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Ashen 6.2 · 03-10-2019, 08:27 AM

Wishing a speedy recovery Don! How long before you can work on the car?

hammdo · 03-10-2019, 10:10 AM

Thanks! At least 2 months. Limited on how much I can lift.

Still sore but, gets better with each day...

-Don

John_C · 03-10-2019, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABADZL1

I was just thinking that with a ZL1 converter, the idle area mostly airflow changes would probably be in order. I bet it doesn't push thru the brakes so hard now. I really need to do that to Sarah's. Just when I thought I was done with hers. I just got the new powder coated brembos on. Look great.

Who did your powder coating?

I need my CTSV fronts done along with the SS rears.

BTW, I'm in TN too.

ABADZL1 · 03-10-2019, 01:49 PM

Same thing we did. CTSV fronts.

https://sleekcoating.com/

Contact thru facebook messenger works well with him.

hammdo · 03-14-2019, 07:27 PM

Well, recovery is going well and, with time on my hands, I've taken a queue from Geoff (h018871) and will be going with the 6th gen's radius rods -- with a twist:

https://www.rdpstore.com/p-8457-2016...ont-bk070.aspx

Arms are SS not 1LE's...

I'm going to go with the M12 bolts vs M14 due to the difference in mass weight of the arm and, I plan on using 6061 aluminum to create "plateau's" to take up the spacing. I'll do a similar washer much like Geoff did to set the center for the radius rod.

To make this work, I'm using a stepdown reducer/spacer:

https://www.ballisticfabrication.com...reducer-spacer

Parts ordered so as soon as they get here, I'll start working out all of this.

Getting 8° of Caster will be nice and, Spherical bearings!

-Don

h018871 · 03-14-2019, 10:18 PM

Sweet!
Interested how it goes together.

cdb95z28 · 03-14-2019, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Well, recovery is going well and, with time on my hands, I've taken a queue from Geoff (h018871) and will be going with the 6th gen's radius rods -- with a twist:

https://www.rdpstore.com/p-8457-2016...ont-bk070.aspx

Arms are SS not 1LE's...

I'm going to go with the M12 bolts vs M14 due to the difference in mass weight of the arm and, I plan on using 6061 aluminum to create "plateau's" to take up the spacing. I'll do a similar washer much like Geoff did to set the center for the radius rod.

To make this work, I'm using a stepdown reducer/spacer:

https://www.ballisticfabrication.com...reducer-spacer

Parts ordered so as soon as they get here, I'll start working out all of this.

Getting 8° of Caster will be nice and, Spherical bearings!

-Don

Quote:

Originally Posted by h018871

Sweet!
Interested how it goes together.

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hammdo · 03-14-2019, 11:55 PM

We’ll see!

-Don

hammdo · 03-17-2019, 10:46 PM

Ugh, FedEx delivered my arms to the wrong place — and they had to be signed for! No idea how that happens but, waiting for them to fix it.

When/if I get them, I’m sure gonna make sure they’re right!

-Don

hammdo · 03-18-2019, 03:04 PM

FedEx was able to find the package. It was opened and the packing was gone but, at least it's here. Now, waiting on the next set of parts/bushings and install time!

-Don

hammdo · 03-18-2019, 06:43 PM

Well all I need now are the bushings and the bolts! The other parts came in (brake air deflectors and screws). Can’t wait to see how this works out...

-Don

hammdo · 03-19-2019, 12:02 AM

Finally got to drive again - last night and tonight! Feels weird with the pacemaker for sure. Trans is something— shifting is so much more crisp. Have not tested stall speed, pretty happy with the 6L90 torque converter though. Throttle transition is way smoother and I’ve noticed no hesitation.

Will log later to see if the new tune/trans takes care of that small fuel pressure drop...

-Don

hammdo · 03-20-2019, 12:43 PM

Still waiting to know if my bushings shipped (Been almost a week since ordered). I have everything but those and would like to take advantage of the days where I have a break.

May have to start asking if things are available for shipping before I order. I don’t mind delays if I know ahead of time - I can plan around that...

