1992 Camaro- Road Racing on a budget

[JoeliusZ28]

Flip the air lid on that tbi to make it sound like a beasty four barrel!

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I have some stock ones that I bought from Matt (I think) because these Spohn ones moved the wheels 1/2" towards the rear and caused them to rub

[bri2203]

I have some stock ones that I bought from Matt (I think) because these Spohn ones moved the wheels 1/2" towards the rear and caused them to rub

That would affect the caster negatively. I would rather see it 1/2" forward to obtain positive caster, for better directional feel and steering wheel return ability

[deeznuts94]

Are you doing all of the paint and body work?

[bri2203]

Are you doing all of the paint and body work?

Yes I will be doing the body work and paint.

When I removed the rear bumper cover I noticed the bumper support was no longer riveted to the impact bar and the impact bar was loose. A big Thanks to Big Jon or supplying me with a nice impact bar assembly. While everything was apart I washed some of the crude and dirt out. 002.JPG
I just set the bumper cover on the car is it already looks like a $600 car!007.JPG

Which brings up the next question. rear spoiler... It weighs 5 lbs, I would like to remove 5 lbs from the rear hatch, aerodynamically might be worse without a spoiler. asetecally? I know a handful of 3rd gen California cars did not have any form of a spoiler.

[JoeliusZ28]

I would leave the spoiler. Its 5 pounds but its 5 pounds BEHIND the rear wheels, which is probably the best spot for it to be. Cut those nasty exhaust tips off and youll probably lose about the same!

-OR- you could make a plexi-glass spoiler like the ICE9 IROC

[JoeliusZ28]

By the way, did it come with that Grant steering wheel? That probably cost half of what you paid for the car

[hoogiesngrinderz]

That would affect the caster negatively. I would rather see it 1/2" forward to obtain positive caster, for better directional feel and steering wheel return ability

I just want the wheels to stop rubbing! Spohn denies that they sent out a bad batch of a arms, quite a few people have the same problem. They won't even respond to my emails about them.

[nascarnate326]

damn this looks fun.

are you keeping the motor trans combo?

[nascarnate326]

I would leave the spoiler. Its 5 pounds but its 5 pounds BEHIND the rear wheels, which is probably the best spot for it to be. Cut those nasty exhaust tips off and youll probably lose about the same!

-OR- you could make a plexi-glass spoiler like the ICE9 IROC

that thing makes me drool every time i see it.

[bri2203]

Thanks for the input Joel.
-I am still torn on what to do but it will be a month or two before any paint is applied. I am also considering relocating the battery to the spare tire well/ or trunk to help with weight distribution.
-Most of the exhaust system will be removed this weekend. I plan to have the exhaust exit in front of the rear wheels or passenger rocker like ICE9 to save a few lbs.
-I agree with You and Nate, the ICE9 car is perfect. I would like to emulate some of his car, but I hope my total investment(at this stage) will be less that the cost of his engine.

damn this looks fun.

are you keeping the motor trans combo?

That is the idea! So far I am enjoying working on it. I look forward to taking it to road courses/autoX events, and learning how to drive better and what modifications helped most, or what alignment, tire pressure worked best.

I plan to use the 305 for now but the transmission will be rebuilt. But don't be surprised if it gets a heart transplant down the road.

[scholtmj]

If it were me, I'd keep it as stock as possible for the first time out and make adjustments after you get a solid baseline. I had a blast with my car at the Bikers for Babies autox this past summer, ran within a second of LS cars(Wade!). I'm looking forward to next spring already. Mid-corner throttle lift worked great to rotate the car, otherwise it'd just plow through the corner.

[bri2203]

If it were me, I'd keep it as stock as possible for the first time out and make adjustments after you get a solid baseline. I had a blast with my car at the Bikers for Babies autox this past summer, ran within a second of LS cars(Wade!). I'm looking forward to next spring already. Mid-corner throttle lift worked great to rotate the car, otherwise it'd just plow through the corner.

I agree!, I wish I had the opportunity to establish a baseline but priorities for this project over winter are... SAFETY, fix leaks, repair dents- paint different color, and weight reduction. I have a goal weight of 2900 lbs. Then after I get some seat time I will decide on seats, brakes, shocks, which cage/harness bar, sub frame connectors, strut brace etc

[WMCCjames]

I just want the wheels to stop rubbing! Spohn denies that they sent out a bad batch of a arms, quite a few people have the same problem. They won't even respond to my emails about them.

Spohn is headed for the crapper...thier rep is going down the toilet..sad.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Spohn is headed for the crapper...thier rep is going down the toilet..sad.

I agree.

Take note, Brian. I will not put any more of their product on my cars.