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jimmyD · 03-31-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Could their mods have actually slowed the car down? Weight? No tune? Wheels?

Mod wise adding heavier wheels are probably the biggest slowdown/performance hit you could do to acceleration. Look into rotational inertia. Think of yourself on a crank trying to accelerate a heavy flywheel from rest vs a lighter one. Think of F1/indy... racing cars don't have 22"chrome spinners.

Rideskinz · 03-31-2012, 12:10 PM

96MrBass · 03-31-2012, 09:54 PM

I would like to rivet his head up his a$$ can't stand that snot nosed punk.
Him and his crew have no consideration for what Pual Sr. has done for em.

jimmyh · 04-01-2012, 12:39 AM

The whole point of the car was to analog his build off bike. I think they did a decent enough job of that. As for the look of the car, I don't like it. For many reasons.

As for the 1/4 times, I am guessing they were not trying hard to break a car that still had yet to make its debut. You guys must not realize how much time you give up when you run street tires and don't hole shot. In the clips, they were almost doing street starts.

*DGthe3* · 04-01-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyh

The whole point of the car was to analog his build off bike. I think they did a decent enough job of that. As for the look of the car, I don't like it. For many reasons.

I'd disagree there. The main thing it has in common with that bike is riveted metal.

Off the top of my head, If I was trying to emulate that bike I'd have added some side pipes dumping right behind the front wheel and utilized some copper ... somehow.

But, if I was Paul Jr trying to translate a bike into a car, I'd have picked Anti-Venom. The web-theme is a pretty distinctive Paul Jr thing. Could keep the flat black paint scheme, dress the exterior it with some yellow bits and some webby brightwork. Use yellow interior panels on the door and dash, recover the seats (or even just the head rest) with more web stuff. It would look better (I think ... maybe) and would defiantly convey the PJD idea better than riveting a few pieces of aluminum to the car.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 04-01-2012, 04:23 PM

I just watch the American Chopper episode of the destruction of a perfectly nice camaro by PJD. At the end, they mentioned that they will butcher 77 more, the HORROR!

SpeedFreak5 · 04-01-2012, 09:19 PM

I just thought PJD would have done better. I don't like it.

Just get the ZL1 and save $30,000

Inferno2SS · 04-01-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedFreak5

I just thought PJD would have done better. I don't like it.

Just get the ZL1 and save $30,000

Exactly. I appreciate him trying to branch out but it just fell short. Maybe there is a niche market of his fans that will buy them, but I will have to see it to believe it.

gcope63 · 04-02-2012, 08:20 AM

WOW, that takes fugly to a new level!!

efpardo · 04-02-2012, 09:56 PM

I'm watching the show on the Discovery Channel now and I really can't believe the little effort that went into this project. The biggest job on this seemed to be the supercharger. I've seen tons more effort and passion from our members on Camaro5 or the other forums. I love the bikes and the work they but into them. The work they put into this project was disappointing and nothing jaw-dropping or very creative.

Travis64 · 04-02-2012, 10:09 PM

you cant make it more custom as they have to make 77 of them in a short time

efpardo · 04-03-2012, 07:58 AM

77 of those cars is not a good thing. Not that it's horrible but just not unique enough. 77 is too many. What does that number mean anyway? Maybe I missed it. They may as well just sell the panels and parts as a package for those who Do like it.

JOHNSONROD · 04-03-2012, 10:23 AM

this season of the show is coming to an end and he is cashing in on the huge number of hits he had during that build off. his pr and law people probably had something to do with the decision to tryand get non bike peoples money. the american chopper era could be winding down so he is trying to make a big hit.
when the show first started, they actually had a bike shop that a tv crew filmed. over time, it got more of they were in business to produce the show. most of the poeple who have bikes built any more only do so because their cause/charity will be on tv. its good return on investment. when the show is not on, not so much. just my opinion.
the car is silly and so is the price. oh my god who will be the first to buy one of these.

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-03-2012, 10:25 AM

mods, plz kill this thread already.

04-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#482
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	I just watch the American Chopper episode of the destruction of a perfectly nice camaro by PJD. At the end, they mentioned that they will butcher 77 more, the HORROR! __________________

04-01-2012, 09:19 PM	#483
SpeedFreak5 Detroit Muscle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 135 View My Garage	I just thought PJD would have done better. I don't like it. Just get the ZL1 and save $30,000 __________________ 2LT/RS A6, Rally Yellow, CGM Stripes, Sun Roof, Injen CAI, Aero Turbine Exhaust, Trifecta Tune

04-02-2012, 09:56 PM	#486
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	I'm watching the show on the Discovery Channel now and I really can't believe the little effort that went into this project. The biggest job on this seemed to be the supercharger. I've seen tons more effort and passion from our members on Camaro5 or the other forums. I love the bikes and the work they but into them. The work they put into this project was disappointing and nothing jaw-dropping or very creative. __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

04-02-2012, 10:09 PM	#487
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	you cant make it more custom as they have to make 77 of them in a short time __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391769...ro-lt-coupe-2d

04-03-2012, 07:58 AM	#488
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	77 of those cars is not a good thing. Not that it's horrible but just not unique enough. 77 is too many. What does that number mean anyway? Maybe I missed it. They may as well just sell the panels and parts as a package for those who Do like it. __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

03-31-2012, 12:10 PM	#478
Rideskinz Drives: SS, ZL1, V6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 836

03-31-2012, 09:54 PM	#479
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	I would like to rivet his head up his a$$ can't stand that snot nosed punk. Him and his crew have no consideration for what Pual Sr. has done for em.

04-01-2012, 12:39 AM	#480
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	The whole point of the car was to analog his build off bike. I think they did a decent enough job of that. As for the look of the car, I don't like it. For many reasons. As for the 1/4 times, I am guessing they were not trying hard to break a car that still had yet to make its debut. You guys must not realize how much time you give up when you run street tires and don't hole shot. In the clips, they were almost doing street starts.

04-02-2012, 08:20 AM	#485
gcope63 Drives: 2007 Corvette, 2004 Grand Prix GTP Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Middleton, ID Posts: 75	WOW, that takes fugly to a new level!!

04-03-2012, 10:23 AM	#489
JOHNSONROD Drives: 62 Chevy & 2021 1SS/1LE manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 893	this season of the show is coming to an end and he is cashing in on the huge number of hits he had during that build off. his pr and law people probably had something to do with the decision to tryand get non bike peoples money. the american chopper era could be winding down so he is trying to make a big hit. when the show first started, they actually had a bike shop that a tv crew filmed. over time, it got more of they were in business to produce the show. most of the poeple who have bikes built any more only do so because their cause/charity will be on tv. its good return on investment. when the show is not on, not so much. just my opinion. the car is silly and so is the price. oh my god who will be the first to buy one of these.

04-03-2012, 10:25 AM	#490
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	mods, plz kill this thread already.

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