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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-31-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,406
Posted By aa406079
Towing a light trailer ( less than 1000 lbs total) w/ V8 M6?

As a subject title states I'm looking to add a light trailer to tow my track tires and/or a very light sport aircraft ( empty weight 500 lbs) I've seen a couple other fifth GEN Camaro's tow trailers...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-31-2017, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By aa406079
Thanks much! They look like a good outfit.

Thanks much!

They look like a good outfit.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-30-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,922
Posted By aa406079
I peeled the matte black and applied satin black...

I peeled the matte black and applied satin black to hood and roof
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-30-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By aa406079
Looking for 500 WHP naturally aspirated... good engine builders/ tuners in NW?

As title states.... Theres a good amount of high profile builders scattered around the country....I'm looking for a good engine builder tuner that can do a 500 WHP engine build with a good...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 08-30-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,489
Posted By aa406079
anyone you guy recommend in the Northwest ?...

anyone you guy recommend in the Northwest ? Oregon/ Washington/ Norcal?
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 08-26-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,686
Posted By aa406079
I test drove a 2016 SS manual.... was good... but...

I test drove a 2016 SS manual.... was good... but not sharp enough for me... I like cornering ALOT....

test drove a 2016 Corvette Z51... could definitely see the $20K+ premium as worth it in...
Forum: Member Car Journals 08-25-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 67,391
Posted By aa406079
would you recommend these for a car that is still...

would you recommend these for a car that is still primarily a daily driver ? I'm thinking of doing similar by maxing out the camber plate and probably some positive camber in the knuckle to get a...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-23-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By aa406079
Ideally looking for fatback for now... something...

Ideally looking for fatback for now... something that a little louder than NPP with the fuse pull... but lighter mufflers than the stock suitcase...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-23-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By aa406079
Lightest full and/or catback exhaust for V8?

As the title states... looking for weight reduction primarily... any pros and cons of each system are welcome and appreciated.
Forum: Member Car Journals 08-23-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 74,586
Posted By aa406079
Honestly I never notice it.... I run the HUD with...

Honestly I never notice it.... I run the HUD with full info...the only time I ever look down at the gauges is for a fuel range check or an alert pop up... The HUD is a wonderful thing...
Forum: Member Car Journals 08-23-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 74,586
Posted By aa406079
Interior Updates

firstly......A big shout out and F#*K YOU to photobucket for trying to charge me $400 a year to share images....\


Onto the weight savings....

removed the rear seatbacks.... 18.5 lbs
...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 08-15-2017, 03:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,604
Posted By aa406079
I did the same with an SS 1LE... see my sig for...

I did the same with an SS 1LE... see my sig for the build...

I came out money positive selling the seats and tires/rims and dropped 75 lbs from the car already thru 22 lbs wheels and cobra Kevlar...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 08-15-2017, 03:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,604
Posted By aa406079
Here Is a big difference ......GM and the Camaro...

Here Is a big difference ......GM and the Camaro team tuned the 1LE for a year on the Nurburgring alongside the ZL1.... for a whole year... they're race driver engineers tweaked the car and tested...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 07-11-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,859
Posted By aa406079
I weighed the car in original configuartion right...

I weighed the car in original configuartion right after filling up the tank completely... the weigh scale was a block away....


I then weighed original parts vs new parts.


Full tank of gas.
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 07-10-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,859
Posted By aa406079
My SS 1LE currently weighs 3665 lbs with kevlar...

My SS 1LE currently weighs 3665 lbs with kevlar seats, 19" wheels....

3635 lbs when the rear seats come out.

Not sure theres more I could so without getting alot more serious... as you mention...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-10-2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 17,383
Views: 6,637,497
Posted By aa406079
1st Autocross day

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWVvVHxhJ1oRqHgAL0894ofxCJv_eGejHNFdbM0/?taken-by=aa406079&hl=en
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-10-2017, 03:33 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,595
Posted By aa406079
3 months, 4 days.... 15,240 km I get...

3 months, 4 days.... 15,240 km


I get around.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-10-2017, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,357
Posted By aa406079
that is strange indeed... considering the 1LE...

that is strange indeed... considering the 1LE aero provides downforce....


anywho... heres mine....


http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/JOHNB1977/IMG_0254.jpg...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-03-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,579
Posted By aa406079
I bought my seats directly from the UK where...

I bought my seats directly from the UK where Cobra Seats are manufactured to take advantage of the very favourable Pound Sterling.( GO BREXIT!)

I am fortunate to be a long haul pilot so I picked...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-03-2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,579
Posted By aa406079
for those looking to install aftermarket seats or buy 1LE Recaros....

here's a teaser... Planted Technologies used my 1LE as a prototype mule for their new Gen6 Camaro Brackets... production versions will become available soon.....


for those wondering....

Stock...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-09-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,589
Posted By aa406079
I have a warranty that I'm not going to...

I have a warranty that I'm not going to jeopardize until I know my engine is well worn in ..... once I've had the car about 18-24 months... I will be swapping the cams, IM, TB, and getting my a valve...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 06-09-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,393
Posted By aa406079
Hmmmm ... seems these things take forever.... I'm...

Hmmmm ... seems these things take forever.... I'm bring my car into 425 Motorsports on the 22nd... they will be doing prototype fitment... then taking the prototype into CAD then hopefully 3-4 weeks...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 06-09-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,393
Posted By aa406079
Updates? I would like to order a set as well...

Updates? I would like to order a set as well...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-17-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 74,586
Posted By aa406079
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/JOHNB1977...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/JOHNB1977/1LE%20WRAITH/20170505_091619.jpg
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-17-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 74,586
Posted By aa406079
Heres a visual update on my ongoing mods... ...

Heres a visual update on my ongoing mods...

ALP 5 x head laser jammer installed... Seems to be working well.. ( needs cosmetic finishng)


...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-17-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 74,586
Posted By aa406079
Well after 5 weeks... I've put a few miles/ km's ...

Well after 5 weeks... I've put a few miles/ km's on the beast

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/JOHNB1977/1LE%20WRAITH/20170503_231459.jpg
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-04-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 136,940
Posted By aa406079
Please let us know! I'm am hoping to go at least...

Please let us know! I'm am hoping to go at least 295/30r19 but I'm curious how big of a spacer you will need for that...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-02-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 136,940
Posted By aa406079
Since its still a daily driver I wanted to keep...

Since its still a daily driver I wanted to keep the stock overall diameter the same for the odometer and speedo... once o get to my engine build I will go to 30 series and the tune will calibrate for...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-27-2017, 02:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,323
Posted By aa406079
Wow, thought it would be more drag limited

Wow, thought it would be more drag limited
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-24-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,323
Posted By aa406079
Top Speed ? Aero downforce at speed?

I've heard a few blurbs on the ZL1 aero and top speed....but I haven't heard anything along those lines in regard to the SS 1LE.....anyone want her to chime in?
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