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GMRULZ · 04-21-2012, 01:34 PM

Looking really nice!

Padre · 04-21-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnntab

The car looks awesome. What did you have to do to make the wheels fit on the front?
John

For 18" rims, you usually have to replace the "roller skate" brake pads with normal ones. I went with Hawk aftermarket pads.

Padre

HufferSS · 04-21-2012, 03:33 PM

If you want to low buck it you can cut the hockey pucks off the stock pads and it will work just fine.

johnntab · 04-21-2012, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the info. I think I will probably run the same design in 20's. Shouldn't be a problem then. Did the early 2010s have those roller skates? My car is in the shop for the blower install so I can't look at it, but I don't remember seeing them. I will go see her again on Monday to know for sure.
John

Padre · 04-21-2012, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnntab

Thanks for the info. I think I will probably run the same design in 20's. Shouldn't be a problem then. Did the early 2010s have those roller skates? My car is in the shop for the blower install so I can't look at it, but I don't remember seeing them. I will go see her again on Monday to know for sure.
John

Here's where I got mine:
http://bestwheeldeals.com/2010_CAMARO_TRACK.HTML

That page has a picture of the roller skates. It also happens to feature my car.

They sell both 20" and 18" packages of the TSW Nurburgrings.

Padre

johnntab · 04-21-2012, 06:20 PM

Yeah, I have been browsing their site after reading about your build. I think I will do the same wheels in 20 with 315 nt05r rear and 275 nt555r front. Thanks for the info
John

Padre · 04-29-2012, 01:34 PM

Camaro5 and ACE5.org member Chip aka "hightower" was kind enough to post this video "from the other lane". His first ever drag race and he just happened to be running against me.

Thanks for the video and for being a good sport!

Padre

10spokess · 04-29-2012, 11:06 PM

haha good run, when are you going to take the seat out again for racing?

nitto85 · 05-02-2012, 02:39 AM

So jealous Padre, nice build you have here.
Stock tranny, differential, fuel system? How many pounds of boost are you running? Other than the cam, the motor is pretty much stock?

Top notch crew over at ATLPF, I'm trying to get some money together and figure out my next move, and I really like your build.

Edit, the first post in this thread pretty much answered most of my questions lol.

And your getting way better MPGs than me lol, I checked today and I was under 11mpg. I'm only driving mine once or twice a week, so I do get on it more now.

Padre · 05-02-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10spokess

haha good run, when are you going to take the seat out again for racing?

I just ordered a Corbeau A4, reclining with 1" shaved base. So that ought to help my head clearance issue with the old non-reclining Corbeau. I only ordered the driver's side, so when I pull both seats and put the race seat in, I'll save at least 75 lbs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mst504

So jealous Padre, nice build you have here.
Stock tranny, differential, fuel system? How many pounds of boost are you running? Other than the cam, the motor is pretty much stock?

Top notch crew over at ATLPF, I'm trying to get some money together and figure out my next move, and I really like your build.

Edit, the first post in this thread pretty much answered most of my questions lol.

And your getting way better MPGs than me lol, I checked today and I was under 11mpg. I'm only driving mine once or twice a week, so I do get on it more now.

Thanks bro! ATLPF has done great work, most recently with the RPM roll cage.

Next up, I ordered a Greddy Profec B Spec II Electronic Boost Controller. That's going to be fun!

I also orderd a ZR1 MAP sensor, which will enable me to measure boost with the MAP and my HP Tuners software.

Next goal is to make the LSX Shootout in Commerce on the weekend of June 2!

Padre

Padre · 05-17-2012, 09:04 PM

Got my www.hexvents.com HEX vents installed today (hood goes back on tomorrow. Did it all myself on my porch.

It draws hot air out from under the hood and helps keep the front end planted.

I'll be at the track on Sunday and hope to get some logs. I expect underhood temps to drop by 30*, which should help my IATs and my cooling between runs.

Eventually, I hope to fab a dedicated intake for the ProCharger intake. That should really help the IATs.

Padre

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-17-2012, 10:10 PM

Bro,

Those look amazing...Very Nice and great color contrasting...

I just got my Hex vents today... 4 of them... I'll be installing them maybe this weekend... It's on my spare hood for racing only... I am mounting two of them in the same location you did, and I'll mount two of them wider out on the hood and a little bit further to the rear....

