Speedster's SST Camaro Build Thread [COTW 9/13/10] - Page 19 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Darth_Emma · 08-27-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

The bowtie is going away. It's being replaced with the badge on the bottom.

It is the factory GM SS emblem with a "T" added. It has the bend in the middle to match the rear panel.

Well... alright then. Now I like it.

Your car is so far out of my league it ain't funny, but I am thoroughly enjoying watching this build. Thanks for sharing it with us peons...

My car asked if he can have an autographed photo of your car.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-27-2010, 08:25 PM

This build (and thread) never fails to put a smile on my face.

I kid you not...a couple days ago when I realized I was eating a cheese steak...I almost spit it out I was laughing so hard.

robertway · 08-27-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Well, here is a neat interim pic. Not the best angle to show the true width, but these are 345's on the SST. (The drop coilovers have not been installed in this pic so it is sitting high). For reference those are 3 inch exhaust pipes with no tips... The tires are approximately 14 inches wide each.

The second pic will give you an idea of the aspect ratio off of the car. (This is the 345 on a different wheel)

Makes my 315's seem so inadequate, and here I thought the 315's were MANLY and you gotta go and burst my bubble and break those bad boys out.... just goes to show someone always has a bigger set than you... now where did I put my Viagra

Mr Twisty · 08-27-2010, 09:20 PM

Kinda late, but...

speedster · 08-27-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

My car asked if he can have an autographed photo of your car.

We can both do autographs...it's sometimes referred to as a burnout.

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

This build (and thread) never fails to put a smile on my face.

I kid you not...a couple days ago when I realized I was eating a cheese steak...I almost spit it out I was laughing so hard.

Oh, beat up on the poor Camaro 5 Sub Shop Special - The SST is going to have an inferiority complex during road tuning...

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Originally Posted by robertway

Makes my 315's seem so inadequate, and here I thought the 315's were MANLY and you gotta go and burst my bubble and break those bad boys out.... just goes to show someone always has a bigger set than you... now where did I put my Viagra

Hey, you're the reason why these things even fit. You went right out, climbed under your car and took all those measurements and posted the photos. Do you realize we overlayed the pictures you sent with the wheel tub shots and actually measured for the wheels off of my computer screen at work? Then we sent the dimensions to Forgeline. And the funniest part - They are dead nuts on... Thanks !!!

P.S. If you happen to be working on your car you may not want to take Viagara - if so, you may be stuck under your Camaro for a few hours...

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Kinda late, but...

Let's hope so. Otherwise it will be an overpriced doorstop.

Capthowdy · 08-27-2010, 11:15 PM

Well i just spent about 2 hrs reading this thread and all I can say is WOW! even if I won the lottery I dont think I would have the presence to top a build like this....And I have been in the business for 24 years....over the top builds and imaginations are awsome!!!

Great job so far!!

speedster · 08-28-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Capthowdy

Well i just spent about 2 hrs reading this thread and all I can say is WOW! even if I won the lottery I dont think I would have the presence to top a build like this....And I have been in the business for 24 years....over the top builds and imaginations are awsome!!!

Great job so far!!

Thank You for the compliments. There have been some pretty creative imaginations working on the SST. Some idea comes out of left field (or center or right

) and they end up increasing functionality while still looking stock. GM produced such a great platform with this new Camaro.

They did the hard part.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-28-2010, 10:22 AM

Lovin' the tires..... Even the wife said, "whoa... why don't you do that.... " she's a gear head at heart.

It didn't take long for her to realize "not in the budget"

Gettin closer Bruce!

*TAG UR IT* · 08-28-2010, 10:28 AM

Those are gonna be some HUGE looking tires!!

speedster · 08-28-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Lovin' the tires..... Even the wife said, "whoa... why don't you do that.... " she's a gear head in her own right.

It didn't take long for her to realize "not in the budget"

Gettin closer Bruce!

Thanks GTA. You know the wife is right...

Who said anything about new rims? I am sure with the right crowbar we can fit a set of 345's on your rims. May ride a little funny though.

Yeah, the excitement is starting to build now. Still a little ways off, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Down at the office this morning. Getting ready to head home...

speedster · 08-28-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Those are gonna be some HUGE looking tires!!

D-

Hoping we get the traction we need with those. If not, the next size jumps to 390 which would be so tight they could only be on at the track.

Mr Twisty · 08-28-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by speedster

D-

Hoping we get the traction we need with those. If not, the next size jumps to 390 which would be so tight they could only be on at the track.

Air shocks and big offset baybee!!!

I can't believe I typed that... in here of all places, sorry speed

speedster · 08-28-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Air shocks and big offset baybee!!!

I can't believe I typed that... in here of all places, sorry speed

Oh man, does that bring back memories from years ago - Gabriel "Hi-Jacker" Air Shocks, Cragar 15x10 Reverse Offset Wheels and Pro-Trac N50-15 tires...

It actually looked pretty good back then.

bi11ymc · 08-28-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Oh man, does that bring back memories from years ago - Gabriel "Hi-Jacker" Air Shocks, Cragar 15x10 Reverse Offset Wheels and Pro-Trac N50-15 tires...

It actually looked pretty good back then.

