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ylogen5 · 01-22-2010, 10:58 AM

When can I place my order for one? Looks like your on your way to fill in the dead time at work. Great job.

Pphilthy · 01-22-2010, 12:36 PM

Very nice work... It looks much better than the stock unit and I'm sure you could sell a bunch of these too...

*radz28* · 01-22-2010, 12:49 PM

WOW! That's a thing of BEAUTY! I'd take that!!!

Don O · 01-22-2010, 01:05 PM

Very nice work. I'd buy one too. Now powder coated body color would really be a nice touch

Don O

robertway · 01-22-2010, 01:29 PM

sweet machining g...

Bentley78 · 01-22-2010, 01:52 PM

I'll buy one, sign me up!!

TooCool5 · 01-22-2010, 02:21 PM

I used to run one of these and a computerized Bridgeport.

Alfieboy · 01-22-2010, 05:13 PM

ANY UPDATE?

BUMBLEB · 01-22-2010, 05:14 PM

Awsome I want one

how much $$$$

axis · 01-22-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brjray

Would be interesting to see an ANSYS or similar FEA analysis on this part to see how much stronger it is.

I don't necessarily think stronger was what he was originally going for. It's made to add a extra bit of room so his exhaust doesn't hit the bar. He was creative and made something that's esthetically more appealing while adding a bit more rigidity to the design. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that it's stronger than the OEM sheet. The question will be, how it will hold up to the constant flexing over time.

IMO, $195 is quite expensive for this part. Don't get me wrong, I think you probably have that much in time and material invested. It's just that sometimes making your own parts isn't always cheaper, especially when you're milling them out of a solid piece of aluminum. That being said, there's always a portion of the community that will buy them no matter what.

hammer234 · 01-23-2010, 10:47 AM

it looks like it will do a great job. send me an e mail jnick@amfam.com, how long to get one, cost $195.00 ? thanks jim

g-townmach · 01-23-2010, 04:42 PM

Little update:

Going to get material on order early this next week for an initial run of parts. Also getting my plater to quote anodizing. I'm going with "business black." Was considering doing just bare aluminum, but anodizing resists corrosion so well and looks great too. Will add only a little bit of cost. Going to get my tweeked design run and will post up pics and info and make a thread in the Vendors Section. Stay tuned... it won't be long now!!

Camaro-Q8 · 01-24-2010, 04:35 PM

Would be nice if you can offer name engraving on it too :p.

g-townmach · 01-24-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro-Q8

Would be nice if you can offer name engraving on it too :p.

I had also thought about that too. But, my main goal was to keep the price down. We don't do much engraving so when we do, we program in either line center or slot format which is time consuming and would drive cost up a bit. We don't use any "can" cycles for engraving like places that engrave alot. I also figured it would be kind of pointless because the only person who would see your engraving would be you or a mechanic when its on jacks or a lift.

nallen00 · 01-24-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mungo

Thomas Edison had 3000 failed experiments before they came up with Tungsten for the light bulb.

Over a hundred years before multiphysics simulation

And who's jealous...? Potential customers are voicing their concerns over the durability of a product with the word "brace" in its name. Simple as that...

It's a plate with some holes in it, which looks great and fulfills the need it was intended to fulfill - add space for the exhaust. Is it stronger? Yes. Will it fail? I seriously doubt it

I'm glad you caved on the anodizing. That's a must, and should only a few bucks to the price. Good luck with this...

CanadianCamaro · 01-25-2010, 09:25 AM

I'd be in for one of those. Make a bunch up and bring 'em to C5Fest (although I guess they technically would want you registered as a vendor)

g-townmach · 01-25-2010, 09:53 AM

I've seen some stuff about camarofest but haven't really read up much on it. Where is it being held?

g-townmach · 01-25-2010, 07:50 PM

Update:

PLEASE REFER TO MY NEW THREAD IN THE VENDOR'S SECTION FOR PRICING AND INFO FOR THE BRACE.

HERE'S THE LINK:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post1416349

600hp-lpe · 01-26-2010, 06:23 PM

I am interested in the one-peice brace. PM me when it's ready.

Roger Ramjet · 01-26-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIyam

It would be interesting to hear from the engineer that designed that part and see what he has to say about it's function.

The ribs in the stock one tell me that it has more to do with preventing the overall piece from bending (thus preventing the sides of the tunnel from twisting in a longitudinal plane) than it does preventing each side from shifting fore and aft.

Here's something to think about... if you can bend the stock one in any particular direction, that more than likely is not the direction that the part is trying to prvent the body from moving.

I was thinking the same thing. I suspect the part is there to act as a driveshaft and exhaust pipe safety loop - not as a tunnel brace.

Solved the same exhaust clearance problem on a G8 by adding 3/8 in spacers between the tunnel and the plate.

g-townmach · 01-27-2010, 06:12 PM

Update: Going to free up some time on my mill on either Friday or Monday to run the braces. Then going to the plater for a 2-3 day turn. Then PICS!!