With all that’s going on, it gets difficult for me to waste time ;o)

Hope to have them early so I can get the bushings pressed in. Don’t want to have to buy a 20 ton press...

-Don

hammdo · 03-20-2019, 05:31 PM

BMR contacted me to let me know they are out of stock as of right now -- hope to find out when they'll be back in.

Still waiting on C7 Carbon to let me know when I'll get my wing -- I'm hoping they'll have it soon -- If not, I do have a backup plan but still, really want to get this project done soon... the perils of being an early adopter ;o)

So, those are the joys of modding....

-Don

03-10-2019, 08:27 AM	#2395
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,162 View My Garage	Wishing a speedy recovery Don! How long before you can work on the car? __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-10-2019, 10:10 AM	#2396
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks! At least 2 months. Limited on how much I can lift. Still sore but, gets better with each day... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-10-2019, 01:49 PM	#2398
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	Same thing we did. CTSV fronts. https://sleekcoating.com/ Contact thru facebook messenger works well with him. __________________

03-14-2019, 07:27 PM	#2399
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	6th Gen Radius Control Arm Well, recovery is going well and, with time on my hands, I've taken a queue from Geoff (h018871) and will be going with the 6th gen's radius rods -- with a twist: https://www.rdpstore.com/p-8457-2016...ont-bk070.aspx Arms are SS not 1LE's... I'm going to go with the M12 bolts vs M14 due to the difference in mass weight of the arm and, I plan on using 6061 aluminum to create "plateau's" to take up the spacing. I'll do a similar washer much like Geoff did to set the center for the radius rod. To make this work, I'm using a stepdown reducer/spacer: https://www.ballisticfabrication.com...reducer-spacer Parts ordered so as soon as they get here, I'll start working out all of this. Getting 8° of Caster will be nice and, Spherical bearings! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 03-14-2019 at 08:58 PM.

03-14-2019, 10:18 PM	#2400
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,768	Sweet! Interested how it goes together. __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

03-14-2019, 11:55 PM	#2402
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	We’ll see! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-17-2019, 10:46 PM	#2403
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Ugh, FedEx delivered my arms to the wrong place — and they had to be signed for! No idea how that happens but, waiting for them to fix it. When/if I get them, I’m sure gonna make sure they’re right! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 03-18-2019 at 03:06 PM.

03-18-2019, 03:04 PM	#2404
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	FedEx was able to find the package. It was opened and the packing was gone but, at least it's here. Now, waiting on the next set of parts/bushings and install time! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-18-2019, 06:43 PM	#2405
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Well all I need now are the bushings and the bolts! The other parts came in (brake air deflectors and screws). Can’t wait to see how this works out... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-19-2019, 12:02 AM	#2406
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Finally got to drive again - last night and tonight! Feels weird with the pacemaker for sure. Trans is something— shifting is so much more crisp. Have not tested stall speed, pretty happy with the 6L90 torque converter though. Throttle transition is way smoother and I’ve noticed no hesitation. Will log later to see if the new tune/trans takes care of that small fuel pressure drop... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 03-19-2019 at 12:20 AM.

03-20-2019, 12:43 PM	#2407
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Still waiting to know if my bushings shipped (Been almost a week since ordered). I have everything but those and would like to take advantage of the days where I have a break. May have to start asking if things are available for shipping before I order. I don’t mind delays if I know ahead of time - I can plan around that... With all that’s going on, it gets difficult for me to waste time ;o) Hope to have them early so I can get the bushings pressed in. Don’t want to have to buy a 20 ton press... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 03-20-2019 at 03:04 PM.

03-20-2019, 05:31 PM	#2408
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	BMR contacted me to let me know they are out of stock as of right now -- hope to find out when they'll be back in. Still waiting on C7 Carbon to let me know when I'll get my wing -- I'm hoping they'll have it soon -- If not, I do have a backup plan but still, really want to get this project done soon... the perils of being an early adopter ;o) So, those are the joys of modding.... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577