Speedster's SST Camaro Build Thread [COTW 9/13/10] - Page 33 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Darth_Emma · 08-27-2010, 06:42 PM

You really need to black out that bowtie.

speedster · 08-27-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

You really need to black out that bowtie.

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.

Darth_Emma · 08-27-2010, 08:41 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, 09:25 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, 09:54 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, 10:20 PM

Kinda late, but...

speedster · 08-27-2010, 10:53 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 · 08-28-2010, 12:15 AM

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, 07:40 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, 11:22 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, 11:28 AM

Those are gonna be some HUGE looking tires!!

speedster · 08-28-2010, 11:30 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, 11:32 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, 12:53 PM

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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

08-27-2010, 09:25 PM	#452
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 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."* - Fbodfather

08-27-2010, 10:20 PM	#454
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	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 lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-28-2010, 11:22 AM	#458
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 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."

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