Building my big ten bolt or why not

[Ron Sutton]

Originally Posted by ErikLS2

Until I break something I'm using a 12 bolt with C-Clips. I have C6 Z06 rear disc brakes though so a broken C-Clip isn't the end of the world as the brakes will PROBABLY hold the axle in until I can get stopped. Stuff might happen but my quarter panel should probably be OK I'm thinking. So, if you're running rear discs it's something to add to the equation.

Erik,
If you don't mind sharing about your car ... how much HP? How do you drive the car? How much does it weigh? How big are the tires?

[ErikLS2]

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton

Erik,
If you don't mind sharing about your car ... how much HP? How do you drive the car? How much does it weigh? How big are the tires?

Don't mind sharing at all, car is still being built, I'm setting the record for longest build time. It's a 69 Camaro, mild LS2 at best so most ever probably 500hp, 18" 275 tires, possible mini-tub someday. I would do the C-Clip eliminators in a heartbeat but the last I checked it couldn't be done with the C6 Z06 brakes and Kore3 adapters I'm using. I'm assuming though that those brakes are beefy enough that unless under a real hard corner they should keep the wheel somewhat in place until I can get stopped. If there's a better option out there now I would love to hear about it.

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by ErikLS2

Don't mind sharing at all, car is still being built, I'm setting the record for longest build time. It's a 69 Camaro, mild LS2 at best so most ever probably 500hp, 18" 275 tires, possible mini-tub someday. I would do the C-Clip eliminators in a heartbeat but the last I checked it couldn't be done with the C6 Z06 brakes and Kore3 adapters I'm using. I'm assuming though that those brakes are beefy enough that unless under a real hard corner they should keep the wheel somewhat in place until I can get stopped. If there's a better option out there now I would love to hear about it.

Check with Marty's build, 2nd chance camaro. He modified his Kore3 set up to work with the eliminators. I'm not sure what calipers he went with in the rear though.

My car is going to be similar to your's as far as rear tire and power levels. I'll eventually go wider but it won't be any time soon. Heck, it's not going to be any time soon that I even get the engine built. So for now, 300 rwhp for me!

[WSSix]

I just noticed I have this thread in the wrong forum

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by WSSix

I just noticed I have this thread in the wrong forum :huh:

LOL, me too......fixed.

[WSSix]

Thanks, Scott

[WSSix]

I finally had the front end aligned and have been driving the car a bit. The rear end isn't making any bad noises. I do have some gear whine but I'm not worried about that at this point. It's not bad.

When I had the front end aligned I asked them to give me the rear end specs also. I have +0.6 degrees toe on the left(driver's) and -0.2 degrees toe on the right. I have not followed the car to verify this but it feels like the back end is stepping out to the right when I'm driving straight. I put the rear end back in the car squared to within 1/16th inch. I have not verified that it hasn't moved somehow yet either. I guess I'm just wondering if with the toe settings I have if that's enough to cause the back end to step out.