Hey guys, I'm building an 88 IROC for the 24 hours of LeMons race at Button Willow on Dec 3/4. What is the largest 17" front and Rear wheel combo with offsets. I want to run a 315rr and 285ft.

Thanks for your help, Scott

 

I don't know if anyof you are familure with the 24 hours of lemons but it's a riot. Here is a link to these 500.00 beasts and rules.


Site: http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/
Rules: http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/pricesandrules.aspx


Here is a video of me getting my donor car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAcRngic1YI

 

Here is my entry submission and pic of my concept.

We are a group of guys that raced the Houston race in 2010 with Dan, Mike and Fish of Team Underground. We all are a part of **** Steambath Company (Hence “Team Steam”)Since then we have purchased a 1988 IROC off of craigslist from a pair of illegal aliens from the San Fernando Valley. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/flyhiflylo/lemons/IROC.jpg

Submission was edited by 3rd Gen.... Too spirited.

 

.....wow.....just wow.....---^

 

you need Oprah

 

It'll be a riot. I'll post tons of pics and vids of the build. I have 2 months to finish it. I have unlimited funds so it should be pretty killer for a "500.00" car.

What wheels and brakes should I get? I want to order these up in the next few days. What are the very best brakes we could throw on this thing? Are Wilwoods good? 12" rotors 4 piston? Are the vette brakes better?

 

Dood, what size wheels and tire does the Camero in you signature have?

 

I cracked up at the description, good luck and I can't wait to see how this turns out. Keep us posted!

 

18x9.6 fronts are 275/35/18 and rears are 285/35/18

 

Will 17x9 with 5.5 back spacing and 285 work on all 4 corners? I am going to buy 6 wheel/tire combos and it would be best if they worked the same on all 4 corners.

 

BTW... I'm goig to be gutting this car of everything.... Any stuff you guys need? T-tops, glass, interior.... total guttage.

 

I saw a lil bit of the Joliet one earlier today--
There was a 3rd gen black with pink stripes Camaro in it. Didn't see how they did tho.

Good luck!!

 

Wow I just looked them up.. "Save TheTa-Tas Racing" 1984 Camero. They had the fastest lap time of the event by over a second. They actually finished the 14hrs of racing in 12th. It's good to see the Camaro held up and was so fast.

There was only 38 race cars tho... And it rained quite a bit.

When we raced Houston 135 started... That sheit was crazy!

 

Here is some in-car from Houston... We ran a 300zx turbo. This racing is no joke... You are doing over 100mph at times. It is total racing for a great price. Plus it's a huge party. You can really get to your first race for about 4 grand car included with 4-6 drivers. Your racing for 12-16 hours. I don't know of any other racing were you can race on a sactioned track with TONs of competition for 500 bucks each for the whole weekend. LeMons racing is truly a great deal.



This vid has a foul soundtrack...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grNhN2o5vS8&NR=1

Here is some rookies spinning in 300xz and me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2-aQ...eature=related

 

Any idea if it will be covered by Speedtv like the Joliet race?
Looking forward to the build // outcome!!

 

Not sure but I'm going to set a Go Pro in car.

 

very nice

yeah keep us posted

 

Any pics of the project so far???

Sounds like a blast!

 

Just a youtube of me getting the POS -link in post #2.

I just ordered headers , Wilwood brakes, front to back bushings, air foil, Dynomax muffler and seat belts yesterday.

I also have Brian making the emissions free 93 octane chip this week too.

Today and tomorrow I'm going to order the radios, seat, helmet fresh air system, extinguisher, 4:10 gears and various gauges.

I'm going to try and find the build sheet and scan for you guys as soon as I start the cage system.

 

C. A. M. A. R. O.

Just so we are clear on that.

Our club is also looking towards doing the 24hr lemons next year. Still looking for a car though. Our real goal is simply to compete on an even level (not necessarily win) and most importantly FINISH the race.

We want to finish this race car intact and with decent standing but we don't have to be #1, we don't expect to be #1.

Our club rents out Road America each year (used to be twice a year) for a full weekend to run a HPDE. Its always a blast to wheel around the track at speed even in a daily driver. The TransAm doesn't have the brakes to be safe, so I take the daily driver each year and the G6 is fun to toss around the track good handling, excellent chassis feedback too.

 

Haha.... I've spelled it both ways...LOL I feel like a puttz...


Yeah our goal is throw enough care and parts at the car so it's fun to drive and stays together. Our team has fair drivers but the only way to win is a 30 gallon tank and only 4 drivers with ZERO penalty laps.
I've raced a fair amount of things before and I will testify... Nothing beats the bang for buck as LeMons. Carting is great bang for buck but it's short bursts. Plus LeMons it's just a totally relaxed environment. If something breaks and it takes an hour to fix that's okay... Still PLENTY of track time. And getting trashed at night is not only encouraged, it's practically mandated. LOL

 

Yesterday I got three big boxes from Summit...

 

Ordered the incar and pit radios today. From PCI race Radios. While ordering I also got a GO-Pro with all the extra doo dads and a fresh air systems for my helmets.

Plus I ran the VIN on the car and it has the L98 in it. Sweet!

 

Which club are you in?

 

For the GoPro get the extended battery (BacPac), it will run for 4 hours with it. Might as well get 3-4 extra batteries as well.

 

I got the hardwire kit and case for it. Unlimited juice...

http://www.pciraceradios.com/Categor...GO+PRO+Cameras

 

Ordering wheels and tires tomorrow. Firehawk 275/40zr 17.... American racing 17x9 TORQUE THRUST. They are only 22lbs ea. and the tires are 27lbs ea. should I get 5" or 5.5" backspace? I'm getting 6 for now.

 

Looks like a fun project. Be sure to post pictures of your progress. I would love to see them.

One day me and my buddies need to do this... We both have spare engines. He has a 302 and I have a 350. And I have access to welders.

 

I'm building it the first week of Nov. I will post 100s of pics. Promise.

 

DooDads starting to arrive.

 

Yesterday I started the dust off and strip down.

 

I removed the all black interior panels, seats etc. Anybody need black panels?

 

did it have black carpet?

 

Yes it did.

 

Next time you're going to rent out the track PM me, I could bring a few people and I'd love to run my car there.

 

We've already paid the deposit and are gunning hard for End of April. Last year we missed the mark, we were short $2k on the rental. But we all chipped in and made it happen.

This year we are offering big discounts to encourage pre-registration so we don't come up short like we did last year.

But we've never cancelled an event yet.

http://roadamerica.mfba.org

 

Doors lightened to about 15lbs. When you do this you have to remove the hinge spring and detent.

 

Engine converted to 1980 truck twin v-belt with 1 wire alternator and standard rotation water pump.

 

Panhard bar boxed and rebushed.

 

Wheels and tires test fit.

 

My 60 dollar E-bay/Edelbrock headers installed and air tubes removed.

 

Steering removed. Rollbar mounts started and some clean up.

 

Boxed rear lower control arms with new bushings pressed in.

 

See you out there......

 

Cage done, Seat and belts mounted, steering done, brakes done, doing exhaust, alinement and windshield tomorrow.

 

Lower control arms semi boxed and bushed, spindles modified and brakes installed. I also cut one full coil from the front.

 

Freakin awesome! Good luck in the race.

 

Another shot of the engine bay with all the stuff that wasn't needed removed.

 

Thanks man, I'll post some picks of my poorman's shackled torque arm and reinforced trans x-member tomorrow.

 

Here is some stuff, rear and front kick panels in black, 145mph speedo. I also have silver T-tops, and whole back deck lid with glass.