Camaro XV

[coolwelder62]

Mark,As always camaro look's great.

[frankv11]

that whole front clip is a piece of art, especially the fit on the bumper.

[Matt@BOS]

Hey Mark, how is the fit with the 315s? I bought a set of Anvil's fenders recently and I'm curious if you're happy with how the wheel and tire sits, or if you needed to add a little more backspace, or trim the inside of the fender lip to get the wheel and tire to turn without issue.

thanks,

Matt

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Stielow

Guys a couple updates. I had my car together at my car party so a couple shots of the car.



Mark

That hood is a work of art.

[WSSix]

Looks great as always! Keep up the good work guys!

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

Looks great Mark... I am wondering how much weight savings with the carbon fiber parts on the front.

Look forward to more pictures on the build and info on the dry sump system install. The front spoiler looks great!

The delta between all the steel parts (Hood, Fenders, Inner Fenders, Header, Cowl, Lower Vance with Bumper) was 122 lbs. Some weight will need to be added back to reinforce the grill and bumper. The parts fit better than I though they would. Also then it is all bolted together the stuff feels very stiff.

Originally Posted by Matt.A

Hey Mark, how is the fit with the 315s? I bought a set of Anvil's fenders recently and I'm curious if you're happy with how the wheel and tire sits, or if you needed to add a little more backspace, or trim the inside of the fender lip to get the wheel and tire to turn without issue.

thanks,

Matt

I have a 18 X 11 mocked up on the front with a PSII 315/30R18. It fits OK but it needs more backspacing than I like to maintain turning radius. I'm concerned with too much tire rubbing. All my previous projects has a lot of tire rubbing and the steel parts just lost their paint. This CF parts will most likely wear away. My plan is to add steering stops and try the 18 X 11 with 7 inch back spacing. The problem is the AutoXs with the 180 degree turns. Also with AutoX like Holley Fest where there is a big bump in a very sharp turn could junk a fender. The steel parts could take a lot of abuse. Unsure on this CF stuff durability. I really like the parts and think I can make it all work.

Mark

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by Stielow

The delta between all the steel parts (Hood, Fenders, Inner Fenders, Header, Cowl, Lower Vance with Bumper) was 122 lbs. Some weight will need to be added back to reinforce the grill and bumper. The parts fit better than I though they would. Also then it is all bolted together the stuff feels very stiff.



I have a 18 X 11 mocked up on the front with a PSII 315/30R18. It fits OK but it needs more backspacing than I like to maintain turning radius. I'm concerned with too much tire rubbing. All my previous projects has a lot of tire rubbing and the steel parts just lost their paint. This CF parts will most likely wear away. My plan is to add steering stops and try the 18 X 11 with 7 inch back spacing. The problem is the AutoXs with the 180 degree turns. Also with AutoX like Holley Fest where there is a big bump in a very sharp turn could junk a fender. The steel parts could take a lot of abuse. Unsure on this CF stuff durability. I really like the parts and think I can make it all work.

Mark

I was a little concerned about that. I've run 6.5" backspacing before and it was no fun on the street, or a tight autocross. The 6.5" backspacing caused wear against the carbon inner fenders, and was severe enough to distort the weave from heat. Every time I had to make a U turn the wheels would scrape against the control arms. I put rack limiters in, but then ended up with a significantly limited turning radius. I imagine that with 6.25" backspace there is still a fair amount of contact against the inner fenders from time to time. I made a simple modification to roll the inside of the fender lip up on my normal steel fenders and was wondering if modifying the inside lip on the Anvil parts might also be in order. I bought fiberglass ones and I would like to stay away from any major cutting, and glass work, but may resort to pulling the everything out a little more.

I'm sure you will figure out a solution. It seems you always do!

Matt

[Ketzer]

Bond an aluminum "rub strip" to the inner fender where you know it will rub? Very little weight, dissipate the heat... okay, maybe I'm showing just how redneck I am.


Jeff-

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by Ketzer

Bond an aluminum "rub strip" to the inner fender where you know it will rub? Very little weight, dissipate the heat... okay, maybe I'm showing just how redneck I am.


Jeff-

Actually, I think that's a good idea. However, I know squat about CF really.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Ketzer

Bond an aluminum "rub strip" to the inner fender where you know it will rub? Very little weight, dissipate the heat... okay, maybe I'm showing just how redneck I am.

Jeff-

I don't see the concept as a bad idea, possibly UMHA instead of aluminum.

http://www.crownplastics.com/polymer...sses/materials

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-uhmw-pe-tap...ssr7s8qpk.html