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hammdo · 03-13-2018, 05:13 PM

Meat mounted #2!

Finally had the 305's installed -- REALLY like the looks of these -- My Goodyears are showing some wear so, I'll probably get these for my 'daily' driving too. Probably before going to CFest...

Here they are mounted:

Ready for the next track day now!

-Don

hammdo · 03-14-2018, 02:31 PM

Now, thanks to Mark, (ABADZL1)

Getting this:

http://www.aemelectronics.com/?q=pro...and-uego-OBDII

Time to add it. Have the SLP column gauge pod already so, should be great!

http://www.slponline.com/product/905...Gauge-Pod.html

-Don

N2O · 03-15-2018, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

So, did a little 'after' track day cleanup.

Mini-oil catch can:

Clean side did its job! Checked the TB and tube, little to none inside so did a quick clean-up.

Now the Road Warrior Plus.

Worked perfectly! Sprayed it down with this (soaked it several times) until the RWP 'ghosted' (slight white), then using a 'ridge' I created with RWP, started pulling it off:

Water Sprayer:

Peeling off RWP:

A little waterless wash and:

Mirrors came off clean too!

Not bad for after a track day!

Took about 5 minutes to ghost, 10 minutes to remove all the RWP. If you double coat, it comes off much easier (thicker) and make sure to avoid 'gaps'...

Did the screw driver test after the second coat cure... tough stuff!

Find it here:

https://www.roadwarriorplus.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Warrior-.../dp/B072B9KRGS

-Don

great product for long road trips on the highway! I take my ZL1 on a 300km round trip on the highway and i see alot of rock chips on the front bumper/rear fender areas.

How much would i need to apply the front bumper/front fenders/rear fenders to make it a very durable anti rock chip coat? 3 or 4 layers?

Would the 8oz from amazon be enough for the above?

JusticePete · 03-15-2018, 07:29 AM

She looks great!!!

hammdo · 03-15-2018, 08:47 AM

That stuff works great - easy on and off!

-Don

hammdo · 03-15-2018, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2O

great product for long road trips on the highway! I take my ZL1 on a 300km round trip on the highway and i see alot of rock chips on the front bumper/rear fender areas.

How much would i need to apply the front bumper/front fenders/rear fenders to make it a very durable anti rock chip coat? 3 or 4 layers?

Would the 8oz from amazon be enough for the above?

8 Would be enough I'd wager but, likely for @ most just a couple of uses.

1 quart + the roller kit would give you several uses.

2 Layers is pretty thick, 3 would be the most I'd personally go...

FYI, I have 8 Quarts and I now use this every time I track or take long trips. I also take it with me just in case of rain during the trip.

Rain would impact it so keep that in mind -- water is the agent to 'remove' it.

-Don

hammdo · 03-15-2018, 09:37 AM

OK, Wideband is ordered and I just couldn't help myself. Bought this:

https://www.apextrackcoach.com/

Apex Pro. I've been watching this for a while and really want to see if it has merit -- sure seems to...

Just part of the 'fun' of learning...

-Don

hammdo · 03-15-2018, 11:37 AM

OK! Signed up for the 4/14 event at Eagles Canyon! Should be fun time out. This time I'll have the Toyos, JPSS Caster Locks, Apex Pro, 4 (ordered 2 more) 5+ gallon cans of E85!

May have the AEM AFR installed by then -- have to see how my schedule goes...

Can't wait to see how it does the second time out...

-Don

hammdo · 03-15-2018, 03:32 PM

OK, mounted the wheels and took the car out for a test drive (45 minutes).

All I can say is --- WOW...

these things grip fantastically and I found no real additional road noise compared to the goodyears. Just a slight hum above 75.

Man once these things warm up (and they do so quickly when you're near the 80's), GRIP...

The goodyears would take me sideways in 3rd gear @ 70 at 1/2 throttle, not these, 3rd gear, 1/2 @ 70 -- BITE -- very little slippage before it bit...

I'm going to order me a second set just for my daily driver wheels and trip to CamaroFest.

I average 2 years on the goodyears (with track days) so I'm expecting at least that since I now have 2 sets -- one for road course, one for driving...

Here are the pics:

Rears:

Fronts:

Ordered a second set of tires too for DD...

BTW, these come heat cycled ready to go! No shaving or heat cycling needed according to Toyo rep-- how about that!

