Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Customers

[JusticePete]

For mot Camaro owners, the SS brakes will do the job on the track as long as you use track pads. I have used Cobalt Friction XR1 front and XR3 rear with the SS calipers and rotors. They worked very well. The CF pads are noisy. They eat rotors. They stop like you chucked an anchor out the window.

Heat is the real issue. These are two ton vehicle flying around the track at race car like speeds. There is minimal cooling air flow. Brake ducts would be a huge plus. Removing the dust shields helps some.

We do NOT sell Cadillac brakes, but I do use them on our Pedders USA Camaro V-SS
http://forums.peddersusa.com/showthread.php?p=5803

Shorter sessions will help. 20 minutes is too long for most systems on the car: brakes, differential, coolant, and engine oil. 15minutes is the difference between light wear and heavy wear due to excess heat.

[GTAHVIT]

Originally Posted by bws_82

Hey guys..... how ya all been?

Sorry ive been outta the loop for awhile, but as you probably know from TV, Afghanistan is going a little crazy right now.

Anyway's just wanted to give an update,
before i was looking at going with the 550 package, but last week after a month of debating i pulled the plug, talked with Ryan and put a deposit down on the 650 package with a few extra's. I AM SO RELIEVED!! That has been all ive thought about and now i can rest asure that my camaro will be well taken care of.

I talked to Hendrix and will be purchasing some axles very soon as well as an NLP spoiler! The car goes to LPE around the 15-20 of July and will be done at the same time i get home (around 1 Sept).

I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for helping me out with a lot of questions that i had. Some of you including 570LPE even gave me your home phone #'s to call anytime. If thats not a brotherhood than i have no clue what one is!!

Thanks guy's for all the great advise! I will send another update when i can.

BTW it's freaking hot here!!!!!

(all new Pedders suspension, custom rims and tires on the way)

Congrats Man!

You will NOT be dissapointed.

[Speed74SS]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

For mot Camaro owners, the SS brakes will do the job on the track as long as you use track pads. I have used Cobalt Friction XR1 front and XR3 rear with the SS calipers and rotors. They worked very well. The CF pads are noisy. They eat rotors. They stop like you chucked an anchor out the window.

Heat is the real issue. These are two ton vehicle flying around the track at race car like speeds. There is minimal cooling air flow. Brake ducts would be a huge plus. Removing the dust shields helps some.

We do NOT sell Cadillac brakes, but I do use them on our Pedders USA Camaro V-SS
http://forums.peddersusa.com/showthread.php?p=5803

Shorter sessions will help. 20 minutes is too long for most systems on the car: brakes, differential, coolant, and engine oil. 15minutes is the difference between light wear and heavy wear due to excess heat.

Pete,
I will check on the dust shields and probably remove those. I am also using the Hawk HPS pads, so they aren't too rough on the rotors. I will be cutting down to about 7 laps in a session so it cuts down my run times to about 15 minutes, thanks for the input, as always. I have to say the stock SS brakes work very well on the track and I am not getting much fade at all.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Speed74SS

Pete,
I have to say the stock SS brakes work very well on the track and I am not getting much fade at all.

So you are braking before you see God?

[Speed74SS]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

So you are braking before you see God?

At the end of the 20 minute session a couple times on the long straight..... it was at the point of "my foots at the floor and I was praying to God that I was going to slow down enough for the first corner" It was to the point where I had to use a little engine braking to slow down enough, its all learning the limits of the car. Going 140mph on the straight and diving into the corner a little too deep is not a good combo. Its decent at the beginning of the session but not at the end.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Speed74SS

At the end of the 20 minute session a couple times on the long straight..... it was at the point of "my foots at the floor and I was praying to God that I was going to slow down enough for the first corner" It was to the point where I had to use a little engine braking to slow down enough, its all learning the limits of the car. Going 140mph on the straight and diving into the corner a little too deep is not a good combo. Its decent at the beginning of the session but not at the end.

If you se God on track it is a good thing, if you are here to post about it.

[paul2010]

Originally Posted by 2010 BADSS

I had the opportunity to ride with him in his vette. I thought he drove OUR cars fast?? That was nothing compared to the way he drives his own. I realized after that, that he was just taking it "easy" in ours, although it didn't feel like it at the time!



Hey Paul, how's your little upgrade coming along?

My little upgrade is coming along nicely. We are looking at around 3 weeks or so and maybe sooner I hope. We are just waiting for a couple more parts to get here. The old motor is out and my car is just patiently waiting for the new motor which I am unable to disclose to many details about yet.

