Homepage Garage Wiki Register Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
#Camaro6
Go Back   CAMARO6 > CAMARO6.com General Forums > ZL1 Discussions


AWE Tuning


Post Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 11-21-2018, 08:57 AM   #1
wlsmoku
 
Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Missouri
Posts: 133
Texas Metal on velocity

Anyone watched the first part of this build? They are back halfing the car to add 24"x15" wheels, on bags, custom interior, pulled the engine to add more power, and a full custom aluminum frame has been made so far.

they have definitely ruined the suspension aspects of the car, but it is pretty interesting to see the car taken down that far.
wlsmoku is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2018, 09:05 AM   #2
laynlo15
 
laynlo15's Avatar
 
Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: clark, mo
Posts: 8,857
I did see it and they should finish tonight. Crazy build for sure. Still had the stickers on the windshield so it was really brand new. I wonder if they are doing a solid rear or IRS. I bet solid but we will find out tonight
__________________
2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff
laynlo15 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2018, 09:13 AM   #3
wlsmoku
 
Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Missouri
Posts: 133
it looked like their mock up was a solid rearend :(
wlsmoku is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2018, 10:34 AM   #4
FH212

 
FH212's Avatar
 
Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NM
Posts: 884
I love the stuff that shop does, BUT, I have to admit I was shaking my head & cringing at hacking up that brand new ZL1 to air bag and install 24"x15's" & straight axle. Yikes. Oh well the owner has money to burn so likely not a big deal to him. He probably owns a stock ZL1 too lol.
__________________
2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot
2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot
2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1
FH212 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2018, 07:15 PM   #5
laynlo15
 
laynlo15's Avatar
 
Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: clark, mo
Posts: 8,857
He does love his big wheels, I'd rather see a 22x15 with a little taller tire. Its still a wicked build.
__________________
2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff
laynlo15 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2018, 10:38 PM   #6
FH212

 
FH212's Avatar
 
Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NM
Posts: 884
Quote:
Originally Posted by laynlo15 View Post
He does love his big wheels, I'd rather see a 22x15 with a little taller tire. Its still a wicked build.
22X15 would have looked a lot better.....
__________________
2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot
2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot
2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1
FH212 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2018, 02:06 PM   #7
mlee
CamaroFans.com
 
mlee's Avatar
 
Drives: ZLE & ZR2
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 37,474
I recorded it and will watch tomorrow
__________________
mlee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2018, 04:35 PM   #8
laynlo15
 
laynlo15's Avatar
 
Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: clark, mo
Posts: 8,857
It was a crazy build. I think even a 20x15 wheel with 32" tall tire, kind of a prostreet/touring would have been better, but not my car so the customer seemed to like it. But from the looks of his other stuff and plane, the could have a dozen of those built.
__________________
2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff
laynlo15 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2018, 05:01 PM   #9
HDRDTD


 
Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Trenton, Michigan
Posts: 7,047
First of all, I don't care for the way the rear fenders look at all. Don't care for the rear wheel/tire tucked way up in the fender even when at drive height.

Second, Why did they have to do the entire new frame, etc, with a car that's only putting down 900whp when on the bottle? Seems like total overkill unless they expect to add twin turbos down the road to hit double that whp?
HDRDTD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2018, 06:14 AM   #10
laynlo15
 
laynlo15's Avatar
 
Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: clark, mo
Posts: 8,857
I agree on the rear wheels being tucked so far in. It was overkill but that's their MO. Glad someone built one on TV since GM never advertises it like Ford does the Mustang.
__________________
2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff
laynlo15 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2018, 07:58 AM   #11
Realist

 
Realist's Avatar
 
Drives: No Camaro :(
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chitown Burbs
Posts: 1,136
Respect to their crafting just not my style or color. Watching in rewind and I would have liked the outcome far better. That said, everybody has different tastes and the owner got what he wanted. Really liked the 49 GMC.
Realist is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2018, 08:48 AM   #12
PCRON1LE
 
PCRON1LE's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: United States
Posts: 31
I CAN'T DENY THE FAB WORK , AND CREATIVITY ( NOT TO MENTION THE STONES TO CUT UP A BRAND NEW Z!! ) , BUT AFTER OWNING MY " NEW TO ME " 2017 M6 , I JUST CRINGE AT THE THOUGHT OF HOW IT MAY PERFORM NOW. :(
PCRON1LE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-29-2018, 01:22 AM   #13
Coat-This
 
Drives: 2019 ZL1, M6
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 49
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDRDTD View Post
First of all, I don't care for the way the rear fenders look at all. Don't care for the rear wheel/tire tucked way up in the fender even when at drive height.

Second, Why did they have to do the entire new frame, etc, with a car that's only putting down 900whp when on the bottle? Seems like total overkill unless they expect to add twin turbos down the road to hit double that whp?
The sole purpose of the new "aluminum" frame was to be able to "bag it" and drop the thing to the ground.

Back to the "aluminum elephant" in the room, what the hell was the point of building a "lightweight" flimsy ass aluminum frame, that they then had to reinforce by building another STEEL frame on top of???? You could have made it lighter and stronger by just building ONE frame out of steel. It made no sense whatsoever. Then to add insult to injury, they remove the perfect independent rear diff to add a circa 1995 solid rear end.
Coat-This is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-29-2018, 09:31 AM   #14
Frisbey
 
Frisbey's Avatar
 
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Whidbey Island, Wa.
Posts: 367


Why, just why?

__________________
1100 - 10/28/17 Ordered
1100 - 02/02/18 cancelled, Re-ordered from BeckyD
1100 - 02/02/18 | 3400 - 02/14/18 TPW 2/19
2000 - 02/06/18 | 4300 - 02/20/18 Built
3000 - 02/07/18 | 5000 - 03/08/18 At Dealer
3100 - 02/09/18 | Delivered
Frisbey is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Post Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:06 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.