Red Devil at SEMA

[Stielow]

I haven't posted here much over this build up but I thought I would show a bit of my new car before SEMA. My car will be in the Optima booth so if you make it to SEMA swing by to say hi. I've been beating on my car getting it ready for the Optima Shoot out Nov. 6.

I've been AutoXing, going to open track events and practicing the speed stop challange. The car is working well with only a few small problems.

Here are the high level specs on the car:

Thomson Automotive built 427 CID LS9 based engine 762 HP & 800 ft*lb
D&D Performace T-56 six speed
Griffin custom dual pass radiator
Currie Ford 9" with 3.25 gears
Full Detroit Speed front sub-frame and quadra link rear suspension
Brembo brakes from a Z06 application
C-6 Corvette ABS system
18X10 Forgeline wheels with Goodyear 275/30R18 tires
19X12 Forgeline wheels with Goodyear 325/35R19 tires
DSE Dash
Autometer Sport Comp II gauges
Recaro Style seats
Paint and Body work by Paul and Joe VanNus
VW Salsa Red.

Early Performance Numbers

0-60 mph 3.29 seconds
0-100 mph 7.26 seconds
1/4 mile 10.91 sec. @ 130 mph

Braking
best 60-0 107.4' & 2.5 sec
0-60-0 with 1 ft rollout best 6.84 with overshoot to 61mph
0-87-0 in 8.0 seconds

40 foot slalom
Slalom best 48.34 mph

Skid pad 1.03 G.

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Practice at Waterford Race track

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An SCCA AutoX .

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/10/DSC_3148-1.jpgPractice Laps at Gingerman


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onwoB_tg1ps

See ya at SEMA

Mark

[Larry Callahan]

The video gives me goose bumps! I can't wait to see it. If you need any passenger side ballast at OUSI I'm your man. LOL!

[formula]

When I grow up I want to be you so bad. Looking forward to getting to see her run at ousci.

[John McIntire]

Amazing car, can't wait to hear how you did!

[Flash68]

Not sure there is a better car out there. Anywhere.

[Matt@BOS]

I nominate you for the most over the top, but completely understated car of the year award.

Matt

[69fbodyproject]

I understand how to make the ABS work on the front with the c6 based front suspension, but how did you get the ABS to work with a 9" rearend? I would love any advise or insight that you are willing to share. I have always loved the cars youve build. Always amazing and cutting edge stuff.

[Steve1968LS2]

Killer.. oh, you're in the next issue of CP :)

What the heck is a 40-foot slalom? Our's is 420 feel with 6 70-foot gates.. and we run an average speed.

Need to bring that bithc to CA so we can test it proper like ;)

Killer car and killer performance numbers..

[mc84_zz4]

Wow, that must be a complete rush to drive!
Love all the sounds as you're running up/down the gears, awesome! thanks I needed that!

[Yelcamino]

I've seen this car in action in real life and it is truly something to behold! :worship:

[72Z/28]

That's by far the best build I have ever seen..

[Bow Tie 67]

I've seen this car in action in real life and it is truly something to behold! :worship:

Herbs right, I had a front row seat at Gingerman race track this June. I spun out to the inside of turn 9 and watched several laps of Mark and the others entering 10 at speed. My go - pro was running but did not catch the flames out the exhaust as he dove into 10, Red Devil dove in hard trailbraking into the apex, it was incredible to watch.

[GrabberGT]

[QUOTE=Stielow;737926]
18X10 Forgeline wheels with Goodyear 275/30R18 tires
19X12 Forgeline wheels with Goodyear 325/35R19 tires
[QUOTE]

Just curious, are these tire sizes correct? Its a little more "big and little" than I would have expected. 24.5 diameter front and 27.96 diameter on the rear.

[Rybar]

I nominate you for the most over the top, but completely understated car of the year award.

Matt

Great post, I'll agree to that 100%

[coolwelder62]

Mark the car is awesome and look's great.I have followed most of your builds for almost 20 year's.Good luck,have fun,be safe,Scott

[hifi875]

the best. period.

[mpozzi]

Agree with everyone else and saw "The Devil" in the flesh ... er, paint, yesterday. Beautiful car and all business. Go Mark ...

Note to self ... charge Nikon camera batteries for Saturday.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[silver69camaro]

[QUOTE=Stielow;737926]
18X10 Forgeline wheels with Goodyear 275/30R18 tires
19X12 Forgeline wheels with Goodyear 325/35R19 tires
[QUOTE]

Just curious, are these tire sizes correct? Its a little more "big and little" than I would have expected. 24.5 diameter front and 27.96 diameter on the rear.

I'm not going to speak for Mark, but I think the aspect ratios are switched around. Those tires are about the same used on the C6 Z06, which makes the ABS happy.

[MrQuick]

congradulations on the win this weekend. quite the accomplishment(s)!!!

[DynoDon]

I saw your car at SEMA, in fact being just 2 booths away, I saw a LOT of it. Nicely done and congrats on the win!

[Steve1968LS2]

Congrats Mark!!!

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[Stielow]

I had a great week at SEMA.

Here are a couple videos form OUSCI.

Thanks to everyoe who helped me out and the Optima guys for a great event!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlvWTthqEmc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sAkJ6q9G8w

Stielow

[crustysack]

wow simply awesome- i would love to go for a ride in that (actually drive:) ) That car is so stable at speed- very well done- congrats

[parsonsj]

I know I've run out of superlatives to describe your endless string of incredible cars. This latest one is just superb, and way way amazing on the track!

Nicely done!

jp

[454bug]

Way to go Mark!!!

You are an inspiration to us all!!! :1st:

Well deserved.

GREAT car and GREAT driving! :drive:

[MrQuick]

great third run on the auto x very consistant on the rc too.....nice mercy kill on that cone BTW. LOL

[hotrod69camaro]

I saw both of Marks camaros as SEMA. It was my first SEMA and first time I have seen any of his cars in person. Very nice cars, very nice craftsmanship. Great engineering. Thanks for giving me something to strive for with my car............Mike Wright