Speedster's SST Camaro Build Thread [COTW 9/13/10]

[Darth_Emma]

You knew this was coming...

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

You knew this was coming...

I hope we don't blow that little bugger's popcorn all over CA...

[Mr Twisty]

Some smartass Posted this in Jekyls pickup thread... I think it's appropriate here also

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by speedster

I hope we don't blow that little bugger's popcorn all over CA...

Oh, I do so hope that you do!

Best wishes for a very successful weekend, Bruce! You so deserve it.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Some smartass Posted this in Jekyls pickup thread... I think it's appropriate here also

Very nice, very nice.

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Oh, I do so hope that you do!

Best wishes for a very successful weekend, Bruce! You so deserve it.

I don't know about deserving it, but Thank You T !!

Taking out one of my Camaro5 shirts for Luck...

[ooojerry]

Brucee....If you have the gumption to take the car back overnight or be up early our time you should go to Cars and Coffee in Irvine. People would be amazed. Or just drive on PCH until you reach San Clemente lol

[Cali_Camaro_SS]

Nice, maybe ill see ya tomorrow and stop by for a quick sec at lunch time
hopefully you'll be there by around 2:30

Sounds like a nice relaxing and entertaining weekend for you!
Have fun with the final reunion

I really hope to see this thing put it down in person before it leaves back home!!!!!

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Some smartass Posted this in Jekyls pickup thread... I think it's appropriate here also

THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!! YES!!!

Bruce, this is the moment we've all been waiting for!!!

PLEASE....we MUST have video!!!

[Darth_Emma]

I think I just saw speedster fly over with some space debris... speedster was winning...

[UF4LIFE102SS]

It better be right they stop posts at the end of page 150 not many left!C u soon B. PW is coming soon.

[Merc]

Enjoy! Bud

[speedster]

Well, it's a good news bad news scenario, so first the good news:

Good News:
We road tuned the SST for a while today.
First, did normal 'street driving' tuning. Car running phenomenal.
Second, did one or two low psi boost runs to tune the primary to secondary fuel pump and injector transition.
Third, did about 10-12 6 psi/750hp 1st/2nd gear runs to dial in secondary circuit. Shifting at 7200 rpm.
The car ran flawlessly and was surprisingly quick given the tire limitations we have.

Bad News:
The transmission has never felt right since day 1 and today proved it. It destroyed itself after those simple runs. Tranny was not overheated accoriding to the CompuShift computer. We were taking off in first gear and it just went away. Without that, the SST was going to be on a transport next week and home for Pony Wars.

The takeaway is that the SST is a blast to drive. From docile to an animal with a quick twist. The rollcage is so integrated you barely notice it and the car suspension is very tight. The car is very controllable when the power comes on. It is a smooth, violent feeling. The sounds is really cool too. Between the turbos exhaust and Blow off valves it is quite the symphony.. Anyway, I have a few so-so videos since I had no idea the tranny was going to toast itself but there is something from the driver's viewpoint.

A special thanks to Cali_Camaro for coming out to check it out. I was going to take him out for a ride when he came back, but the tranny ate it before he got back. Sorry dude... I will be out again shortly.

Thanks for continued support you guys.
Without you I would have lost my mind a while back...

-B

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by speedster

Well, it's a good news bad news scenario, so first the good news:

Good News:
We road tuned the SST for a while today.
First, did normal 'street driving' tuning. Car running great.
Second, did one or two low psi boost runs to tune the primary to secondary fuel pump and injector transition.
Third, did about a 10-12 6 psi/750hp 1/2 gear runs to dial in secondary circuit.
The car ran flawlessly and was surprisingly quick given the tire limitations we have.

Bad News:
The transmission has never felt right since day 1 and today proved it. It destroyed itself after those simple runs. Tranny was not overheated accoriding to the CompuShift computer. We were taking off in first gear and it just went away. Without that, the SST was going to be on a transport next week and home for Pony Wars. Pissed off is an understatement. This was not NRE at all. I was driving from the start and we were monitoring everything. This is 100% Bowler.

Needless to say this tranny has been the biggest waste in both time and money. Advice - stay the hell away from Bowler.
So, we will be trying to get a tranny from Finish Line, Rossler or RPM as fast as humanly possible.

The takeaway is that the SST is a blast to drive. From docile to an animal with a quick twist. The rollcage is so integrated you barely notice it and the car suspension is very tight. The car is very controllable when the power comes on. It is a smooth, violent feeling. Anyway, I have a few so-so videos since I had no idea the tranny was going to toast itself but there is something from in the driver's viewpoint.

A special thanks to Cali_Camaro for coming out to check it out. I was going to take him out for a ride when he came back, but the tranny ate it before he got back. Sorry dude... I will be out again shortly.

Thanks for continued support you guys.
Without you I would have lost my mind a while back...

-B

Well I know you are disappointed and excited, both at the same time......think you'll still make it to Pony Wars??????

[speedster]

Originally Posted by dianeokie

Well I know you are disappointed and excited, both at the same time......think you'll still make it to Pony Wars??????

I will be at Pony Wars no matter what. I just hope I can get a tranny quick enought to get the SST there too.