07-19-2012, 07:54 PM | #267 |
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sounds good brotha cant wait to see it
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07-19-2012, 08:50 PM | #268 |
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I just went through your whole thread, and speachless.... I kept thinking to myself man wounder if he is going to do this or that, and click on the next page and BAM there it is..... that is one nice ride... glad you got the upgraded tensioner just read a thread the other day, where a guy hit the gas and the OEM fell apart... well congrats, maybe one day I will get to check it out...
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07-19-2012, 09:40 PM | #269 | |
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07-19-2012, 09:54 PM | #270 |
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07-22-2012, 03:58 PM | #271 |
NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12
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Well, the wait is finally over.....7 long months without my car, I technically only drove it twice in those 7 months for about a day each time. I made the 185 mile trip back up to the central coast to bring her back home yesterday. I must admit it felt really strange, felt like the first day I got it, but with about 200+ more HP to the wheels ....Simply incredible performance, from acceleration to handling, everything improved dramatically. Stripping the stock suspension was a no brainer with the amount of power we added, and the combination of Pedders, Pfadt & BMR is simply perfect. I thought the car handled good when I drove it off the lot the day I bought it, and now I must admit it rivals the handling of super cars costing a helluva lot more. We have it corner weighted and as close to even on all four corners as you can get. The Pedders Alignment kit, let us really dial in the alignment and the car tracks perfectly.
The ALKY Control Meth kit was a great investment, no knock retard at all and the IAT's are dramatically lower. I averaged roughly 130 degrees on the IAT after driving 185 miles, in roughly 80 degree temps, where normally the IAT's would been 180+ degrees. With the addition I'm looking at roughly a 20% increase in rwhp. It get's dyno'd in 2 weeks, so I'm running a conservative tune right now at 7lbs of boost. The RX Ported Throttle Body was also a great addition with instantaneous throttle response! Great job Tracy & RX!! I had the pleasure of dusting some sort of M series BMW, they wanted to play as I was cruising the 101 at about 85 in 6th gear, and the passenger gave me the "wanna go look & point" I was happy to oblige and dropped down to 3rd and before I knew it all I saw was their halos and my speedo at 141 in 4th gear with plenty to go before redline...The wife didn't appreciate that story when I told her I got a nice text from my new brother Leo, with a nice pic too. It read "Your official now brother" See you guys at the next meet Saturday! Time to go clean out the car & set up my custom Emblem Pros emblems |
07-22-2012, 04:00 PM | #272 |
NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12
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Another project from my forum bro Chris (xVengeancex28) is under way also.
Here's the first! Great work my brother!!! |
07-22-2012, 07:11 PM | #273 |
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Damn!!! this is seriously the greatest Camaro i have ever seen!! id even put it way ahead of all the '69s that have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. thanks for doing this build and letting us all see the progress of the Camaro.
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07-22-2012, 08:07 PM | #274 | |
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Got done doing my Emblem Pros custom Black Onyx badges. The ZL is the black onyx metal, but it may not show up too well since today was overcast. I also attached some other pics that haven't been posted yet. Rear Black Onyx Badge Cowl Lettering in Black Onyx & Stainless Steel Valentine Remote Panel for Rear View Mirror mount & ALKY CONTROL Meth box Black Painted Shifter from Lupe at River City Creations, I also got the long strip on sides of console painted gloss black Speedo/Tach Steering wheel bezel LED lights mount under gauges for ALKY Meth kit |
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07-23-2012, 06:57 AM | #275 |
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woooooow bro what a mean machine you've built there, i hope you're enjoying everyminute driving it ,love the onyx badges they look super cool, great work my freind i think they should give you COTW again
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07-23-2012, 07:05 AM | #276 |
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ZLX badging, very awesome!
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this car not only deserves COTW again but CAR OF THE YEAR !!!!! |
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07-23-2012, 07:55 PM | #278 |
Nice work John. I'm glad you can enjoy it now. Any pics from the rear?
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07-23-2012, 09:07 PM | #279 |
NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12
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Thank you Pierre, Luke, Leo & RC!! Your comments are much appreciated(and maybe a little exaggerated) And it's been an awesome time doing this build & sharing it with everyone, this place ROCKS There's so many wicked C5's here, it was my inspiration!
RC this is all I have right now for the rear, but there will be PLENTY MORE pics coming soon! |
07-24-2012, 03:49 PM | #280 |
Jackson's COTW
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Saying it again....Wow!!!
Kronix,
I think I have to say it again......WOW!!!..........That badging is just what the doctor ordered....I would say I will give up my future COTW to you...Yours deserves the award again my friend. That ride is without a doubt...."The best of the best".....congrats Kronix....Kurt ABL99....
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