Kjkjr27's IOM Build [COTW 9/16/13]

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by Monchy36

Ok then... I have the "C" clamps from my job so I think I'll go for it tonight... Impatient! if I'll do it I make the DIY for you...

Good luck! Can't wait to see how it goes!

Originally Posted by menendez1293

I'm hoping to install my rotors this weekend but it might be raining. so it might just have to wait till next weekend. I have a garage but I rather wait till no rain so I can break in the hawk pads correctly.

Yea I don't blame you. Today I did however go out and buy an 18mm socket and T30 Torx bit for the install.

[Monchy36]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

I rather wait till no rain so I can break in the hawk pads correctly.

This statement just stop me for installing my rotors today... Tomorrow is going to rain a lot!

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by Monchy36

This statement just stop me for installing my rotors today... Tomorrow is going to rain a lot!

Sorry

But since you have to break pretty hard in order to burnish the pads to the new surface rotor i rather not hydro plane into a tree

[Monchy36]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Sorry

But since you have to break pretty hard in order to burnish the pads to the new surface rotor i rather not hydro plane into a tree

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by Monchy36

Well looks like the weather is cooperating with me. If all goes as planne I should be installing my R1 rotors and HPS pads tomorrow afternoon.

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Well looks like the weather is cooperating with me. If all goes as planne I should be installing my R1 rotors and HPS pads tomorrow afternoon.

Nice! Monday it is suppose to hit 70 here so maybe I'll be able to do the install not sure cause I have class at 6:30pm maybe I'll wake up early and skip the gym to do it

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Nice! Monday it is suppose to hit 70 here so maybe I'll be able to do the install not sure cause I have class at 6:30pm maybe I'll wake up early and skip the gym to do it

Nice if I get it done I will upload some pictures and my impressions on my build thread. I don't see the install taking more than an hour and half epically since I will have my dad's help.

[Monchy36]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Nice if I get it done I will upload some pictures and my impressions on my build thread. I don't see the install taking more than an hour and half epically since I will have my dad's help.

working on install them right now...

Pics coming up later...

[Monchy36]

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...59#post6417559

[ssmike]

Monchy, your Camaro looks great! Kevin, can't wait to see yours in person!

[menendez1293]

Well i got mine installed also. Dont want to clutter your thread KJ so heres a link to my Build thread with my description and pictures of the rotors incase you want to see

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=238881&page=2

[Monchy36]

Originally Posted by ssmike

Monchy, your Camaro looks great! Kevin, can't wait to see yours in person!

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by pierre777

I think the NS1 stripes are gonna look real badass bro , can you take a pic of rotors installed as I'm thinking of getting a set for my car and I'd like to see how they look on your car , don't forget to dyno after the headers install to see the gains you're gonna get .

Originally Posted by ssmike

Monchy, your Camaro looks great! Kevin, can't wait to see yours in person!

Thanks Mike! I can't wait to see yours and see how good those Hex Vents look good in person!

Update:
Well yesterday I attemtped to install my new rotors and pads. Long story short only install the front two rotors in 2 and a half hours (ran into a lot of problems ) At first I had a hard time taking off the front rotors cause of rust but I eventually just hit the backside with a hammer and they came off. A major problem was when it came to instal the pads. For some reason with the pads on the caliber (which is effing heavy btw) they wouldn't fit over the rotor (thinking maybe I didn't have piston open as much as I could have) I attempted to do replace the rear rotors also but couldn't get the rear ones off since they were rusted over so much (tried hitting it with a hammer but was hard since it doesn't freely rotate like the fronts). I eventually gave up. I was also going to install my Black gorilla acorn locks but they key is a little short and my socket is too thick so I was stratching my rims along where the lugs go, I'll have to go out and see if I can find a skinner socket I guess.

R1 Slotted/Drilled Rotors


The first thing I did was paint the hats with black spray paint


Stock Front Rotors


R1 Slotted/Drilled Rotor




Now the front two R1 rotors are 1.82lbs lighter than stock. Not much of a loss but it is rotational weight. The rears are about 3.1lbs lighter so that would be a total of almost 5lbs of rotational weight gone.

[Monchy36]

Don't forget to paint those calipers...