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1968 Camaro Suspension Upgrade - Back To The Future II

Baseline Test Upgrades with Original Tires Upgrades with Nitto Tires
420' Slalom 420' Slalom 420' Slalom
6.80 = 42.1 mph 6.52 = 44.1 mph 5.92 = 48.5 mph
6.83 = 42.1 mph 6.54 = 44.1 mph 5.96 = 48.5 mph
6.87 = 42.1 mph 6.63 = 43.4 mph 6.01 = 47.7 mph
6.94 = 41.5 mph 6.64 = 43.4 mph 6.02 = 47.7 mph
7.00 = 40.9 mph 6.77 = 42.7 mph 6.10 = 46.9 mph
7.03 = 40.9 mph 6.18 = 46.9 mph 6.22 = 46.2 mph
200' Skidpad 200' Skidpad 200' Skidpad
CCW 12.98 sec CCW 12.60 sec CCW11.60 sec
CW 12.50 sec CCW 12.69 sec CCW 11.69 sec
  CW 12.38 sec CCW 11.70 sec
  CW 12.44 sec CW 11.58 sec
    CW 11.59 sec
    CW 11.70 sec
Average 12.74 sec = 0.76 g's Best Average 12.49 = 0.80 g's Best Average 11.59 = 0.93 g's

Camaro Suspension Upgrade Continuing Upgrade Runs
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Camaro Suspension Upgrade Continuing Upgrade Runs
The Camaro was put to the test a total of three times, and with every upgrade its performance increased dramatically.
Camaro Suspension Upgrade Slalom Run
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Camaro Suspension Upgrade Slalom Run
The slalom was one of the tests that really made the upgrades shine. The increases in course speed and the decrease in elapsed times were evident in the test results.
Camaro Suspension Upgrade Skidpad Run
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Camaro Suspension Upgrade Skidpad Run
The skidpad was something to watch, as well. Even though we weren't able to get seat time ourselves, you could actually witness the car charging around the course in a much more aggressive manner than it did in stock form.
Nitto Tire N. America
6021 Katella Ave.
Ste. 250
Cypress
CA  90630
Heidt's Hot Rod Shop
Wilwood
4700 Calle Bolero
Camarillo
CA  93012
(805) 388-1188

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