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Old 07-25-2009 | 12:46 AM
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Looks bad ***! Just curious, but it doesn't look like it has A/C or was it not a requirement etc...
Old 07-25-2009 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kumar75150
how is the aero on f-bodies? i dunno how comfortable i would be going 220 in one of those things
Aero isn't bad, actually.

In looking at the video, I see a couple things that could help.

With no front downforce or splitter, there is a ton of air going under the car. It's already converted to a front breather, so making the air go around the nose instead of under the car will help slice through the air. Getting air under the car will make it float. Just adding an air dam would be a huge plus.

Use 200mph tape to seal the leading edge of the hood and seal off those cavities beneath the head lights.

Remove the outside rear view mirrors. An amazing piece of drag pushing those pods through the air.

A 1/2" wicker attached to the rear spoiler will keep the rear planted.

MAX caster and maybe 1/2 a degree negative camber. And the slightest bit of toe in. You don't want it being too steering responsive at 200+.

Its great to see an F-car attacking the LSR.
Old 07-25-2009 | 07:14 AM
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Keep that sucker in one piece long enough for me to shoot it for the magazine!

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Old 07-25-2009 | 11:45 AM
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That is the baddest camaro I have ever seen. I love the setup!
Old 07-25-2009 | 11:48 AM
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phenomenal job!

i want one
Old 07-25-2009 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Keep that sucker in one piece long enough for me to shoot it for the magazine!

Tony
Wow.... a black Camaro in a Magazine! I only thought they wanted pictars of Rainbow gay colored cars these days?????
Old 07-25-2009 | 12:56 PM
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Looks similar to what I am building for my Texas mile car.
Old 07-25-2009 | 01:21 PM
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im sure they are already in the process of making a front splitter
Old 07-25-2009 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kumar75150
how is the aero on f-bodies? i dunno how comfortable i would be going 220 in one of those things
Not sure on the 4th gen, but the 92/91 firebird body has been over 300 mph without mods besides the wheels of course.
Old 07-25-2009 | 09:00 PM
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very nice guys!!!!

that car is capable of giving the supras a good run
Old 07-25-2009 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ZONES89RS
Not sure on the 4th gen, but the 92/91 firebird body has been over 300 mph without mods besides the wheels of course.
You mean this one?

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/1268801.html

I would be interested in what the rules say constitutes a "stock body". That front clip looks awefully sealed ...
Old 07-26-2009 | 10:25 AM
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No, i will see if i can find it, it is literally a stock bodied car!

http://www.gtasourcepage.com/galebanksturbogta.html

There is the older body, the 91/92 is the one i am having trouble finding, that one above only did 283.

This one did 298:


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Old 07-26-2009 | 11:16 AM
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Very nice! Can't wait to see what kind of speed it pulls.
Old 07-26-2009 | 12:44 PM
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Saw the car finally complete this weekend at heatwave in austin, lots of attention to details...looks ****!!
Old 07-26-2009 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nassty00
im sure they are already in the process of making a front splitter
This car is actually at HEAT WAVE this weekend. Once it gets back to our shop next week that is the next thing on the list! Then we will see everyone at at the meets(cars and coffee)...
Old 07-26-2009 | 02:33 PM
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man what a sick car
Old 07-26-2009 | 08:43 PM
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The dollar bills airbrushed on the turbos is pimp!
Old 07-26-2009 | 09:12 PM
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I now need a towel. And yeah id imagine suspension mods galore and air flow mods out the *** on this thing. Ive only had my ss to 140 and it was not at all confidence inspiring lol.
Old 07-26-2009 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NEED MO POWA!
Saw the car finally complete this weekend at heatwave in austin, lots of attention to details...looks ****!!
The vids do it no justice, this car looks amazing in person. If I could have I would of stayed at yall's tent all day drooling over it, lol.

Was the 1100 hp it makes right now without the nitrous?

Good luck at the mile guys.
Old 07-26-2009 | 10:13 PM
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The problem at the mile is traction. It is not a preped track. That thing will blow the tires off for 1/2 a mile. The F- bodies do get lite at speed, you will want to vent the under hood air. Our air lid blew loose even with it screwed down. Good luck


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