Camaro XV

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Stielow

Stock 2014 Camaro Z/28. It is a 177 degree stat and it flows more.....makes a great hot rod part.

I wonder who designed that....

Mark

[Sonar Chief]

Awesome video ... I bet the Porsche driver WON"T post that pass on his thread

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

Awesome video ... I bet the Porsche driver WON"T post that pass on his thread

I was thinking of posting that vid over on the 6speedonline and Pelican forums.... where all the P-car guys hang out... that'd go over well.

[Stielow]

I was waiting for a point by and he never gave one. So I went. He was full throttle and I passed with ease.

I had already been black flagged once that day for passing in a turn. So I was not wanting to get black flagged again.

The Porsche guy did not look very happy afterward in the pits.

I wish I knew if he was a good driver because my car was all over the GT3 in the sweepers. Judging by the one wiggle he was somewhat trying.

Mark

[dontlifttoshift]

Originally Posted by Sieg

........and some details on the dashboard.

http://www.race-technology.com/dash2_8_940.html

I want to see the run files.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

http://www.race-technology.com/dash2_8_940.html

I want to see the run files.

I can log all the CAN data (Engine Information) out of the ECM. It also allows me to set warning lights for all the critical systems:

Engine Water Temp
Oil Pressure based of engine RPM
Oil Temp
Fuel Pressure
Super Charger Air Temp
Knock
Air Flow
Boost

I like it becuse you just have shift lights and warning lights. I can watch it out of the corner of my eye and not have to scan 5 gauges for problems.

It will also display lap times if I want it to.

So far it is cool. It has an Odometer, turn signals, high beam and park brake lights built in.

Mark

[glassman]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I was thinking of posting that vid over on the 6speedonline and Pelican forums.... where all the P-car guys hang out... that'd go over well.

If you dont i will.....

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

http://www.race-technology.com/dash2_8_940.html

I want to see the run files.

Thanks Donny

[PTAddict]

This is just an amazing car. It makes me wonder, where can it go from here?

I'm in this hobby because of you, Mark. It definitely isn't your nature to promote yourself or your role in this hobby, but the truth is that you had a clear individual vision that started with Tri Tip, and that vision engaged the minds of some other key folk, and together a movement was built. If you want to think of it in corporate terms, you were and are the Chief Engineer and Technology Officer. Jeff Smith is SVP of PR. And the CEO isn't one person, it's the community: the forums like Pro-touring and Lat-g, the many small/medium businesses like DSE, Ridetech, Wilwood, etc, and the individual craftsmen who raise the bar every year. What a force this movement has become.

For me, the Red Witch cover story in Hot Rod in '96 twisted a couple of threads together for me - the thread that never got over my first ride as a nine year old in a muscle car in 1969, and the thread that appreciates modern engineering, performance, convenience. I've followed every build closely since, and much of what I learned is reflected in my latest car.

I think the most interesting thing I take away is your approach: build, learn, refine. The biggest mistakes I've made, and that I see others have made, are to shoot for the moon before achieving orbit. Your approach always seems to be: Let's start with what is proven. Decide what are the priorities for improvement. Take risks only for the highest priority items, and then research those risks as thoroughly as possible. Build and test in the real world. Rinse and repeat. It's a formula we would all do well to follow - at least if real world results are the criteria. If I'm not mistaken, it's the formula that ultimately built this ultimate car.

Best of luck at OUSCI!

Scott

[jlwdvm]

Originally Posted by Stielow

We had a great day at Gingerman. We ran five 15 minute session with no issues. My last session it was 68 degrees and the engine ran 191 degree water and 241 degree oil temp. No power drop off due hot engine.

We were hitting 150 mph down the long straight. The car is a bit tricky to drive because it will blow the tires off at 100 mph. The shift light comes on over the raise on the long straight. I knew I was lighting the rear tire then I could see the rubber marks on the track. It will also get into a high speed tire shake if you at too greedy on the throttle.

This car is 1.5 seconds faster at Gingerman than a 2014 Z/28 that I ran there earlier this year. So on the question is Hellfire faster than a Z/28 the answer is yes.

Overlaying the speed traces from Red Devil and Mayhem you can see the delta acceleration and deceleration. It is shockingly fast in a straight line.

Some idiot on a new GT3 would not give me a point by. I'm was all over him in the sweepers and he still would not give a point by. I finally just blew by him on the straight then slammed the door in the braking zone.

All in all a great day. I have never had a first outing as good as this one. We just beat on the car all day.

Mark

"1.5 seconds faster than the Z/28".....I think that might say more about the Z/28 than Hellfire! I'm thinking about getting one to compliment my '13 Boss 302! Awesome