Don't forget the traction bars on the leaf springs

PQ · 08-28-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by robertway

Makes my 315's seem so inadequate, and here I thought the 315's were MANLY and you gotta go and burst my bubble and break those bad boys out.... just goes to show someone always has a bigger set than you... now where did I put my Viagra

I have tire envy. lol

Mr Twisty · 08-28-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Oh man, does that bring back memories from years ago - Gabriel "Hi-Jacker" Air Shocks, Cragar 15x10 Reverse Offset Wheels and Pro-Trac N50-15 tires...

It actually looked pretty good back then.

Yeah, it was a lot cheaper than tunneling in

Someone asked about it not long ago... I thought they were gonna lynch the poor guy!
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98954

mikepage0007 · 08-28-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Oh man, does that bring back memories from years ago - Gabriel "Hi-Jacker" Air Shocks, Cragar 15x10 Reverse Offset Wheels and Pro-Trac N50-15 tires...

It actually looked pretty good back then.

hey thats what i got on my chevelle in my sig..even the fender scrapes in sidewalls from jumping on it and blowing out shocks

mikepage0007 · 08-28-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bi11ymc

Don't forget the traction bars on the leaf springs

well traction bars for the poor, and ladder bars for the rich ...

and if you had sense , send your springs out and add a leaf..boy i miss those days

Darth_Emma · 08-28-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I have tire envy. lol

Me too Randy, but I live on knowing that we are sporting 22s.

speedster · 08-29-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I have tire envy. lol

22's are BIG....

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Yeah, it was a lot cheaper than tunneling in

Absolutely !

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

hey thats what i got on my chevelle in my sig..even the fender scrapes in sidewalls from jumping on it and blowing out shocks

Cool stuff. You have both old school and new tech

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Me too Randy, but I live on knowing that we are sporting 22s.

Yep 22's are BIG. Maybe even considered HUGE !!! Either way, we know you will smoke 'em...

d69chris · 08-29-2010, 10:56 AM

Just want to stand next to SST while running and soak it all up!

robertway · 08-29-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

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Hey, you're the reason why these things even fit. You went right out, climbed under your car and took all those measurements and posted the photos. Do you realize we overlayed the pictures you sent with the wheel tub shots and actually measured for the wheels off of my computer screen at work? Then we sent the dimensions to Forgeline. And the funniest part - They are dead nuts on... Thanks !!!

P.S. If you happen to be working on your car you may not want to take Viagara - if so, you may be stuck under your Camaro for a few hours...

Does that mean I get to drive it????

As an aside, the Viagra comes in handy if you only have three jackstands......

Glad the pictures helped you out, this is a build that really shows a lot of us what the possibilities are for the car, even if some of us (me) have to live through other's builds.

speedster · 08-29-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by d69chris

Just want to stand next to SST while running and soak it all up!

Don't stand too close - we don't want to run over your foot...

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertway

Does that mean I get to drive it????

As an aside, the Viagra comes in handy if you only have three jackstands...... Ha, ha...

Glad the pictures helped you out, this is a build that really shows a lot of us what the possibilities are for the car, even if some of us (me) have to live through other's builds.

Happy that it triggers some ideas that others can do on their Camaros... Thanks again for all your help.

d69chris · 08-29-2010, 04:43 PM

[QUOTE=speedster;2274786]Don't stand too close - we don't want to run over your foot...

It would be so quick, I wouldn't even feel it!

mikepage0007 · 08-29-2010, 09:01 PM

i don,t know about you guys , but if i attempted a build for this , my 1st mod would have to be be a good divorce lawyer..

08-27-2010, 08:25 PM	#452
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 25,227 View My Garage	This build (and thread) never fails to put a smile on my face. I kid you not...a couple days ago when I realized I was eating a cheese steak...I almost spit it out I was laughing so hard. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - - *Read Before You Post.*

08-27-2010, 09:20 PM	#454
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,288	Kinda late, but... Attached Images __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Great Racing Quotes "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him"

08-28-2010, 10:22 AM	#458
GTAHVIT One Lucky Guy. Drives: #22 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,313 View My Garage	Lovin' the tires..... Even the wife said, "whoa... why don't you do that.... " she's a gear head at heart. It didn't take long for her to realize "not in the budget" Gettin closer Bruce! __________________ 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."

08-28-2010, 10:28 AM	#459
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 24,385 View My Garage	Those are gonna be some HUGE looking tires!! __________________

08-29-2010, 10:56 AM	#471
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Just want to stand next to SST while running and soak it all up! __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

08-27-2010, 11:15 PM	#456
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,046	Well i just spent about 2 hrs reading this thread and all I can say is WOW! even if I won the lottery I dont think I would have the presence to top a build like this....And I have been in the business for 24 years....over the top builds and imaginations are awsome!!! Great job so far!!

08-29-2010, 04:43 PM	#474
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	[QUOTE=speedster;2274786]Don't stand too close - we don't want to run over your foot... It would be so quick, I wouldn't even feel it! __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

08-29-2010, 09:01 PM	#475
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,113	i don,t know about you guys , but if i attempted a build for this , my 1st mod would have to be be a good divorce lawyer.. __________________ iom 2010 camaro ss - kb supercharger-comp cam- razzi ground effects-pedders suspension 1 1/2 drop-gforce 9in-meth- -black out emblems -painted stripes-mike norris catch can- autometer pillar pod w/aem gauges.cor wheels -magnaflow 3in cat back- mikes orange crush-aac halo-aac sidemarkers-mgw shifter-act twin disc clutch-sjm line lock-kooks headers-misc mods-

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