SLP575 Bumble Bee Finally starting a Build Thread on the car
 

The car is currently 4-Sale (( https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=53923 ))

Way back in 2010 I acquired a new SLP575 from the gentleman who purchased the Syborg TT project. The plan was to put it in the trailer to get it home but it was 2" to long. So I said good-bye to Kenny and I jumped in the Camaro with 17 miles on the clock and 1,732 miles later I was home.

The first 1,000 miles was a blast but the last 732 were a bit exhausting. But none the less I made it home in a day & half just in time to grab my daughter and take her to her final diving meet. Looking back I am happy I drove it home which makes it easy to drive it when I want now. I even haul my mountain bike with it from time to time.

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Saying Goodbye to my 5 year project Syborg TT

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John saying goodbye to one of his Camaro's

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This was my first stop with the car for fuel and food.

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Grabbing my daughters to head out to the diving meet

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The first modification was the most important.

I needed a trailer hitch so I could haul my mountain bike to the trail. What I like the most about this hitch is you don't have to cut up the car in any way shape or form. Bolts on in about 20 minutes.

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The second modification I did was to swap out the wheels & tires.

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Okay so now it's time for the fun to begin on the car and try to get rid on the sloppy ride and handling.

After talking with the guys at LG Motorsports and explaining to them that I wanted a very simple brain dead get in it an drive suspension I began collecting
parts for the suspension. Due to the fact that Pfadt had just gone out of business I needed to source the parts from various vendors.

The fist upgrade was going to be be wheels & tires which I ordered from LG Motorsports so I picked up a staggered set of there ZR28 wheels.

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I had them mounted with the Goodyear Eagle F1 which are standard on the ZL1.

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You can see the difference from the Goodyears to the Nittos

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difference in the front tires can be seen here.

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okay I have learned that swapping wheels on a 4 post sucks. I really need to get the sliding jack.

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I also ordered a set of Gorrilla locks for the wheels from the guys at Apex Motorsports.

Old vs New

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and this time I swapped the lugs on the ground using this little tool from the guys at ZL1 Add-Ons. Sure did make life easier this time around.

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When ever I start a build I work with a graphics guy to do a few renderings of what the car may look like when it's complete. This
time I had the pleasure to work with Victor Fulton and I an really excited to show off his work.

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Some of you may have already seen the new MRR Design Model 228 Wheels which look very similar to the wheels on the Z28. When
I saw these wheels I new I wanted a set for the car. So I asked Victor put them on the car in rendering.

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Then my Dad & my brother-n-law both were pulled over for no front plate so I added this cool little mount.

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and yes I actually use the hitch for it's main purpose

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One of things that has driven me crazy since I acquired the car was the mis-matched calipers.

Bobby at LG Motorsports was able to get me the matching rear caliper and mounting bracket for the rear so this was
one of the first modifications that I planned to do.

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This is the front brake kit that was installed on the car as part of the SLP Package.

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I like the new wheels. How do you like the power from the Magna charger?

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Love the render Marty! What are your planned upgrades?

Since the front tires are so sticky I needed to add a set of splash guards to the front fenders. I picked these up from Showtime and install took about 5 minutes.

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Should have those posted by end of day today.

Each Car is supplied a Dyno sheet and a warranty from SLP on the motor and there modifications. The dyno sheet showed 568hp which is more then enough however if I make a pulley swap and headers I can easily get to 700hp.

Very nice car Marty,how can anyone afford more than 1 toy at a time,I would probally shoot myself trying to keep up with them.Nice upgrades to a very nice car for sure:trophy-1302:

Not to sure where in Il u are from but we should ride sometime lol.

Thus the reason it took me so long to start the modificatons.

Just outside of Chicago. But if the trails are good I am always ready and willing to jump in a car.

You have all the fun Marty! Car looks good.

Good catching up at SEMA. Talk with you soon.

