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SUX2BU · 02-15-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Padre

Visor fits and folds up (mostly). I took the 7" screen and split it (one part behind visor, other in front), then rebolted it, with just two holes in the visor.
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Padre

So you have two screens?

Padre · 02-15-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

So you have two screens?

Here's the thread discussing my carputer.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203203

The 7" screen on the visor is a USB auxiliary. With Windows, I can set it to be the primary screen, and the one on the Netbook is unused until I unplug the USB monitor. I also set up the Netbook so that it remains running when closed.

I just unplug all the USB stuff and take the Netbook out into my home to play with tunes or install software or surf. Real easy setup.

Padre

SUX2BU · 02-15-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Padre

Here's the thread discussing my carputer.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203203

The 7" screen on the visor is a USB auxiliary. With Windows, I can set it to be the primary screen, and the one on the Netbook is unused until I unplug the USB monitor. I also set up the Netbook so that it remains running when closed.

I just unplug all the USB stuff and take the Netbook out into my home to play with tunes or install software or surf. Real easy setup.

Padre

I see what you meant. I thought you had a screen on each side of the visor.

Padre · 02-28-2012, 04:59 PM

Rolled past 10k today:

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Still waiting for a chance to hit the track.

Padre

SixGracing · 03-05-2012, 12:44 AM

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Rolled past 10k today:

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Still waiting for a chance to hit the track.

Padre

Bring that sweet ride out here to Vegas. Temps have been in the mid 60's to low 70's and sunny.

Update on my car. The taxman was very delayed this year. Since this $$ was a big part of what was to fund my car it has put my build behind a bit. But, will be starting on the 12th of this month. I am going to start with a NA car like you did Padre and then work into the Procharger. Having it cammed, springs, lifters, CAI, possibly a stall/torque converter and a tune. See what that gets me.. Hopefully get to go down to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and do a before and after 1/4 mile run. Will be adding the procharger after I play with this setup for awhile. I'll be starting a build thread.

SixGracing · 03-05-2012, 04:09 PM

One more thing Padre, did you ever rule out whether or not the stall/torque converter gained you any hp? For racing would you recommend a TC?

Thanks again!

Padre · 03-05-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SixGracing

One more thing Padre, did you ever rule out whether or not the stall/torque converter gained you any hp? For racing would you recommend a TC?

With the torque converter, I gained a solid 4/10ths at the track. It's more difficult to compare HP from one stalled car to another, but performance-wise, it's proven.

Good luck with you build! It's hard to be patient for me.

I gotta get to the track! Maybe this weekend if the weather holds.

Padre

SixGracing · 03-06-2012, 02:56 AM

I'm probably just as anxious as you are to see how your car does now with the
D-1SC. Especially since my build will be very similar to yours. Low 11's? High 10's? Should be a pretty awesome whatever the numbers are.

Camarowguy · 03-06-2012, 12:39 PM

I'm gonna guess 10.70ish at about 127-129mph.

Padre · 03-06-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

I'm gonna guess 10.70ish at about 127-129mph.

Bingo.

That's my goal, though I want over 130mph.

I'm sure my first run will be a throwaway, but once I get the shifting tuned in, 10.7's @ 130+ or bust!

Padre

2010 4 DW · 03-07-2012, 09:08 AM

When you going racing next?

Padre · 03-07-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 4 DW

When you going racing next?

Sunday of the weather is clear. Looks iffy now.

Padre

MANNYS2SS/RS · 03-07-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Padre

Sunday of the weather is clear. Looks iffy now.

Padre

Can't wait to see what your new setup does. I haven't had a chance take my to the track either. It started with a vibration after my axles install, now I have to wait for the axles to come in. Keep us posted.

Padre · 03-10-2012, 06:21 PM

Looks clear for tomorrow.

Also, lost 75 pounds:

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The Corbeau seat is from my GTO days, just bought a Camaro bracket for it.

BTW, the driver seat weighs 60lbs, the passnger 45lbs.

Padre

*mlee* · 03-10-2012, 06:28 PM

Sweet... can't wait to see the numbers...

10spokess · 03-10-2012, 07:16 PM

How much lower are those seats compared to stock

Padre · 03-10-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 10spokess

How much lower are those seats compared to stock

It's actually "feels" higher. With my helmet on, I hit the roof.

But it's not terrible. It may be because of the straight back.

If I buy a more permanent one (the red matched my GTO but not the SS), I'll get a reclining one.

Padre

Padre · 03-11-2012, 03:42 PM

1st 10-sec run:

1.728 sixty spinning
7.099 @ 102.42
10.955 no mph today

Padre

MANNYS2SS/RS · 03-11-2012, 04:03 PM

Congrat's

Padre · 03-11-2012, 04:15 PM

Make that 1.62 with a 10.788.

