Z28 Introduction - Left Coast 32 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LeftCoast32 · 11-29-2017, 04:36 PM

Wanted to say hello. We are now a supporting vendor on Camaro5. We have a bunch of new parts coming out for the 5th Gen Camaros.

We will be posting up where we are in our current build on our 2015 Z28 for 1/2 and 1 mile race events. Progress so far has been, full cage (100 feet of 1 3/4" CM) designed and built by us. We wanted a full interior, no airbags (simulators), no factory seat belts (simulators) and full safety gear with 5 point harness, fire suppression, etc.

We are doing everything Carbon Fiber from Anderson Composites except the bumper covers and rear quarter panels. We are currently fitting all the carbon before we disassemble it again and send all the Carbon to paint. Everything will get 4 coats of clear then reassembly, a wrap and clear bra.

Here are a few pics showing where we are now. Thanks for taking a look.

Cage Finished

Carbon Fiber

s.hammer · 11-29-2017, 04:40 PM

Looks Awesome... Any pics of the cage prior to the interior being installed?

LeftCoast32 · 11-29-2017, 04:50 PM

This was the weight of the Z28 before all the Carbon Fiber from Anderson Composites. The dry carbon roof was installed at the same time as the cage because the windows were out at that time. We expect to be around 3700 lbs race weight when finished.

LeftCoast32 · 11-29-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by s.hammer

Looks Awesome... Any pics of the cage prior to the interior being installed?

These are before the full interior went back in. We designed stands to be able to raise and lower the cage to finish weld everything.

AG1LE · 11-29-2017, 05:11 PM

Great to see you making new things for the 5th Gen - following closely!

LeftCoast32 · 11-29-2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

Great to see you making new things for the 5th Gen - following closely!

Thanks!

aris · 11-29-2017, 06:29 PM

What else do you guys have planned?? Great build - looking forward to seeing progress

LeftCoast32 · 11-29-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aris

What else do you guys have planned?? Great build - looking forward to seeing progress

We are building a 427ci Dart LSnext2 Block, Dart LS Splayed Valve Heads, Magnuson TVS2650, Nitrous System, Fuel Cell, Fire Suppression System, Parachute Mount with Deployment System, Transmission Modifications, Triple Disc Clutch, Differential, Axles and more.

aris · 11-29-2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

We are building a 427ci Dart LSnext2 Block, Dart LS Splayed Valve Heads, Magnuson TVS2650, Nitrous System, Fuel Cell, Fire Suppression System, Parachute Mount with Deployment System, Transmission Modifications, Triple Disc Clutch, Differential, Axles and more.

I see you aren't f*cking around. Very good.

LeftCoast32 · 11-29-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aris

I see you aren't f*cking around. Very good.

Thanks, It has been a super fun project so far.

jerseytaylor · 11-29-2017, 09:07 PM

great work guys. putting my vote in for carbon fiber interior pieces

LeftCoast32 · 11-30-2017, 10:05 AM

These are the new Chromoly Crash Bumpers for the Z28, these are brushed then coated in a chemical called Sharkhide. The cage and all other fabricated parts for the Z28 are all brushed then done in Sharkhide. It leaves a protective coating that can be removed easily to perform more welding. It also allows us the ability to show off the TIG welds and heat signature.

Front CM Crash Bar with Tow Hook Receiver

Rear CM Crash Bumper - It will get Receiver for a Tow Hook and a Parachute Mount

aris · 11-30-2017, 10:34 AM

You'll be selling those crash bars? What do they weigh compared to stock?

LeftCoast32 · 11-30-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by aris

You'll be selling those crash bars? What do they weigh compared to stock?

Yes, we will start shipping them next week. We offer them in both Chromoly and Mild Steel. The weights are listed and very close between the CM and Mild Steel sets because the tubing and plate thickness are the same. The Chromoly is just a lot stronger.

Take a look at the link to our for sale thread in the vendor section. Thanks!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514715

11-29-2017, 04:36 PM	#1
LeftCoast32 Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 127	Z28 Introduction - Left Coast 32 Wanted to say hello. We are now a supporting vendor on Camaro5. We have a bunch of new parts coming out for the 5th Gen Camaros. We will be posting up where we are in our current build on our 2015 Z28 for 1/2 and 1 mile race events. Progress so far has been, full cage (100 feet of 1 3/4" CM) designed and built by us. We wanted a full interior, no airbags (simulators), no factory seat belts (simulators) and full safety gear with 5 point harness, fire suppression, etc. We are doing everything Carbon Fiber from Anderson Composites except the bumper covers and rear quarter panels. We are currently fitting all the carbon before we disassemble it again and send all the Carbon to paint. Everything will get 4 coats of clear then reassembly, a wrap and clear bra. Here are a few pics showing where we are now. Thanks for taking a look. Cage Finished Carbon Fiber

11-29-2017, 04:50 PM	#3
LeftCoast32 Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 127	This was the weight of the Z28 before all the Carbon Fiber from Anderson Composites. The dry carbon roof was installed at the same time as the cage because the windows were out at that time. We expect to be around 3700 lbs race weight when finished. Last edited by LeftCoast32; 11-29-2017 at 05:45 PM.

11-30-2017, 10:05 AM	#12
LeftCoast32 Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 127	These are the new Chromoly Crash Bumpers for the Z28, these are brushed then coated in a chemical called Sharkhide. The cage and all other fabricated parts for the Z28 are all brushed then done in Sharkhide. It leaves a protective coating that can be removed easily to perform more welding. It also allows us the ability to show off the TIG welds and heat signature. Front CM Crash Bar with Tow Hook Receiver Rear CM Crash Bumper - It will get Receiver for a Tow Hook and a Parachute Mount Last edited by LeftCoast32; 11-30-2017 at 10:17 AM.

11-29-2017, 04:40 PM	#2
s.hammer Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 245	Looks Awesome... Any pics of the cage prior to the interior being installed?

11-29-2017, 05:11 PM	#5
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Great to see you making new things for the 5th Gen - following closely!

11-29-2017, 06:29 PM	#7
aris Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 274	What else do you guys have planned?? Great build - looking forward to seeing progress

11-29-2017, 09:07 PM	#11
jerseytaylor Drives: 2015 Z/28. #935 Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Jersey Posts: 127	great work guys. putting my vote in for carbon fiber interior pieces

11-30-2017, 10:34 AM	#13
aris Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 274	You'll be selling those crash bars? What do they weigh compared to stock?