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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-13-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,027
Posted By Badmojo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LJiPDAr9f8 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LJiPDAr9f8


I wonder how much is a "placebo effect" or the fact that people bleed the brakes when they install aftermarket lines.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-13-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By Badmojo
That's awesome. You can quickly exceed the budget...

That's awesome. You can quickly exceed the budget of a TA2 car with incrementally modding a ZL1 1LE. Keep us updated!
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-11-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 985
Posted By Badmojo
Just switch to Hoosier R7 tires, add a flex fuel...

Just switch to Hoosier R7 tires, add a flex fuel sensor, and get tuned for E85.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-10-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Badmojo
My opinion is there is a difference in adding toe...

My opinion is there is a difference in adding toe rods and doing a full BMR suspension. The factory toe arms with eccentric bolts are horrible at maintaining toe alignment on a track car.



I...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-07-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,150
Posted By Badmojo
Thanks for posting that video! It's mine. I've...

Thanks for posting that video! It's mine. I've received additional data from both SS 1LE's and other Camaro ZL1's with Rotofabs that validated my data. Pressure drop (airflow) is better at the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-06-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Badmojo
It's easy to do at the track, so I would say try...

It's easy to do at the track, so I would say try it out. I ran a couple of days with it in the softer setting to see if it would improve corner exit grip. I went back to the neutral (middle) setting...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-06-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 486
Posted By Badmojo
I was motivated to shoot a short video based on...

I was motivated to shoot a short video based on the interest here and on the Facebook Group "6th Gen Camaro 1LE Owners." I also added it to the first post.

...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-06-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 710
Posted By Badmojo
This is a good point that I hadn't considered....

This is a good point that I hadn't considered. The PTM calibration of my 2019 ZL1 1LE is more aggressive than the calibration on my old 2018 ZL1. I'm referencing both cars on ZL1 1LE sized Goodyear...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-04-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 486
Posted By Badmojo
Fronts Griodisc with Hats $1200 - KNS Brakes ...

Fronts
Griodisc with Hats $1200 - KNS Brakes

Girodisc Rings with Hardware $850 - KNS Brakes

Factory GM complete $826 -RockAuto.com

DBA Rings with Hardware Kit (reuse OEM hats) $740 - KNS...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-03-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 486
Posted By Badmojo
A set of DBA rings and hardware kit is about $50...

A set of DBA rings and hardware kit is about $50 cheaper than factory full replacements at this point in time.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-03-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 486
Posted By Badmojo
Ken, How do you explain the brake feel and...

Ken,

How do you explain the brake feel and stopping power advantage? Did you have different pads or brake fluid?

I'm curious.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-03-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 486
Posted By Badmojo
Some additional info: The rotors all...

Some additional info:


The rotors all have the same approximate thickness (flat to flat).
The Girodisc has a 235 mm diameter center hat. The stock and DBA are 215 mm in diameter. The...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-03-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 486
Posted By Badmojo
Camaro ZL1 1LE Aftermarket Front Rotor Weights

Camaro ZL1 1LE front 390mm rotor weight comparison. I will put out a video next week on the Racing for ALS Youtube. I'm going to DBA for this season, but was surprised that they are heavier than...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-03-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,181
Posted By Badmojo
They sell replacement "sealant," but I haven't...

They sell replacement "sealant," but I haven't had to reseal them yet. I use Castrol SRF and only bleed them twice a season.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-01-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 710
Posted By Badmojo
It's not about lap times as much as your ability...

It's not about lap times as much as your ability to control oversteer and not cause snap oversteer jumping out of the throttle. Stability control wants to make the car go straight, even if you don't...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-01-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,181
Posted By Badmojo
Just add the stainless steel speed bleeders. They...

Just add the stainless steel speed bleeders. They are less likely to shear off than the weak factory bleeder material and you don't have to have any special tooling if you need to bleed them at the...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launching Discussion 03-25-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By Badmojo
I would recommend no less than 1/4 a tank, which...

I would recommend no less than 1/4 a tank, which is 4.75 gallons. I've had fuel starvation issues on the road course (lateral G) with less.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-16-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Badmojo
Cool. I had them on my ZL1, but haven’t upgraded...

Cool. I had them on my ZL1, but haven’t upgraded yet on the ZL1 1LE.


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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-21-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By Badmojo
All the pictures show the bar in the stiffest...

All the pictures show the bar in the stiffest setting. The interference is in the softest setting, unless they changed the geometry in the last two years there will still be an issue.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-13-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By Badmojo
The issue is worse with the adjustable end links....

The issue is worse with the adjustable end links. You can't use the softest setting. I returned the sway bars.


I am convinced that BMR doesn't prototype or test their products.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-21-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By Badmojo
Some of the pictures above had the lap belt...

Some of the pictures above had the lap belt mounts on the seat brackets. In our install the stock seats were used and the lap belts mounted to the floor board behind the seat. You obviously want...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-19-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By Badmojo
You may have watched the video on the Racing for...

You may have watched the video on the Racing for ALS channel.



Some additional tips:
1. Buy a couple quality drill bits. The CMS supplied bit will be toast after two holes. Lubricate the bit...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-16-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By Badmojo
Thanks for the feedback and glad it helped you...

Thanks for the feedback and glad it helped you make a decision.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 01-16-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,231
Posted By Badmojo
Thanks! Fun trip and I plan to do it again in the...

Thanks! Fun trip and I plan to do it again in the Spring or Early Summer.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 01-15-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,231
Posted By Badmojo
I did a 3-day trip in October and it was...

I did a 3-day trip in October and it was fantastic. I made a video with some tips and what to do. Honestly, you could spend an entire week in the area. The Tail of the Dragon US 129 is the most known...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-14-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 40,721
Posted By Badmojo
From an academic standpoint, static or...

From an academic standpoint, static or steady-state methodology and concepts on a dynamic system are inaccurate. I assume that Wenlyone is considering it a dynamic system, and he is correct that the...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-13-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 40,721
Posted By Badmojo
Springs, dampers, and suspension geometry control...

Springs, dampers, and suspension geometry control how the chassis moves relative to the tire's contact with the road. The stiffness and dampening of the system control the movement dynamically....
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-12-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 40,721
Posted By Badmojo
I own a copy of this book although it would...

I own a copy of this book although it would probably melt my brain now.



Race Car Vehicle Dynamics


https://www.sae.org/publications/books/content/r-146/
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 01-12-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 40,721
Posted By Badmojo
Suspensions are dynamic

It's been a long time since my suspension design class in college, but the suspension system should be considered a dynamic system with dampening. It requires complex modeling. Over-dampened or...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 01-11-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Badmojo
I think there is an easier way to solve your...

I think there is an easier way to solve your problem. Why don't you buy a new bumper cover from GM? The ZL1 1LE or ZL1 bumper will work with modifications. The slots for the canards have to be cut...
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