1969 Camaro RS.R - a new project from the OLC Team - Page 12 - Lateral-g Forums

James OLC · #**111** 09-12-2012, 07:35 PM

In all fairness... One piece at a time the changes seem relatively minor but I have to admit that as a whole it seems like a lot more. I'll try to start a thread soon.

**Matt@BOS** · #**112** 09-12-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

James, do a phase two stand alone thread like Steve-O did w Penny. As cool as OLC is will be a fun read

Ron, I have spy photos. When we meet up later this week, we can discuss what they might be worth.

Matt

Ron in SoCal · #**113** 09-12-2012, 11:51 PM

Name your price Matt...

Tom.A · #**114** 09-13-2012, 01:53 AM

I really like this project. James please do start a thread on the '67 as many of us would like to see updates. I don't think anyone is tired of that car

JasonElvisHeard · #**115** 09-13-2012, 10:18 PM

dam nice roger!

your fabricator is doing a great job!

Jason

67zo6Camaro · #**116** 09-13-2012, 11:45 PM

Holly molly! I saw a spy photo today.... Man James, you under estimate what is going on with OLC1. It is amazing how people keep stepping it up. The new, is lighter; better contact patch; better aero..... and much more to the point. Less show and more go. I just love what things have become over the last few years. These are the kind of things I would dream about as a kid.

"What if you could build.....?" And it's happening right if front of all of us.

ironworks · #**117** 09-14-2012, 12:19 PM

Some more pics.

A 69 camaro with COOL vent windows.

David Pozzi · #**118** 09-15-2012, 02:13 AM

I'm wondering how much room there will be between that last vertical door bar & the steering wheel, it looks close. How about access to window cranks & door latch?

James OLC · #**119** 09-15-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by David Pozzi

I'm wondering how much room there will be between that last vertical door bar & the steering wheel, it looks close. How about access to window cranks & door latch?

Clearance between the FIA bar and the steering wheel should not be an issue. The rules allow for a maximum 20º bend "out" to allow for increased clearance (which we have taken advantage of) and the steering wheel will be behind that bar. I took some measurements in the '68 and if the wheel was in the stock position there should have been about 4" of clearance +/-. As it sits now the down bar should be tucked right against the dash (the dash might even have to be clearanced a bit) which should keep it comfortably safe.

Dash - referencing the different holes in the door -

FIA bar - should be right there...

Windows might have to go power... door latches may have to be tweaked...

ironworks · #**120** 09-15-2012, 09:46 AM

That FIA bar is as far out as the rules allow. It might even be 20.5 degrees if it did not spring back as much as normal. We pushed that to the limit. The FIA bar Will be right in front of the dash face. Yeah window cranks are not an option and door latches can be easily moved. These rules are super specific and they are only concern about one thing driver safety.