Camaro ZL1 1LE Track Car BUILD BREAKDOWN

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CAMARO ZL1 BUILDS: • Camaro ZL1 Builds
We're no stranger to building racecars, so it's ALWAYS a treat when a customer drops off something as cool as this 6th Gen Camaro ZL1 1LE for a ground-up fabrication project including: full, custom Patience Metal Fab Cage, AirJax Lift System, Fuel Safe Fuel Cell and more custom-components than we can count. Check out this in-depth breakdown video and let us know what you think of the build in the comments. Make sure to hit us with a SUB if you enjoyed the vid!
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@AllIsWell_22 Жыл бұрын

As a ZL1/1LE owner - salivating at everything. Great work!!

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear a real enthusiast appreciates this build, thanks!!

@MrIke303 2 ай бұрын

Dude this is sick. I haven’t really liked newer race cars for a while, but the fab work you guys put into this car makes me want one. It makes sense. Buy a badass car that’s already fast and reliable, keep it stock, put the fab work into it to make a real race car. So stoked you guys are doing this channel. A shop that does this great of work deserves to be showcased.

@patiencemetalfab 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked this one! We're actually working on filming a build breakdown on another ZL1 Camaro build that's the same exact mentality: none of the engine/drivetrain is touched, but the rest is stripped down, caged and FULL of parts to make it weight less and handle much better ❤

@MrIke303 2 ай бұрын

@@patiencemetalfabthat’s going to be sick to see the full process of the build. Really appreciate the time you take to respond to your fans. I know it gets hard when there’s more and more comments, but it really makes us feel like we’re apart of it 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@patiencemetalfab 2 ай бұрын

@@MrIke303 Our pleasure, if you took the time to watch and comment, the least we can do is thank you for it!

@RandomlnternetGuy Жыл бұрын

That wing/ trunk system is actually sick 🔥 📛

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Aesthetically cool AND functional, best of both worlds 👌

@CyberDocUSA 11 ай бұрын

You don't even have to be a fanboy to absolutely love every attention to detail on this meticulous beast! Just WOW all around, gents.

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words; that meticulous attention is just a by-product of doing what we love to do!

@CyberDocUSA 11 ай бұрын

@@patiencemetalfab, it shows and that no-compromise on quality attitude is the stuff winners are made of in life.

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

@@CyberDocUSA 🙏🙏

@RandomlnternetGuy Жыл бұрын

You can tell Gary knows his stuff. He lights up when he talks about the details

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If it wasn't for his passion for all things automotive, we wouldn't be where we're at as a company today.

@travisrlambert Ай бұрын

Looks like you guys have a great build with a lot of good ideas incorporated. I like how the doors were modified to fit the helmet and I really like the rear wing mount. I hope you guys were able to make this car work in practice. The 6th Gen Camaros are notorious for having finicky electronics when you strip them down for race cars. I've had my fair share of experience with them. Basically, any fault will cause you to have an open diff with the dreaded "Service Rear Axle" message. I've seen the alternator/charging systems have issues as well. On a side note, I noticed the AP/Essex link in the description. If you ever build an automatic 6th Gen Camaro with the AP brake kit, be aware that it will go in and out of performance shift mode. It may also shift into neutral unexpectedly in brake zones. I've personally seen this on over 5 cars. It's because the brake pedal travel vs pressure is different from OEM. The car sees more decel than expected for a given brake pedal position so it thinks there is a driveline issue locking the rear. It will shift into neutral to protect the transmission.

@patiencemetalfab Ай бұрын

Thanks Travis, that’s much appreciated! Now we’re working on creating carbon door cards specifically for this setup to add rigidity, while still maintaining that helmet gap. We’ve also created a finalized version of the chassis-mount wing that you’ll get to see in the next ZL1 breakdown episode coming soon. It performed beautifully out on the track! We’ve had success with putting the car into competitive drive mode (within the submenu), before moving it. That disengaged ESC and we’ve had no faults thus far. Thanks for the heads up on that; it’s an issue we’ve yet to come across and the last automatic ZL1 we built has seen 20+ track sessions. The worst issue we’ve had is an overheated master that we ended up replacing. We’ll keep that in mind and report back if we see an issue. P.S. You sound like you’d be a good resource for us to chat with as we built more and more of these 6th gen Camaros. If you don’t mind, email patiencemetalfab@gmail.com so that we can save your contact info. Thanks again!

@wayneeden98 9 ай бұрын

Now that's one hell of a conversion system, I always thought it was a little funny as to how the many customers would buy a factory stock Chevy, charger or challenger and take it out on the highway and play with a little too close to edge, of how much play get away with before they get busted for a speeding ticket

@patiencemetalfab 9 ай бұрын

These things can definitely get you into trouble, even in their stock form. Lots of power AND great handling from the factory, we've just taken it to the next level!

@alexcooley4381 Жыл бұрын

Started off judging the trunk mount wing on an otherwise serious race car build... then the trunk lid went up... whoa momma, that's legit

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Never judge a book by its cover, or a car by its spoiler, haha! This one will hang with the best of them out on the track.

@SamAtman7 Жыл бұрын

Love the build! Thanks for explaining all of the pieces & tech.