Going over 200 mph in the mile, I'll take all the help I can removing air from under the hood and keeping the front end down...

Padre · 05-17-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Bro,

Those look amazing...Very Nice and great color contrasting...

I just got my Hex vents today... 4 of them... I'll be installing them maybe this weekend... It's on my spare hood for racing only... I am mounting two of them in the same location you did, and I'll mount two of them wider out on the hood and a little bit further to the rear....

Going over 200 mph in the mile, I'll take all the help I can removing air from under the hood and keeping the front end down...

Thanks bro! I'll get it cleaned up tomorrow and see how it looks. The Matte looks great but I wonder if a paint-matched black or gloss would look better.

When is the next Mile? That's on my to-do list, maybe this year.

Padre

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-17-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padre

Thanks bro! I'll get it cleaned up tomorrow and see how it looks. The Matte looks great but I wonder if a paint-matched black or gloss would look better.

When is the next Mile? That's on my to-do list, maybe this year.

Padre

The Texas Mile is October 26-28... I haven't checked my schedule yet to see if I'll be able to run it... I'm hoping...

http://www.texasmile.net/eventschedule.php

Here's the link...

04-21-2012, 01:34 PM	#533
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,819	Looking really nice! __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

04-21-2012, 03:33 PM	#535
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	If you want to low buck it you can cut the hockey pucks off the stock pads and it will work just fine. __________________ Built by Vengeance Racing 9.31@154.81 mph Procharger F1-X RPM Level 7 4L80e + Coan Converter Hendrix 9" Rear Axle + 3.50 Gear ARH 2" LTs+3.5" Exhaust Fore Fuel System, Bogarts + Hoosier Slicks Pfadt Drag Pack Suspension My Build Thread \| Best Pass To Date

04-29-2012, 01:34 PM	#539
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Camaro5 and ACE5.org member Chip aka "hightower" was kind enough to post this video "from the other lane". His first ever drag race and he just happened to be running against me. Thanks for the video and for being a good sport! Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919 Last edited by Padre; 05-01-2012 at 08:09 AM.

04-29-2012, 11:06 PM	#540
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	haha good run, when are you going to take the seat out again for racing? __________________

05-02-2012, 02:39 AM	#541
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	So jealous Padre, nice build you have here. Stock tranny, differential, fuel system? How many pounds of boost are you running? Other than the cam, the motor is pretty much stock? Top notch crew over at ATLPF, I'm trying to get some money together and figure out my next move, and I really like your build. Edit, the first post in this thread pretty much answered most of my questions lol. And your getting way better MPGs than me lol, I checked today and I was under 11mpg. I'm only driving mine once or twice a week, so I do get on it more now. Last edited by nitto85; 05-02-2012 at 03:26 AM.

04-21-2012, 05:39 PM	#536
johnntab Drives: 2010 2SSRS, 69 SS, 92 RS, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KY Posts: 74 View My Garage	Thanks for the info. I think I will probably run the same design in 20's. Shouldn't be a problem then. Did the early 2010s have those roller skates? My car is in the shop for the blower install so I can't look at it, but I don't remember seeing them. I will go see her again on Monday to know for sure. John

04-21-2012, 06:20 PM	#538
johnntab Drives: 2010 2SSRS, 69 SS, 92 RS, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KY Posts: 74 View My Garage	Yeah, I have been browsing their site after reading about your build. I think I will do the same wheels in 20 with 315 nt05r rear and 275 nt555r front. Thanks for the info John

05-17-2012, 09:04 PM	#543
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Got my www.hexvents.com HEX vents installed today (hood goes back on tomorrow. Did it all myself on my porch. It draws hot air out from under the hood and helps keep the front end planted. I'll be at the track on Sunday and hope to get some logs. I expect underhood temps to drop by 30, which should help my IATs and my cooling between runs. Eventually, I hope to fab a dedicated intake for the ProCharger intake. That should really help the IATs. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.* NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

05-17-2012, 10:10 PM	#544
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,802	Bro, Those look amazing...Very Nice and great color contrasting... I just got my Hex vents today... 4 of them... I'll be installing them maybe this weekend... It's on my spare hood for racing only... I am mounting two of them in the same location you did, and I'll mount two of them wider out on the hood and a little bit further to the rear.... Going over 200 mph in the mile, I'll take all the help I can removing air from under the hood and keeping the front end down... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

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