Mo Installs a 4 post lift in his 3 car garage in order to fit 4 cars!
Trying to start a Drag Racing and Autocross Challenge. Winner gets a free Autocross event!
Project Camaro Chimera update and an Autocross Review of some new camera equipment, the Soloshot 3.
Tires are on their last leg, luckily there was a fun "practice" course setup off to the side perfect for Mo's crazy driving.
Mo's experience at first National Level Autocross event hosted by SCCA the Tire Rack Pro Solo! Get the inside scoop, lessons learned and tips for next time.
THE STORY:
It all started while the Camaro was out of service (getting the rear end installed) and I got bored thinking what my next car would be when the Camaro is complete or as a backup race car when the Camaro under goes an engine swap and out of service for extended period of time. Lets just say filtering for a V8 with manual transmission can be a very dangerous car search to your wallet!
In this video I test drive a CTS-V and fall in love.
Naturally life is to short to stay stock below is a wish list upgrades that will slowly find their way on the car. Videos and pictures of any updates. In this video before and after Borla Cat-Back and K&N Air Intake.
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION:
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT: LS2 6.0 V8 - 400 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 395 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm / T56 6-Speed Manual Gear Ratio 1st 2.97, 2nd 2.07, 3rd 1.43, 4th 1.00, 5th 0.84, 5th 0.56 Final 3.73
UPGRADE & STATUS: Borla Cat-Back Exhaust - Complete / K&N Cold Air Intake - Complete / Headers - Coming Soon / Supercharger - Wishful Thinking lol / Short Throw Shifter - Eventually
DESIRED RESULT: Atleast V2 level of power.
ESTIMATED COST: $8k to $12k
Next up a quick video of a special course after the V's second Autocross Event. As cruel as it may seem the tires are 10 years old with the 7500 original miles, notice I was nice and waited before shifting to not grind gears :) the Camaro is not pampered the same lol
Black Chrome PVD Wheels (OEM Wheels Refinished)
WHEELS / TIRES:
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT & UPGRADE STATUS: Wheels - Stock 18" x 8.5" with 48mm offset 6 x 115 Lug Pattern M12 x 1.5 / Tires - Goodyear Eagle RS 245-45-ZR18 - Upgrade Complete!
UPGRADE: Wheels - OEM Wheels Black Chrome PVD Coats by Detroit Wheel and Tire / Tires - Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 245-45-ZR18
DESIRED RESULT: Sporty Black Chrome unique look, with railroad track death grip tires.
ESTIMATED COST: $1.5k to $2k / SPENT: $1.7k
AFTER THOUGHT: Want to squeeze out some extra tread for my next set of tires but sizes are tricky, want a square setup but ever size up will also change diameter of tire which will need a tune to keep speedometer correct and not trigger stability system errors.
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The V is back to Autocross, and with only notable upgrade being new tires she places 1st in class! The last run we went all out!
SUSPENSION:
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT & UPGRADE STATUS: Shocks/Springs - Coil-over Kit / Who knows when! / Sway Bars - Hotchkis Sway Bars! / Bushings - Creative Steel Complete Bushings Kit, Eventually
UPGRADE: Coming Soon!
DESIRED RESULT: With a lower ride height, overall stiffer suspension and a controlled wheel hop car will better handle corners and power.
ESTIMATED COST: $1.0k to $3.0k / SPENT: $0.0k
AFTER THOUGHTS: None yet :)
DRIVETRAIN:
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT & UPGRADE STATUS: GETRAG Garbage Rearend - Replace with Creative Steel 8.8 Kit
UPGRADE: Need moola!
DESIRED RESULT: No more nasty wheel hop!
ESTIMATED COST: $5k to $6k / SPENT: $0.0k
AFTER THOUGHTS: None yet :) but can't wait, the car is unbearable to drive spiritedly with shitty rear end wheel hop.
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