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aris · 01-25-2018, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusionofideas

The TTX is spectacular. Ohlins came on with our program as a full sponsor and will be supporting in depth technical support through the 2018 season. They want to heavily test the the road and track coil overs to be able to confidently offer them to the Camaro market.

So there's a possibility that they'll be offering a TTX setup for our cars?? That would be pretty incredible - we collectively owe you a beer for helping make that happen.

Fusionofideas · 01-25-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aris

So there's a possibility that they'll be offering a TTX setup for our cars?? That would be pretty incredible - we collectively owe you a beer for helping make that happen.

That is the hope (especially mine) I am a suspension noob anyways so all the buttons would make me go cross eyed. I am setting the goal to learn more on suspension setup and the changes to make and what they do to the car.

I'm mormon so I don't drink, But I will take a 36 pack of Diet Coke

bkevind · 01-25-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusionofideas

That is the hope (especially mine) I am a suspension noob anyways so all the buttons would make me go cross eyed. I am setting the goal to learn more on suspension setup and the changes to make and what they do to the car.

I'm mormon so I don't drink, But I will take a 36 pack of Diet Coke

That is pretty exciting about the ttx, very good tech, I've ridden motorcycles with a ttx rear and it was a huge difference. I hear ya though on having too many dials to turn can be overwhelming. I like to set it and forget it...but if you're chasing 10ths, sometimes you need that level of adjustment.

I've been thinking about the R&T setup. Seems like it would work well for my bumpy roads and tracks. Do I just contact Ohlins USA directly to purchase? Will be mid year before I make a change.

aris · 01-25-2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusionofideas

That is the hope (especially mine) I am a suspension noob anyways so all the buttons would make me go cross eyed. I am setting the goal to learn more on suspension setup and the changes to make and what they do to the car.

I'm mormon so I don't drink, But I will take a 36 pack of Diet Coke

Hah, you have yourself a deal!

Fusionofideas · 01-28-2018, 03:26 AM

Wow...all that can be said about the suspension overhaul and the drastic difference in the way the car handles thanks to the @ohlinsusa Road & Track Coil overs. The @bmrsuspension bushings was very noticeable as well with how solid the car is now where before the Z28 was very cushy and soft it is now solid and firm around corners, on shifting and braking. The @ridetechsuspension lower control arms and sway bar also was felt with the car being much smoother with transitions. I can’t wait until RobiSpec gets into the car with fine tuning on Friday when we hit Willow Springs again. Also, a big thanks to @chevyguysteve for getting all the parts on the car. It was great hanging with the Skulls Racing crew today at the track for the @la_trackday Event and a whole paddock full of camaro’s. #camaro #z28 #Z28camaro #gen5 #ls7 #chevyperformance #americanmuscle #musclecars #racecar #nasaracing #aero #chevy #chevroletperformance #becauseracecar

Fusionofideas · 01-28-2018, 03:53 AM

Ok so a couple of things...the 1:42 sucks. Now that we got that out of the way. This time was put down when I first got the Z28 and was in a transitional state from the AWD Evo X. It also had more weight and stock suspension. Now fast forward two years of racing the car and installing the @ohlinsusa we ran a 1:28 with some traffic and without the car being fully set up and the suspension being fine tuned. I want to get this down to a 1:25 before the NASA race in March. So now that the excuses are on the table I am so stoked at shaving 14 seconds off the previous personal best time. The car was flat out in 1,2,6,7 and 8 and it felt spectacular. Also, devoured a brand new Dodge Viper ACR which felt really good. Had to represent for the skullies crew. ☠️

Fusionofideas · 01-30-2018, 08:54 PM

Devoured a ACR Viper at Willow Springs....

bkevind · 01-30-2018, 09:15 PM

Awesome vid. You ate him up and spit him out.

What kind of session was this?

Have you run with this ACR/Driver before? Just curious if he was beating ya before and now the tables are turned.

Gbland60 · 01-30-2018, 09:59 PM

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Supercup · 01-30-2018, 10:34 PM

That is a pretty ballsy pass on the outside of turn 8 - if you both were at race pace that likely would not end well if somebody did not give, usually for the guy on the outside! That is not a place you want to go off. There is a big V ditch about 50' off track that runs from 8 out to the ring road for drainage and a big hump halfway to turn 9. I have seen more that one car go off there and roll and one go end over end multiple times - have fun but be smart - remember end of the day its for fun!

Your car is looking good - In addition to all the development you are putting into the car, don't forget to invest in yourself - get a good driving coach to come with you to the track to review data with you and help you make adjustments - you will be amazed how quickly you will help you drop time!

