Fastest Camaro convertible?

[Arachnyd]

This came up in our local Camaro group: Who has the fastest Camaro convertible? We can't find any records listed for convertibles anywhere... Just wondering what the fastest Camaro convertibles are looking like.

[sbubbaklein]

would like to see pics of stretched and vette body camaro.

[Vanishing Point]

I think one of the reasons it’s hard to get ETs for a convertible is tracks are usually not convertible friendly. The few tracks in Michigan I’ve had mine at wouldn’t let me run. I’ve got a blown LSX. They require a roll cage with that much power. That would ruin the whole point of a convertible in my opinion. That just leaves me to tear up the streets. No clock times. I’ve recently moved to Texas and heard there are tracks here that would let me run. Haven’t made the effort yet to verify that. But even if it’s true, there’s likely still a lot of drop tops nationwide not close to a track that will let them run serious power.

[SynergyGreenSS]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

I think one of the reasons it’s hard to get ETs for a convertible is tracks are usually not convertible friendly. The few tracks in Michigan I’ve had mine at wouldn’t let me run. I’ve got a blown LSX. They require a roll cage with that much power. That would ruin the whole point of a convertible in my opinion. That just leaves me to tear up the streets. No clock times. I’ve recently moved to Texas and heard there are tracks here that would let me run. Haven’t made the effort yet to verify that. But even if it’s true, there’s likely still a lot of drop tops nationwide not close to a track that will let them run serious power.

I’m 99% sure yellow belly in Grand Prairie will let you run a convertible

[1911 1LE]

226.3mph, October 2016 Texas Mile

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by SynergyGreenSS

I’m 99% sure yellow belly in Grand Prairie will let you run a convertible

You’re not the first or second to tell me that. I’ll have to get out there. Thanks for the tip. I’m liking Texas.

[Vegas Bound]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

You’re not the first or second to tell me that. I’ll have to get out there. Thanks for the tip. I’m liking Texas.

NorthStar in Denton will definitely let you run. It's an outlaw track like Yellow Belly and Gene, the owner, only cares about money. Prep is usually really good. Xtreme in Ferris is the best track in DFW, but they might not let you run. I ran my best 1/8 ET at Xtreme and the time, by rules, required a 6 point. They didn't say anything about it during a TNT session. If it had been an event, they would have.

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

NorthStar in Denton will definitely let you run. It's an outlaw track like Yellow Belly and Gene, the owner, only cares about money. Prep is usually really good. Xtreme in Ferris is the best track in DFW, but they might not let you run. I ran my best 1/8 ET at Xtreme and the time, by rules, required a 6 point. They didn't say anything about it during a TNT session. If it had been an event, they would have.

Thanks man. Believe it or not it took me more than a year to get registered here. In MI there is no certification required. I had an engine light on. Found a couple wires pinched eventually, after wiring harnesses, etc. Drove for awhile on MI plate, but long time resolving that.

So now I can get to checking out tracks and enjoying. Besides that certification shit, Texas is a bit of a mentality of years lost...and I love that. Many are not PC, cars are still cool, barbecue is big, guns are big, rules not so much. My kinda state. With most every where else becoming Gen X soy burgers, anti anything exciting and fun, just hashtags from basement dwellers, I’m definitely happy to be a Texan.

I see you’re in Vegas now. Vegas to me seems is so confused, in that it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Anything goes? No not really. Is it old school or the future? Can’t decide. But if you’re happy there, I’m happy for you. Maybe it just takes time to figure it out proper. I’m sure it’s different as a resident than a tourist.

[Vegas Bound]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

Thanks man. Believe it or not it took me more than a year to get registered here. In MI there is no certification required. I had an engine light on. Found a couple wires pinched eventually, after wiring harnesses, etc. Drove for awhile on MI plate, but long time resolving that.

So now I can get to checking out tracks and enjoying. Besides that certification shit, Texas is a bit of a mentality of years lost...and I love that. Many are not PC, cars are still cool, barbecue is big, guns are big, rules not so much. My kinda state. With most every where else becoming Gen X soy burgers, anti anything exciting and fun, just hashtags from basement dwellers, I’m definitely happy to be a Texan.

Glad you got it fixed. Who did your 4L80 swap? Anything Automotive in Denton is a great shop if you are still looking.

If you are a homeowner, enjoy the property taxes. That is one of the main reasons I left the state.

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Glad you got it fixed. Who did your 4L80 swap? Anything Automotive in Denton is a great shop if you are still looking.

If you are a homeowner, enjoy the property taxes. That is one of the main reasons I left the state.

Well that was done up in MI. Capizzi Automotive. Tranny shop my tuner/builder sent me to. Sort of a subcontract job. I had it shipped up from Jake’s in Sanger, TX though.

I’ll keep them in mind for future needs. Have you had any experience or heard anything with LG in Plano? I’ve been to a big one I won’t name in McKinney many recommended. ****ing joke. Been to a couple others as well. Think LG is next up.

[Vegas Bound]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

Well that was done up in MI. Capizzi Automotive. Tranny shop my tuner/builder sent me to. Sort of a subcontract job. I had it shipped up from Jake’s in Sanger, TX though.

I’ll keep them in mind for future needs. Have you had any experience or heard anything with LG in Plano? I’ve been to a big one I won’t name in McKinney many recommended. ****ing joke. Been to a couple others as well. Think LG is next up.

I have heard some serious horror stories about Jake's. Bring a car in running and then push it to the curb.


I know who you are referring to in McKinney, I wouldn't send an enemy to that shop. There is another one in Lewisville, he likes to stay with his small set of packages. I wouldn't go there either.

I have heard good things about LG. But I have never heard a bad word about Anything Automotive. When your trans needs rebuilding or refreshing, their trans guy is the best in DFW. My 4L80 shifts like a rock.

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

I have heard some serious horror stories about Jake's. Bring a car in running and then push it to the curb.


I know who you are referring to in McKinney, I wouldn't send an enemy to that shop. There is another one in Lewisville, he likes to stay with his small set of packages. I wouldn't go there either.

I have heard good things about LG. But I have never heard a bad word about Anything Automotive. When your trans needs rebuilding or refreshing, their trans guy is the best in DFW. My 4L80 shifts like a rock.

That’s great info. Thanks for the advice.

[Weekend_Warrior]

the best i have got was 1/4 mile 11.88 @ 120.87 i still have more tuning my goal is 10s

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[Smkymts]

Originally Posted by Arachnyd

This came up in our local Camaro group: Who has the fastest Camaro convertible? We can't find any records listed for convertibles anywhere... Just wondering what the fastest Camaro convertibles are looking like.

Thunder Valley Drag Strip in Bristol, Tennessee lets any vehicle run on street fights night. It’s a great track but times will change as night falls and temp change. I ran 10:04 1/4 mile in my 2011 SLP Supercharged Indy Pace Car See dyno sheet.

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