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[trashbasket]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

Update: had a short track day to get an idea where I’m at. Stock tires are absolutely useless trying to launch a M6. Doesn’t help I’m on Ironman’s 😂 Best time I could get was a 12.8 in 1/4 mile @115mph. Trying to ease off the line. But 115mph pretty consistently no matter how I left.
I also got my thiccc girl weighed in

You'll get better times with stickier tires and practice. You are lighter than my heifer by quite a bit. Is this Carolina Dragway? Not too many 1/4 mile drags around here.

[morepowerjoe]

That's a pretty good time though I would think with street tires and a manual.

[trashbasket]

Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

That's a pretty good time though I would think with street tires and a manual.

No disagreement there.

[Leadsled]

Originally Posted by trashbasket

You'll get better times with stickier tires and practice. You are lighter than my heifer by quite a bit. Is this Carolina Dragway? Not too many 1/4 mile drags around here.

Next mods are wheels/tires! And possibly 1 piece driveshaft. I’m not trying to build a drag car. I just go to the track for fun. It’s probably my 4th or 5th time at the track. Probably been less than 10 times in my life. So I’m definitely NEW. And yes the track is in Hartsville.

[Leadsled]

Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

That's a pretty good time though I would think with street tires and a manual.

Thanks for the compliment. Hoping to get better without breaking anything 😂

[trashbasket]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

Next mods are wheels/tires! And possibly 1 piece driveshaft. I’m not trying to build a drag car. I just go to the track for fun. It’s probably my 4th or 5th time at the track. Probably been less than 10 times in my life. So I’m definitely NEW. And yes the track is in Hartsville.

Oh nice,I'm going to check that out for sure. Tires go a long way. Best tire I found on 20 inch wheel is Mickey Thompson Et streets. I turn all others directly into smoke in almost every gear.

[trashbasket]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

Thanks for the compliment. Hoping to get better without breaking anything ��

I see you have a 2010 as well. To my knowledge our cars did not come with a output shaft support bearing in the transmission. The output shaft can and will break at some point without this. I broke mine at 650hp doing a clutch drop on street tires. Some people snap it at less power. So look into putting this piece in or atleast be aware of this failure point. I was not and the car was down for 5 months while Tick Performance rebuilt my transmission.

Thread with more info.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390234

[Leadsled]

Originally Posted by trashbasket

I see you have a 2010 as well. To my knowledge our cars did not come with a output shaft support bearing in the transmission. The output shaft can and will break at some point without this. I broke mine at 650hp doing a clutch drop on street tires. Some people snap it at less power. So look into putting this piece in or atleast be aware of this failure point. I was not and the car was down for 5 months while Tick Performance rebuilt my transmission.

Thread with more info.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390234

Seems like a headache :( Thanks for the info.

[Leadsled]

During this weekends Oil change (every 6k) New whiteline bushings for the differential. I think have too much power for these. Or too many 2nd gear burnouts? This will be the 2nd time I’m changing them. If these fail, I’m going to a solid bushing. I was able to drop the differential without pulling the axles, super happy about that. Whiteline has a lifetime warranty and the exchange process was really easy. I will show pictures of the damaged Bushing when I get home.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

During this weekends Oil change (every 6k) New whiteline bushings for the differential. I think have too much power for these. Or too many 2nd gear burnouts? This will be the 2nd time I’m changing them. If these fail, I’m going to a solid bushing. I was able to drop the differential without pulling the axles, super happy about that. Whiteline has a lifetime warranty and the exchange process was really easy. I will show pictures of the damaged Bushing when I get home.

I have yet to damage my BMR red bushings. Maybe they are using a soft material? Maybe just bad design?

[Leadsled]

UPDATE: sadly no new wheels/tires. Or One Piece Drive shaft. I did replace the non existing passenger mirror, even though it’s pointless, it looked funny missing. I started working for LEXUS and haven’t really had expendable cash for car parts. I do drive the hell out of car. I go to shows and events almost every weekend. Sometimes 2 hours away. Here’s some random pics

[Leadsled]

It’s been about 5-6 months since the last update. Since I’ve added the HALO center support brace. Purchased ZL1 brake conversion from a fellow forum member, Completely rebuilt them and had them powder coated in Ferrari Giallo Modena yellow. I did the hardware black to match the Print on the sticker. When I removed the valve covers I attempted to reuse and wrap the coil harness to clean everything up. Wires were old and crusty and I wasn’t happy. I purchased the wiring speciality harness for a refresh.
Decided to powder coat everything because previously I painted the calipers with G2. After 3 years the paint was chipping and fading.

I found a RotoFab intake on eBay, got a good deal. Personally I they look cleaner. Swap filters over and Sold the Airaid. Nothing against the Airaid. It had always performed well.

Annnd it’s a finally here. I got my wheels and tires in. I absolutely test fitted them 😍. I went Silver On Silver for a Clean Look. Pics of the wheels and the last picture with the stocks on.

Apex ARC-8

19x10 +25 - 265/45R19 Michelin PS4
19x11 +43 - 295/40R19 Michelin PS4

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Brakes look really good freshened up. Definitely gonna be a big upgrade. Tried texting you a few times regarding the front crash bar. Never got a response.

[Bbrad5150]

How do you like the centerforce clutch?