My Bo White ported throttle body came in today..best $150 I've spent on the car so far, lol
My Bo White ported throttle body came in today..best $150 I've spent on the car so far, lol
New tires: BF Goodrich G-force comp-2 A/S in 285/35/20. 100 load range, Y speed rating, 40,000 mile warranty. All 4 out the door for $950 with road hazzard.
Physically they are the same section width, but look wider on front rims (10") and narrower on rears (11")
The sidewalls are definitely softer, but that could be due to the tire shop putting them at 32psi. Max is rated for 51psi on these tires (hot). Once they cool down, I'm going to set cold at 40psi and see how that does. I'm not expecting them to handle like the OEM Goodyear F1 G2, but at least they should last longer. I had planned to sell on of the OEM tires, as I just had it replaced 2 weeks ago (1,100 miles ago) but when I took it out of the trunk, found a nail in it. SMH
285 is an awful lot of tyre for a front axle... that thing must grip like a motherfucker
With the stock 285/35/20 Goodyear f1 g2, yes, it sticks like a mofo. I only over drove it into a corner once, lol. Pretty sharp right hander followed immediately by a sharp left. On a normal vehicle, I can take it at 40ish (wife's car) with the goodyears, I've taken it at 65 and got way out of shape at 70mph. The new tires (BFG) are NOT corner carvers. Played a bit today on some roads with the car club. Fronts actually seem to stick okay for all seasons. The rears on the otherhand...no bueno. Squirmy as hell. Oh well, I'll drive with these tires until I get another set of rims, put these tires on new rims for daily driving, and put oem goodyears or better on stock rims.
So, here's a couple pics from today. The event was to present a $10,00 check to Kidz Harbor (shelter for children) that we raised at a car show last month. Then we went to the beach and had lunch.
First up, my car, and a white 1LE at Kidz Harbor.
The Boss and I (this was her first trip with the Club, and she had a great time)
Different picture. I rarely take one from this angle.
One of meself, lol
Some of the club members:
DemonGeminiX (06-05-2016), Fodster (05-15-2016), Noilly Pratt (05-16-2016), RBP (05-15-2016)
Awesome! Thanks, Kev!
I wanted to be a Monk, but I never got the chants.
So, a few miles later, (2,000 or so ) and I can confirm the BFG tires are awesome in the rain, but, on this car, not good for much else. They absolutely suxk when trying to power out of a corner. Haven't put them on a track, because the way they feel, it would be worthless, and I'd likely wreck. Roll bar is out for now, until I figure out if I'm going to track it only (conflicts with airbags) . I did just order the Z28 cold air intake, which should be good for 10 or so rwhp above 3000 rpm. Also, warranty compliant. I have header money ready to spend, just am waiting to decide which I want. Long term plan is still low to mid rpm torque, withe heads and cam. My delima is most of the off the shelf stuff is designed for peak HP. While that is all fine and great, it's not what I'm looking for. I've been talking with Cam Motion and Mast Motorsports, and I think we are close to getting what I want. It will involve a custom cam, and as per Kip with CM, a solid roller. I'm down with that, as the last solid lifer cam I had was in my 68 camaro, 468 BBC, and yes, it required more maintenance, but damn did it kick ass.
Oh, after all the questions I've gotten from folks, which I actually enjoy, I did put a sticker on the back window. My favorite response to the car so far gas been while rolling down the highway, heading into Houston, a guy in a 2014 or 2015 Viper GTS-R, pulled along side and gave me a thumbs up. His car is bad ass, and 3 times what mine cost, but, he gets it! Too cool. Anyway here's the sticker for the gas station groupies.
I bet $1000 my car will out 0-60mph your Camero.
Sounds like a night fury, or a big stiff 3 untuned.
May be heading to VA tues. Seems I agreed to do so, along with stopping by MS on the way back. :grin:
This fucking thread...
I wanted to be a Monk, but I never got the chants.
KevinD (07-11-2016)
The old stock restrictive air intake and filter.
The new factory Z28 intake and filter. As per GM, it provides a 51% increase in airflow, and does not void warranty. Typical dyno results in 10-15 rear wheel hp increase.
good stuff kev!