Official UpstateC5 Thread

[pdogii]

OK...I'm back. No rolling "chirps" (maybe some squeal), but I'm not surprised after reading the forums. For only ~330 at the rear wheels, OMG is this thing quick! It stopped being "tame" at 4k rpm. I don't want to wear out the clutch or break anything, but smoking the tires is doable, and may become an addiction. I wonder how much a new set of rears are?

My first impression after a 10 minute test ride - very quick, ok torque, nice shifting (I need work on 1st to 2d shift though), and ... the exhaust notes are horrible . The tranny/diff gearing make this a fun and economical cruiser though.

Decisions decisions - should I spend money on an entire driveline/suspension upgrade "kit" to turn this into a beast, or nickle and dime it...

[Nate GM]

I'm sure you guys have already heard about this but I'm going to a show in Ballston Spa, NY this Sunday and was wondering if you guys wanted to get a group together from Upstate C5 to go? It looks awesome, they got tons of cars and awards, they even have awards just for new Camaros. I'd love to meet up somewhere such as the Mcdonalds in Canastota for the drive over like we were going to last Sunday. Let me know, thanks.
http://www.curtislumbercarshow.com/index.html

[BLU DUCE]

Well maybe you should read are thread posts a little there is no argueing between presidents, and needless to say we do give a BIG rats ass about are Prez. and all are other members and camaro their families. Because we are a family of car owners not just camaros. Yah Mr. Robinson I guess you better get you CAM manuel out & do something with the car because It just runs to dam good? What do you think.

[BLU DUCE]

Originally Posted by pdogii

OK...I'm back. No rolling "chirps" (maybe some squeal), but I'm not surprised after reading the forums. For only ~330 at the rear wheels, OMG is this thing quick! It stopped being "tame" at 4k rpm. I don't want to wear out the clutch or break anything, but smoking the tires is doable, and may become an addiction. I wonder how much a new set of rears are?

My first impression after a 10 minute test ride - very quick, ok torque, nice shifting (I need work on 1st to 2d shift though), and ... the exhaust notes are horrible . The tranny/diff gearing make this a fun and economical cruiser though.

Decisions decisions - should I spend money on an entire driveline/suspension upgrade "kit" to turn this into a beast, or nickle and dime it...

I can't imagine what a set of new rears cost But new tires are not cheap

[Ron_Robinson1]

Yes turn it into a beast... Jk but suspension does help.. 1 - 2 shifts, I
was not a fan of, untill I put a short shifter in...it was probably one of the best upgrades I made...

[Ron_Robinson1]

Well spike when I built my motor I wanted it to last. I did not wanna be cheap on the valve train... I drive my car hard... But you already know what I'm saying, you cut no corners on your car, maybe that's why you where COTW last week on camaro5.

[TSSUNAMI]

I ordered my sts from the factory. I wouldn't drive an M6 in this car without one as I thought the regular shifter was awful when I test drove an SS without the Hurst. Ron hit it perfectly with the suspension though. I only have drop springs and it really changes the way the car handles for the better. Less lift and dive, much less lean in corners.... definitely look into it!

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by 3CamarosOnHand

hello gang i need to say some bad news here ,,, iam stepping down and becoming inactive for a while , need to get things straightened out with my life,,, just got a reality check that somethings are more important than friends and cars ,,, Iam going to miss all of you very much but i neeed to do this ,,, Yes Jeff even You ,, some of you have my # you can call if you like ,,,, i may surprise you at the beach but dont count me in for anything for a while ,,, possibly even canada,,, made a lot of close freinds that have become more brothers and sisters than my own .....

Have already contacted Tran and Mark C to let them in on this and to have control of the site transfered to a nother account ,,,,,, i will be ok after things work out dont know how long ,,, GOOD BYE

Sorry to hear you're stepping down! Thanks for all your hard work as Prez! You're doing the right thing by following priorities! You can always come back when things settle down!

Originally Posted by TSSUNAMI

I ordered my sts from the factory. I wouldn't drive an M6 in this car without one as I thought the regular shifter was awful when I test drove an SS without the Hurst. Ron hit it perfectly with the suspension though. I only have drop springs and it really changes the way the car handles for the better. Less lift and dive, much less lean in corners.... definitely look into it!

Suspension mods did more for the feel and overall driving experience than all the performance mods I've done! Since I lowered with coil overs and put lighter wheels on the car feels like it gained 40 HP!

[chaos]

Originally Posted by 3CamarosOnHand

hello gang i need to say some bad news here ,,, iam stepping down and becoming inactive for a while , need to get things straightened out with my life,,, just got a reality check that somethings are more important than friends and cars ,,, Iam going to miss all of you very much but i neeed to do this ,,, Yes Jeff even You ,, some of you have my # you can call if you like ,,,, i may surprise you at the beach but dont count me in for anything for a while ,,, possibly even canada,,, made a lot of close freinds that have become more brothers and sisters than my own .....

Have already contacted Tran and Mark C to let them in on this and to have control of the site transfered to a nother account ,,,,,, i will be ok after things work out dont know how long ,,, GOOD BYE

Andy Thanks for everything you've done for the club and Barry and I. Will give you a call in a few days to see how you are doing. If you need anything don't be afraid to call and ask. Linda and Barry

[Nate GM]

Yea I'll be there

[Duncan420]

Originally Posted by spike III

Got my newPaddles shifters today. they are made out of high quality aircraft 6061 Aluninum. #no 49 out of first 100 made. Took all of 5 mins. to take factory ones off put new ones on. they work real smooth & feel great shifting. Anyone going to Nice&easy tomorrow On rt.31

Linda and I are going.I'm bringing the hot rod,Linda is bringing the vert.We should be there about 5:00 pm.

[Duncan420]

Originally Posted by pdogii

OK...I'm back. No rolling "chirps" (maybe some squeal), but I'm not surprised after reading the forums. For only ~330 at the rear wheels, OMG is this thing quick! It stopped being "tame" at 4k rpm. I don't want to wear out the clutch or break anything, but smoking the tires is doable, and may become an addiction. I wonder how much a new set of rears are?

My first impression after a 10 minute test ride - very quick, ok torque, nice shifting (I need work on 1st to 2d shift though), and ... the exhaust notes are horrible . The tranny/diff gearing make this a fun and economical cruiser though.

Decisions decisions - should I spend money on an entire driveline/suspension upgrade "kit" to turn this into a beast, or nickle and dime it...

Unless you are using the clutch pedal for a foot rest while driving the clutch will last for quite some time.HAVE FUN

[TSSUNAMI]

It's going to be really loud in Chittenango later today

[TSSUNAMI]

I keep the RPM low in town :-) he will barely know I'm there ;-)