Usually I ride at Palos or saw wee kee park. You know of anywhere else good

Thank you and it was great hanging out with you and your dad at the show.

and don't forget about that 67 Camaro with all the Anvil Suff $6500 and it's yours. You know you want it.

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Sending you a PM

I sometimes ride this course in my backyard

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That's awesome. I sent you an email but I'll pm you back so you know my email. I have a red giant trance. Usually guys in the trails that have seen me know me by that haha

Love it Marty.

Looking great Marty, I figured you might be starting your upgrade process soon.

Any interest in selling the factory rear calipers (rotors too if you're not reusing them)? I'm gradually acquiring the parts to upgrade the brakes on my wife's 2013 V6.

Good stuff Marty, looking forward to seeing how the Camaro progresses.

You have been holding out on me. LOL

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Marty,

It was great seeing you at SEMA! Thanks for letting me see your Camaro photos then.


--Eric

Hey Marty, looking good. Cant wait to see it come together.

Thanks guys this car is so much fun to work on. It's clean and all of the bolts just come off.

Plus all the parts actually just bolt on like they say.

ps JKnight - saving the calipers for a 3rd gen Camaro project

WAIT WHAT????? Um maybe you should finish one of your other projects first?? :smiley_smack: :poke: :mock:

lol - I haven't told the wife yet so lets keep this our secret.

The next step was to start collecting all the parts needed for the suspension modifications. Pfadt had just closed there doors when I started collecting the parts so I had to get all the parts from various vendors. I want to thank all of them for helping because if they didn't have the part they said to try one of the other guys and I was able to get all the parts I needed.

Chassis Bushings
1. Pfadt # 1410112 - Pfadt Rear Trailing Arm Bushings -- mst504 Camaro5
2. Pfadt # 1410113 - Front Lower control arm bushings -- Summit Racing
3. GM # 22845487 - 1le Toe Rod -- Camaro5 Member
4. Pfadt # 1410115 - Rear Lower control arm bushing -- Summit Racing
5. Pfadt # 1410116 - Rear upper control arm bushing -- JDP Motorsports
6. Pfadt # 1410117 - Front Trailing Arm bushings -- JDP Motorsports
7. Pfadt # 1410101 - Racing Sway Bars - Super Car Performance
8. Pfadt # 1410196 - Solid Body Bushings -- Camaro5 Member
9. BMR # BK046 - Differential Bushings -- Apex Speed

Chassis Modifications to include
LG Motorsports Subframe Connectors
LG Motorsports Coil-Over Conversion


JDP Remote Clutch Slave Cylinder
Motul 600 Brake/clutch fluid

Rear Brembo Red Calipers

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and then I scored this nice Suede 1le Steering Wheel with Airbag

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Very nice car Marty! Ever thought about a cowl hood like this?

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Marty,
Is this a street cruiser or weekend racer?

Both


Marty-MJ
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LOL
Smart man!! :thumbsup:

I like this one a little better

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You think that jack adapter from ZL1 Add ons would work with the G8/SS?

I need something for my SS sedan.

Also - Pfadt is back if you didn't run into them at SEMA.

They are under AFE Power now - so you might bet able to get parts from them soon(ish) in 2015....

Also your making me want to start tinkering with my SS sedan - I still have the CTS-V 6 piston brembos and the wheels.

That - or sell all that and get an 1LE, lol!

pm me your address and I will send you the original set that I have so you can try them. If they work order a set ans send me my set back.

btw Thank you for the heads up on AFE that makes me really happy

Next up was to locate a set of Recaro seats for the car and lucky me a set of seats became available on camaro5 forum.

They are basically brand new as the passenger seat was only sat in few times and the drivers seat had a new hyde installed
as well as a seat cushion prior to them being shipped to me.

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Here is what they actually look like. (not actual seat factory photo)

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I accidentally bought a 1le front Splitter from G5 Carbon for the car.

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Still not sure how it happened but I am really happy I have it.

So when do we start to install some of these cool kid parts :popcorn2: :poke: