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Steve1968LS2 · 06-28-2009, 11:22 PM

Camaro

Still working on a pithy name.. but she arrived here Saturday night.

We have until SEMA to transform the car, mostly in terms of performance, but some visual stuff as well. I think Camaro Performers is one of the few magazines with an actual project car.

It's a 2SS/RS M6 LS3 car.

First up will be baseline testing - Slalom, skidpad, braking, chassis dyno.

Then:

Suspension
Brakes
Tuning
engine upgrades
???

Anything involving performance will have before and after testing. After SEMA the SS will be driven in the Optima Ultimate Streetcar Invitational by Camaro Performers Editor Nick Licata. I guess I had better put together a good car for him. lol

Here she is.. since we only get her for the summer I'm leaning towards the name "Project Summer Fling" lol

Looking for story ideas... too bad I can nab an LS9 from GM.. lol

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-29-2009, 12:53 AM

Congrats on the nice ride.

blackedout010 · 06-29-2009, 12:59 AM

congrats

jakemaxx · 06-29-2009, 01:14 AM

id like to see a package of all of that besides brakes. the ss already has nice brembo's to upgrade is just insane bank that most of us dont have

bobby35ny · 06-29-2009, 01:49 AM

Sharp....

TaylorRyanSS · 06-29-2009, 02:27 AM

nice, i knew you lived near me because of the background... cant mistake those so cal hills

Steve1968LS2 · 06-29-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

nice, i knew you lived near me because of the background... cant mistake those so cal hills

Yep.. that was in Yorba Linda.

Like you car.. can you email me a nice high-res shot? stevenrupp@sbcglobal.net

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakemaxx

id like to see a package of all of that besides brakes. the ss already has nice brembo's to upgrade is just insane bank that most of us dont have

In a way I agree, but it would be good to see if bigger brakes actually make the car stop better (or resist fade better).

To be honest the best "bang for the buck" brake upgrade would be a set of CTS-V brakes. They just bolt right on.

Nine Ball · 06-29-2009, 10:37 AM

Steve, I'd like to see you add some of your subtle and custom paint touches to the car. Something like your previous 4th gen perhaps?

Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-29-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakemaxx

id like to see a package of all of that besides brakes. the ss already has nice brembo's to upgrade is just insane bank that most of us dont have

Yeah the Brembo's are nice, I am going to get ceramic pads for them as soon as they come out though. Hate brown brake dust.

Steve1968LS2 · 06-29-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Steve, I'd like to see you add some of your subtle and custom paint touches to the car. Something like your previous 4th gen perhaps?

Yea, I sort of wish it didn't have the stripes.. limits my creativity.

Paint/graphics will be last on the list.. maybe by then there will be some cool body options on the market.

novajess1972 · 06-29-2009, 10:11 PM

Effin sweet!

CGM2SSRS · 06-29-2009, 10:16 PM

I like that color scheme! Congrats!!

JewelZ · 06-29-2009, 10:19 PM

I named mine Goliath, gotta be a strong powerful name of that sort. Car looks sweet!

geminidreams · 06-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Grats and have fun.

06-28-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
Steve1968LS2 Drives: 1968 LS2 powered - Bad Penny Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Posts: 235	Our new SS arrived today... Camaro Still working on a pithy name.. but she arrived here Saturday night. We have until SEMA to transform the car, mostly in terms of performance, but some visual stuff as well. I think Camaro Performers is one of the few magazines with an actual project car. It's a 2SS/RS M6 LS3 car. First up will be baseline testing - Slalom, skidpad, braking, chassis dyno. Then: Suspension Brakes Tuning engine upgrades ??? Anything involving performance will have before and after testing. After SEMA the SS will be driven in the Optima Ultimate Streetcar Invitational by Camaro Performers Editor Nick Licata. I guess I had better put together a good car for him. lol Here she is.. since we only get her for the summer I'm leaning towards the name "Project Summer Fling" lol Looking for story ideas... too bad I can nab an LS9 from GM.. lol __________________ Tech Editor for Camaro Performers Magazine 1968 Camaro - 461 RHS LS 700hp, various stuff, called Bad Penny 1968 Camaro - In progress, called Track Rat 2010 Camaro - DSE Suspension, Baer 6S Brakes, Boze Wheels, Nitto NT05 Tires, JBA Exhaust and long tubes, Magnacharger TVS, 660rwhp Forged Eagle 416 LS3 short block, ADM fuel system, Lingenfelter GT-9 cam, G-Force axles, Anvil and Seibon CF parts, Centerforce Dual-Disc Clutch www.fquick.com/steve1968ls2

06-29-2009, 01:14 AM	#4
jakemaxx Drives: 1969 impala Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stanwood, wa Posts: 234	id like to see a package of all of that besides brakes. the ss already has nice brembo's to upgrade is just insane bank that most of us dont have __________________ ordering 1SS, IOM, White Stripes, Sunroof, BA Sound System, RS Package, LS3 6M :5thgenvert:

06-29-2009, 01:49 AM	#5
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Sharp.... __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

06-29-2009, 02:27 AM	#6
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	nice, i knew you lived near me because of the background... cant mistake those so cal hills __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

06-29-2009, 10:37 AM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Steve, I'd like to see you add some of your subtle and custom paint touches to the car. Something like your previous 4th gen perhaps? __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

06-29-2009, 12:53 AM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Congrats on the nice ride.

06-29-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	congrats

06-29-2009, 10:11 PM	#11
novajess1972 I Done Caught Diabeetus. Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS/2010 Tundra Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston/Humble Posts: 591	Effin sweet! __________________ CANCELLED ORDER: 1SS/CGM/MN6/BLACK RALLY STRIPES

06-29-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
CGM2SSRS susp.ban4life! Drives: Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Notinsuspensionthread Posts: 943	I like that color scheme! Congrats!!

06-29-2009, 10:19 PM	#13
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	I named mine Goliath, gotta be a strong powerful name of that sort. Car looks sweet! __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

06-29-2009, 10:23 PM	#14
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	Grats and have fun.

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