1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2 - Page 40 - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #**391** 02-15-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Seriously -- I wouldn't be tracking the car if you can't make the brakes work beyond tire grip... you're asking for trouble.

Another ASSumable question. Did anyone BED the pads in? And do the brakes work better after you put some heat in them?

That last question is most important... because if they don't... you'll be having one of those off track excursions that nobody wants.

Yeah we need to get this figured out by next week!

I wouldn't I EXACTLY followed this bedding procedure on the Wilwood pads that came with my new rear disc kit, but have done a variation of it. :/

http://www.wilwood.com/TechTip/TechPadBedTip.aspx

Another thing is the front Wilwood discs and Brand ?? pads were on the car when I got them and we have never even inspected them. I remember talking about doing that and I was considering getting better pads recently but caught up with motor stuff and just haven't gotten to it. And now here we are less than 2 weeks from Go time.

Honestly I haven't done enough brake testing to know if they get better or not with more heat. We have been playing and adjusting numerous things at all once unfortunately. Not ideal I know, but it's how it has gone.

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I agree, you should be able to achieve front lock up unless your master cylinder is way oversize. Like 1 1/8.

We really need to pull the MC on the car and see what heck it is.

Thanks to both of ya for looking out. Most of this stuff is all new for me.

P.S. is it worth it, and/or even too late now, to follow that pad bedding procedure to the tee?

Vegas69 · #**392** 02-15-2011, 09:19 PM

If you haven't induced front lock up, you really don't know if your proportioning valve is adjusted correctly. Before you do anything, take it back out and stomp on the brakes going 60. The fronts should lock up even cold. Just don't flat spot your tires. You need to figure out your threshold braking anyway.

**Flash68** · #**393** 02-15-2011, 09:52 PM

10-4 I'm on it!

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**394** 02-16-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

Most of this stuff is all new for me.

Your time spent with the M3 and the P-car...known now as 'The lost years'.

**Sieg** · #**395** 02-16-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

I'm gonna try the tape on the camera trick tmrw and see if that cures the clicking. Thanks for the tip.

Have you tried out that LCD "BacPac" add-on yet? That thing looks pretty cool and I might get one if there's positive feedback on it.

I haven't tried the BacPac yet since most of my video is motorcycles right now, but I can see where it would be very handy at times, especially for optimizing the camera position and composing still photos.

Did the tape help?

**Flash68** · #**396** 02-16-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

Your time spent with the M3 and the P-car...known now as 'The lost years'.

Yeah, and esp with the P-car, the lost $$ years.

As much as I liked those cars when I had them, a muscle car just has so much more soul.

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Originally Posted by Sieg

I haven't tried the BacPac yet since most of my video is motorcycles right now, but I can see where it would be very handy at times, especially for optimizing the camera position and composing still photos.

Did the tape help?

Yeah looks like a great thing to use while you're out recording in the "field" or at an event.

The tape did seem to help I think, but I also think the volume seems a bit "muted" now maybe?? Not sure why or even if it's related because I didn't change anything else at all.

Here's a before and after 1 week apart. Don't mind the squeaking in the 2nd video... that is some roll cage noise we are addressing now.

before tape

after tape

**Sieg** · #**397** 02-16-2011, 04:34 PM

Beyond the camera which isn't too bad, that motor sounds damn good! Reinforces my 383 plan for the future, I like old school.

To clarify:

- The camera is a GoPro Hero Wide non-HD?

- Where do you have tape?

**Flash68** · #**398** 02-16-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

Beyond the camera which isn't too bad, that motor sounds damn good! Reinforces my 383 plan for the future, I like old school.

To clarify:

- The camera is a GoPro Hero Wide non-HD?

- Where do you have tape?

Well thanks. It's a revver for sure!

I have the HD Hero.

I put 2 strips over both buttons on the cam, that's it.

**Sieg** · #**399** 02-16-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

Well thanks. It's a revver for sure!

I have the HD Hero.

I put 2 strips over both buttons on the cam, that's it.

Sounds like a DZ on steroids!

They have also had an issue with a lose fitting lcd display lens, might try testing with tape on it. Not sure on the reduced sound level issue.

Are you running the open back on the case?

**Flash68** · #**400** 02-16-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

Sounds like a DZ on steroids!

They have also had an issue with a lose fitting lcd display lens, might try testing with tape on it. Not sure on the reduced sound level issue.

Are you running the open back on the case?

It should sound even better when I replace the current 7k rev limit pill with the 7400 pill that will be here next week.

Yeah that makes sense. I only had tape on the 2 buttons. I just added bigger pieces on the back and top. Will see if that works.

What do you mean running the open back? Mine closes in and covers the cam on all 4 sides. I don't see any other way to secure it. Is yours different?