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Thats the ugliest Camaro i've personally seen EVER. You say you're swapping an LS1 in there? IMO I would sell it, or at least try to, and just buy a Z28 or somethin because that cars goin nowhere realll fast.
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So weres pics of you car?
Let me gues ZR1 or Z06 rims, side stripes and... a sunoco hood?
Or just a plain jane SS
I think it's classy for what it is. I've never been into the style myself but for some reason I really like this car. I really like the fact that it's going back to tinted stock taillights. I don't understand why idiots in this thread don't understand AIRBAGS: the car won't be on the ground when it's driving.
Like he said, at least it isn't a DONK jacked up with 30s
Like he said, at least it isn't a DONK jacked up with 30s
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Is this the pic you mean?
I was thinking this was as high as it would go. If that's the case you would not have any extension travel like when the wheel hits a low spot in the road. The tire would stop making contact and it could lead to a spin. Do you have some room for the wheel to go down at this height? Can you safely drive at max height? I'm just guessing about this stuff so any input would be really helpfull.
I was thinking this was as high as it would go. If that's the case you would not have any extension travel like when the wheel hits a low spot in the road. The tire would stop making contact and it could lead to a spin. Do you have some room for the wheel to go down at this height? Can you safely drive at max height? I'm just guessing about this stuff so any input would be really helpfull.
the car will go a lil higher than that but not a lot
ride hight might be a lil lower
some people just dont understand
my dad and i have a 57 chevy pro street and it has bags
406 small block 600 horse and a 250 shot
so tell me how ugly it is, how bad it will handle and how it wont launch
haha man u just need to re-read your sig and realize u must be doing somehting right
btw, dads car looks sick (pics of it painted?) and again ur car looks like its comin along. Not my style AT ALL but i can appreciate some quality work.
btw, dads car looks sick (pics of it painted?) and again ur car looks like its comin along. Not my style AT ALL but i can appreciate some quality work.
How far do those front tubs extend under the fender?
Did you just cut a tub shaped slice through the triangular brace hidden under the fender, slide the tub in and then weld the tub to it?
Man, I'd love to see a few pics with the fender off.
Did you say you made the tubs from 16ga?
Did you just cut a tub shaped slice through the triangular brace hidden under the fender, slide the tub in and then weld the tub to it?
Man, I'd love to see a few pics with the fender off.
Did you say you made the tubs from 16ga?
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How far do those front tubs extend under the fender?
Did you just cut a tub shaped slice through the triangular brace hidden under the fender, slide the tub in and then weld the tub to it?
Man, I'd love to see a few pics with the fender off.
Did you say you made the tubs from 16ga?
Did you just cut a tub shaped slice through the triangular brace hidden under the fender, slide the tub in and then weld the tub to it?
Man, I'd love to see a few pics with the fender off.
Did you say you made the tubs from 16ga?
the rear are 16ga. the front is 1/8"
ill get some pics with the fenders off
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It seems that you view what everyone has to say as opinion, blaming ignorance and you are oblivious to the fact that what you are saying is equally a mere opinion also until there is unquestionable truth presented to the contrary. So far to absolutely everything you have said .....there is none. When Lingenfelter, Rouch, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari...etc start doing it to their cars (since they have the money to) because it will out handle everything on the road, then one might be more inclined to believe it.
If everybody wants to stereotype, so be it, the word itself exists for a reason. You're in a public forum, guess what? It's gonna happen. No way to stop it. don't like it....then don't come to the thread. Like all forums: there's good theres bad.....not knowing THAT....is ignorant. Since doing it to his car makes the original poster happy, then great! More power to him! Thinking everyone else will think it's a **** idea...different story.
ZetaVeinteOcho, why can't you focus on the thread? I swear, it's like some people here have ADD.
As to why race cars don't use active suspensions, it's very simple. They are banned in the sporting regulatons. Now when you talking about non-race cars such as the Bugatti Veyron (one of the fastest street cars in the world) you will see that they use all the technology they can to make it handle and perform better. It has a hydraulically controlled ride height that lowers as the speed goes up. It also uses active aerodynamics (another banned item for race cars) which I'm also considering.
The basic idea of an adjustable ride height is pretty common. Many vehicles with air springs also use a load leveling systems to make sure the vehicle doesn't sag in the rear. Range Rover uses their system to provide more ground clearance over rocky terrain as well as lower it at higher freeway speeds. Audi uses their system to lower the vehicles ride height on the freeway as well. Then you can get into the semi-active suspensions which is usually a shock absorber that can change it's rates. Those systems have been around for a long time. The 1990 ZR1 Vette use an adjustable ride control to have a soft and sport mode. These systems are a lot more common and can be found on Porsche's, Mercedes, Corvettes, etc...
You also may want to do more research into those brands you listed as several have used semi-active and possibly fully active syspension systems.
Last edited by JasonWW; Nov 21, 2007 at 10:46 PM.
the car is apart again so no video sorry
she was a model for a video shoot
y yes i do lol
and i have a lot better ones
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ennytruck2.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...dc84fb028e.jpg
she was a model for a video shoot
y yes i do lol
and i have a lot better ones
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ennytruck2.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...dc84fb028e.jpg
no, seriously....share the wealth!
Thanks. So the front tub is 1/8" plate? Now that's sounds a lot better.
