CAMAROBOY69
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- Michigan
- CAMAROBOY69
Harry's Trans Am WS6
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- Under the Hood
Took a road trip with a buddy across Washington state. Got to experience some amazing roads and views. Car didn't skip a beat 
We started in Redmond then headed East. Here we're in the middle of crossing the Cascades
Trees gave way to cliffs and sheer rock walls
Best part was we picked a perfect time to go, there was literally no one on the road. We had all these places to ourselves
Here we're at Grand Coulee dam, again with a whole parking lot to ourselves
Heading back West going over the mountains
Overall it was a great experience. Got to meet some really awesome people and test the limits of my car. Things don't get much better than an empty road snaking though beautiful scenery on a sunny day with the tops out and speakers bumpin
And here's me trying to be a badass
We started in Redmond then headed East. Here we're in the middle of crossing the Cascades
Trees gave way to cliffs and sheer rock walls
Best part was we picked a perfect time to go, there was literally no one on the road. We had all these places to ourselves
Here we're at Grand Coulee dam, again with a whole parking lot to ourselves
Heading back West going over the mountains
Overall it was a great experience. Got to meet some really awesome people and test the limits of my car. Things don't get much better than an empty road snaking though beautiful scenery on a sunny day with the tops out and speakers bumpin
And here's me trying to be a badass
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
Amazing. Even though some of the canyon backroads took you within 5 feet of a 1000+ft drop, I would feel completely confident of taking those corners at over twice the speed limit (theoretically of course...). All the money spent is now justified
Amazing place, isn't it? You could feel the turbines spinning all the way in the visitors center.
"Took a road trip with a buddy..."
Need another buddy? Those roads look killer and that scenery looks almost as good as Oregon.
Maybe soon, we're thinking of doing this again but in Oregon as I hear you guys have some nice roads too 👍
- 1,493
- Portland / Or /
- Barefoot_Driver
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Hwy 53 is amazing, and not too far from Washington. If you take Hwy 101 down through Astoria you'll be right there.
Let me know when and I'll follow behind in my SVX, it'll make your car look so much better.
Let me know when and I'll follow behind in my SVX, it'll make your car look so much better.
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
Going to attend my first autocross tomorrow, super excited. Did a final inspection to make sure all my mods are secure and torqued to spec and all fluids are topped off. I'll be running in Novice class since I've done less than 5 events, but I'm a very competitive person so we'll see how it goes
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- United Kingdom
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
So just got back from my first autocross. Gotta say, I think that was the most fun I've ever had. Sucks I only got 4 runs but still was a great experience. Everyone was friendly and willing to give you tips.
First run was more of a pace lap than anything, didn't want to get lost. Clocked in a 53s. Second I pushed it a little, ended up taking off 6 seconds with a 47s. Third kept pushing and got a low 46s. Fourth pushed some more and got a mid 45s which was in the range of C5 Corvettes, a couple BOSS 302's and a 04 Cobra. Car felt great. Balanced and neutral, easy to control. In the right hands I'm sure this car will do a 40 second run. I can see why GT Academy graduates are so successful. Had an instructor with me for first couple runs and he was thoroughly impressed with my lines, especially being my first event
This is the part where I would post a video, but of course even though my trunk was packed full of tools, air gauges, tanks, fluids I forgot my camera. Oh well, but I'll defantly be going to the next event in July so I'll make sure to record that one 👍
First run was more of a pace lap than anything, didn't want to get lost. Clocked in a 53s. Second I pushed it a little, ended up taking off 6 seconds with a 47s. Third kept pushing and got a low 46s. Fourth pushed some more and got a mid 45s which was in the range of C5 Corvettes, a couple BOSS 302's and a 04 Cobra. Car felt great. Balanced and neutral, easy to control. In the right hands I'm sure this car will do a 40 second run. I can see why GT Academy graduates are so successful. Had an instructor with me for first couple runs and he was thoroughly impressed with my lines, especially being my first event
This is the part where I would post a video, but of course even though my trunk was packed full of tools, air gauges, tanks, fluids I forgot my camera. Oh well, but I'll defantly be going to the next event in July so I'll make sure to record that one 👍
CAMAROBOY69
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I have never been out to Washington but that scenery is incredible. Rocks, mountains, a dam, and the weather looked perfect. Loved those shots! Also congrats on the autocross.
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
Thanks! And yep, I defiantly got the bug
Scenery was breathtaking, pictures don't do it justice. Let me know if you ever decide on coming out here
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
Update time!
Not much changed. Saving up for new tires as mine are pretty much gone so thought to upgrade to some nice lightweight rims in the process. Plan to get a set of 18" Forgestar F14's coupled with 4 x BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S (P315/30ZR18). Yep gunna 315's all around
Some recent shots:
Nearly running slicks
Not much changed. Saving up for new tires as mine are pretty much gone so thought to upgrade to some nice lightweight rims in the process. Plan to get a set of 18" Forgestar F14's coupled with 4 x BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S (P315/30ZR18). Yep gunna 315's all around
Some recent shots:
Nearly running slicks
- 4,605
- United States
- carracerptp
315 Rivals at all four corners, nice 👍
I still have a set of "slicks" that I need to reinstall and burn up at a drag strip.
