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Brianskeet · 03-14-2012, 02:38 PM

I think you were the perfect person for this build! Your job has you breaking tons of new ground and this Camaro absolutely does that. The rest of us would have lost our mind, but you have been able to handle the snags and hangups that brand new tech can bring with it.

speedster · 03-14-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

He's grown a lot in a year and a half... has it been that long?

He was waiting very patiently, got tired of wearing the life vest though, so I let him take it off

Pretty funny that during the time of this build he went from vest to not needing one. Yes, it has been that long...

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I really want this car on the road for your sake...

Thanks R. I hope this is the year everyone gets their builds done. Brandi included !

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Originally Posted by calbert1999

Oh, man can't wait. If it's anything like that Red... something car, it's going to be awesome.Is NRE going to post on website and do a video? I'm so

for you man.

Code Red. We'll try to make a better video. We definitely have more power...

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Originally Posted by armysig

Wow, it's all starting to come to a close! Good for you man, it's going to be cool to see you ripping up the roadways.

Yeah, it's time to push the odometer into the 4-digit range. One mile per hp...lol

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Originally Posted by G200 Pilot

Hey Bruce! It's so nice seeing the " club house turn " coming up! I've always said you have the patience of Job! It's been 5 months for me and NOT fun...

Thanks G. Yes, many people on here get an idea that with power comes a boatload of other things that when done right just take time. Sounds like yours will be a beast coming out of JRE.

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Originally Posted by Brianskeet

I think you were the perfect person for this build! Your job has you breaking tons of new ground and this Camaro absolutely does that. The rest of us would have lost our mind, but you have been able to handle the snags and hangups that brand new tech can bring with it.

Well maybe 180 degrees from perfect... The build had lots of challenges along the way. I guess it is a good sign that it doesn't have the paper license plate on it still...

That always gave an interesting response.

I am pretty excited that all of the computers now play fair with each other.

On a separate topic, I took my two kids to the Gatornationals for the first time and they flipped out when they saw Top Fuel and Funny Car run. They said "why can't the Camaro or Firebird go that fast?" To which I responded - not even off a cliff...

Mr Twisty · 03-14-2012, 03:14 PM

speedster · 03-14-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Nice...

Cali_Camaro_SS · 03-14-2012, 04:24 PM

Hey grats Bruce getting so close. So all you need now is the tranny tuned?

cant wait to see this monster breathe!

And guess what, they have a 2012 white SS there now which is getting somewhat the same setup as you dont know if the same or in the same power range but, your passing the patience torch to another fellow Camaro owner. Wonder if hes on the forums?

Brianskeet · 03-14-2012, 08:39 PM

I know what you mean about the top fuel cars! Absolutely amazing what they can achieve with nitro. Had a buddy that wore a shirt saying "Alcohol is for drinking, gasoline is for washing parts, Nitro is for racing!

speedster · 03-15-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali_Camaro_SS

Hey grats Bruce getting so close. So all you need now is the tranny tuned?

cant wait to see this monster breathe!

And guess what, they have a 2012 white SS there now which is getting somewhat the same setup as you dont know if the same or in the same power range but, your passing the patience torch to another fellow Camaro owner. Wonder if hes on the forums?

Will check it out when out there next... Whenever that is I will call you for the ride you didn't get to take. :(

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Originally Posted by Brianskeet

I know what you mean about the top fuel cars! Absolutely amazing what they can achieve with nitro. Had a buddy that wore a shirt saying "Alcohol is for drinking, gasoline is for washing parts, Nitro is for racing!

Absolutely. Nitro is just crazy stupid stuff.

Would love to run the SST on small %of it, but don't want to toast it. Nitro is wild to work with. We used to mix it with xxxxxx to make explosives. With a certain mixture we could have something the size of a test tube blow a 3 foot hole in the ground.

Brianskeet · 03-15-2012, 10:03 PM

When I was a kid we would run glow engines on nitro-methane fuels. Typically low percentage stuff around 10% mixed with castor oil. When our budget would allow we would pick up a bottle of 15 or 25 percent just to see what our little engines could do. I still like the smell. Some of those model engines would turn up to 30,000 RPM and shoot blue flame out the exhaust! OK, enough of my thread jacking trip down memory lane. Your whole fan club is really looking forward to seeing the SST put some black marks down!

