[Z06] C5 Race Car
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
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From: Naperville Illinois
C5 Race Car
I've been spending so much time watching my buddies C6 Race Car thread, I haven't posted any of my own.
Last year, I joined the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL. I had never raced, but had owned a number of Corvettes. I thought I would drive my stock C5 at the track . . . wrong!
Even before the track opened, I had added alot of safety and performance equipment. Oh, and the black stripe . . . had to be different.
The first modifications included:
Sparco 2000 seats
Roll Bar
6-point harness system
Single bottle fire suppression
Fikse Wheels
Brembo Brakes
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires
Trans cooler
Differential cooler
Oversized Race Radiator
Accu Sump System
T-1 Suspension
Double Disk Racing Clutch
That was fun, but I knew I could do better.
This years build includes the next level:
Ripped out the T-1 Suspension (now for sale) and put in Moton 2-way adjustable coil overs
Ripped out the Roll bar, and had a professionally built roll cage installed
Took out the single bottle fire suppression, and have a full fire suppression system installed
Tubbed the rear end to handle 18/345's
Replaced Fikse wheel barrel's to handle increased tire size
Added quick release steering wheel
Replaced rear end with 3.9:1
Added B&M Short Shifter
The cage fabricaton has been really cool:
Last year, I joined the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL. I had never raced, but had owned a number of Corvettes. I thought I would drive my stock C5 at the track . . . wrong!
Even before the track opened, I had added alot of safety and performance equipment. Oh, and the black stripe . . . had to be different.
The first modifications included:
Sparco 2000 seats
Roll Bar
6-point harness system
Single bottle fire suppression
Fikse Wheels
Brembo Brakes
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires
Trans cooler
Differential cooler
Oversized Race Radiator
Accu Sump System
T-1 Suspension
Double Disk Racing Clutch
That was fun, but I knew I could do better.
This years build includes the next level:
Ripped out the T-1 Suspension (now for sale) and put in Moton 2-way adjustable coil overs
Ripped out the Roll bar, and had a professionally built roll cage installed
Took out the single bottle fire suppression, and have a full fire suppression system installed
Tubbed the rear end to handle 18/345's
Replaced Fikse wheel barrel's to handle increased tire size
Added quick release steering wheel
Replaced rear end with 3.9:1
Added B&M Short Shifter
The cage fabricaton has been really cool:
Racer
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From: Auburn AL
I would love to see some larger pics of the Cage Install.
Sounds like you have a pretty bad *** car on your hands. Do you have any plans to increase the engine's performance or do plan on leaving the powertrain stock? Just wondering. How many track days have you done?
Looks nice so far
Sounds like you have a pretty bad *** car on your hands. Do you have any plans to increase the engine's performance or do plan on leaving the powertrain stock? Just wondering. How many track days have you done?
Looks nice so far
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
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From: Naperville Illinois
Cage Pics
I would love to see some larger pics of the Cage Install.
Sounds like you have a pretty bad *** car on your hands. Do you have any plans to increase the engine's performance or do plan on leaving the powertrain stock? Just wondering. How many track days have you done?
Looks nice so far
Sounds like you have a pretty bad *** car on your hands. Do you have any plans to increase the engine's performance or do plan on leaving the powertrain stock? Just wondering. How many track days have you done?
Looks nice so far
So far the motor is stock. It has about 35,000 miles on it, so I'm expecting a blown engine this year. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. The expense of this 'addiction' was unplanned . . .
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
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From: Naperville Illinois
Autobahn
I love the track, but then again I have nothing to compare it to. As a member, we have access to the track 6-days a week. I got out about 30 times last year. Last month, I attended a 3-day school at Bondurant in Phoenix, and walked out with a Regional SCCA license. Beyond that, I'm a newbee to the track scene. I'm hoping to get out to a few this year.
