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Forum: USA - California 02-07-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By Robster
Here's a video of a prior event (not me nor my...

Here's a video of a prior event (not me nor my video). I also have an extra set of burner tires if anyone is interested.


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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-03-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,558
Posted By Robster
Yep, roll into it and take it easy if the tires...

Yep, roll into it and take it easy if the tires or the weather are cool. No issues once everything is warmed up. I'm running the stock SC3 tires.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-02-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Robster
Talk to your tuner. When I had my car tuned he...

Talk to your tuner. When I had my car tuned he took off the 1-4 skip shift but also inadvertently turned off the launch control. Spoke with him about it and he resolved it with a few keyboard taps.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-02-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,558
Posted By Robster
My car gained about 85 whp with just a flex fuel...

My car gained about 85 whp with just a flex fuel sensor and tune (stock airbox).
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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 01-19-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,466
Posted By Robster
I ran 100 octane mixed with 91 when I first...

I ran 100 octane mixed with 91 when I first bought my ZL1, but then I got a flex fuel sensor and tune. The car gained about 90hp at the wheels by just running a mix at e50 (the stock high side pump...
Forum: USA - California 01-17-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By Robster
Gymkhana - Apple Valley Speedway Feb 26

Since I still have plenty of life left on a set of burner rear tires from the time I did the Fast Sideways full day driver training program, I decided to sign up for their Gymkhana event in late...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-07-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,398
Posted By Robster
I did the flex fuel sensor and kept everything...

I did the flex fuel sensor and kept everything else stock... +90 Whp for ~$1600


Best ponies per dollar value out there. Check out the dyno plot on my user page.
Forum: USA - California 12-07-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 624
Posted By Robster
Who did I see today on GMR?

Cherry ZLE :headbang: Who dis? Are you on here? Nice to see another ZL1 enjoying a sweet midweek lunchtime canyon session. :thumbup:
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-16-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
Posted By Robster
Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Good to know...

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Good to know that I can run them some more.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-16-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
Posted By Robster
To track or not to track - Heat Cracked Rotors

I plan on going back to the track soon (ACS)... Do you think I have one more session left in these rotors or should I replace them?

I can just barely feel with my fingernail the bigger crack seen...
Forum: USA - California 11-14-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 652
Posted By Robster
Saturday 12/3 Track Day @ Fontana w Speedventures

I'm going - if I can get all the track prep done in time! I see a bunch of Camaros signed up already. Is anyone else on here going?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-14-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 29,604
Posted By Robster
Hot dang, that work looks beautiful. Nice job!

Hot dang, that work looks beautiful. Nice job!
Forum: USA - California 02-23-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,397
Posted By Robster
The Tuner is BRC Raceworks (Ryne Cunningham):...

The Tuner is BRC Raceworks (Ryne Cunningham): https://brcraceworks.com/ and the shop that did the work is JEP Autoworks in Hemet. The info is in the dyno plots. I would recommend both. Ryne moved to...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 02-23-2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,354
Posted By Robster
Get familiar with the Launch Control feature....

Get familiar with the Launch Control feature. It's very helpful with the manual transmission. Here are a few videos of me using it on my car.
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Also get familiar...
Forum: USA - California 02-22-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,397
Posted By Robster
I run the Proflex Commander Bluetooth app only....

I run the Proflex Commander Bluetooth app only. No gauge.





I haven't had any issues with the cats or anything else (and everything is stock on the exhaust side) for over a year and a half...
Forum: USA - California 02-01-2022, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,397
Posted By Robster
Baseline numbers for my car with a Soler...

Baseline numbers for my car with a Soler Performance ported throttle body on ~92 octane was 573 WHP. It put down those numbers on 6/10/2020. [Side Note: The 551 number was when the computer pulled...
Forum: USA - California 01-29-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,577
Posted By Robster
I did the Full Day Car Control Clinic with Nik...

I did the Full Day Car Control Clinic with Nik and his crew.

I brought a "burner" set of rears that I got from a shop recommended to me by guys that do drift. Some cheapo tires with lousy grip...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 01-29-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 58,759
Posted By Robster
My car does the wiggles during a hard launch when...

My car does the wiggles during a hard launch when the rears are getting old-ish. It pulls straight and steady with fresh rubber.
Forum: USA - California 01-29-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,397
Posted By Robster
I'm running a flex fuel sensor on my ZL1 with a...

I'm running a flex fuel sensor on my ZL1 with a bluetooth connected App that tells me the % ethanol. Due to the high side pump flow rate limitations of the LT4 I can only run up to 60% ethanol but my...
Forum: USA - California 01-29-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,577
Posted By Robster
I've run with Speed Ventures and Extreme Speed...

I've run with Speed Ventures and Extreme Speed Track Events and have had positive experiences with both. The instructor I got at Extreme was super helpful.


Also consider a training course. I did...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-21-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By Robster
You're right, Roostie. That was probably me on...

You're right, Roostie. That was probably me on Sunday. I don't recall any other silver Camaros on Sunday. I'd love to get some video and audio of those WOT runs!
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-20-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2,310
Views: 380,945
Posted By Robster
Track = Auto Club Speedway - ROVAL Elapsed Time...

Track = Auto Club Speedway - ROVAL
Elapsed Time = 1:56:30
Year / Model / Trim / Transmission = 2017 Camaro ZL1 6MT Date = 1/16/2022
Tires = GSC3
Mods = Flex Fuel sensor
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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-20-2022, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By Robster
Those are some really good times! I've got...

Those are some really good times! I've got similar mods by the same tuner but I'm driving an MT and I'm just getting started, best time so far 1:56. 161 MPH was the best I got before turn 2.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-20-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By Robster
The silver ZL1 on Sunday was me.

The silver ZL1 on Sunday was me.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-20-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By Robster
Video: Two clean laps at Auto Club Speedway

Second time at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. This is the first and second lap of my third outing of the day. Pole position, so no traffic:thumbup:

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Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 12-06-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,962
Posted By Robster
Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen. ...

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen.





Well... this was a "one off" purchase from high end shops (with no consideration for cost reduction - the hook is 5-axis billet CNC work of high...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 12-03-2021, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,962
Posted By Robster
Thanks, I sure did! :bonk:

Thanks, I sure did! :bonk:
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 12-02-2021, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,962
Posted By Robster
I designed my own tow hook

Been tracking my car lately, so I need a tow hook. Didn't like how much the stock tow hook weighs and didn't like what was available on the market. So, I opened up SolidWorks and designed my own. Had...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-12-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,820
Posted By Robster
I did this one and it was very helpful:...

I did this one and it was very helpful: https://www.fastsideways.com/


I'll post some PDR videos of the instructions later. Did it with my car for the same reasons you mentioned above.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-12-2021, 02:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 990
Posted By Robster
Oversteer: A video of some oversteer moments

Still pretty green when it comes to track driving, here's a fun video of some moments of oversteer at my last track day :smiling1:
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