IT LIVES! My Z/LE ZL1 + 1LE + 2SS = Z/LE ;o) LSA SC [COTW 2/09/15]

[hammdo]

Just installed my WebElectrics STS-2CAM Sequential Turn Signals.

Very simple setup -- truely plug and play...





Oil change, and redid my coolant with 65/35 mix (distilled water/straight dexcool for the radiator and intercooler) and water wetter, took it for a spin, temps are much better. Coolant temp didn't go over 205 *sitting in traffic. 181* on the highway @ 97* out!.

-Don

[hammdo]

Found some 'road rash' from the trip through Arkansas on the wheels, so had those done.

Was going to go full polished until I saw the light gunmetal and polished wheels they had -- oh boy...

In the shade:



In the sun:





Really like the difference...

Before:





After:



Basically, brake dust won't be as obvious.... ;o)

-Don

[SilverSlayer-SS]

That looks amazing! Keep the mods coming

[hammdo]

Well, had the scratches fixed today by Steve @ Showroom FX in Plano -- outstanding job!

95% of the visible scratches are gone (some were too deep so we left them alone). Car looks as if it rolled off the showroom floor!













-Don

[hammdo]

Scheduled with ADM next week for the solid bushings. In the mean time, these are next (different color though):



-Don

[hammdo]

Well, its been almost 7 months since I did the Supercharger, Cam, and heads, etc..

I was looking over everything and notice the belt was outside of its 'normal' range -- looks like the belt was stretch. So, I purchased a 'green belt' gates:

K061015HD (heavy duty). Now this is a 102" belt vs the 102 5/8" I had. This one fit like a glove and appears to fit much better:







Now, that is more like it...

-Don

[hammdo]

Making room for the new gauges, in the mean time, I removed my Vitesse (not really needed for my FI upgrade):



and its going to a new home (RubyCamaro)...

-Don

[hammdo]

Took it up to ADM for the solid cradle bushings...

Had to take a pic:



-Don

[hammdo]

Well, ADM found an issue with the rear upper control arm bushing I installed from JDP -- once I pick it up, I'll get pics so everyone can see -- looks like they were twisting and elongating inside. Fortunately, ADM had replacements in stock -- should have it back today -- will update with pics if possible. Had only about 3k miles on these upper control arm bushings and I don't 'beat' the car up so I'm curious to see what happened...

-Don

[hammdo]

Got it back and all I can say is: 'SOLID'. I can 'feel' the car -- like the old days -- I personally like that -- but its not for everyone.

You do pick up more NVH -- not obscene, but it is there. I can live with that as its not bad to me. I love the fact I can 'feel' the movements and know what the car is doing -- FUN!

Now for the JDP upper control arm bushings -- I'll take pics of that and post later -- but I think I'd skip them. Ryan (ADM) and I reviewed what they were doing and it appears the bushing is moving and not 'settling' correctly -- you'll be able to see where the washer was not covering the sleeve.

But, what a difference -- pics coming...

-Don

[hammdo]

OK here are the JPD upper control arm bushings:

This one you can see how the washer moved and stopped covering:



And how the bushing was raised:



This one was ok, but started moving also:





And the ADM Solids in place!:





Thanks Andy and Ryan! Love the difference (I know Ryan -- ;o)...

-Don

[hammdo]

So, future plans are:

Likely this:

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...x-376-b15.html

But I'll be planning that and saving for it -- will want to have saved what is needed when the time comes -- but that is a 'distant future' upgrade -- once I get near 100k miles...

Who knows, by then something else may be available...

-Don

[hammdo]

Looks like JDP no longer sells the ones I bought from them:

New version:

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/manufa...amaro-jdps1001

you'll see they use a larger inner sleeve and big washer...

-Don

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by hammdo

Making room for the new gauges, in the mean time, I removed my Vitesse (not really needed for my FI upgrade):



and its going to a new home (RubyCamaro)...

-Don

I had a little box at home waiting for me when I got home. Looks like some fun in store this weekend. Thanks again. Let me know if there is anything else you don't need anymore!

Your build is really impressive.