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St. Jude Donor '06
I think that's your car at the very start of this video... I am a member out at the 'bahn as well.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13216906425170
Your car is looking very nice. My Z06 is getting back from L.G.Motorsports after being there for the last month. Nice cage, I need to do that too.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13216906425170
Your car is looking very nice. My Z06 is getting back from L.G.Motorsports after being there for the last month. Nice cage, I need to do that too.
Safety Car
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From: Northern Virginia
St. Jude Donor '08
Nice car!!!
Can you give us some more info about the track qand what kind of times your car runs? How does that compare with other cars including the C6 Z06?
I have always heard that the last thing to do is add power. More important to do suspension and brakes first. Looking for more evidence to support this judgment.
You might also want to consider posting in the autocross/road racing section. I am sure the crowd over there would love to see your car and what you have done.
Can you give us some more info about the track qand what kind of times your car runs? How does that compare with other cars including the C6 Z06?
I have always heard that the last thing to do is add power. More important to do suspension and brakes first. Looking for more evidence to support this judgment.
You might also want to consider posting in the autocross/road racing section. I am sure the crowd over there would love to see your car and what you have done.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 397
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From: Auburn AL
Nice car!!!
Can you give us some more info about the track qand what kind of times your car runs? How does that compare with other cars including the C6 Z06?
I have always heard that the last thing to do is add power. More important to do suspension and brakes first. Looking for more evidence to support this judgment.
You might also want to consider posting in the autocross/road racing section. I am sure the crowd over there would love to see your car and what you have done.
Can you give us some more info about the track qand what kind of times your car runs? How does that compare with other cars including the C6 Z06?
I have always heard that the last thing to do is add power. More important to do suspension and brakes first. Looking for more evidence to support this judgment.
You might also want to consider posting in the autocross/road racing section. I am sure the crowd over there would love to see your car and what you have done.
nice How much does that thing weigh?
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
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From: Naperville Illinois
Autobahn Video
I think that's your car at the very start of this video... I am a member out at the 'bahn as well.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13216906425170
Your car is looking very nice. My Z06 is getting back from L.G.Motorsports after being there for the last month. Nice cage, I need to do that too.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13216906425170
Your car is looking very nice. My Z06 is getting back from L.G.Motorsports after being there for the last month. Nice cage, I need to do that too.
I have had Fall-Line Motorsports do all of the work to my car, and am very happy with the outcome. Are you going next weekend for opening day (Sat/Sun)?
I bought a camera mount, and thought I would just hook up my home digital recorder. I'm having second thoughts about that. What did you use in the video?
Also, do you store your car there?
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
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From: Naperville Illinois
Power
I'm hoping the car gets a whole season out of the stock engine and trans. If it goes, I'll definitely add power and torque. Somewhere around 500hp.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
Likes: 2
From: Naperville Illinois
Nice car!!!
Can you give us some more info about the track qand what kind of times your car runs? How does that compare with other cars including the C6 Z06?
I have always heard that the last thing to do is add power. More important to do suspension and brakes first. Looking for more evidence to support this judgment.
You might also want to consider posting in the autocross/road racing section. I am sure the crowd over there would love to see your car and what you have done.
Can you give us some more info about the track qand what kind of times your car runs? How does that compare with other cars including the C6 Z06?
I have always heard that the last thing to do is add power. More important to do suspension and brakes first. Looking for more evidence to support this judgment.
You might also want to consider posting in the autocross/road racing section. I am sure the crowd over there would love to see your car and what you have done.
Date: Oct 21, 2006
Event: OctoberFest Full Track Weekend
Full Track (3.560 Miles)
Best Lap Avg. Speed
2:39.309 80.447
Date: Oct 28, 2006
Event: October South Track
South Track (2.100 Miles)
Best Lap Avg. Speed
1:33.549 80.813
Date: Oct 7, 2006
Event: October North Track
North Track (1.460 Miles)
Best Lap Avg. Speed
1:10.525 74.527
I was able to advance to the 'A' group by mid-season, and believe that my trip to Bondurant last February should position me to stay there. I just hope I don't get out there, with all the new parts and have TOO much confidence.
I ran with my friend, SHORT-THROW who posts on the C6 forum (ZO6) pretty well. I don't think I can beat him this year, as he is building a BEAST. Check out his threads . . .
Le Mans Master
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Posts: 9,162
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From: Chicago Illinois
I think that's your car at the very start of this video... I am a member out at the 'bahn as well.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13216906425170
Nice cage, I need to do that too.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13216906425170
Nice cage, I need to do that too.
You're right, that's Don's car. He had a few car problems that day, it's not often he is passed. With his new cage and monster slicks he'll be a tough competitor out there.
Don and I have been building our cars together this year. Our shop is among the best in safety and cage work. Those pics you see are from my crappy camera phone. Here's a few photos of my cage. Don's car has the same quality cage work just hard to see in the camera phone pics.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1655907
Jim, I know we tried in the past..we'll definitely hook up soon.
If you'd like to see either of our cars at the shop, let us know.
Mike
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
Likes: 2
From: Naperville Illinois
The Cage
Jim,
You're right, that's Don's car. He had a few car problems that day, it's not often he is passed. With his new cage and monster slicks he'll be a tough competitor out there.
Don and I have been building our cars together this year. Our shop is among the best in safety and cage work. Those pics you see are from my crappy camera phone. Here's a few photos of my cage. Don's car has the same quality cage work just hard to see in the camera phone pics.
The whole history is here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1655907
Jim, I know we tried in the past..we'll definitely hook up soon.
If you'd like to see either of our cars at the shop, let us know.
Mike
You're right, that's Don's car. He had a few car problems that day, it's not often he is passed. With his new cage and monster slicks he'll be a tough competitor out there.
Don and I have been building our cars together this year. Our shop is among the best in safety and cage work. Those pics you see are from my crappy camera phone. Here's a few photos of my cage. Don's car has the same quality cage work just hard to see in the camera phone pics.
The whole history is here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1655907
Jim, I know we tried in the past..we'll definitely hook up soon.
If you'd like to see either of our cars at the shop, let us know.
Mike
There will be no CAT and MOUSE this year Mikey.
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St. Jude Donor '06
I like the video. Very cool, and that is me that you PASSED like I was standing still. I had mechanical problems on Sunday (last day), and put on 44-laps before I limped off the course. I had a best time of 1:33.606 on South that day.
I have had Fall-Line Motorsports do all of the work to my car, and am very happy with the outcome. Are you going next weekend for opening day (Sat/Sun)?
I bought a camera mount, and thought I would just hook up my home digital recorder. I'm having second thoughts about that. What did you use in the video?
Also, do you store your car there?
I have had Fall-Line Motorsports do all of the work to my car, and am very happy with the outcome. Are you going next weekend for opening day (Sat/Sun)?
I bought a camera mount, and thought I would just hook up my home digital recorder. I'm having second thoughts about that. What did you use in the video?
Also, do you store your car there?
I will be out there next week end, both days if the weather permits, probably just like everyone else.
The plate on my Z06 says "POINT BY" which is what I'll probably be doing for you and others as re-learn how to drive my car. I would like to store my car out there, I have another car I would like to drive out there and possibly track as well.
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St. Jude Donor '06
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 415
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From: Naperville Illinois
Autobahn Garage
I have to find it, but I probably have other video of you walking by me. I thought you were on a cool down lap there, it was just the first video of mine on google I found. I think you are faster than me, 1:33 is good. My car now has coilovers, is corner balanced and aligned by LGM, and much better brakes.
I will be out there next week end, both days if the weather permits, probably just like everyone else. The plate on my Z06 says "POINT BY" which is what I'll probably be doing for you and others as re-learn how to drive my car.
I would like to store my car out there, I have another car I would like to drive out there and possibly track as well.
I will be out there next week end, both days if the weather permits, probably just like everyone else.
The plate on my Z06 says "POINT BY" which is what I'll probably be doing for you and others as re-learn how to drive my car. I would like to store my car out there, I have another car I would like to drive out there and possibly track as well.
Can't wait for next weekend . . .