ZetaVeinteOcho, why can't you focus on the thread? I swear, it's like some people here have ADD.
As to why race cars don't use active suspensions, it's very simple. They are banned in the sporting regulatons. Now when you talking about non-race cars such as the Bugatti Veyron (one of the fastest street cars in the world) you will see that they use all the technology they can to make it handle and perform better. It has a hydraulically controlled ride height that lowers as the speed goes up. It also uses active aerodynamics (another banned item for race cars) which I'm also considering.
The basic idea of an adjustable ride height is pretty common. Many vehicles with air springs also use a load leveling systems to make sure the vehicle doesn't sag in the rear. Range Rover uses their system to provide more ground clearance over rocky terrain as well as lower it at higher freeway speeds. Audi uses their system to lower the vehicles ride height on the freeway as well. Then you can get into the semi-active suspensions which is usually a shock absorber that can change it's rates. Those systems have been around for a long time. The 1990 ZR1 Vette use an adjustable ride control to have a soft and sport mode. These systems are a lot more common and can be found on Porsche's, Mercedes, Corvettes, etc...
You also may want to do more research into those brands you listed as several have used semi-active and possibly fully active syspension systems.
ZetaVeinteOcho, why can't you focus on the thread? I swear, it's like some people here have ADD.
As to why race cars don't use active suspensions, it's very simple. They are banned in the sporting regulatons. Now when you talking about non-race cars such as the Bugatti Veyron (one of the fastest street cars in the world) you will see that they use all the technology they can to make it handle and perform better. It has a hydraulically controlled ride height that lowers as the speed goes up. It also uses active aerodynamics (another banned item for race cars) which I'm also considering.
The basic idea of an adjustable ride height is pretty common. Many vehicles with air springs also use a load leveling systems to make sure the vehicle doesn't sag in the rear. Range Rover uses their system to provide more ground clearance over rocky terrain as well as lower it at higher freeway speeds. Audi uses their system to lower the vehicles ride height on the freeway as well. Then you can get into the semi-active suspensions which is usually a shock absorber that can change it's rates. Those systems have been around for a long time. The 1990 ZR1 Vette use an adjustable ride control to have a soft and sport mode. These systems are a lot more common and can be found on Porsche's, Mercedes, Corvettes, etc...
You also may want to do more research into those brands you listed as several have used semi-active and possibly fully active syspension systems.
Its not my cup of tea. But its damn clean. Not to mention you have a bad *** 2500 if that was it in the pictures of the Z at that show! Props on all your work and your fab skills to do all this. All these idiots that only have negative things to say, should just STFU. Not to mention what they are driving, most are some of the slowest ******* on this board. And one hater with a v6...gimme a break! This guy has 10x the skills you have! Real car people that actually work on their **** can appreciate the time and work that is in this car.
As for ZetaVeinteOcho, You must have some personal issues, or have no life if you have the time to come in this thread and post negative **** as much as you do. Almost sounds like your jealous. Take off the white sheet, get off your high horse and look around. If you dont like the car, why keep coming back in this thread, take your *** to the other few thousand threads.. If I was a mod/admin, I would have sent you on a temporary vacation already!
That reminds me of something I recently came across. Formula 1 started using active suspension systems way back in the late 80's. The cars just got too fast, so for safety, it was banned in '93. That's probably why so many people don't hear about it or see it anymore. It doesn't mean it doesn't work. Far from it.
I just like riding low and then raising the car up for a steep driveway or something. That's just awesome to me.
There is also a company in Japan making a small air cylinder that fits on a coilover and can raise the car when needed. It's mostly your $100,000+ exotics that use it though. Roberuta Cup.
OK, now I'm getting off topic, back to the camaro.
I just like riding low and then raising the car up for a steep driveway or something. That's just awesome to me.
There is also a company in Japan making a small air cylinder that fits on a coilover and can raise the car when needed. It's mostly your $100,000+ exotics that use it though. Roberuta Cup.
OK, now I'm getting off topic, back to the camaro.
Last edited by JasonWW; Nov 23, 2007 at 02:25 AM.
While I respect cars and people who put hard work into their projects... I think the problem is you have a lot of Camaros and Firebirds on this Forum, which were two of the handful of American muscle cars that shaped the automotive industry. When you see a car thats supposed to be a "muscle car" dropped to the ground with huge *** rims it sorta detracts from the stereotypical F-body. I do love the color, front end, and rims.
Modifying cars is a form of self expression and doesn't deserve any disrespect. Good luck man, keep it clean and fast. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Modifying cars is a form of self expression and doesn't deserve any disrespect. Good luck man, keep it clean and fast. Thanks for sharing the pics.
i like it! its something different, not every camaro owner has the same idea in mind, keep it up and keep us posted, as long as the car you drive makes you happy who gives a f what anyone says
I guess it's only cool when people slam 1st and 2nd gens in the weeds with 18's and 20's do they swoon over how badass it is. Do it to a 4th gen and it's a POS and rice. All the closed minded people on here crack me up. If you don't like it, don't look and move on. I think it's gonna be badass once you're done. I got a ton of crap when I asked about air ride suspension and how terrible it would handle and why would you want it that low, blah, blah, blah. I love how people hate on your wheels too. Obviously they know nothing about high end billet wheels!