Ridetech 48 Hour Corvette Build Thread

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm going to start this thread and keep updating it as parts arrive and ideas come up. The build dates are set for March 10th-12th.


This will be our second "48 Hour" build. The first, being the "48 Hour Camaro", was a very successful project that showed there are parts available (by multiple companies), that truly are "bolt-on". We started off with a bone-stock, 67 Camaro on day 1. By then end of the 2nd day, we had a monster, on the road and track. For information on that build, here's a link - http://www.ridetech.com/48hourcamaro/


This build will be the same style build (except we're using an eBay purchased '72 Corvette, this time!), a group of guys, a room full of parts, and three 16 Hour work days. The entire build will streamed live on YouTube, with manufacturer specific question and answer sessions and interviews throughout. As the C3 is disassembled, the parts that are not being reused, will be available for purchase on eBay. Once the car is done...we're take the car straight to the track! Below, I have the rendering, list of companies that are in on the build, and the new logo.


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This build can also be followed at http://www.ridetech.com/48hourcorvette/.

[andrewb70]

I'll be tuning in!

Andrew

[rayy]

I will as well. I have a 72 should interesting.

[howehot]

I think we should do a 6 hour Tigercage install on a certain Monte Carlo. Just saying.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I will as well. I have a 72 should interesting.


I'll be tuning in!

Andrew

I doubt you'll be disappointed! It should be a very good show.


I think we should do a 6 hour Tigercage install on a certain Monte Carlo. Just saying.

I'll throw that suggestion out there! :lmao:

:cheers:

[benno505]

so many chevies around, i would be more impressed if it was a mopar or something different, maybe next in line guys?

[woodside783]

i will tune in for sure
ls power?

[Josh@Ridetech]

The 48 Hour Corvette will be equipped with a RideTech Level 3 Coil Over Suspension System.

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Front Suspension Features:

Tubular StrongArms for optimized strength and proper alignment
Taller RideTech spindles optimizing camber gain for better handling
Billet steering arms eliminate bump steer and optimize Ackerman angles
Tru Turn steering linkage for proper steering geometry
StrongArms feature Integrated Caster Slugs for easy alignment
Delrin control arm bushings offer stable, smooth, and quiet bushing movement
Rear MuscleBar keeps the car flat with added tuning adjustable link mounts
TQ Series Mono-Tube Coil-Overs add tunability and improve ride and handling on the street and track.

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Rear Suspension Features:

Tubular cross-member allows easy rear end removal and improves strength
Offset fabricated trailing arms offer more tire clearance and increased strength and durability
Relocated camber links optimize camber gain for better handling
Rear MuscleBar keeps the car flat with added tuning at adjustable link mounts
TQ Series Mono-Tube Coil-Overs add tunability and improve ride and handling on the street and track.

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[Josh@Ridetech]

For those of you wondering about the powerplant…..

LS7 427 CID 650 HP 11.5 CRATE ENGINE with LS7 HEADS.

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering was founded over 42 years ago and is a globally recognized brand in the performance engineering industry. The company offers engine building, engine and chassis tuning components and installation for vehicle owners; component product development; services to manufacturers, aftermarket and original equipment suppliers; prototype and preparation of product development vehicles; late product life-cycle performance improvements; durability testing; and show and media event vehicles.

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Lingenfelter LS7 427 CID 650 HP
11.5:1 compression ratio 93 octane fuel
• GM LS7 7 L aluminum block
• JE forged aluminum pistons high tensile 2618 T6 alloy
• Total Seal Premium file fit rings
• Callies 4340 forged steel Dragon Slayer crankshaft -58x reluctor
• Oliver 4340 billet steel 6.125 I beam connecting rods
• Clevite heavy duty HN rod bearings
• Federal-Mogul Speed-Pro heavy duty main bearings
• Lingenfelter LS 3 bolt cam conversion kit (L200175307)
• GM crank gear & HD timing chain
• Lingenfelter GT21 hydraulic roller camshaft (L210146006)
• GM LS7 dry sump oil pump
• GM keyed harmonic balancer
• GM LS7 lifters, lifter guides
• Corvette LS7 dry sump aluminum oil pan
• C6 Corvette valley cover, valve covers
• C6 Corvette rear cover
• Multi-layer steel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets
• GM head bolts, crank bolt
• Lingenfelter CNC ported & polished LS7 cylinder heads
• LPE Ferrea double valve spring kit (L230036006)
• GM LS7 2.205 diameter titanium intake valves
• GM LS7 1.615 diameter hollow stemmed sodium filled exhaust valves
• Competition Cams HD pushrods
• GM LS7 roller rocker arms, rocker arm stands, bolts
• LS7 Corvette composite intake manifold – fuel rails
• 90 mm throttle body, electronic
• 50 lbs/hr at 58 psi (4 bar) fuel injectors
• LS7 coils
• Magnacor spark plug wires
• LPE logo Koolsox wire protectors
• LS9 iridium spark plugs
• Lingenfelter Precision Built Engine certificate of authenticity
Component Preparation:
• All internal parts de-burred, hand washed & inspected
• Pistons, pins and connecting rods are pin fit
• Crankshafts – computer balanced to .2 grams per inch
• Chamfered oil holes & bearing surfaces micro polished
• Cylinder Block align hone checked / machined
• Precision honed on a Rottler HP6 with torque plates
• Hand de-burred, bolt holes are checked and re-tapped
• Cylinder heads precision 3 angle valve job to maximize flow & provide extended life
• CC checking chamber size for correct compression, surfacing to insure deck flatness
• Deburring, pressure testing, professional assembly, setting spring height
• Checking all tolerances
• Professional assembly & blueprinting
 


 

[TwinSting]

Looking forward to the build. Thinking of building a C2 with your parts on it soon.

By the way tell Bret to call me, this thing needs some custom badges. lol

[wendell]

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking forward to the build. Thinking of building a C2 with your parts on it soon.

By the way tell Bret to call me, this thing needs some custom badges. lol
Will do! lol

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.
The "bolt on" pieces that make these cars perform like a modern sports car is what the build is really trying to showcase, by multiple companies. It works well for many companies because there are many people that like the same cars. The 48 Hour Camaro project worked very well in the past, now it's time for a new build! :cheers:

[Josh@Ridetech]

One of the major areas where any 1972 vehicle will need improvement is in the braking department. The 48 Hour Corvette is no exception… in fact it might be the poster child example for the too much go and not enough whoa.

With “tiny” oem disc brakes on all 4 wheels bringing this car to a stop can a challenge under “normal” driving and this car is destine to see a significant share of what most civilians would describe as “abnormal driving”. So clearly something has to be done.

Thanks to Baer Brakes, after the 48 Hour clock ticks off, the Corvette will be riding on some serious state of the art stopping power. When we contacted Baer, we were found out we weren’t quite ready yet to get the stuff on a brown truck heading to Jasper.

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14″ Front Extreme+ Brake System
This system features the 6S 6-piston Monoblock caliper mounted to a 14″ 2 piece slot, drill, zinc plated rotor. Baer systems include stainless steel brake hoses as well as calipers that have D.O.T compliant dust and weather seals. Quality SKF or Timken bearings used, along with NAS high grade stainless hardware for our pre-assembled 2-piece rotor. The 6S and 6R (R-Spec) calipers are Baer’s Flagship offering, and are built out of a single piece of US sourced 2618 forged aluminum.

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14″ Rear Extreme+ Brake System with Park Brake
This system features the 6S 6-piston caliper mounted to a 14″ 2 piece slot, drill, zinc plated rotor. Baer systems include a unique billet backing plate that not only acts as a caliper mount, but also houses the bankisa (1-piece) park shoe. This is a more modern (better working) park brake assembly then the more commonly used drum in hat park brake systems. Systems feature stainless steel brake hoses as well as calipers that have D.O.T compliant dust and weather seals. NAS high grade stainless hardware is used our pre-assembled 2-piece rotor.. The 6S and 6R (R-Spec) calipers are Baer’s Flagship offering, and are built out of a single piece of US sourced 2618 forged aluminum.

Why Purchase the Extreme+?

US Made Forged MonoBlock caliper
Offers the exact same look front and rear. Baer is the only brake manufacturer that offers this!
Calipers have dust and weather seals
Proper banjo fittings (NOTE: Baer does not use any pipe thread fittings)
Everything needed per corner (including hoses and fittings) except for in General fit applications
6061 T-6 billet aluminum hat (anodized black) and bolted to the rotor
High grade U281 fine thread stainless hardware (with captured nuts). Rotor comes pre-assembled.
Includes a set of 6061-T6 billet machined hubs with Timken or SKF bearings installed. Hubs are pre-assembled with bearings, races, studs and packed with Redline synthetic grease.
The 6S Extreme+ Caliper Features:

