Where is Tim?

Zeus95 · 08-14-2013, 08:00 AM

SSMIKE IS THE MAN !!!

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ssmike · 08-14-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Where is Tim?

On vacation

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Originally Posted by Zeus95

SSMIKE IS THE MAN !!!

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JusticePete · 08-14-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus95

SSMIKE IS THE MAN !!!

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That's what she said

TLSTWIN · 09-29-2013, 04:58 PM

When is the next one?? please do it at Mid-Ohio...... soon.....

ssmike · 10-04-2013, 06:00 PM

I wouldn't mind another Gingerman track day although Mid Ohio is on my short list too! I just ordered the Pedder's FE4 sway bar upgrade and thinking about some other goodies so I'll be ready by next Spring to have some fun! Hopefully keep up with the intermediate group like tlstwin and TBone!

08-04-2013, 12:28 AM	#296
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	I don't think so and I was thinking of doing one but honestly, its not that hard to do once you get the parts. Here are quick steps. 1) Take wheel liners out, 10 minutes. 2) Take front fascia off, 10 minutes 3) Cut radiator baffle at the edges where there are square portions by using a cardboard template, which matches the bumper ducts you purchase ($14 per part). Move the template as high up as possible on those. 4) River bumper ducts. 5) Attach about 3-4ft of duct hose and install wheel liners and fascia back on. 6) Zip tie duct to edge of wheel liner as in the picture I showed. 7) Put door trim on inner front link hard point (where the bushing is attached). This will protect duct from getting cut. 8) route hose up the front link using zipties/hose clamps and sneak it around so that the wheel doesn't touch it at full lock. use hose clamps with heater hose underneath on the link to prevent zip ties from sliding up and down the link as the suspension moves. 9) Fab up a small Aluminum bracket (square tube) to point the outlet into rotor hat as good as possible. FULL LOCK, I don't drive with full lock anymore though __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

08-07-2013, 04:39 PM	#300
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Lol, looks like pete was collectin' some dirt at the fest. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

08-14-2013, 08:00 AM	#304
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	SSMIKE IS THE MAN !!! Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 4 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

09-29-2013, 04:58 PM	#307
TLSTWIN Romans10:9-13 Drives: /\yes, this is me/\ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermilion, Ohio Posts: 4,435	When is the next one?? please do it at Mid-Ohio...... soon..... __________________

08-13-2013, 10:34 PM	#303
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Where is Tim?

10-04-2013, 06:00 PM	#308
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	I wouldn't mind another Gingerman track day although Mid Ohio is on my short list too! I just ordered the Pedder's FE4 sway bar upgrade and thinking about some other goodies so I'll be ready by next Spring to have some fun! Hopefully keep up with the intermediate group like tlstwin and TBone!