ATS 50/50 Camaro

[HWY Nova]

Originally Posted by tones2SS

That engine is set back pretty far.

Rodger,

Please verify: You are using an aluminum Corvette front crossmember, and that the engine placement is correct relative to the cross member.


--Eric

[ironworks]

The engine is 3.5" back from stock. The torque tube is stock length and there is room to run Tyler's Sidewinder system on the front of the engine now.

We plan to relocate the firewall back.

[Teetoe_Jones]

Originally Posted by HWY Nova

Rodger,

Please verify: You are using an aluminum Corvette front crossmember, and that the engine placement is correct relative to the cross member.


--Eric

Nope.

Factory cradles, yes. Engine placement is further rearward than factory. Those laser cut mounts shown moved it 2 inches further back (maybe more) to allow for my Sidewinder accessory drive and so I could use a factory length torque tube.

Tyler

[HWY Nova]

Rodger & Tyler,

Thanks for the response.



--Eric

[wiedemab]

Originally Posted by HWY Nova

Ouch.

Just a friendly jab - - -

OK - back on topic - sorry.

[PhillipM]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Did you notice the "Rolled" A pillar crossbar? Oh Yeah boy...

I'm not sure what Tyler plans to do with the car but will having the A piller rolled like that still pass tech at say Silver State? I'm not sure how stingy they are about the rules or if he is even planning to run there. Just wanted to ask in case someone knew.

[ironworks]

I'm not sure why it would be an issue. I would think it would make the cage stronger. Now if it was the opposite direction I could see that being and issue.
I'm open if you know something I don't know. They have radius cages in alot of offroad sanctioning bodies so it must not be an issue there.

[LowchevyII]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

What seat do you guys think for a street/track car?

I'd like a Sparco. Here are the 3 I was looking at:

Sparco Circuit seat for $870 each


Sparco Pro ADV for $850 each


Or the Sparco Corsa for $730 each.


The first two will limit my blind spot viewing on the street but are HANS compatiable and would offer the best protection for me, where as the Corsa would be great for street visibility, but not as safe in a racing environment.
Have any of you guys used any of these in a street/track car?

Tyler

In terms of looks, i like teh Pro ADV or the Corsa. Not sure where or how often youre gonna be racing it and needing a HANS device so obviously your decision rests there. The carbon fiber on the Circuit does look sick though. Makes sense to put it in the car being as you work at that one carbon fiber place or something

[78 typelt]

sweet

[conekiller13]

Originally Posted by LowchevyII

In terms of looks, i like teh Pro ADV or the Corsa. Not sure where or how often youre gonna be racing it and needing a HANS device so obviously your decision rests there. The carbon fiber on the Circuit does look sick though. Makes sense to put it in the car being as you work at that one carbon fiber place or something

I'd go with Corsa if your driving it on the street......