Camaro XV

[Evan Iroc-Z]

Absolutely incredible on all levels.

Would it be possible for me to get a high resolution shot sent to me?

[GregWeld]

Laura is really going to like this car.... LOL



Your vision and execution are stunning.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Laura is really going to like this car.... LOL



Your vision and execution are stunning.

Ha Laura wants to drive it but I think that maybe a bad idea. This thing pulls hard. So far you can ingnite the rear tires in the first 4 gears. We were going to build an engine cal that holds the bypass open on the blower for her, but at 3 psi it still makes 600ish HP.

The team of people that helped me on this car are the best I've worked with. With my schedule over the last year I would have never gotten it done without their help. We work great together. I have the ideas and we execute them. Over the 2.5 years we have been working on this project I can only think of a few things that needed to be scrapped and redone.

It felt good to just drive it last night. Drove back in the shop and had a beer. I know I will make SEMA and I'm still not sure how the OUSCI deal will turn out. New track, new rules, new format. At this point I'm good just making it.

My other bigger project the Z-28 turned out great and at the end of the day GM pays my bills. This car stuff is just a hobby and it can consume you if you let it.

Looking forward to going to SEMA and hanging out in the Optima booth and seeing old friends.

Thanks for everyone's kind words. Now I need to get it done and take it to Waterford Oct 12 then Gingerman Oct 17.

Deadlines focuses the mind……

Mark

[RussMurco]

The bar has been raised yet again! Wow, Mark, the car turned out just so nice!
I can't wait to see more pics!

Originally Posted by Stielow

The new Recaro seats feel great. Supportive yet not like a hard shell. Very comfortable.
Mark

Are you using the new Sportsters?

[JB64CHEVELLE]

WOW! not enough words to describe how nice this one is

[mitch_04]

I've always wanted to go to SEMA to see everything. Now I want to go just to have a chance to have a conversation with you! This car is everything I would want in a project.

[BADcarma]

In August 2005 Hot Rod Magazine declared R.J. Gottlieb's Big Red Camaro "The World's Baddest Camaro!" Time and technology marched on and I think Mark just built the car to grab that title from Big Red.

I cant wait to see this thing run!!!


Maybe it's time for a collaboration between R.J. and Mark to update Big Red?

[redsand]

As always incredible job....can't wait to see it in person

[LS7 Z/28]

Originally Posted by BADcarma

In August 2005 Hot Rod Magazine declared R.J. Gottlieb's Big Red Camaro "The World's Baddest Camaro!" Time and technology marched on and I think Mark just built the car to grab that title from Big Red.

I cant wait to see this thing run!!!


Maybe it's time for a collaboration between R.J. and Mark to update Big Red?

I have as much respect for Mark and his incredible cars as anyone, but even Mark respects Big Red. Big Red has evolved as the years have gone by and is constantly breaking new ground just like Mark, just in different areas of the car world. From Open road racing to standing mile to Bonneville. Big Red is bad ass.

This is from 6 months ago... Enough Said.

[Roberts68]

Well said Casey.
Mark Stielow's accomplishments and contributions stand alone without diminishing others... Especially other trail breaking icons.