Project "Payback"

[DFRESH]

Todd, you have paved the way for a lot of guys on here with all the information you have shared, especially me. That last post you made about what you would do different is one of the most valuable posts made to someone like me----you are one of the guys actually out there doing road courses, auto Xing and driving the car. The comments you make, the products you use, your write up of how they've worked (good or bad) really means something to me--and obviously they do to others as well. It ultimately helps guys like me to buy right the first time, thus enjoying the car more. Not sure anyone has ever said this to you, but thank you for sharing those experiences with us here as they have helped me immensly! My build plan for the car over the next 2 years has and will continue to change based on details you've listed here and conversations we have had. Thanks for the honest assesment and sharing your feedback here---it's that kind of information that really makes this site a great place.

Based on how much money i've saved thus far, and the fact that I love your "Payback" more than most, i'm thinking of renaming mine "Refund".

Doug

[mfain]

Todd,

You sound a little down, but you shouldn't be. You have built a great car and you have the raw talent to wheel it. Your willingness to share your ups and downs has been a great asset to the community. If I could offer you any advice (having personally been humbled by some of the best), you might want to consider an advanced driving school to refine your talents -- one little technique from someone who has seen it all can do wonders -- and a professional evaluation of your final suspension set-up (spring rates, shock set-up, roll centers, etc) might be beneficial (Dick Guldstrand comes to mind). You are on the verge of putting an "old school" hot rod on top of the tech-y LS crowd, and I'm rooting for you!

Pappy

[Sieg]

Based on how much money i've saved thus far, and the fact that I love your "Payback" more than most, i'm thinking of renaming mine "Refund".

Doug

Beneficiary wouldn't be bad either.

As a newbie around here, and not to take anything from Todd, Doug's complimentary comments could apply to numerous members threads and posts. I've had my car 22 years now and in the last few weeks of diligently reading Camaro build and mod threads I've picked up some very valuable insights that will save trial and error expense and deliver a respectable performance level.

I sincerely appreciate the caliber of Lateral G's members and the quantity and quality of their information. Thank you all, hopefully I'll be able to contribute as well.

PS - The good natured ribbing and humor is another benefit.

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

Todd, you have paved the way for a lot of guys on here with all the information you have shared, especially me. That last post you made about what you would do different is one of the most valuable posts made to someone like me----you are one of the guys actually out there doing road courses, auto Xing and driving the car. The comments you make, the products you use, your write up of how they've worked (good or bad) really means something to me--and obviously they do to others as well. It ultimately helps guys like me to buy right the first time, thus enjoying the car more. Not sure anyone has ever said this to you, but thank you for sharing those experiences with us here as they have helped me immensly! My build plan for the car over the next 2 years has and will continue to change based on details you've listed here and conversations we have had. Thanks for the honest assesment and sharing your feedback here---it's that kind of information that really makes this site a great place.

Based on how much money i've saved thus far, and the fact that I love your "Payback" more than most, i'm thinking of renaming mine "Refund".

Doug

You get the award for taking the least and making the most out of it. I've learned a thing or two from you as well. I'll call you soon....

Originally Posted by mfain

Todd,

You sound a little down, but you shouldn't be. You have built a great car and you have the raw talent to wheel it. Your willingness to share your ups and downs has been a great asset to the community. If I could offer you any advice (having personally been humbled by some of the best), you might want to consider an advanced driving school to refine your talents -- one little technique from someone who has seen it all can do wonders -- and a professional evaluation of your final suspension set-up (spring rates, shock set-up, roll centers, etc) might be beneficial (Dick Guldstrand comes to mind). You are on the verge of putting an "old school" hot rod on top of the tech-y LS crowd, and I'm rooting for you!

Pappy

I was about to pull the trigger on a private lesson at Spring Mountain on the 4th last week. I'm just tired of spending money. I'd like to retire before I need diapers. Appreciate all the kind words. Hurry up and get that car moving. We need to tear up the track together. Let me know when your vette is back in town, I've got to come over and check it out.

Originally Posted by Sieg

Beneficiary wouldn't be bad either.

As a newbie around here, and not to take anything from Todd, Doug's complimentary comments could apply to numerous members threads and posts. I've had my car 22 years now and in the last few weeks of diligently reading Camaro build and mod threads I've picked up some very valuable insights that will save trial and error expense and deliver a respectable performance level.

I sincerely appreciate the caliber of Lateral G's members and the quantity and quality of their information. Thank you all, hopefully I'll be able to contribute as well.

PS - The good natured ribbing and humor is aother benefit.

You're right, I haven't learned everything from trial and error. Many have paved the way before me and are always willing to help. Guys like Frank, Jody, Greg, are always willing to help with tech.

[Flash68]

Todd - your thread and reviews are so detailed and technical sometimes I have no idea what is going on, and it gets me going on a path of researching and learning something new.. such as knockback when you started posting about it. Now I can say I know what that is and that I will be joining you in having it.

Good stuff man. Keep it rolling and see ya soon.

Originally Posted by DFRESH

Based on how much money i've saved thus far, and the fact that I love your "Payback" more than most, i'm thinking of renaming mine "Refund".

Doug

Doug - how about "Free Lunch"?

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

Todd, you have paved the way for a lot of guys on here with all the information you have shared, especially me. That last post you made about what you would do different is one of the most valuable posts made to someone like me----you are one of the guys actually out there doing road courses, auto Xing and driving the car. The comments you make, the products you use, your write up of how they've worked (good or bad) really means something to me--and obviously they do to others as well. It ultimately helps guys like me to buy right the first time, thus enjoying the car more. Not sure anyone has ever said this to you, but thank you for sharing those experiences with us here as they have helped me immensly! My build plan for the car over the next 2 years has and will continue to change based on details you've listed here and conversations we have had. Thanks for the honest assesment and sharing your feedback here---it's that kind of information that really makes this site a great place.

Based on how much money i've saved thus far, and the fact that I love your "Payback" more than most, i'm thinking of renaming mine "Refund".

Doug

I was about to write the same thing but Doug beat me to it. Many many thanks for all the information and honesty you've shared with all of us via this thread Todd. It's REALLY appreciated. Now that I have a Mr. 12370850 sitting in my garage, I'm sure I'll be picking your brain a few more times starting next year. I plan to run fuel injection and a hydraulic cam that's a little more modest than yours. Would be happy with HP/TQ in the low 600's. Hopefully I might actually be able to share some info with you one day too, although you've always been ahead of my curve. My build won't start until next year though(because I'm tired of spending money too!). This year I gotta just run what I brung.

Look forward to sharing a beer with you after RTTC.

[Vegas69]

Really, congrats man. I'd put it in the living room until you're ready to build that bad boy. The wife will never notice. I'm onboard, let's talk big blocks next month.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Really, congrats man. I'd put it in the living room until you're ready to build that bad boy. The wife will never notice. I'm onboard, let's talk big blocks next month.

Yah, I'm thinking of putting a piece of glass over it and it'd be the best coffee table ever. Bottom side up so everyone can see those engraved main caps. Yep, next month we're talking big blocks. Sounds perfect.

[Rybar]

I also wanted to thank you Todd, your reviews, actual performance on track and answers to my questions helped me decide on my new rear suspension setup.

Don't worry anout the money, more can always be made.

[CarlC]

I love you man.