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hammdo · 06-09-2018, 03:42 PM

Alright! Brakes are bled and ready for a test drive - the vacuum bleeder and speedbleeders really make this an easy chore...

Next I'll do the rear diffuser then, see what I can do about the ridge collars!

-Don

hammdo · 06-09-2018, 05:35 PM

Now that the calipers are rebuilt, upgraded, and bled, it was time to install the Alcon temp strips (14 in a pack!):

https://alconkits.com/tools-and-supp...-strips-detail

(Amazon may have them again but, if you need them now, these folks have them in stock...)

Temps mean:

Up to 340ºF - Too Cool
350ºF-400ºF - Ideal
400ºF-450ºF - OK
475ºF plus - Too Hot

and I put them on the Caliper's here:

Front:

Rear:

I certainly do not expect the rears to give me any heat problems but, will be good to know how they're doing...

I like these as they'll give me a 'quick' look @ the caliper temps and not impacted (like a laser) by surrounding heat.

Used something like these in the past... Good to have for sure when road racing...

-Don

hammdo · 06-10-2018, 04:56 PM

Well, the ridge collars are a 2-3 man job -- getting the cradle ready was no problem, its aligning the holes, bolts, collars that’s the issue. I tried for a while but, need help. So, I'll probably have to take it somewhere when the time comes -- oh well, live and learn.

In the mean time, I'll get everything back together so I can take her out for a test drive on the updated brakes then, get ready for CFest -- new alignment, checkout, etc...

-Don

hammdo · 06-10-2018, 09:07 PM

Took her for a test drive -- brakes are working perfectly, no squealing, grinding, and a very firm pedal.

Now, I'm just waiting for my MM Wild Catch Can then, I'll give her a bath and make sure everything is ready for fest!

-Don

hammdo · 06-11-2018, 11:59 AM

Wanted to give a pic of the temp strips behind the wheels:

Front:

Rear:

Looks good!

-Don

olblue75 · 06-13-2018, 10:39 AM

Don,

What/Where are you using the ridge collars? Is the car already showing wear?

hammdo · 06-13-2018, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Don,

What/Where are you using the ridge collars? Is the car already showing wear?

The intent was to align the front cradle to the body and remove any slip between the two. It will fill in the gaps and align everything up, keeping wheel alignment in spec. When I lowered the frame, I could see the benefits of these. Filling in the gap would keep the frame right where it should be. You’d be amazed how far off the frame center is...

-Don

olblue75 · 06-14-2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

The intent was to align the front cradle to the body and remove any slip between the two. It will fill in the gaps and align everything up, keeping wheel alignment in spec. When I lowered the frame, I could see the benefits of these. Filling in the gap would keep the frame right where it should be. You’d be amazed how far off the frame center is...

-Don

Are they just for the fronts? An I thought there was a pin for the rear when we did sub frame bushings?

hammdo · 06-14-2018, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Are they just for the fronts? An I thought there was a pin for the rear when we did sub frame bushings?

Fronts only. Yes rears have pins. I can see why these would stabilize the front frame. If you race a lot, these will help keep the front frame in ck.

-Don

hammdo · 06-15-2018, 06:19 PM

Well, got the RPM 5" CAI. Want to experiment with it and have a line on a NW 102. Interested to see how those items affects things ;o)

Also, looking into C7s CF ZL1 1LE wing on a separate trunk lid! Very interested in testing that out!

Will need to have Ryan tweak the tune for sure...

-Don

Stefano · 06-15-2018, 06:35 PM

We have seen good results with the 5" tubes and NW 102mm along with ported snouts.

hammdo · 06-15-2018, 06:38 PM

I have the 90mm port already so, for now, I’m going to try that then, look to get a 102 snout. I too have heard good things. Interested to see what she’ll do.

Thanks for the input!

-Don

Dragonman · 06-16-2018, 11:29 AM

Snouts? What are we dealin' with here? Pigs?

hammdo · 06-16-2018, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonman

Snouts? What are we dealin' with here? Pigs?

Careful, my last name is 'Hamm' so snouts are personal ;o)

no 'Pigism' allowed here or you'll get 'removed' ;o) (since everything this day and age is an 'ism', I made my own up)...

-Don

06-09-2018, 03:42 PM	#2045
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Alright! Brakes are bled and ready for a test drive - the vacuum bleeder and speedbleeders really make this an easy chore... Next I'll do the rear diffuser then, see what I can do about the ridge collars! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

06-09-2018, 05:35 PM	#2046
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Alcon Caliper Temp Strips Now that the calipers are rebuilt, upgraded, and bled, it was time to install the Alcon temp strips (14 in a pack!): https://alconkits.com/tools-and-supp...-strips-detail (Amazon may have them again but, if you need them now, these folks have them in stock...) Temps mean: Up to 340ºF - Too Cool 350ºF-400ºF - Ideal 400ºF-450ºF - OK 475ºF plus - Too Hot and I put them on the Caliper's here: Front: Rear: I certainly do not expect the rears to give me any heat problems but, will be good to know how they're doing... I like these as they'll give me a 'quick' look @ the caliper temps and not impacted (like a laser) by surrounding heat. Used something like these in the past... Good to have for sure when road racing... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

06-10-2018, 04:56 PM	#2047
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Well, the ridge collars are a 2-3 man job -- getting the cradle ready was no problem, its aligning the holes, bolts, collars that’s the issue. I tried for a while but, need help. So, I'll probably have to take it somewhere when the time comes -- oh well, live and learn. In the mean time, I'll get everything back together so I can take her out for a test drive on the updated brakes then, get ready for CFest -- new alignment, checkout, etc... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 06-11-2018 at 01:13 AM.

06-10-2018, 09:07 PM	#2048
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Took her for a test drive -- brakes are working perfectly, no squealing, grinding, and a very firm pedal. Now, I'm just waiting for my MM Wild Catch Can then, I'll give her a bath and make sure everything is ready for fest! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 06-11-2018 at 01:00 AM.

06-11-2018, 11:59 AM	#2049
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Wanted to give a pic of the temp strips behind the wheels: Front: Rear: Looks good! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

06-13-2018, 10:39 AM	#2050
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Don, What/Where are you using the ridge collars? Is the car already showing wear? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

06-15-2018, 06:19 PM	#2054
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Well, got the RPM 5" CAI. Want to experiment with it and have a line on a NW 102. Interested to see how those items affects things ;o) Also, looking into C7s CF ZL1 1LE wing on a separate trunk lid! Very interested in testing that out! Will need to have Ryan tweak the tune for sure... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 06-15-2018 at 07:07 PM.

06-15-2018, 06:35 PM	#2055
Stefano Drives: 6th Gen NicKey Camaro & others. Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 492	We have seen good results with the 5" tubes and NW 102mm along with ported snouts.

06-15-2018, 06:38 PM	#2056
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	I have the 90mm port already so, for now, I’m going to try that then, look to get a 102 snout. I too have heard good things. Interested to see what she’ll do. Thanks for the input! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 06-16-2018 at 08:41 AM.

06-16-2018, 11:29 AM	#2057
Dragonman Drives: 2015 1LT OBE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: KY Posts: 509 View My Garage	Snouts? What are we dealin' with here? Pigs? __________________ _______-2015 1LT JUSTICE----------------------------------1997 B12-___________