FlatBlack Performance

[SSRS]

Hi!

I'll start writing a bit about my project, it's a Camaro -69 SS/RS that I have owned since I was 18 (now 25).

There is too much to write about what I have done over the years but here are some pictures and a list of some of the things I've done / are doing this year.
Rear suspension / chassis:
3-link (home-built)
Coilovers (Koni double adjustable with Eibach springs)
Watts (home built)
Rear brakes (Wilwood four-piston calipers and discs)
Subframe connectors (Hotchkis)

Front Suspension:
Disc brakes front (C6 Z06 six-piston calipers 14" discs)
Spindle (ATS AFX)
Upper A-arm (Speed ​​Tech)
Shock absorber (Koni)

Steering:
Box (ATS, Lee 670 12.7:1)
Pump (Lee TC with cooling)

Rims / Tires:
Front
CCW SP510 18" * 8.5"
Toyo R888 245 18"
Rear
CCW SP510 18" * 11"
Toyo R888 315 18"

Interior:
Split rear seat from a -71 Camaro
3-point seat belt for child seat (highest priority;) I got a daughter 5 months ago)

Exhaust system:
Finally welded, was made in 2009 with homemade x-pipe and Borla dampers.


Lower coilover mount (Chassisworks)
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Koni double adjustable coilovers
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Propeller for Watts link (Thanks Jim @ Fays2)
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Some pictures of the rear inner fenders that will be widened a bit to make room for 315 tires.
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The exhaust system
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Tested with my sister's 315 tires from her Mustang, seems to fit OK.
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Upper front mount for the 3-link
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Wheels and brakes
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When I was building the Watts link
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Old and new brakes
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Spindles and A-arms
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Parts for 3-link that has been TIG welded and powder coated
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[SSRS]

Testing to mount rear suspension
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Hard to keep order in such a crowded garage, but it works! (Changes the air suspension system on my dads Cadillac dad too :))
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If you're wondering why I am replacing my old rims, now you know why...
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[aps63]

Looks like a great project. Keep the pictures coming.
Good Luck with it.

[srh3trinity]

Very nice build. Need more pics.

[72NovaSS]

Lookin good!

[jgpclone]

looking good man keep up with them pix

[SSRS]

Thanks! :)

I could try the Koni's on for the first time yesterday. Some minor adjustments left untill they are perfect in place. And yes, I know that the quality is bad, I'll try getting a better camera then in my phone...

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[Bryce]

Cool project! I like home built.

[CliffS]

nice build, like your rear suspension!

[SSRS]

Cool project! I like home built.
Thank you Bryce! Damn, you're Falcon is cool. I actually got some inspiration for my 3-link from you're project before I started on mine :). Thx for the inspiration!


nice build, like your rear suspension!
Thank you CliffS! Here are some videos of the watts- and 3-link, one one video with them in motion.
Sorry about the mess in the garage, I have not cleaned there for few days...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iazPeY4PdtU&hd=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlwBuAVztq4&hd=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYWpsU9O8vs&hd=1