Tucson Camaro's

[Bodih]

Originally Posted by armysig

Here it is fresh off the truck on Friday.

You have to be stoked!!! You were so lucky your dealership was able to get an allocation down there. It's funny to see everyone drooling over the engine!

[40years]

I was thinking that we should have a get together this Saturday evening. Someplace with a bit more room then Sonic. How about the In-N-Out at El Con mall, say 5:30 pm? Anybody up for it? Open to other locations.

[armysig]

Thanks guys.

Well today I had the chance to do a real break in with the ZL-1 today....I am speachless!!!
This car loves to go and it wants to keep going until I tell it to stop. I was on the highway and would bring the car down to about 40MPH, and then punch it. Bring it up to 4k RPM and then shift to the next gear. I'd do this for each gear until I hit 80MPH...Which was quick and normally in 3rd.
This thing is incredible to drive, the handling is just plan silly smooth and the shift is even better.
I can't wait to take a few of you for a ride soon.

Originally Posted by Bodih

You have to be stoked!!! You were so lucky your dealership was able to get an allocation down there. It's funny to see everyone drooling over the engine!

The entire dealership looked at the car. Everyone was just amazed. All the sales people were very happy for me and they can't wait to sell one (when available) to other lucky customers.

Originally Posted by 40years

I was thinking that we should have a get together this Saturday evening. Someplace with a bit more room then Sonic. How about the In-N-Out at El Con mall, say 5:30 pm? Anybody up for it? Open to other locations.

I'm going to talk to Sammy, I'm not sure what's going on next weekend.

[jbak]

Armysig...... congrats. I'd like to know if/when you take it to the strip !

[jhoward7285]

Originally Posted by Bodih

I'm surprised you see an improvement in the ride, with less sidewall on the tires and more unsprung mass in those wheels. I'm also curious if you'd see a difference in top speed and MPG, having to spin more mass. We don't often think about it, but the wheel and tire combo is engineered as part of the car and mate to the drivetrain to give it the right ride and performance. The stock 20" wheels are pretty heavy, that's why I'm still looking for the right set of ultralight wheels before I buy.

It's like putting 36" mudders on a 4-cylinder Jeep. It looks like it will go anywhere, but it'll have a hard time getting above 50 MPH.

To me it's an improvement in the ride but I like to feel the road so some may not like it. And yeah I completely understand what your saying and I had heard it before but I didn't think I would feel that much of a difference in performance but oh well. Being that it's a V6 I'm ok with it since the car looks sooo much better now.

Also, can anyone recommend a good clay bar system? I'm thinking I wanna try it to see if it will help with the water spots on the front before we send it off to get repainted.

[jhoward7285]

Also anyone got an email address for Peter over at Watson? I wanna ask him a few questions before I take the car in.

[Bodih]

Originally Posted by jhoward7285

To me it's an improvement in the ride but I like to feel the road so some may not like it. And yeah I completely understand what your saying and I had heard it before but I didn't think I would feel that much of a difference in performance but oh well. Being that it's a V6 I'm ok with it since the car looks sooo much better now.

Also, can anyone recommend a good clay bar system? I'm thinking I wanna try it to see if it will help with the water spots on the front before we send it off to get repainted.

As long as you're happy with the mod, that's the important thing. So are you planning to keep the car now? Hate to see you get rid of it.

I have the Maquire's claybar set. I used it as soon as the car was delivered, and again a few months ago to strip it down. Very happy with the results.

I'll see Peter in the morning when I take mine in for the top recall. I'll get his e-mail and pass it on to you.

[jhoward7285]

Originally Posted by Bodih

As long as you're happy with the mod, that's the important thing. So are you planning to keep the car now? Hate to see you get rid of it.

I have the Maquire's claybar set. I used it as soon as the car was delivered, and again a few months ago to strip it down. Very happy with the results.

I'll see Peter in the morning when I take mine in for the top recall. I'll get his e-mail and pass it on to you.