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for checking it out Sam!

@nurzrachit7133 10 ай бұрын

I'm taking some serious mental notes here as I have an SS 1LE That I plan on doing some track work to once I get a good slow old Daily to keep it off the road. This car is far beyond the point of my abilities and money to achieve but it doesn't hurt to look. I'm just happy to see that my car is worth this much work and dedication, shows that I made a good decision on where to start.

@patiencemetalfab 10 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, we're happy that this build/video could give you a little inspiration. Who knows, maybe your 1LE will get to this level someday as well!

@GHarris218 11 ай бұрын

Great build, fantastic attention to detail. Great job, guys!

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the feedback, this is definitely one to be proud of!

@Racer_Mike87 Жыл бұрын

Great build and some new ideas for the Camaro.

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Love it, thanks Mike!

@FollowMyLine17 Жыл бұрын

Incredible build! I had no idea you guys were in Minnesota!

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Yessir, over in Brooklyn Center, come by for a visit sometime ❤

@brandonpillsbury8163 11 ай бұрын

As a Camaro owner I would love that front crash bar. Instead of the tow strap I would love the Camaro GT4 tow hook. I have my money ready haha. Awesome build too!

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Brandon, love to hear feedback from another Camaro enthusiast! These bars aren't officially for sale on our website, but if you email patiencemetalfab@gmail.com maybe we can make something happen for you ♥

@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast 11 ай бұрын

Do you have a weight on the car and cage? Awesome car!

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated Clayton! As it sat in the video, around 3400lbs, but we're expecting another 150-200lbs drop of misc. things (smaller battery, thinned out harness, lighter wheels, etc.)

@weller-habits 11 ай бұрын

Awesome build. What’s the car weight?

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! As it sat in the video, around 3400lbs, but we're expecting another 150-200lbs drop of misc. things (smaller battery, thinned out harness, lighter wheels, etc.)

@nurzrachit7133 10 ай бұрын

Not sure if they mentioned the weight of this dandy when they got through.

@patiencemetalfab 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately we were in such a hurry to get him ready for the track that we didn't have time to get weight. We'll definitely do it next time he comes in!

@ZPaul_ 3 ай бұрын

Cool car! What class/series is it racing in?

@patiencemetalfab 3 ай бұрын

This one is built to run in the NASA American Iron Extreme Series

@gargoylekingGWO Жыл бұрын

Thats one cool 😎 car

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

You can say that again!

@gargoylekingGWO Жыл бұрын

@@patiencemetalfab Thats one 😎 🚗

@neckofthewoods24 Жыл бұрын

Starting to maybe build mine up. Just installed a seat and need a rear cage now. Wonder what this cost him?

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Awesome, enjoy the build! Our custom cages start at $7,500, with a more-involved cage like this, you're into 10K+ pretty quickly.

@neckofthewoods24 Жыл бұрын

@@patiencemetalfab god damn!! To rich for my blood!

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

@@neckofthewoods24 gotta pay to play with a cage of this caliber! PS I can't afford one for my personal build either, haha.

@neckofthewoods24 11 ай бұрын

@@patiencemetalfab I mean I get it. Prices have gone up but idk. Is it chromoly or DOM? Last cage I had built was a rear only. Main hoop, X, horizontal, no gussets, main to rear towers, X from main to opposite towers, then tower to tower brace in DOM. $1100 with sponsorship. I wanna say $2000 without. I guess the rear would be half no? $3750-$5000?

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

@@neckofthewoods24 In all honesty, there are too many variables for someone like myself to go into, breaking down/justifying cage cost. The guys you really want to talk to are the owners/Lead Fabricator and we always encourage sending an email over to patiencemetalfab@gmail.com for a one-on-one conversation!

@vomalhp3382 10 ай бұрын

How much weight did the car drop?

@patiencemetalfab 10 ай бұрын

We'll have to get it on our scales next time it comes back, but the goal is to hit 3200lbs by the time it's all said and done.

@redsunphoenix2456 9 ай бұрын

can you order a package to get a camaro done like this ?

@patiencemetalfab 9 ай бұрын

If you get your Camaro to our shop, there's nothing we can't do. Reach out at patiencemetalfab@gmail.com and we can start a conversation!

@wayneeden98 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I get it now, it was a factory car until his shop stripped it especially for racing

@patiencemetalfab 9 ай бұрын

Exactly right; comes in to us stock, leaves as a race car.

@panagiotisf7228 11 ай бұрын

Woweowowowowo

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@GenX_Racing Жыл бұрын

Sweeetttt…

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@CyberDocUSA 11 ай бұрын

Okay, one last comment/question: Ever though of changing the name of your company to Metal Patients? It's kinda a play on _Mental Patience._ If nothing else the idea is maybe good for a laugh. Peace.

@patiencemetalfab 11 ай бұрын

Haha, love it! Maybe we'll throw that on a tshirt or sticker sometime; thanks for the idea ♥

@zl1booker Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the aero has been tested in a wind tunnel to prove it's effectiveness because if not then it's just another marketing gadget

@patiencemetalfab Жыл бұрын

Most of the reputable aero is tested/simulated digitally these days since actual wind tunnel testing is largely inaccessible to the average aftermarket company!