Originally Posted by bws_82

Paul, I want the 10/14 pulley set you've got!!! How much, how much, how much? lol

Congrats on the package you will love it!! The 10/14 set up is awesome and if you want one I am sure that Ryan would be more then happy to hook you up. The 10/14 is an exclusive LPE manufactured product.

Originally Posted by Speed74SS

Since I am hitting the track often, I am replacing my brake pads pretty fast. My stock rotors seem to have been taking a beating as well. Lets just say that they aren't very smooth anymore. I ordered some R1 Concept Premium Rotors yesterday for $455 for all 4 rotors (slotted). It looks like the Racing Brake rotors may be better but they were about 4 times the price and I have a feeling I will be going through rotors too often to justify the higher price. I will let you guys know how they work out.

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Speed the rotors look really sweet. Lingenfelter has had rotors and brakes for sale that fit the Camaros since day one. The cost of just the rotors are very reasonable and you can get cross drilled or slotted. I love mine they are awesome. http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C374

[mws444]

Hey Guys, it's good to see some life back in the #1 thread on Camaro5!!!!!!
I guess summer means it is car time!

[mws444]

Originally Posted by Speed74SS

At the end of the 20 minute session a couple times on the long straight..... it was at the point of "my foots at the floor and I was praying to God that I was going to slow down enough for the first corner" It was to the point where I had to use a little engine braking to slow down enough, its all learning the limits of the car. Going 140mph on the straight and diving into the corner a little too deep is not a good combo. Its decent at the beginning of the session but not at the end.

So true, if you make it thru the apex it's all down hill from there.
Last time I had my car out I was running about 130 and ended up catching some air on a bump I never paid attention to at 60. But you know the car was rock solid and held the line, of course my head was in the headliner...but I held her straight.

[se7en]

Originally Posted by 570hp-lpe

BWS, Welcome to the Brotherhood! Thanks for keeping us safe with your daily job...

You will love the transformation..

Power, suspension, and drive train parts make the Camaro a nice car.
your friends will look at it like this..

Thanks again 570hp-lpe......you've been a great help with all your knowledge and advise!

Originally Posted by 2010 BADSS

BWS, Congrats on your decision! That's gonna be quite a coming home present! Welcome officially to the Brotherhood.

Yes it will!! I cant wait! My coming home present last time was the Camaro. Now its going to be like having a complete new car!
Thanks for the welcome

Originally Posted by Speed74SS

Awesome choice!! Hopefully I will be joining the 650 crowd this next year. Did you get the LPE newsletter that says they are running a special right now? $1000 off the package price or free car pick up within 600 miles. Congrats and thanks for everything you do for our country!!!

I did get the newsletter, but before that Ryan had already hooked me up. He and i have been talking for months now and he sweetened the pot a little better.

Originally Posted by dms

Everyone here at Pedders sincerely appreciates your service to our country!. If you need assistance with your Pedders components or help deciding what you would like to have, it would be my honor to assist you.

thanks
again,

mike
dms

Thank you! My father is the one installing the Coilover's and he may need assistance in getting them dialed in just right for the drag. Thanks for offering your assistance.

Originally Posted by mws444

Sounds like you are assembling a really sweet ride!
Thanks for taking care of us and ours with your service!!
PM me your address over there and I will send out a little care package (pecans) for you and the guys.

I sure it will be once LPE gets ahold of it! Thank you for your support!

My address is:

Brandon Smith RWS
Camp Stone, Herat
SOTF-West RWS
APO AE 09354

We love pecans!!!!

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Please PM your snail mail address and shirt size to me.

Will do and Thank you!

[Speed74SS]

Originally Posted by mws444

So true, if you make it thru the apex it's all down hill from there.
Last time I had my car out I was running about 130 and ended up catching some air on a bump I never paid attention to at 60. But you know the car was rock solid and held the line, of course my head was in the headliner...but I held her straight.

Awesome!! The track has been more fun than I could have imagined - it sounds like you have been having fun also Along with RS - 2010SS & Blue of course

Paul - I can't wait to see your car finished, again It should be a beast

[se7en]

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Congrats Man!

You will NOT be dissapointed.

Thank you!

I can hardly wait!

[paul2010]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Speed74SS are you using a catch can?

LPE is installing a catch can on my motor. They are installing mine in a way that it will drain right back into the oil pan so there will be no need to ever empty it.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by paul2010

LPE is installing a catch can on my motor. They are installing mine in a way that it will drain right back into the oil pan so there will be no need to ever empty it.

I thought mine was cool with a drain hose