The 6S/6R monoblock caliper is Baer’s flagship offering, and machined out of a single piece of US sourced 2618 forged aluminum
The only 6 piston forged monoblock offered to the road-going/street market
Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression springs
Staggered piston sizes to minimize pad wear
Uses the common D1247 (DR11) race pad backing plate, that is shared by many other competition calipers.
Dual seals (dust/weather and pressure) to meet D.O.T specifications
Caliper can accept 13.5” to 16” rotors.
Machined logo that is hand painted
Red, Black or Silver Powder Coat Finish (custom colors available)
Available in Front or Rear for that same cosmetic matching look
Rear systems incorporate a drum in hat park brake
Rear systems for c-clip style axles include Baer’s Verislide self centering brackets
Uses correct banjo style fittings, Baer does not use any pipe thread
100% MADE IN USA with US sourced material

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The Remaster is a fully machined, billet aluminum master cylinder that features:

Fully Machined out of aluminum in Phoenix AZ
Comes standard in Anodized or Polished (custom colors and finishing available for special order – additional charges apply)
Compact short design which allows this master to fit in a wide variety of applications (great for early Mustangs with modern boosters such as 1967-1969)
GM and Ford will use the same master (Firewall mount is designed to fit both). Will include a bullet (insert adapter) for long pushrod applications
Machined screw in caps for easy access to fill (no tools needed). Caps are knurled at edge to make removal easy.
Bolt on Firewall mount bracket. This master can be reused in other projects with a change of the bolt on bracket
Laser etched logos and part numbers for a finished look (on anodized version)
Bolt on proportioning valve block (additional option) is available

[LS7 Z/28]

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.

I don't know about you but I've never seen a '72 Corvette with Ridetech level 3 coil cover suspension, a Lingenfelter LS7, Baer brakes and more. I think we all know of a pretty wild Blue '72 but it's drastically different.

I think the term you're looking for is plug and play because this build is far from unoriginal because the corvette protouring trend is still gaining momentum.

All that aside, how often do you see a '72 Vette driving around anywhere these days. Rarely unless you're at a car show or event.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I don't know about you but I've never seen a '72 Corvette with Ridetech level 3 coil cover suspension, a Lingenfelter LS7, Baer brakes and more. I think we all know of a pretty wild Blue '72 but it's drastically different.

I think the term you're looking for is plug and play because this build is far from unoriginal because the corvette protouring trend is still gaining momentum.

All that aside, how often do you see a '72 Vette driving around anywhere these days. Rarely unless you're at a car show or event.

The C2/C3 Corvette definitely isn't something that you see an abundance of, this will be a new ballgame for sure. :headbang:

[Smittys]

The best part of a build like this is giving everyone a recipe for building there own. It takes away a lot of the questions and fitments. It also proves how well everyone's parts work and work together.

The one thing that the Ridetech crew is adamant about is running off the shelf parts. The team cars all run the same parts everyone else is buying.

[rayy]

My 72 is close to finished hope to have it at Goodguys in March! Pretty mild LS3 kept the four speed wilwood all the way around still needs some suspension help but working on finishing that as we speak.

[andrewb70]

Did I miss something? Is there a live video feed?

Duh...says MARCH...not FEBRUARY...LOL...nevermind...

Andrew

[Josh@Ridetech]

My 72 is close to finished hope to have it at Goodguys in March! Pretty mild LS3 kept the four speed wilwood all the way around still needs some suspension help but working on finishing that as we speak.
Very cool! We hope to see you out there!

Did I miss something? Is there a live video feed?

Duh...says MARCH...not FEBRUARY...LOL...nevermind...

Andrew
This part is more of a preview of what you're going to see in March! :twothumbs

[Josh@Ridetech]

We've got all kinds of cool parts coming in, it's nice to see everything that's going to be stuffed in this car!



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Magnum 6-Speed Transmission

The kingpin of TREMEC’s high performance line-up, the T-56 Magnum double-overdrive 6-speed transmission takes the very best from TREMEC’s current OEM technologies and pairs it with the most popular features of the TKO 5-speed.

Able to withstand a massive 700 lb-ft. of torque while providing unbelievably crisp shifts, no other manual transmission on the planet offers as much combined strength, versatility, and general ease-of-use as the T-56 Magnum.

Known in its original equipment form as the ‘TR-6060′, the Magnum is an aftermarket version of the same transmission found in many of today’s most celebrated factory super cars – including the ZR1 Corvette and ACR Viper – giving you refinement where you want it and strength where it counts.

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The aftermarket’s premier 6-speed performance manual transmission
700 lb-ft. of torque capacity
Reasonably light at 135 lbs. dry
Multiple shifter locations & dual speedo pickups for unmatched versatility
Choice of two different gear ratio sets (2.66 or 2.97), with unique double overdrive ratios
Incredibly short, extremely low-effort shift throws, with crisp, precise engagement
Modern OE supercar technology for the ultimate pro-tourers, road-racers, and more.

[FLYNAVY53]

Very excited to follow this build....I picked this guy up last summer, and while fun, its been waaaayyyy too stock for waaaayyyy too long :hammer:.....que the Corvette purest hate-mail

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[wendell]

That's a really pretty car. Have fun "modding".

[MonzaRacer]

I have a project that can use C3 (68-82) Corvette disc spindles and I am wondering, are those spindles a new design with no basic design parameters taken from stock type spindles? Like do they use different application ball joints could they be used for a slightly different car?
Just wondering if they might "fix" a compatability issue with my project.
Is I have a want for big disc brakes for my 66 Caprice and my choices are limited to 67-70 b-car disc or C3 disc. As for redesigns I had plans to see if Markus over at SC&C whip up a set of SPC uppers, then figure out if I needed to do something with lowers.
The car is most likely going to have air ride, which way I go is dependent upon so financial factors coming up in spring.
Anyway, are they complete departure from C3 or upgraded/modified off stock geometry? Is taller,but use same ball joints, different arms different brake mounting points?

[k7king]

The spindles are the same as used on the ridetech tru-turn 1st Gen Camaro spindle and uses all brake kits that fit 1st Gen Camaro. http://www.ridetech.com/store/ridetech-spindles-pair.html

[MonzaRacer]

The spindles are the same as used on the ridetech tru-turn 1st Gen Camaro spindle and uses all brake kits that fit 1st Gen Camaro. http://www.ridetech.com/store/ridetech-spindles-pair.html

That may answer WHAT the are but my question is can they be used on my 66 Caprice? Or are the not a direct replacement for Corvette spindles?.
See C3 Corvette spindles swap out to 66 b car, allowing disc brakes with decent parts coverage over 67-70 b car RISC brakes.
I have been looking at way to swap in disc brakes to my 66 Caprice, just wondering if these parts might also work for my application?

[k7king]

They are not a direct replacement for Corvette spindles. The spindles are designed for Ridetech's suspension. Could they work?....I have no idea.

[J. Chris Davis]

I'm subscribed. This is going to be a cool build. I'm really wanting one of those Tremecs for my Camaro. :yum:

[MonzaRacer]

OK so guess the guys at Ridetech need too look into using them on 66 Impala/Caprice since C3 spindles are direct replacement. I'm sure its minor issue to figure swap into b car,

[TheJDMan]

It would be interesting to know how much this build would cost in real life.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very excited to follow this build....I picked this guy up last summer, and while fun, its been waaaayyyy too stock for waaaayyyy too long :hammer:.....que the Corvette purest hate-mail

109060
Very cool! We'll keep you updated! :)

That's a really pretty car. Have fun "modding".
Thanks, I'm sure it'll keep us entertained! :cheers:

I'm subscribed. This is going to be a cool build. I'm really wanting one of those Tremecs for my Camaro. :yum:
They're extremely nice transmissions, it's something you wouldn't regret!

OK so guess the guys at Ridetech need too look into using them on 66 Impala/Caprice since C3 spindles are direct replacement. I'm sure its minor issue to figure swap into b car,
I'd have to do some digging, I've personally never tried it or had anyone else attempt it either.

OK, so what year Corvettes will this build apply to? My neighbor has a 78 25th anniversary edition and I think he may be interested in this build.
This specific build will be for the 68-79's.

[lvrpool32]

With “tiny” oem disc brakes on all 4 wheels bringing this car to a stop can a challenge under “normal” driving and this car is destine to see a significant share of what most civilians would describe as “abnormal driving”. So clearly something has to be done.


OK, I love that your making stuff for the C3 Corvette, but that statement is so wrong!. Tiny??? challenge to stop??? Stock they have 12", 1.25" thick vented rotors with 4 piston calipers front and back, good enough even for the L88 race cars at Le Mans (with twin pins and upgarded insulators).

[Josh@Ridetech]

I believe I just saw a set of some Falkens roll through the door for this build too :D

We've been using Azenis RT615K on the cars here for quite sometime, if you're looking for a sticky tire....These are wicked!

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OK, I love that your making stuff for the C3 Corvette, but that statement is so wrong!. Tiny??? challenge to stop??? Stock they have 12", 1.25" thick vented rotors with 4 piston calipers front and back, good enough even for the L88 race cars at Le Mans (with twin pins and upgarded insulators).

Compared to what's going on the car and the abuse that it will be put through, the stock brakes aren't anywhere near enough to do what we need them to! :cheers:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Less than a week! Who all's going to be tuning into this build??

[J. Chris Davis]

I'm tuned in. Already getting the alerts from your posts today. Looking forward to it.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm tuned in. Already getting the alerts from your posts today. Looking forward to it.

Good deal, we're keeping the posts/alerts rocking, that's no doubt. Everyone here's getting pretty excited!

[MCB Matt]

I am ready for a RIDE in the car!! But Bret has to drive :drive:

[Josh@Ridetech]

^^ You and I both! lol

We're getting the area all ready for the build. We've got cameras, tables, bleachers, tools, and car parts EVERYWHERE!!

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[MCB Matt]

That looks familiar!! Last time I was there it was freezin a$$ cold, i'm sure it's about 30 degrees colder now eh?

[Josh@Ridetech]

That looks familiar!! Last time I was there it was freezin a$$ cold, i'm sure it's about 30 degrees colder now eh?

It's still freezing! But we do have a heat wave coming, look at that forecast next week!! 61* :bananna2:

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[MCB Matt]

Yea, it's a little colder, not much! We are in the 70's today. I'm drivin the 66 with the top down today finally! 28 to 61 is a huge jump, I bet you guys can't wait to thaw out.

[Bad94]

Josh did you say bleachers?

How many for days? or hours?

[FLYNAVY53]

Josh, where are you guys located? Im in Norfolk VA, so Im sure I can't make it, but just curious...

[Bad94]

Josh, where are you guys located? Im in Norfolk VA, so Im sure I can't make it, but just curious...

They are in Jasper In.

[FLYNAVY53]

thanks!

[bret]

Josh, where are you guys located? Im in Norfolk VA, so Im sure I can't make it, but just curious...

Just to clarify...anyone is welcome to attend the Corvete build this week. Bring your hotrod!

There will be a significant number of manufacturers here to oversee the installation of their parts...Rick Love from Vintage Air, Mike Copeland from Lingenfelters, Will Baty from Centerforce. Gabi Baer and Rick Elam from Baer Brakes, Michael Manning from American Autowire, John McLoud from Classic Instruments, Mark Bowler, Dave Schardt from Forgeline, Robin Lawrence from Holley EFI, Tim Anderson from Racepak, Paul Hammond from C&R Racing, Josh Powers from Custom Image Corvette, and likely a few more. Chad Reynolds is hosting the show on the live webfeed. Tim Strange is coming up from NAshville...Bill Howell adn Brian Finch have threatened to make an appearance. IT should be a good party!

The Corvette build will be kind of like an old fashioned barn raising...a bunch of friends getting together to eat, drink, and build a car. The TV camera thing is a happy coincidence. We've made a lot of preparations, but there is no script and everything is live. If something goes wrong...even VERY wrong...you'll see it as it happens. Hopefuly our collective experience will allow us to acheive the same succes as the first 48 Hour build in 2011.

A late development for the project...Snap On Tools and Monster Energy Drink have gotten on board. They have lots of friends that we don't even know yet...looking forward to that!

If you want to watch live...and participate in the live chatroom, here is the link: http://www.ridetech.com/48hourcorvette/

See you all on Tuesday morning!

[Larry Callahan]

Ughhh,, It's killing me that I can't be there... Well, watch for Brandy from Pro-Touring.com there.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm sure alot of you are following the live feed, I'm not over there or I'd be posting alot more pictures! I got this shot earlier of some of the body work going on, I'm heading over after work to check out the progress :)

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[Centerforce]

We're so excited to be a part of this project and to have Will there. Can't wait to see this thing launch hard with the custom DYAD we built. This Corvette is going to be a beast!

[Martin71RS]

watching for a few hours already.... WARNING : it's addicting!!

[MCB Matt]

Good Stuff guys!! :smoke:

[J. Chris Davis]

Been watching it on and off all day. Pretty cool stuff.

[67CamNKC]

Been following along today on and off. Very cool! Not too productive today at work....lol

[Dave B]

Killed my phone watching it today, while I was supposed to be working.

[72BBSwinger]

Cool deal Bret, thanks for putting this out there for everyone!

[LS1-IROC]

Watched a little yesterday...very addicting! Guys are doing a great job.

[Aficionado]

In the middle of a red '72 myself--makes me impatient to get back to work!!!

[cornfedbill]

This is a really cool build. I have enjoyed watching.

It was cool to see Mike Copeland of Lingenfelter and Diversified Speed. I used to live right around the corner from Diversified Speed in Brighton, MI. They were my main parts source.

Mike is a great guy.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

The yellow is nice on there...definitely like it more than the Red!

[TheJDMan]

The wrap is interesting. Gives me some ideas.

[mikes69cutlass]

This has been an awesome build and like mentioned above very addicting! LOL I did manage to break away from the computer for a little while to actually do some work on my C10 though LOL

[tflyboy77]

Burnout should happen at 10:45 pm eastern. That's my prediction.

[mikes69cutlass]

I think the burnout is going to happen at 11:15pm their time :-)

[TheJDMan]

Too many 48 Hour Corvette threads, which is the official contest?

[brownz]

I will say 11:33pm eastern time.

[mikes69cutlass]

Too many 48 Hour Corvette threads, which is the official contest?

I'd say this one since it's 4 pages long but who knows. Maybe an admin will chime in.

[protouring70]

I've enjoyed watching this.....I really enjoyed Chad showing the alignment tool. Pretty cool

[D4RKSIDE]

10:53pm. burnout.
10:54pm. High fives.

[protouring70]

I'm thinking 11:24 pm est. They have a ways to go. BEST OF LUCK GROUP YOU ALL HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB!

[Bonehead]

Was reading the chat room over there and had to agree with something someone posted. They are building this really nice car, with a ton of really nice, high end parts, but they put the cheapest Chinese hunk of junk air cleaner on it? Guess its a sponsor driven build, but that's just cheap!

[xxxsessive]

Burnouts should start at 11:37

[JEFFTATE]

A 48 hour "build" highlights just how cookie cutter the whole game has become.

I understand what you're saying, that the 48 hour build marketing may be a bit typical , but how can this particular car be cookie cutter if it's the only one like it ? It's the first one , using new products on the suspension .
Actually, I like the 48hour build, I think it's great .

[TheJDMan]

So when did they finish? I went to bed at 12:30 and they were still not close. No streaming so what is the current status?

[J. Chris Davis]

They just stopped streaming about an hour ago or less. Last I saw it was still not finished, but very close. I had my sound off so I was not able to hear what they were saying before they stopped streaming.

[cornfedbill]

I watched until about 10:30 pm mountain time. What stopped the progress?

I watched a bit today, but without sound.

I like the build and am sad to see that they ran into difficulties that ran beyond schedule. But we've all been there.

[hifi875]

that car is as far from Cookie Cutter as can be. besides the body, every thing is modified. Until you build one yourself and go through what they did/are you don't understand.

[MattG]

that car is as far from Cookie Cutter as can be. besides the body, every thing is modified. Until you build one yourself and go through what they did/are you don't understand.

Man aint that the truth!! I spent many years watching everyone build their cars and never truly appreciated all of the hard work until I built my car. After watching this build, I think it would take me 3 years on my own to do what they have done and it wouldn't be near as nice. Really looking forward to the finished product!!

[bret]

We stopped the live broadcast because frankly, we had to return the rented video equipment. We will provide regular updates with pics and video. We are still working on the car. Recent progress: headlites work, wipers work, e brake works, harness bar in, rear remote shock reservoirs mounted to the harness bar, doors installed, brake line fixed and rebled, console made, seats installed. Next up...install doors, set ride height, do an alignment, weigh car, take to bowling green to chassis dyno at holley. More later...thanks so much for watching!

[protouring70]

Thanks Bret for the update. I enjoyed watching when I could and enjoyed seeing Chad doing the comentary. Great job from all of the volunteers.

[tflyboy77]

Burnout at 3:30pm on Saturday??
I heard the tires squeal. Lol

[bret]

Burnout at 3:30pm on Saturday??
I heard the tires squeal. Lol

For all the questions about a 315 tire under the stock fenders...https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=110197&stc=1

[eric1967]

For all the questions about a 315 tire under the stock fenders...https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=110197&stc=1

So is it a 315 tire front & rear? I have not read thru the thread yet.

[bret]

So is it a 315 tire front & rear? I have not read thru the thread yet.

Falken Azenis 615K size is 315/35-18. Forgeline wheel size is 18x10.5 with a 5.5 backspace front and rear.

[eric1967]

That's awesome.

[FLYNAVY53]

Bret, were there any other modifications required to fit the 315 other than the new suspension?

[J. Chris Davis]

That looks great.

[bret]

Bret, were there any other modifications required to fit the 315 other than the new suspension?

Nope.

[FLYNAVY53]

very cool....the last I had seen was your signoff from the live broadcast where you alluded to the fact that if some modifications needed to be made, they would be in order to fit the 315s...thats awesome that nothing else was needed. Thanks again for putting that whole thing on, I really enjoyed watching the process!

[SSLance]

Falken Azenis 615K size is 315/35-18. Forgeline wheel size is 18x10.5 with a 5.5 backspace front and rear.

Square setup... Very nice for tire management... Also with the very near 50\50 front to rear weight distribution it should be a mean handling car.

Nicely done.

[Kid Vette]

Falken Azenis 615K size is 315/35-18. Forgeline wheel size is 18x10.5 with a 5.5 backspace front and rear.
Do the front tires rub on the frame at full lock?

[Kid Vette]

Also wondering why you didn't go with side pipes. Seems like it would have been natural for this project.

[bret]

Do the front tires rub on the frame at full lock?

They do not. The tire will rub on the swaybar arm just enough to rub the paint off at full lock.

[bret]

Here is a little teaser video for ya...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91rQ4ymuLl4&feature=youtu.be

[J. Chris Davis]

I like!

[rchaskin]

NO MOTOR SOUNDS.....
Bret what are you trying to do to us??? We are ready to hear it....LOL

[TheJDMan]

It's ALIVE!!!!

[bret]

We will be at the Texas Goodguys event this weekend MArch 20-22, and again the next weekend March 28-29 for the Optima Ultimate Street Car event. We can take passengers at Goodguys but not at Optima, so if you want to ride come to the Goodguys event. If you want to see the car run on the road course, come to the Optima event. Better yet...come to both!

Right now we are trashing to make some minor revisions [that ALL new cars seem to need]...more aggressive brake pads, seat position adjustment, replace a bad power window motor, heat sheilding, finish up the fire suppression system, a thorough wheel alignment, finish the center console.

Along with getting the Corvette ready to go, we are trying to finish up my own 69 Mustang to compete at Goodguys and Optima. Just because we didn't have enough to do

[Motown 454]

The car looks great in motion! Good luck this weekend.

[GrabberGT]

We will be at the Texas Goodguys event this weekend MArch 20-22, and again the next weekend March 28-29 for the Optima Ultimate Street Car event. We can take passengers at Goodguys but not at Optima, so if you want to ride come to the Goodguys event. If you want to see the car run on the road course, come to the Optima event. Better yet...come to both!

Right now we are trashing to make some minor revisions [that ALL new cars seem to need]...more aggressive brake pads, seat position adjustment, replace a bad power window motor, heat sheilding, finish up the fire suppression system, a thorough wheel alignment, finish the center console.

Along with getting the Corvette ready to go, we are trying to finish up my own 69 Mustang to compete at Goodguys and Optima. Just because we didn't have enough to do


Just finished up revision #15 on the Mav so even older cars need revisions as well. LOL

Cant wait to see the new Corvette and even more so the Mustang. Its always been my favorite RideTech car.

[Smittys]

Ok thanks for more video harassment Bret.

Just a couple things to point out

We did not short cut the car anywhere. Me or Bret would not allow it. I have to drive this thing and drive it fast. It is fast. I ran the car flat out on the first lap that's how confident I was in it. I was so confident in it I ran it on the road course with no hesitation at speed.

This build was incredible.

Ridetech shops capabilities are endless!!! I would ask them for a part and poof there's parts.


The car is bad azz.

[Josh@Ridetech]

The car is bad azz.

:cheers:

[Josh@Ridetech]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91rQ4ymuLl4

[Bad94]

We did not short cut the car anywhere. Me or Bret would not allow it. I have to drive this thing and drive it fast. It is fast. I ran the car flat out on the first lap that's how confident I was in it. I was so confident in it I ran it on the road course with no hesitation at speed.

Chris I'm super happy how the car came out in the end. Thanks again for let us help. We are just a phone call away from helping again.

[cornfedbill]

I love the video.

So the million dollar question it, did it beat the C7?

[bret]

I love the video.

So the million dollar question it, did it beat the C7?

Not yet, but it is amazingly close :)

The C7 is about as fast as it will get [for now]. The 48 Hr Corvette will get a LOT better in the next 2 events. They never fall out of the trailer fast. At the first SCCA event at Bowling Green...the C7 Z06 was about 3 seconds a lap faster on a 55 second lap. To put that in context, the Z06 was fast lap time of 93 cars [including some with slicks].

I have to say that C7 Z06 is possibly the best car I have ever driven. Between the launch control, the Magnaride shocks, the sticky tires, and the ABS...there is not much left for the driver to do...except enjoy the ride!

There will be a good group of fast guys at Texas Goodguys...Kyle Tucker, Josh Leisinger, Rob McGreagor, my 69 Mustang...that will be a good test of the Corvette's capabilities.

Who's going?

[cornfedbill]

Not yet, but it is amazingly close :)

The C7 is about as fast as it will get [for now]. The 48 Hr Corvette will get a LOT better in the next 2 events. They never fall out of the trailer fast. At the first SCCA event at Bowling Green...the C7 Z06 was about 3 seconds a lap faster on a 55 second lap. To put that in context, the Z06 was fast lap time of 93 cars [including some with slicks].



That's pretty impressive. I am looking forward to see how it runs when it is dialed in.

[hotrodalex]

Not yet, but it is amazingly close :)

The C7 is about as fast as it will get [for now]. The 48 Hr Corvette will get a LOT better in the next 2 events. They never fall out of the trailer fast. At the first SCCA event at Bowling Green...the C7 Z06 was about 3 seconds a lap faster on a 55 second lap. To put that in context, the Z06 was fast lap time of 93 cars [including some with slicks].

I have to say that C7 Z06 is possibly the best car I have ever driven. Between the launch control, the Magnaride shocks, the sticky tires, and the ABS...there is not much left for the driver to do...except enjoy the ride!

There will be a good group of fast guys at Texas Goodguys...Kyle Tucker, Josh Leisinger, Rob McGreagor, my 69 Mustang...that will be a good test of the Corvette's capabilities.

Who's going?


Have you had any trouble with overheating or losing power in the C7 Z06? I know that's been a complaint going around the internet.

[bret]

Have you had any trouble with overheating or losing power in the C7 Z06? I know that's been a complaint going around the internet.

No problems at all. After 23 minutes of hotlaps, engine temp 226, oil temp 262. Heatsoak is a myth.

[Peter Mc Mahon]

Can you guys post the process of dialing it in as you make each change and why?
Love the car but needs sidepipes! LOL

[woodside783]

will you bring it to the nashville goodguys?

[MCB Matt]

No problems at all. After 23 minutes of hotlaps, engine temp 226, oil temp 262. Heatsoak is a myth.

If you haven't broke it yet, i'd say it's good to go Bret!! If GM only knew they were carrying a warranty on a car you "drive" HAHAHAHA!!

Enjoy it, you deserve it! Beautiful car, I love it in white, most of my late models are white as well, much easier to maintain!

Matt

[hotrodalex]

No problems at all. After 23 minutes of hotlaps, engine temp 226, oil temp 262. Heatsoak is a myth.

Awesome

[Centerforce]

The car really came out looking and driving amazingly (thanks in no small part to the custom DYAD we built for it!). We're super excited that it took its first event win already at the Ft Worth stop of the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. Can't wait to see what other wins it racks up this year. It was an awesome experience and we can't wait til the guys at RideTech do it again.

[Josh@Ridetech]

The car really came out looking and driving amazingly (thanks in no small part to the custom DYAD we built for it!). We're super excited that it took its first event win already at the Ft Worth stop of the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. Can't wait to see what other wins it racks up this year. It was an awesome experience and we can't wait til the guys at RideTech do it again.

Thanks guys!


Chris Smith was able to pilot the Corvette to a convincing victory in ALL of the segments of the GTV class competition…1st place in the autocross…1st place in the speed stop…1st place in the road course…and 1st place in the design and engineering category. This all added up to a 1st place finish overall with the highest points total ever in USCA history! (Event Results)

Smitty had this to say about the results: “Obviously we are thrilled with this win! Although it has come early in the season, it is the result of years of collective experience, months of planning, and at this point, several weeks of intense physical work to get this car built and sorted out. I can’t say enough about the kickass performance of the Lingenfelter power, the grip of the Falken tires, the stopping power of the Baer brakes, and the handling of the RideTech suspension!”

RideTech President and 48 Hour Corvette owner Bret Voelkel commented: “The cooperation of all the suppliers for the 48 Hour project AND the performance of their products has been stunning. I am so proud of the team of people that has worked towards this goal. AND…this project has only just begun…we hope to repeat this winning performance many times over the summer!”

In addition to the 48 Hour Corvette, the RideTech 69 Mustang was also in serious competition for GTV class honors. Bret was able to run 2nd in the Speed Stop, 3rd in the road course, and 5th in the autocross to end up with a 9th place overall finish. A failed fuel pump relay prevented completing the road rally segment and a potential 2nd place overall finish. Bret commented on the performance of the Mustang: “It’s been awhile since I’ve driven this old girl…it felt really good to get back into an air suspension car. We’ve got a few refinements to make and this thing will be super competitive!”

The next outing for both cars will be the Goodguys autocross in Raliegh, NC on April 17-19.

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