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-16-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Absolutely. Nitro is just crazy stupid stuff.

Would love to run the SST on small %of it, but don't want to toast it. Nitro is wild to work with. We used to mix it with xxxxxx to make explosives. With a certain mixture we could have something the size of a test tube blow a 3 foot hole in the ground.

Nitro isnt crazy... just some of the people that use it are...

The Stig · 03-16-2012, 09:49 AM

Everything in moderation right?

*TAG UR IT* · 03-16-2012, 10:55 AM

Droppin' by to say hi! Been out for a week and a half. Was wondering if there was any new news. Fingers crossed.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-16-2012, 10:57 AM

DOUG! Randy and I were talking about you, wondering where you've been.

Hope all is well brother.

4xchamp · 03-16-2012, 09:34 PM

It's great to hear the good news ! I'm pleased your techs are finding solutions .
Good fortunes to you buddy .

*TAG UR IT* · 03-17-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

DOUG! Randy and I were talking about you, wondering where you've been.

Hope all is well brother.

Hey! I'm back.

We were out on a 7 day Western Caribbean Disney Fantasy cruise. Absolutely incredible! I'll have to let y'all in on it a wee bit later. But... I sure hope there's some news soon for Bruce. This stuff has to get done some time.

03-14-2012, 02:38 PM	#4551
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	I think you were the perfect person for this build! Your job has you breaking tons of new ground and this Camaro absolutely does that. The rest of us would have lost our mind, but you have been able to handle the snags and hangups that brand new tech can bring with it. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-14-2012, 03:14 PM	#4553
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03-14-2012, 04:24 PM	#4555
Cali_Camaro_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS (BLACK) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 862	Hey grats Bruce getting so close. So all you need now is the tranny tuned? cant wait to see this monster breathe! And guess what, they have a 2012 white SS there now which is getting somewhat the same setup as you dont know if the same or in the same power range but, your passing the patience torch to another fellow Camaro owner. Wonder if hes on the forums? __________________ _________________ 1SS: Dnyatech LT Headers \| Dynamaxx CatBack \| Diablo Tune \| Intake \| Pfatds Springs \| Heritage Grill \| Blacked out Bezels \| Black Chevy Sign \| Blacked out Wheels \| Tint \| HIDs w/Error code Eliminator \| Green Dome/Trunk Light \|

03-14-2012, 08:39 PM	#4556
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	I know what you mean about the top fuel cars! Absolutely amazing what they can achieve with nitro. Had a buddy that wore a shirt saying "Alcohol is for drinking, gasoline is for washing parts, Nitro is for racing! __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-15-2012, 10:03 PM	#4558
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	When I was a kid we would run glow engines on nitro-methane fuels. Typically low percentage stuff around 10% mixed with castor oil. When our budget would allow we would pick up a bottle of 15 or 25 percent just to see what our little engines could do. I still like the smell. Some of those model engines would turn up to 30,000 RPM and shoot blue flame out the exhaust! OK, enough of my thread jacking trip down memory lane. Your whole fan club is really looking forward to seeing the SST put some black marks down! __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-16-2012, 09:49 AM	#4560
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Everything in moderation right? __________________

03-16-2012, 10:55 AM	#4561
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Droppin' by to say hi! Been out for a week and a half. Was wondering if there was any new news. Fingers crossed.

03-16-2012, 10:57 AM	#4562
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	DOUG! Randy and I were talking about you, wondering where you've been. Hope all is well brother. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-16-2012, 09:34 PM	#4563
4xchamp MURC 666 Drives: 69 Pace Car 68 Camaro Restomod 81 Z Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New England , U.S.A. Posts: 480	It's great to hear the good news ! I'm pleased your techs are finding solutions . Good fortunes to you buddy . __________________ Guys hoarding their Camaros are depriving some youngster the opportunity to restore it 25 years from now . Drive it like you stole it , let the next guy baby it !

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