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Old 12-20-2006, 06:50 AM
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Hey All,

I am getting more into the R&D and parts development side of things in the business next year. I am trying to get ideas from folks of what you feel is needed at this time and in the future as far as new products or updating current products. I have the facilities and contacts to do just about anything. It can be anything from a small piece of hardware to a complete system.

Pretty much everything and anything will be considered and it can be for the F-bodies, GTO, Corvettes, Trucks, Hybrids and so on. Doesn't matter if it is engine, suspension, brakes, trans, driveline, fuel system, cooling system, supercharging, turbo packages and parts.We have been working with some of the Pro-Touring folks and the fab work there is innovative and top notch.

So PM, e-mail thevettedr@aol.com or call me at 407-616-2518 with your wants and needs. E-mail is probably the best avenue at this time and try to give at least some detail. I llok forward to your input while we work on our own projects. Thanks and have a great holiday season.

Mike Norris
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90MM Airlid... no one seems to want to make one?
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I agree, a 90mm airlid and a 90mm MAf that WORKS would be great. A full, true dual 3 inch setup, like the one that kooks built for that guy on here would be really nice too, make it available with a set of cats and a set of test pipes would be perfect.
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
I agree, a 90mm airlid and a 90mm MAf that WORKS would be great. A full, true dual 3 inch setup, like the one that kooks built for that guy on here would be really nice too, make it available with a set of cats and a set of test pipes would be perfect.
+1, and offer it in 304 stainless. Get Vararam's design for their f body ram air system and FINALLY produce the damned thing (it seems they've given up on any/all things f body )!!!
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The new LSX block 480ci small block HELL YA
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Hmm...off the top of my head for an F-body...

- Bolt-in adapters to use rod-end shocks front and rear
- An adapter to allow threaded adjustment of the axle end of the LCA, instead of 2-3 gross adjustments
- Better variety of T-56 gear ratios
- An oil pan which doesn't starve the pickup during high-G maneuvers
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Adjustable shifter for the T56 cars
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Oil catch can that doesn't let ANY oil get past it and back into the intake.
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projector headlights for the 98-02 camaros would be great!
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carbon fiber hood and lexan or plexiglass rear hatch glass also smooth carbon fiber or fiberglass interior door panels with a door pull to shut it and a way to retrofit the power window buttons. maybe even something to replace the center console so that the is a location for aftermarket gauges but covers the electrics and around the shifter. i think these things would all save alot of weight for the hardcore street/drag and ax guys.
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wish list for 2007:
a jet hot y pipe /w cats,
t56 transmission and all other crap to do a swap
CCW505a wheels ( not sure what size to go with yet but definitively 11" wide in the rears)
slp air lid
billet side grill inserts
maybe a 1" lowering kit

lol I think thats all I want for 2007
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Originally Posted by True Performance
wish list for 2007:
a jet hot y pipe /w cats,
t56 transmission and all other crap to do a swap
CCW505a wheels ( not sure what size to go with yet but definitively 11" wide in the rears)
slp air lid
billet side grill inserts
maybe a 1" lowering kit

lol I think thats all I want for 2007
looks like somebody forgot to read the original post, lol

i want to see a full true dual exhaust that exits out the back that is 3 inches
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Originally Posted by rich Z
Oil catch can that doesn't let ANY oil get past it and back into the intake.

That's already available.. it's called PCV delete.
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Something else that would be ver nice to have available, would be a bracket setup that makes mountign a kirkey style seat easily done. Something that would mount to the existing studs would make the entire task very simple.

I'd also like to see someone produce some lightweight parts like mentioned above for the interior, a lw carbon fiber t top that won't leak would be really nice too.. maybe even a lw support that bolts up on transam's anc camaro's that mmakes removing the bumper support easily done, and not have to worry about the saggy bumper cover syndrome that we all hate the look of too... that would be very nice.
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3”, SS, over-the-axle, dual exhaust, exiting at bumper, with x-pipe and option for cats. I think LG planned on shipping these in January 07, but I do not know if they are still going to do it. Also, it would be nice to have a couple of manufacturers to choose from.
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I really don't need one, but I think people have been wanting a 90mm lid for a long time. That'd be the easiest thing to make from a production stand point, as opposed to MAFs, headlights, hoods, etc.
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17 x 11 reproduction Ws6 wheels
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Hi
Realy good quality (better then TSP) Y pipes to work with Pacesetters. Both ORY and catalyatic (with Magnaflow metalic cats). Something like the Kooks Y pipe, only for Pacesetters. Also, must have a proper merg collector at the back.

Dual gate or ratchet in console shifter for A4 cars.

Performance oriented non-lowering springs. Something like a 1LE spring, only a little higher spring rates.

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The 90mm lid is a big one. Mike, I'm sure you've seen that thread in the sponsor's section about that 90mm lid that was supposed to come out. That thing got hundreds of responses.

The bumper supports would also be really nice.
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Pipes that look like cats, lol. Pretty much gutted cats with a pipe running through to pass visual inspection. That'd be hot, but probably pushin it in terms of legality and probably nothing anyone would consider doing, but ive always wanted something like that i can just buy.



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