1967 Camaro with Katech Street Attack 427
11-03-2008, 07:35 AM
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And with great thanks to Tyler and Russel at ATS we were able to get the sway bar installed before heading over to the SEMA show this afternoon. Optima Batteries has sponsored our entry and although we are not in their booth, we have an awesome spot in the main hall beside the Ford display. I'll be kicking around most of the week so if you're around, give me a shout or fire me a PM. Until then, a quick move in picture...
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11-03-2008, 08:09 AM
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There is nothing about the way that car looks that you could do any better - the stance, the wheel selection, the blend of a car that even stock will never not look sexy plus some small updates...just wow. For me, this project is the perfect definition of restomod, as well as the perfect balance between race and street. Attention to the details is what really sets the car off for an OCD person like me.
I hope that car gets driven and enjoyed a lot, would be a shame to let all those guys' hard work waste away.
I hope that car gets driven and enjoyed a lot, would be a shame to let all those guys' hard work waste away.
11-03-2008, 09:30 PM
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And with great thanks to Tyler and Russel at ATS we were able to get the sway bar installed before heading over to the SEMA show this afternoon. Optima Batteries has sponsored our entry and although we are not in their booth, we have an awesome spot in the main hall beside the Ford display. I'll be kicking around most of the week so if you're around, give me a shout or fire me a PM. Until then, a quick move in picture...
Congrats and I am in town Wednesday for the show - I will be sure to stop by for an upclose and personal viewing. Excellent job!
11-03-2008, 11:22 PM
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Beautiful Camaro! I love to see the dyno graph. The suspension setup looks awesome. Do you feel the roll-bar takes away from the practicality of the car? I know its a double edged sword.
11-04-2008, 08:58 AM
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say this car wont see much street duty judging by how low the splitter is in front and the DOT race tires that are on the car...
I love it! 
11-04-2008, 07:14 PM
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Some pictures from SEMA this morning...
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11-04-2008, 07:19 PM
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I drove the car from American Touring Specialties to the SEMA show on Sunday with the splitter in place and didn't have any real issues until I ran out of gas as we pulled into the central hall. The exhaust is the lowest part of the car right now and is one area that I do need to address for street driving. It does hit on some high spots - especially with a passenger - but it's an easy fix. The R888's are awesome on the street (and obviously on the track as well); I would hazard to guess that I am one of the only people who can say that they are decent in the snow as well.
11-04-2008, 07:27 PM
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I will also be happy with a decent showing this Saturday at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitation but I am not expecting much beyond some fun on the track and an opportunity to start to learn the limits of the car. Either way it's going to be a great event and I am honored to be invited.
And some pictures of the business side of things:
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11-04-2008, 09:12 PM
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car looks awesome. Im very impressed with what youve done.
one thing to remember is that theres always somebody faster. if you just build it for you then you cant loose.
one thing to remember is that theres always somebody faster. if you just build it for you then you cant loose.
11-05-2008, 07:56 AM
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[QUOTE=reboot04;10422910]It should do well - with some tuning time - but there is no way that it will come close to eclipsing big reds numbers in it's current form. I had a chance to look big red over at the show and it is a purpose built race car - far more so than mine is today. I will be happy with a solid outing at the One Lap of America and a safe run at the Silver State first time out.
I will also be happy with a decent showing this Saturday at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitation but I am not expecting much beyond some fun on the track and an opportunity to start to learn the limits of the car. Either way it's going to be a great event and I am honored to be invited.
And some pictures of the business side of things:
big red is a purpose built race car. I have followed that car since it was built always my dream to have a road race 70 chevelle built like that car. but your car is very impressive and should put up some great numbers in it's own right. your car even though it has aftermarket pieces is as much race car as anything that thing is beautiful.
I will also be happy with a decent showing this Saturday at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitation but I am not expecting much beyond some fun on the track and an opportunity to start to learn the limits of the car. Either way it's going to be a great event and I am honored to be invited.
And some pictures of the business side of things:
big red is a purpose built race car. I have followed that car since it was built always my dream to have a road race 70 chevelle built like that car. but your car is very impressive and should put up some great numbers in it's own right. your car even though it has aftermarket pieces is as much race car as anything that thing is beautiful.
11-05-2008, 10:13 AM
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I drove the car from American Touring Specialties to the SEMA show on Sunday with the splitter in place and didn't have any real issues until I ran out of gas as we pulled into the central hall. The exhaust is the lowest part of the car right now and is one area that I do need to address for street driving. It does hit on some high spots - especially with a passenger - but it's an easy fix. The R888's are awesome on the street (and obviously on the track as well); I would hazard to guess that I am one of the only people who can say that they are decent in the snow as well.
Absolutely amazing attention to detail, love the car, almost too nice to track it.
11-05-2008, 08:44 PM
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I found the car and it is indeed an amazing job!! The only problem is that I couldn't find anybody that knew where the owner was located. I wanted to talk to James!!
It was fun watching other people looking at the car. There were four or five cars in a line up against that wall and the Camaro had by far the most people who would stop and look it over. If Chevrolet had any sense, they should have put this car in their big display next to the new Camaro (except this one would have made the new one look pretty bad).
Excellent work!!
Mike
It was fun watching other people looking at the car. There were four or five cars in a line up against that wall and the Camaro had by far the most people who would stop and look it over. If Chevrolet had any sense, they should have put this car in their big display next to the new Camaro (except this one would have made the new one look pretty bad).
Excellent work!!
Mike