RickyTheStorm · 01-29-2010, 11:33 AM

I'd buy one

g-townmach · 01-29-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyTheStorm

I'd buy one

Stay updated with my thread in the vendors section. The link to it is on the previous page. Should start taking orders next week.

godfathercrc · 01-29-2010, 05:46 PM

realy nice .I just installed kooks longtube header a resanaters to my corsa catback exhust its sounds great i have a vortech supercharger to it runs petty good to I also didnt like that crossover would like to buy yours looks good and strong how much please contact me

g-townmach · 01-29-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godfathercrc

realy nice .I just installed kooks longtube header a resanaters to my corsa catback exhust its sounds great i have a vortech supercharger to it runs petty good to I also didnt like that crossover would like to buy yours looks good and strong how much please contact me

Stay updated with my thread in the vendors section. Should be to the point to start taking orders next week.

heres the link to my other thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post1416349

01-22-2010, 12:49 PM	#78
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01-22-2010, 01:05 PM	#79
Don O Camaro and Vettehead Drives: 2SS/RS IOM L99 69 427/400 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 12 miles East of Disneyland - Anaheim Hills Posts: 547 View My Garage	Very nice work. I'd buy one too. Now powder coated body color would really be a nice touch Don O __________________ Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

01-22-2010, 01:29 PM	#80
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01-22-2010, 02:21 PM	#82
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01-22-2010, 05:14 PM	#84
BUMBLEB IN GOD WE THRUST Drives: 2010 RY 2SS RS M6 TVS2300 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PARKER,CO Posts: 270	Awsome I want one how much $$$$ __________________ SUCKING AIR & GAS & HAULING ASS http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22851126

01-22-2010, 10:58 AM	#76
ylogen5 ylogen5 Drives: 2010 RY1LT RS, 6sp man, F/R swaybar Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 436 View My Garage	When can I place my order for one? Looks like your on your way to fill in the dead time at work. Great job.

01-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#77
Pphilthy Drives: fast cars Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 10	Very nice work... It looks much better than the stock unit and I'm sure you could sell a bunch of these too...

01-22-2010, 01:52 PM	#81
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 593	I'll buy one, sign me up!!

01-22-2010, 05:13 PM	#83
Alfieboy Madman Drives: Black 2010 2SS 6sp man w/IOM stripe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	ANY UPDATE?

01-23-2010, 10:47 AM	#86
hammer234 Drives: 11 cts, 11 avalanche, 12 camaro ss Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: wausau Posts: 3	it looks like it will do a great job. send me an e mail jnick@amfam.com, how long to get one, cost $195.00 ? thanks jim Last edited by hammer234; 01-23-2010 at 10:51 AM. Reason: needed to add more

01-23-2010, 04:42 PM	#87
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 874	Little update: Going to get material on order early this next week for an initial run of parts. Also getting my plater to quote anodizing. I'm going with "business black." Was considering doing just bare aluminum, but anodizing resists corrosion so well and looks great too. Will add only a little bit of cost. Going to get my tweeked design run and will post up pics and info and make a thread in the Vendors Section. Stay tuned... it won't be long now!! __________________ Last edited by g-townmach; 01-24-2010 at 09:15 AM.

01-24-2010, 04:35 PM	#88
Camaro-Q8 Drives: 2010 Camaros SS2 RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 3	Would be nice if you can offer name engraving on it too :p.

01-25-2010, 09:25 AM	#91
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,946	I'd be in for one of those. Make a bunch up and bring 'em to C5Fest (although I guess they technically would want you registered as a vendor) __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!" For all the details on BBOMG-4 taking place in St. Catharines Ontario, Click Here!

01-25-2010, 09:53 AM	#92
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 874	I've seen some stuff about camarofest but haven't really read up much on it. Where is it being held? __________________

01-25-2010, 07:50 PM	#93
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 874	Update: PLEASE REFER TO MY NEW THREAD IN THE VENDOR'S SECTION FOR PRICING AND INFO FOR THE BRACE. HERE'S THE LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post1416349 __________________

01-26-2010, 06:23 PM	#94
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01-27-2010, 06:12 PM	#96
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 874	Update: Going to free up some time on my mill on either Friday or Monday to run the braces. Then going to the plater for a 2-3 day turn. Then PICS!! __________________

01-29-2010, 11:33 AM	#97
RickyTheStorm Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS,04 Colorado,06 ZX6R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 524 View My Garage	I'd buy one __________________ Vararam CAI, ARH Headers, Flowmaster Exhaust, Nitto NT555Rs, Custom CAM and Tune - 11.981 @ 116.27 IOM - 2SS/RS - Auto - IAP - Sunroof - Ordered 10/13 (#7 at dealer) 3000(accepted to production ): 4/19/09 3300 (scheduled for prod ): 5/11/09 3400 (broadcast ): 5/16/09 3800 (produced ): 5/22/09 4150 (invoiced ): 6/01/09 4200 (shipped ): 6/01/09 5000 (at dealer ): 6/12/09 6000 (delivery to me ): 6/12/09

01-29-2010, 05:46 PM	#99
godfathercrc Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 244 View My Garage	realy nice .I just installed kooks longtube header a resanaters to my corsa catback exhust its sounds great i have a vortech supercharger to it runs petty good to I also didnt like that crossover would like to buy yours looks good and strong how much please contact me

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