1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

It will probably ride like a truck also.

Before GW pounces on that statement...........there's no way it will be in the same plush zip code as a new F150.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I feel somewhat responsible. If I would've just let you win at El Toro in 2012...

Wasn't like you didn't give him enough opportunities.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

You know I have to ride you like a bad pony....



I really like that rendering with the double orange stripe and bob braga's (Bushwachers) plastic fender extensions....

I like it and deserve it at the same time.

I really should just buy some damn bushwackers and get on the track eh.

Originally Posted by 57hemicuda

Its progressing faster then mine. I think we all need somebody riding our behinds, keeps us moving, and it's just a plus that it makes me laugh.

I'm not going to lie, this latest group of cars being built, are going to be so wicked and stupidly fast that I can't wait to see them done, and beat on.

Great statement Ron. I can't wait either.

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I feel somewhat responsible. If I would've just let you win at El Toro in 2012...

Some friend you are.

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

It will probably ride like a truck also.

I can only hope so Tony.

[byndbad914]

You are making some good progress! Going back about 7 pages and reviewing, I like the dual orange stripes with the blue v. the single so I say go for your rendering. Definitely adds dimension to the look of the car.

As for signals, find a 3-way toggle for the dash, neutral being off, with up and down for on, sorta like a lo-hi switch. Then just mount it sideways on the dash and hold it on for left and right. I put a button on the dash of the 914 for the horn. As little as you will use it on the street, simple buttons are good enough.

That Butler seat can be reworked, or simply heated a bit and bent at those rib supports. Those containment seats are great - I wanted one in the 914 but it just simply didn't fit in that small of a car - I couldn't get in and out with it. Depending on how the Nova goes I have some padded "ears" for my Ultrashields that I can weld on. In your Camaro you should have no problem getting in and out with a removable wheel of course and having that additional head support should be great.

That is some crazy exhaust! I agree with balancing after the mufflers to try to quiet it down a little more - you should be able to fit an X-pipe in that mix as it comes across behind your seat. I can't say I have done this and personally proven to myself the validity or know the difference, but have heard that it helps. Maybe it is only good for 1 or 2 dB but sometimes that is all you need.

As for that Merc9 car, while it is cool to look at and I do think it is pretty interesting, don't do what he did. I ran 125-130 mph thru the sweeper and 165mph down the straight in the 914 with no aero, no cage or tubing, horrible 914 suspension, on the first track day after I first did the V8 conversion. Of course, I immediately disassembled the car and started a full chassis once I realized how crazy it was going to be Nonetheless, that car should be closer to 150mph in the sweeper with all of that work and aero, so again, don't do that Well, except for the sequential transmission - those are nice

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by byndbad914

You are making some good progress! Going back about 7 pages and reviewing, I like the dual orange stripes with the blue v. the single so I say go for your rendering. Definitely adds dimension to the look of the car.

As for signals, find a 3-way toggle for the dash, neutral being off, with up and down for on, sorta like a lo-hi switch. Then just mount it sideways on the dash and hold it on for left and right. I put a button on the dash of the 914 for the horn. As little as you will use it on the street, simple buttons are good enough.

That Butler seat can be reworked, or simply heated a bit and bent at those rib supports. Those containment seats are great - I wanted one in the 914 but it just simply didn't fit in that small of a car - I couldn't get in and out with it. Depending on how the Nova goes I have some padded "ears" for my Ultrashields that I can weld on. In your Camaro you should have no problem getting in and out with a removable wheel of course and having that additional head support should be great.

That is some crazy exhaust! I agree with balancing after the mufflers to try to quiet it down a little more - you should be able to fit an X-pipe in that mix as it comes across behind your seat. I can't say I have done this and personally proven to myself the validity or know the difference, but have heard that it helps. Maybe it is only good for 1 or 2 dB but sometimes that is all you need.

As for that Merc9 car, while it is cool to look at and I do think it is pretty interesting, don't do what he did. I ran 125-130 mph thru the sweeper and 165mph down the straight in the 914 with no aero, no cage or tubing, horrible 914 suspension, on the first track day after I first did the V8 conversion. Of course, I immediately disassembled the car and started a full chassis once I realized how crazy it was going to be Nonetheless, that car should be closer to 150mph in the sweeper with all of that work and aero, so again, don't do that Well, except for the sequential transmission - those are nice

The stripe deal is one I will sit on for awhile.... I could go a lot of ways on that.

I like that idea for the turn signal. Sounds like a street car to me.

We thought about reworking the original Butler seat but I decided it was too pretty to cut up and found a buyer for it in less than a week. I then ordered one through Ron Sutton with his advice. It's nearly identical to the one Payton ordered and should be taking delivery of any day now.... Payton?

Regarding the exhaust, I think the custom big box muffler we plan on getting made for that section the seat should do a pretty decent job of quieting it down. We shall find out. Agreed on an X or H pipe... but just don't see the room there. No huge deal.

And Tim I love that last paragraph -- total stream of consciousness right there.

[Payton King]

Still waiting on the call. Guessing it will be next week before the seats are ready.

I did get a big freakin' wing yesterday...you will have wing envy now. LOL

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Payton King

Still waiting on the call. Guessing it will be next week before the seats are ready.

I did get a big freakin' wing yesterday...you will have wing envy now. LOL

Nothing worse than wing envy.....

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nothing worse than wing envy.....

Yep!

[Beach Cruiser]

I delivered Payton's Big Freak'n wing, It almost didn't fit inside my 4Runner! We are all gonna have wing envy when he bolts that thing on!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by Beach Cruiser

I delivered Payton's Big Freak'n wing, It almost didn't fit inside my 4Runner! We are all gonna have wing envy when he bolts that thing on!

Compensating!