Happy so far, we'll see when I have to buy tires lol. And we aren't sure yet. We are still looking at houses, who would have thought it would take 3 plus months to find one. But basically it just depends on what we buy and our financial situation. Our mortgage guy said to at least keep it until we close because it looks good to have a consistent monthly payment. So if we get a cheaper house we'll keep it but if we get a more expensive house we'll probably allocate funds else where until I get done with school and get a better paying job.

As for the clay bar I'll pick one up tomorrow and try it out. And thanks in advance for Peters info.

[Wildcat]

Originally Posted by armysig

Here it is fresh off the truck on Friday.

Next time you drive it to work you'll have to swing by my office. Congratulations on the awesome ride. I bet your permagrin is even bigger now.

[copper3000]

Originally Posted by armysig

Well my ZL1 is in hand!! The car is in my garage cooling down so i can wash it. My dealership was great about everything. I'll have pictures for you all soon.

Woohoo! Awesome dude!!!
You lucky, luck %#@&.

Originally Posted by 40years

I was thinking that we should have a get together this Saturday evening. Someplace with a bit more room then Sonic. How about the In-N-Out at El Con mall, say 5:30 pm? Anybody up for it? Open to other locations.

In-N-Out sounds good to me!


For those wanting to remove their tail light bezels, check out this video.

[jasycz28]

***BUMP***

If anyone wants to battle with Armysig's new ZL1 here is a deal for you.

Originally Posted by jasycz28

I am thinking about going turbo or back to stock for my germany orders and the decision would be much easier if I had a buyer locked down for my Black Whipple. It is the complete kit with the boost a pump. I would love to sell every thing at once including my LG motorsports longtube headers (no cats) and ADM race intake. This combo put me at a little over 600rwhp and 567rwtq and a 11.6 @ 124.

For the whipple kit, headers, CAI. - $7000
If you want I can install it all for you minus a tune for $500. There is a really good local tuner at ESTuned that will dyno tune your beast for < $400. I think it's $375.

Just the whipple kit, - $5800

headers and CAI will be for sale seperate only if the whipple sales.

The whipple has right around 10,000 miles I think I am deployed and can't check the mileage right now. I should be home in July and I could have this off in a day. I will take a non refundable deposit of $1,000 to hold this for anyone. Any questions let me know.

Thanks,
Joshua

[Bodih]

Originally Posted by 40years

I was thinking that we should have a get together this Saturday evening. Someplace with a bit more room then Sonic. How about the In-N-Out at El Con mall, say 5:30 pm? Anybody up for it? Open to other locations.

I'll be there. There's no downpour forecasted this time is there?

Just got back from seeing Peter at Watson today. The convertible top issues are supposedly fixed. Definitely less wind noise by the back windows now. I rode about 20 miles with the top down and no rub marks noticeable.

Met Ron there (other IOM convertible). He was having a piece of trim replaced. Also met 2 other owners; RJT and CGM coupes, but they were both "more mature" owners, and not interested in a Camaro Club :(

[bmrandall87]

Hey all, I think I'll go down to the drag strip on the 25th for open test n tune. Anyone else planning on going?

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Originally Posted by jhoward7285

To me it's an improvement in the ride but I like to feel the road so some may not like it. And yeah I completely understand what your saying and I had heard it before but I didn't think I would feel that much of a difference in performance but oh well. Being that it's a V6 I'm ok with it since the car looks sooo much better now.

Also, can anyone recommend a good clay bar system? I'm thinking I wanna try it to see if it will help with the water spots on the front before we send it off to get repainted.

I put the 20's on my LT and honestly - I can't tell any difference in ride and for that matter - in gas mileage. Sure do look 100% better than the wheels that were on there. I had to replace two of the tires due to nails and whew - those Pirelli's are pricey but I love them.

I've used a couple different clay bar systems and they are all the same. Should take those water spots right off!