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LeftCoast32 · 03-11-2019, 03:06 PM

Thanks for taking the time!

https://www.powerperformancenews.com...-speed-record/

AGM 1LE · 03-11-2019, 03:28 PM

Sweet. I'd be interested in seeing more pictures of the roll cage, it looks real clean.

AustexaSS · 03-11-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

Thanks for taking the time!

https://www.powerperformancenews.com...-speed-record/

I love the way you burn money! Really, really nice build! Would love to see more photos as the quality appears to be outstanding. Wish you the best in setting some records.

Z/28Dan · 03-11-2019, 05:31 PM

It seems like you would have lost more weight than that? How much did that cage cost you in weight? You'll need to shave a bunch more off to get that thing up into the high 200's I'm thinking.

But WOW! Not many Z/28's set up for the high speed runs. This should be very interesting!

Go Z/28's!!!!!!!!!!!

z28monster · 03-11-2019, 08:36 PM

Damn......

LeftCoast32 · 03-12-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AustexaSS

I love the way you burn money! Really, really nice build! Would love to see more photos as the quality appears to be outstanding. Wish you the best in setting some records.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Z/28Dan

It seems like you would have lost more weight than that? How much did that cage cost you in weight? You'll need to shave a bunch more off to get that thing up into the high 200's I'm thinking.

But WOW! Not many Z/28's set up for the high speed runs. This should be very interesting!

Go Z/28's!!!!!!!!!!!

We gained just over 200lbs with the cage. There is 100ft of 1.75 CM Tubing inside the car with a full interior. With the rest of the planned modifications we should be in the 3700lbs range for a race weight. The new drivetrain should be able to make the number we are after. Thanks!!

LeftCoast32 · 03-12-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AGM 1LE

Sweet. I'd be interested in seeing more pictures of the roll cage, it looks real clean.

Here are some pictures of the cage going in.

Front Mounts

Main Hoop Mounts

Trunk Mounts

Interior Going In

Dash Going Back In

Interior Back in

Cage Going Through The Back Seat

pat_t · 03-12-2019, 11:59 AM

You know I love this car, and the cage is a work of art. But if you're really gonna try and go that fast I would swap the seats out for some FIA approved race seats, (which will also save a lot of weight). Just my 2c.

Can't wait to see the engine come together! ��

All the best.
Pat

LeftCoast32 · 03-12-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pat_t

You know I love this car, and the cage is a work of art. But if you're really gonna try and go that fast I would swap the seats out for some FIA approved race seats, (which will also save a lot of weight). Just my 2c.

Can't wait to see the engine come together! ��

All the best.
Pat

Pat

Always enjoy your posts and insight! We are planning to reduce the weight a little more.

Joe

MrRaZ28 · 03-12-2019, 12:36 PM

That... wow. Seeing that cage as anything BUT a work of art is a crime unto itself. Well effing done, sir!

Out of curiosity, for future reference, could you PM me what you estimate it would cost to do that to mine? hahah Need concrete numbers to show the wife whenever I want to do something to the car. lol

derieu · 03-12-2019, 12:56 PM

If the rear seats are unusable from the cage, why even modify/have them in there? That nearly 60 lbs of extra weight not needed

LeftCoast32 · 03-12-2019, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by derieu

If the rear seats are unusable from the cage, why even modify/have them in there? That nearly 60 lbs of extra weight not needed

The rear seat in the Z28 is only styrofoam with the cover and weighs about 10lbs. The car was too loud with the seat out and no sound deadening.

BMR Sales · 03-12-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

The rear seat in the Z28 is only styrofoam with the cover and weighs about 10lbs. The car was too loud with the seat out and no sound deadening.

Thanks for that because I had the same question

MrRaZ28 · 03-12-2019, 03:50 PM

It's amazing just how well it lowers the noise when it weighs almost nothing and isn't THAT thick lol. I had it out for a day while I was working on something and had to take it to work before putting it back.. Man, that was awful. It's one thing if it's engine noise.. but the road noise... no thanks.

03-11-2019, 03:06 PM	#1
LeftCoast32 Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 127	Power & Performance News Z28 Feature Thanks for taking the time! https://www.powerperformancenews.com...-speed-record/ Last edited by LeftCoast32; 03-12-2019 at 10:15 AM.

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AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	Sweet. I'd be interested in seeing more pictures of the roll cage, it looks real clean. __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

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Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	It seems like you would have lost more weight than that? How much did that cage cost you in weight? You'll need to shave a bunch more off to get that thing up into the high 200's I'm thinking. But WOW! Not many Z/28's set up for the high speed runs. This should be very interesting! Go Z/28's!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan Last edited by Z/28Dan; 03-11-2019 at 10:29 PM.

03-12-2019, 12:36 PM	#10
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	That... wow. Seeing that cage as anything BUT a work of art is a crime unto itself. Well effing done, sir! Out of curiosity, for future reference, could you PM me what you estimate it would cost to do that to mine? hahah Need concrete numbers to show the wife whenever I want to do something to the car. lol Last edited by MrRaZ28; 03-12-2019 at 12:49 PM.

03-12-2019, 12:56 PM	#11
derieu Engineer Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 230	If the rear seats are unusable from the cage, why even modify/have them in there? That nearly 60 lbs of extra weight not needed __________________ 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS RS 1LE -Sunroof Delete, Recaro, Nav, NPP -Pegasus Subframe Bushings, JPSS Radius Insert, Detroit Speed Caster Mod, PMAS Intake, Solo High Flow Cats, Ecsta PS91 Tires, MGW Shifter, Pegasus Offset Poly Diff Bushing

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z28monster Drives: 15 Z28, 17 GT350R Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 212	Damn......

03-12-2019, 11:59 AM	#8
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	You know I love this car, and the cage is a work of art. But if you're really gonna try and go that fast I would swap the seats out for some FIA approved race seats, (which will also save a lot of weight). Just my 2c. Can't wait to see the engine come together! �� All the best. Pat

03-12-2019, 03:50 PM	#14
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	It's amazing just how well it lowers the noise when it weighs almost nothing and isn't THAT thick lol. I had it out for a day while I was working on something and had to take it to work before putting it back.. Man, that was awful. It's one thing if it's engine noise.. but the road noise... no thanks.