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Old 06-21-2021, 02:56 PM   #309
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Nice exterior shot of an most exciting corner...fast forward to 5:17 for the action coming in hard and enjoying the youtube corner video:

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Old 07-02-2021, 02:09 PM   #310
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Drained the catch can after ~1000 miles and 40 track miles...



I'm thinking this is a bit excessive for a healthy engine. Will continue to monitor the output.
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Old 08-04-2021, 01:51 PM   #311
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I'd planned for another visit to the circuit, but during inspection/oil change...found a hole where an exhaust manifold stud/nut was supposed to be!

No doubt due to my lack of torque wrench use in this challenging area...but the stud too?

3 weeks later...Chevy in Kansas City delivered:



5 minute install...back in business.

Friday is an off day this week...maybe with some luck might break away...
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Old 08-05-2021, 02:22 AM   #312
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wow just read this thread.
one of the best if not best threads i have ever read on any car forum.
amazing story and so awesome to see a proper owner buying his car to enjoy it rather than have it sit in a garage.
full kudos to this Tim M...

plus nice he has a proper american v8 in his land of over engineered german cars..i bet it's a head turner as it is here in sweden?
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Old 08-07-2021, 01:03 PM   #313
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Camaro fanboy: appreciate the compliments! I certainly enjoy automobiles and the Camaro is quite the car, no doubt. Also been very fortunate for many opportunities! Heck,I figure I'd be less of an enthusiast if I didn't partake, no? ;-)

Speaking of which...got a Friday off so off to the Ring we went! Took 30% longer due to the summer break traffic (painful), but the car performed better than I and tied my previous fast B to G time. Lots of cars and they had opened the lots back up for the gatherings. Great to see.



I just need to clean up my driving and remind myself of a proper line...7:30's will likely be my sweet spot before I exceed my comfort zone/run out of skills!
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Old 08-07-2021, 04:35 PM   #314
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Tim, are you lowered and if so, what springs? Or perhaps the negative camber gives the appearance you’re lowered… hmmm
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Old 08-08-2021, 01:42 PM   #315
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Dabjbr: Suspension is stock other than the alignment. The additional weight from the LT4 blower setup (82 pounds) only slightly impacts static height...likely because the suspension is already a bit on the firm side.

I think the car would look even better with lowering springs...but it drives so well and I have far to exceed its limits...
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Old 08-08-2021, 03:03 PM   #316
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If we could all drive around at this height...sweet!

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Old 08-12-2021, 12:05 AM   #317
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Looking Great Tim !

For comparison, what was your average or best time prior to fitting the supercharger ?

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Old 08-12-2021, 12:48 PM   #318
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7:53 (B to G) without the supercharger.

Although, I was not power limited on the lap times. My comfort level goes up after each lap...so not exact comparison.
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Old 08-12-2021, 12:51 PM   #319
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7:16.04 is what the z1e 1le did with a pro driver!

so how much is it to race there and do they have a yearly pass or?
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Old 08-12-2021, 01:05 PM   #320
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kropscamaro16: Sorry if I misled, but all my times are from the bridge to gantry portions of the track. Add another ~27 seconds for the heck of a long front straightaway that you can only do on a dedicated track day.

The open track times for the public force you off (or at least slow for the pass thru ticket booth).

I am not even close to the times the real drivers are putting down! It is still incredibly fun and challenging.

Last time I checked, a track day is over 1200 USD...season pass is available...
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Old 08-12-2021, 01:08 PM   #321
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aww my bad ive never been before so i have no idea wtf im talking about haha



and wait $1200 per day us? wtf is that unlimited runs or just 1 run a day or?
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Old 08-12-2021, 07:56 PM   #322
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7:16.04 is what the z1e 1le did with a pro driver!

so how much is it to race there and do they have a yearly pass or?
For a lap in your own car on a day open to the public called something like touristfahrten, it's about $30 depending on exchange rates and stuff.

This is just from what I gather from my idle curiosity on the road. Would love to go there some day though I know the chances are slim.
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