-Don

hammdo · 03-15-2018, 10:18 PM

Link to the operating temps from Toyo:

https://toyo-arhxo0vh6d1oh9i0c.stack..._-10172017.pdf

-Don

GreatGiza · 03-16-2018, 04:15 AM

How come you did not go with 315 or 325?

hammdo · 03-16-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatGiza

How come you did not go with 315 or 325?

Road racing, makeup of the car is centered around the stock setup. Wider tires in the rear would change my setup and more than likely add more understeer. Right now, it’s more neutral with power allowing me to oversteer. These tires will grip more so I’ll be very interested to see how that impacts steering.

I’d probably go 295/315 or 305/325 if the setup would allow it. Also, don’t want to add anymore weight, I’m heavy enough ;o)

A 305/315 would be interesting too... just have to try out my current combo and go from there. JusticePete has long recommended 305/305 square setup... may go with that at some point...

-Don

Burt · 03-16-2018, 11:00 AM

305/305 is the ticket

unless you go 325/325, of course

hammdo · 03-16-2018, 11:57 AM

Yeah 325 squared would be some serious meat!

-Don

03-13-2018, 05:13 PM	#1863
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	Meat mounted #2! Finally had the 305's installed -- REALLY like the looks of these -- My Goodyears are showing some wear so, I'll probably get these for my 'daily' driving too. Probably before going to CFest... Here they are mounted: Ready for the next track day now! -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

03-14-2018, 02:31 PM	#1864
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	Now, thanks to Mark, (ABADZL1) Getting this: http://www.aemelectronics.com/?q=pro...and-uego-OBDII Time to add it. Have the SLP column gauge pod already so, should be great! http://www.slponline.com/product/905...Gauge-Pod.html -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

03-15-2018, 08:47 AM	#1867
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	That stuff works great - easy on and off! -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

03-15-2018, 09:37 AM	#1869
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	OK, Wideband is ordered and I just couldn't help myself. Bought this: https://www.apextrackcoach.com/ Apex Pro. I've been watching this for a while and really want to see if it has merit -- sure seems to... Just part of the 'fun' of learning... -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; 08-04-2018 at 09:58 AM.

03-15-2018, 11:37 AM	#1870
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	OK! Signed up for the 4/14 event at Eagles Canyon! Should be fun time out. This time I'll have the Toyos, JPSS Caster Locks, Apex Pro, 4 (ordered 2 more) 5+ gallon cans of E85! May have the AEM AFR installed by then -- have to see how my schedule goes... Can't wait to see how it does the second time out... -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; 03-15-2018 at 04:22 PM.

03-15-2018, 07:29 AM	#1866
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	She looks great!!!

03-15-2018, 03:32 PM	#1871
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	Toyo R888Rs OK, mounted the wheels and took the car out for a test drive (45 minutes). All I can say is --- WOW... these things grip fantastically and I found no real additional road noise compared to the goodyears. Just a slight hum above 75. Man once these things warm up (and they do so quickly when you're near the 80's), GRIP... The goodyears would take me sideways in 3rd gear @ 70 at 1/2 throttle, not these, 3rd gear, 1/2 @ 70 -- BITE -- very little slippage before it bit... I'm going to order me a second set just for my daily driver wheels and trip to CamaroFest. I average 2 years on the goodyears (with track days) so I'm expecting at least that since I now have 2 sets -- one for road course, one for driving... Here are the pics: Rears: Fronts: Ordered a second set of tires too for DD... BTW, these come heat cycled ready to go! No shaving or heat cycling needed according to Toyo rep-- how about that! -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; 03-22-2018 at 11:07 PM.

03-15-2018, 10:18 PM	#1872
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	Link to the operating temps from Toyo: https://toyo-arhxo0vh6d1oh9i0c.stack..._-10172017.pdf -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

03-16-2018, 04:15 AM	#1873
GreatGiza Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 M6 White Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Beatrice, Ne Posts: 126	How come you did not go with 315 or 325? __________________ 2015 Camaro ZL1 M6 in Summit White Mods: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514532

03-16-2018, 11:00 AM	#1875
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	305/305 is the ticket unless you go 325/325, of course __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

03-16-2018, 11:57 AM	#1876
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	Yeah 325 squared would be some serious meat! -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