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73CPCAMARO · #41 12-04-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rstone

Wondering what kind of scrub dimension you get with your modified spindle?
What is your front wheel offset?
If you don't mind me asking.

Thank You
Ron Stone

Ron,
I hope you understand, but since this car is being built for competition, I do not want to get into some specific numbers on this thread. My goal is to show some cool work being done to a 2nd gen Camaro, but not give away all of our secrets. Can't give it all away.

Thanks,
Brian

68protouring454 · #42 12-04-2009, 01:17 PM

its a great build for sure. But how is telling a guy your scrub radius, a secret?

keep up the killer fab work.

73CPCAMARO · #43 12-04-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 68protouring454

its a great build for sure. But how is telling a guy your scrub radius, a secret?

keep up the killer fab work.

Our goal is for close to zero scrub and we got what we wanted. We want to keep some feel in the steering.

I don't want to upset anyone, I just don't want to start giving out specs on the car as far as the suspension goes. One thing can lead to another and then all of a sudden our competition knows everything.

Thanks!
Brian

73CPCAMARO · #44 12-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Here are a couple shots of the firewall. It will get smoothed off and insulated with Lizard Skin later.

rstone · #45 12-04-2009, 03:00 PM

Not a problem at all. I completely understand your position. You told me what I was looking for.

Thank You
Ron Stone

LSXZ28 · #46 12-05-2009, 01:41 PM

Incredible build! Can't wait to see it done!

73CPCAMARO · #47 12-06-2009, 06:19 PM

Here are some photos with the front wheels/tires. The wheel / tire combo will be 18" x 12" rear wheels with 345-35-18 DOT race tires. The fronts are 17" x 12" with 335-35-17 DOT race tires. Either Hoosier A6 or Kuhmo 710's will be used. The wheels are CCW. Our goal was is to get as much tire on the ground as possible and not have a wide car. In the end, we should not need to flare the fenders or quarter panels out much, if at all. We will need to go up with some body work for clearance. The final product will try to keep the original shape of the car as much as possible.

70rs · #48 12-06-2009, 06:24 PM

That is a serious amount of tire up front. Wow! The rears on my 70 are smaller than those! I will be running 315-18s out back.

Cris@JCG · #49 12-06-2009, 06:37 PM

This is one serious 2nd gen Camaro.. I like all the work that is being done to it & the fact that is being built for competition racing

Kendall Burleson · #50 12-06-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 73CPCAMARO

The stock front subframe has to be used in the CP in order to not have a weight penalty. Modifications can be made to make it better, so Mike Maier and Frank Stagnaro have done a lot of work to make the most of it. All the front suspension will be made at Maier Racing. Stock car steering parts will be used. Custom spindles are fabricated to achieve our desired geometry.

All the seams on the subframe got welded for added reinforcement.

The front wheel base was measured out and the suspension was plotted out.

What material are the upright made of and will you have to heat treat them after all of the tig welding to nomalize were is the spell check at! them before you run them great setup,love it