Padre

Three of Swords · 03-11-2012, 08:23 PM

Congrats, Padre! Your build journal inspires me to keep planning, even if the 'real' mods are a year away.

Padre · 03-11-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Three of Swords

Congrats, Padre! Your build journal inspires me to keep planning, even if the 'real' mods are a year away.

Planning is half the fun.

Summary of the day:

10.788 w/ 1.627 sixty, 1/8th: 6.942 @ 102.84.

No MPH today (first weekend, needed new sensors). I guestimate 125mph.

Lots of new Mustangs today. For some reason they didn't want to run me.

Nice young lady got a great video, gotta wait till she sends it to me. No videos of my own. All my electronics were off today. Must be the solar flares.

Mr. 10-second Padre

white 2SS/RS · 03-11-2012, 09:04 PM

Congrats Padre!
I would have loved to have seen some mph at the big end, but can't wait to see the vids!

SixGracing · 03-11-2012, 09:06 PM

That is incredible Padre! I remember when litre bullet bikes were the only thing running in the 10's. You're doing it in a Camaro! Freakin bad a**!!

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Padre

Planning is half the fun.

Summary of the day:

10.788 w/ 1.627 sixty, 1/8th: 6.942 @ 102.84.

No MPH today (first weekend, needed new sensors). I guestimate 125mph.

Lots of new Mustangs today. For some reason they didn't want to run me.

Nice young lady got a great video, gotta wait till she sends it to me. No videos of my own. All my electronics were off today. Must be the solar flares.

Mr. 10-second Padre

hrpiii · 03-12-2012, 07:39 AM

Great Run Padre, I have really followed your build and it's nice to see those 10's you were shooting for!

02-28-2012, 04:59 PM	#454
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Rolled past 10k today: Still waiting for a chance to hit the track. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

03-05-2012, 04:09 PM	#456
SixGracing The Reaper Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Haven, UT Posts: 631	One more thing Padre, did you ever rule out whether or not the stall/torque converter gained you any hp? For racing would you recommend a TC? Thanks again! __________________

03-06-2012, 02:56 AM	#458
SixGracing The Reaper Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Haven, UT Posts: 631	I'm probably just as anxious as you are to see how your car does now with the D-1SC. Especially since my build will be very similar to yours. Low 11's? High 10's? Should be a pretty awesome whatever the numbers are. __________________

03-06-2012, 12:39 PM	#459
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,597	I'm gonna guess 10.70ish at about 127-129mph. __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. 2000 1500 silverado extra cab

03-10-2012, 06:21 PM	#464
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Looks clear for tomorrow. Also, lost 75 pounds: The Corbeau seat is from my GTO days, just bought a Camaro bracket for it. BTW, the driver seat weighs 60lbs, the passnger 45lbs. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

03-07-2012, 09:08 AM	#461
2010 4 DW Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 656	When you going racing next?

03-10-2012, 06:28 PM	#465
mlee www.Camaro5Fest.net Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 19,140 View My Garage	Sweet... can't wait to see the numbers... __________________ .

03-10-2012, 07:16 PM	#466
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 763	How much lower are those seats compared to stock __________________

03-11-2012, 03:42 PM	#468
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	1st 10-sec run: 1.728 sixty spinning 7.099 @ 102.42 10.955 no mph today Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

03-11-2012, 04:03 PM	#469
MANNYS2SS/RS TRI-COUNTY CAMAROS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,746	Congrat's __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

03-11-2012, 04:15 PM	#470
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Make that 1.62 with a 10.788. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

03-11-2012, 08:23 PM	#471
Three of Swords Drives: 2011 IBM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 287	Congrats, Padre! Your build journal inspires me to keep planning, even if the 'real' mods are a year away. __________________

03-11-2012, 09:04 PM	#473
white 2SS/RS Drives: ADM Built 2011 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Waxahachie, Tx Posts: 457	Congrats Padre! I would have loved to have seen some mph at the big end, but can't wait to see the vids! __________________ ADM Scoop, CAI Intake, VRPW, GT11 cam, 1 7/8" Stainless Works, 3" Magnaflow, Yank SS3600, 3.45 gear 1.63 60' / 7.39@93.2 / 11.61@115.0

03-12-2012, 07:39 AM	#475
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: CGM w/Black stripes Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 3,345	Great Run Padre, I have really followed your build and it's nice to see those 10's you were shooting for! __________________ Pfadt Suspension, Supercharged, Showstopper 'bling', Pedderized by Bruce and Tuned by Mike Norris Motorsports

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