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Stormcloak · 12-16-2017, 11:01 PM

The work you're doing here is awesome!!

Harryoz · 12-20-2017, 03:33 PM

good work mate - impressed!

JUSTIFIED · 12-20-2017, 05:16 PM

Awesome work, Pat. Carbon fiber accents look great. Thanks for sharing!

608RS · 12-26-2017, 06:09 PM

very awesome z/28! subbed to this thread so i can continue to see updates on this beast!

pat_t · 12-30-2017, 12:41 PM

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone!

pat_t · 01-10-2018, 02:59 PM

For anyone not aware of the benefits of braided steel brake lines: OEMs tend to make brake lines from reinforced rubber hose, as it's cheap and 'does the job'. For track or high performance use it's much more preferable to use a durable flexible braided steel line. More robust against damage from rocks or other debris. The main benefit however is that the rubber hoses expand slightly under the massive pressures in the lines, this 1. reduces the force transmitted to the pistons in the caliper, and 2. makes the pedal softer and therefore more difficult to modulate (your brain can vary muscle force applied a lot more precisely than it can modulate the exact position of your foot which is why a good brake pedal should be rock solid).

I was pleased to find the new hoses will also give a total of 0.336kg unsprung weight savings.

HEL will make you a set in any colour or finish you like!

pat_t · 01-21-2018, 07:20 AM

Just working out how to trim the wheel arch liner now to allow high pressure air to exit. There's an aluminium mesh insert going in the vent to prevent the worst of the stones / rubber marbles from being thrown down the side of the car!

pat_t · 01-23-2018, 04:01 PM

I've created another new product that may be of interest.

Direct replacement for the OEM sun visor mount which also encorporates a mount for a GoPro camera.

The flip down and unclip action of the sun visor works exactly as before.

I did it in purple so it would photograph better, but I can have these made in any colour including black. I'm guessing, but price would probably be around $25 posted to the mainland USA.

aris · 01-23-2018, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat_t

I've created another new product that may be of interest.

Direct replacement for the OEM sun visor mount which also encorporates a mount for a GoPro camera.

The flip down and unclip action of the sun visor works exactly as before.

I did it in purple so it would photograph better, but I can have these made in any colour including black. I'm guessing, but price would probably be around $25 posted to the mainland USA.

Just tell me where to send my money! I'll take one in black!

ZapperZ · 01-23-2018, 04:25 PM

Z/28Dan · 01-23-2018, 04:30 PM

Take my money.

pat_t · 01-25-2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aris

Just tell me where to send my money! I'll take one in black!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z/28Dan

Take my money.

Thanks for the comments guys, I've put a post in the Interior For Sale section
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10055017

It will be easiest for me if I just make one batch for everyone that wants one!

larry_g · 01-27-2018, 08:06 AM

Would you mind going into more detail on your front tow hook? I noticed it on your instagram photos but don't see any details in the build thread.

larry_g · 01-27-2018, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat_t

Good spot!

Yes I have changed the front one this year as I have changed the front bumper, and because I'll be entering more motorsport events, I wanted to have an MSA approved one.

http://www.wiretoweyes.com/

Sorry I don't have any better pictures, but it was fairly easy to mount, just drilled another hole through the front crash bar and mounted with grade 12.9 M12 x 1.25 bolt.

Interesting, I haven't seen those in the US. Thanks!

12-16-2017, 11:01 PM	#99
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	The work you're doing here is awesome!! __________________

12-20-2017, 05:16 PM	#101
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	Awesome work, Pat. Carbon fiber accents look great. Thanks for sharing! __________________

12-26-2017, 06:09 PM	#102
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carol Stream IL Posts: 638	very awesome z/28! subbed to this thread so i can continue to see updates on this beast! __________________ 2015 Camaro 2ss, NicKey Performance built/tuned

01-10-2018, 02:59 PM	#104
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	For anyone not aware of the benefits of braided steel brake lines: OEMs tend to make brake lines from reinforced rubber hose, as it's cheap and 'does the job'. For track or high performance use it's much more preferable to use a durable flexible braided steel line. More robust against damage from rocks or other debris. The main benefit however is that the rubber hoses expand slightly under the massive pressures in the lines, this 1. reduces the force transmitted to the pistons in the caliper, and 2. makes the pedal softer and therefore more difficult to modulate (your brain can vary muscle force applied a lot more precisely than it can modulate the exact position of your foot which is why a good brake pedal should be rock solid). I was pleased to find the new hoses will also give a total of 0.336kg unsprung weight savings. HEL will make you a set in any colour or finish you like! Attached Images Last edited by pat_t; 12-18-2021 at 07:25 AM.

01-21-2018, 07:20 AM	#105
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	Just working out how to trim the wheel arch liner now to allow high pressure air to exit. There's an aluminium mesh insert going in the vent to prevent the worst of the stones / rubber marbles from being thrown down the side of the car! Last edited by pat_t; 12-14-2021 at 08:30 AM.

12-20-2017, 03:33 PM	#100
Harryoz Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 103	good work mate - impressed!

12-30-2017, 12:41 PM	#103
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone!

01-23-2018, 04:01 PM	#106
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	GoPro mount I've created another new product that may be of interest. Direct replacement for the OEM sun visor mount which also encorporates a mount for a GoPro camera. The flip down and unclip action of the sun visor works exactly as before. I did it in purple so it would photograph better, but I can have these made in any colour including black. I'm guessing, but price would probably be around $25 posted to the mainland USA. Attached Images

01-23-2018, 04:25 PM	#108
ZapperZ Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE 2022 GMC AT4 HD Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Valparaiso,Indiana Posts: 285

01-23-2018, 04:30 PM	#109
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Take my money. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

01-27-2018, 08:06 AM	#111
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Would you mind going into more detail on your front tow hook? I noticed it on your instagram photos but don't see any details in the build thread.