Thanks for posting video!

Fusionofideas · 02-08-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bkevind

Awesome vid. You ate him up and spit him out.

What kind of session was this?

Have you run with this ACR/Driver before? Just curious if he was beating ya before and now the tables are turned.

Thanks. First time I have run with him but we were out the whole day and I was much faster than him. I believe he had only been to Big Willow 2-3 times.

Fusionofideas · 02-08-2018, 08:36 PM

Had the car on the Muscle Kingz Show yesterday. The episode should be dropping in the next day or so.

Fusionofideas · 02-12-2018, 02:09 PM

Ready for the 2018 Race Season to begin. For anyone that would like to come see the car for the first race of the season we will be out at Chuckwalla Raceway Feb 16-18th for the NASA Super Touring Series Race.

Gbland60 · 02-12-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fusionofideas

Ready for the 2018 Race Season to begin. For anyone that would like to come see the car for the first race of the season we will be out at Chuckwalla Raceway Feb 16-18th for the NASA Super Touring Series Race.

Damn thats a good lookimg car.

01-28-2018, 03:53 AM	#202
Fusionofideas Drives: 2015 Z28, C7 Corvette, Evo X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 211	Ok so a couple of things...the 1:42 sucks. Now that we got that out of the way. This time was put down when I first got the Z28 and was in a transitional state from the AWD Evo X. It also had more weight and stock suspension. Now fast forward two years of racing the car and installing the @ohlinsusa we ran a 1:28 with some traffic and without the car being fully set up and the suspension being fine tuned. I want to get this down to a 1:25 before the NASA race in March. So now that the excuses are on the table I am so stoked at shaving 14 seconds off the previous personal best time. The car was flat out in 1,2,6,7 and 8 and it felt spectacular. Also, devoured a brand new Dodge Viper ACR which felt really good. Had to represent for the skullies crew. ☠️ Attached Images

02-08-2018, 08:36 PM	#208
Fusionofideas Drives: 2015 Z28, C7 Corvette, Evo X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 211	Had the car on the Muscle Kingz Show yesterday. The episode should be dropping in the next day or so. Attached Images

02-12-2018, 02:09 PM	#209
Fusionofideas Drives: 2015 Z28, C7 Corvette, Evo X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 211	Ready for the 2018 Race Season to begin. For anyone that would like to come see the car for the first race of the season we will be out at Chuckwalla Raceway Feb 16-18th for the NASA Super Touring Series Race. Attached Images

01-28-2018, 03:26 AM	#201
Fusionofideas Drives: 2015 Z28, C7 Corvette, Evo X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 211	Wow...all that can be said about the suspension overhaul and the drastic difference in the way the car handles thanks to the @ohlinsusa Road & Track Coil overs. The @bmrsuspension bushings was very noticeable as well with how solid the car is now where before the Z28 was very cushy and soft it is now solid and firm around corners, on shifting and braking. The @ridetechsuspension lower control arms and sway bar also was felt with the car being much smoother with transitions. I can’t wait until RobiSpec gets into the car with fine tuning on Friday when we hit Willow Springs again. Also, a big thanks to @chevyguysteve for getting all the parts on the car. It was great hanging with the Skulls Racing crew today at the track for the @la_trackday Event and a whole paddock full of camaro’s. #camaro #z28 #Z28camaro #gen5 #ls7 #chevyperformance #americanmuscle #musclecars #racecar #nasaracing #aero #chevy #chevroletperformance #becauseracecar

01-30-2018, 09:15 PM	#204
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	Awesome vid. You ate him up and spit him out. What kind of session was this? Have you run with this ACR/Driver before? Just curious if he was beating ya before and now the tables are turned.

01-30-2018, 09:59 PM	#205
Gbland60 Drives: 2015 z28 Black w/ac #645 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 337 View My Garage	?

01-30-2018, 10:34 PM	#206
Supercup Life Is Short Enjoy It! Drives: Former Owner 15 Z/28 #934 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: S. Cal Posts: 897	That is a pretty ballsy pass on the outside of turn 8 - if you both were at race pace that likely would not end well if somebody did not give, usually for the guy on the outside! That is not a place you want to go off. There is a big V ditch about 50' off track that runs from 8 out to the ring road for drainage and a big hump halfway to turn 9. I have seen more that one car go off there and roll and one go end over end multiple times - have fun but be smart - remember end of the day its for fun! Your car is looking good - In addition to all the development you are putting into the car, don't forget to invest in yourself - get a good driving coach to come with you to the track to review data with you and help you make adjustments - you will be amazed how quickly you will help you drop time! Thanks for posting video!