Camaro LT5

[cpd004]

I go back and forth between SEM and VHT rollbar & chassis paint. For me, VHT lays down nicer.

[Stielow]

I had the Recaro reworked with red houndstooth material and the back seat done to match.

The Dakota Digital dash and AC controls are linked together and have matching lighting.

Getting closer

Mark


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[ArisESQ]

Originally Posted by Stielow

Was just browsing the thread and noticed that this car doesn't have downbars off the firewall or a full cage. Any reason you chose to go with just a roll bar? Does the DSE chassis provide adequate rigidity on its own?

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by ArisESQ

Was just browsing the thread and noticed that this car doesn't have downbars off the firewall or a full cage. Any reason you chose to go with just a roll bar? Does the DSE chassis provide adequate rigidity on its own?

First off, my roll bar is not legal for any type of racing. It is a solid anchor point for the shoulder belts for the 5/6 point harness.

I think the DSE subframe and the DSE sub frame connectors give the car a good feel and has been stiff enough for everything I do. The "Cage" is good enough to find the body if I crash it hard. I'm fairly sure if I have a big crash in one of these cars it will not be good.

If you are worried about safety buy a new car. Way safer. I have crashed both, and a new Camaro is way better in a crash than a 1969 Camaro.

Not a Camaro but you get the idea.





Mark

[ArisESQ]

Originally Posted by Stielow

First off, my roll bar is not legal for any type of racing. It is a solid anchor point for the shoulder belts for the 5/6 point harness.

I think the DSE subframe and the DSE sub frame connectors give the car a good feel and has been stiff enough for everything I do. The "Cage" is good enough to find the body if I crash it hard. I'm fairly sure if I have a big crash in one of these cars it will not be good.

If you are worried about safety buy a new car. Way safer. I have crashed both, and a new Camaro is way better in a crash than a 1969 Camaro.

Not a Camaro but you get the idea.




Mark

Thanks Mark - not really concerned about it as a safety issue, mostly just interested in the improvement in performance/chassis rigidity. I noticed that a few of your more recent builds seem to skip a full cage and instead have just a roll bar. Was curious if the full cage cars feel better on track.

[Stielow]

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[Steve68]

I like the red houndstooth, very different,

[SSLance]

Holey cow, that all looks fantastic.

[sleepertime]

Mark,

Wow, just when one wonders what else could be done the all time classic.
You and your team come through, knocking it out of the park...

Understated elegance, precision, execution.
Congratulation's on completing another one and sharing it with us.

Thanks, Dennis