I still have a set of "slicks" that I need to reinstall and burn up at a drag strip.
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
So a group of guys and I took a trip from Seattle to Leavenworth through the mountains. Luckily weather decided to play nice and even managed to run the way home with the tops off
First stop. Getting gas and planning out groups.
Second stop. More gas! Luckily pass was mostly clear.
Final stop in Leavenworth.
Even got to lead the pack for a little
Plenty of twisties along the way and car stuck like glue. Still saving up for lightweight rims and a set of tires from this decade.
Video coming soon...
First stop. Getting gas and planning out groups.
Second stop. More gas! Luckily pass was mostly clear.
Final stop in Leavenworth.
Even got to lead the pack for a little
Plenty of twisties along the way and car stuck like glue. Still saving up for lightweight rims and a set of tires from this decade.
Video coming soon...
- 8,847
- Ottawa
- Automotive_Buff
That Lotus looks so sad way over there all by its lonesome
Nice update! 👍
Nice update! 👍
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
That Lotus looks so sad way over there all by its lonesome
Nice update! 👍
No one wanted to scratch it!
I really liked it though, tried out the seat and you're pretty much sitting on the floor. No carpets, no cushioning just a rev happy motor and 1900lbs of car
Once we made it over the pass it was well into the 70's. Traffic was an issue though.
I went on Highway 20 on my way back from Eastern Washington last time I went on a trip. One of the most scenic roads I've been on and there's actually a lot of places to stop and hike which I wasn't aware of last time I went. Maybe this summer I'll go back and check out some of the stops
- 4,487
- YorkshireLand
- SVTlover
Nice roadtrip you had there! Jealous of those roads and those views!
I just got mine back on the road this weekend had the tops off as well! Felt like summer for a brief moment.
I just got mine back on the road this weekend had the tops off as well! Felt like summer for a brief moment.
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
So just pulled the trigger on a set of four 18x11 Forgestar F14's in matte black. Plan is to run a square 315/30/18 Toyo R888 setup. Rims are custom ordered so they should take roughly a month to get here, meanwhile I need to invest in some new front hubs and wheel studs. Can't wait to hit up the next autocross with my fat new rubber
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
While waiting for my rims to come, decided to invest in some driving mods, primarily a new MOMO Eagle steering wheel:
Removing the airbag was nowhere near as suspenseful as the movies suggested. I was disappointed
Adapter hub:
The new wheel
Comparison of my old school bus wheel vs the MOMO:
Didn't have enough time to install it today, will finish tomorrow. But it feels AMAZING in your hands, perfect grips and with actual leather!
Removing the airbag was nowhere near as suspenseful as the movies suggested. I was disappointed
Adapter hub:
The new wheel
Comparison of my old school bus wheel vs the MOMO:
Didn't have enough time to install it today, will finish tomorrow. But it feels AMAZING in your hands, perfect grips and with actual leather!
- 1,591
- Under the Hood
Overhaul time. With school done, a new job and summer coming up it's time to get ready to hit the twisties. I'm almost at 90k at this point so I thought it time for a bearing/bushing/wheel/tire upgrade. Here's the part list:
- New control arm bushings
- New ball joints
- New tie rod ends
- New front wheel hubs with ARP studs
- Four new Forgestar F14 18x11 Wheels
- Four new Toyo R888 315/30/18 tires
Day 1: Disassembly. Took about 4 hours to get everything off. Plan to take all the control arms to a local shop and have them press in the bushings and ball joints rather than try and tackle them myself.
Tires lasted longer than I thought they would. 20k+whatever the previous owner put on them. It's been over two years since I coated them with plastic dip and apart from the edges peeling it was holding up pretty well. I did take off the plastic dip as I plan to sell these though.
New tires!! I thought my current tires were big, but these 315/30/18 Toyo R888's make 275 look like bicycle tires! Can't wait to get them on. Now I have to wait for my rims to come, they ship Friday.
- New control arm bushings
- New ball joints
- New tie rod ends
- New front wheel hubs with ARP studs
- Four new Forgestar F14 18x11 Wheels
- Four new Toyo R888 315/30/18 tires
Day 1: Disassembly. Took about 4 hours to get everything off. Plan to take all the control arms to a local shop and have them press in the bushings and ball joints rather than try and tackle them myself.
Tires lasted longer than I thought they would. 20k+whatever the previous owner put on them. It's been over two years since I coated them with plastic dip and apart from the edges peeling it was holding up pretty well. I did take off the plastic dip as I plan to sell these though.
New tires!! I thought my current tires were big, but these 315/30/18 Toyo R888's make 275 look like bicycle tires! Can't wait to get them on. Now I have to wait for my rims to come, they ship Friday.
