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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF SUPERCAR SUNDAY

Contents ISSUE 27, APRIL 2012 EDITOR IN CHIEF ART DIRECTOR

Tim Cummings

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from the editor Steps POEM BY DUSTIN TROYAN

My footing Reassured

It enabled a fresh breath My reward

Some people take steps Some people don’t Some people run Some people float

All weeklong I took small steps in faster Repetition Advancing A new position

The cleanliness of thought Of dream That little millimeter Made my soul scream

Some people dream Some people act Some people achieve Some people look back

I woke early today The sun broke through I just couldn’t wait So much to do

I took a step I got closer I took a step Emotion

I am moving so fast now It is hard to see Where is that old scared slouch of a Me

For so long I sat Pondered Thought Didn’t act

I know what I am doing It is meant to be I have found My future Inside of Me

One step, two step, threes step four.

Closer to the goal Than ever before.

I stopped myself from Stepping In reverse Going back I took a step today Ah it felt so good It was easier than yesterday

I took a step so long ago It led to another I started to grow I embraced that small step It carried me forward

I take steps all the time It is who I am It is right Natural I took a step Did you?

It is no so hard It is all you have to do Put one foot down Start to stand Put the other foot forward That is the plan.

I took a step and there you were Moving forward faster Than ever before.

Take that step It is what you are meant to do It is all you have, It is you.

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2012 Toyota Camry SE Sedan STORY BY HAROLD OSMER

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omeone over at Toyota got the memo stating that Americans like their cars to accelerate when we tell them to. The 2012 Camry’s V6 delivers a respectable 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque to its front wheels in impressive fashion. Since the drivetrain is unchanged from last year, this increased performance (0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds vs 8.0 last year, 12.4 in Camry’s first year of 1983) is likely attributable to to the SE’s overall drivetrain/suspension design.

Along with the V6, our Camry SE has upgraded shocks and suspension components to produce a firmer ride than the standard, more squishy Camry. Switching off the stability controls reduces understeer, producing a fun, confident drive up mountain roads. The stiffer suspension is noticeable on the highway, yet Camry remains comfortable, smooth, and quiet.

OK, let’s admit up front that the Toyota Camry is not a sports sedan, nor does it pretend to be. That’s part of what made this acceleration so surprising. The Camry nameplate has been around long enough for the entire automotive world to know what to expect. We expect a solid, dependable, well-engineered vehicle that will serve us well. Boring traits, perhaps, but highly admirable when making a major family purchase.

For 2012, Toyota has unveiled the seventh generation Camry and it does not disappoint. Most notably are the interior changes. The layout is logical and formfitting, leading one to believe that a person actually thought about this before simply sticking in a bunch of switches and letting it fly.

Those of us over six feet tall will find the front seats a bit tight and a couple more inches of downward adjustment would be welcome.

Our SE test version had the optional leather package ($1,050), power moonroof ($915), JBL navigation/stereo unit ($650).

These brought our sticker from a base of $26,640 to just over $31,000.

That price drifts upward into stiff competitive range with a multitude of other mid-sized sedans. This will be where Camry’s reputation comes into marketing play.

Folks looking to buy in this segment need room for four, a moderate of luggage, and reliability in the long haul.

You’d have to be a student of the game to notice the exterior changes for 2012. The interior is remarkable well designed. Camry’s engine performance rates high with us.

Looks like Toyota’s redesigned Camry is a winner. www.toyota.com/newcamry

Name of vehicle:

2012 Toyota Camry SE Sedan

Price:

Brakes:

Front 11.65 inch Vented Disc Rear 11 inch Solid Disc Electronically Controlled Braking system

Overall length/wheelbase: 189.2 inches/109.3 inches

Overall width: 71.7 inches

Overall height: 57.9 inches

EPA mileage estimates City/ Highway: 21/31

3 Year/36,000 mile Bumper to Bumper 5 Year/60,000 mile Powertrain 5 Year, unlimited mileage corrosion perforation 24/7 Roadside Assistance, 2 years/25,000 miles

Base $26,640 as tested $31,135 standard features include: Bluetooth connection; 10 airbag safety system; Tire pressure monitor system, projector beam headlamps; etc.

Engine type:

3.5L V6, DOHC 24-valve, Variable Valve Timing

Horsepower:

268@6200 rpm

Torque:

248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

Performance:

0-60 mph 5.7 seconds top speed NA

Drive configuration: Front wheel drive

Transmission type:

6-speed EXTi Automatic, Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters

Suspension:

Front: MacPherson struts, stabilizer bar Rear: Sport tuned MacPherson struts and springs

Wheels and tires:

18-inch alloy wheels 225/45R18

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The Old Truck...

STORY BY HEATHER JEDERLINICH

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few months back there was a letter from the editor about memories of his dad’s truck and special place it held in his heart. This triggered memories for me, memories of an old pick -up truck, my dad’s old pick- up truck. The Old Truck.

Growing up out in the boonies of Oregon our weekend mornings were not meant for sleeping in, they were meant for doing chores. From cleaning goat pens, mowing lawns, and collecting eggs from chickens, we were never for a loss of things to do.

One of the particular chores that needed to be done every summer was collecting firewood for the upcoming winter.

This involved driving in my dad’s 1984 GMC diesel pickup truck, the “Old Truck” the name my sister and I called it. We would load it up with snacks, work gloves and the trusty Husqvarna chainsaw and go seek out old logging sights for wood.

Waking up early on a Saturday and driving out to the middle of the woods may not sound appealing to you but, when I think back I had some of the best moments with my dad.

Climbing in the truck on a cold morning hoping that turning on the heater wouldn’t mean scorching a mouse nest that was built

the previous night on the engine. We would barrel down the dirt roads to our location in the middle of the woods. Then spend all day talking, chopping and loading wood into the truck. Once we finished stacking the wood sky high we would climb into the truck covered with wood chips and tree sap.

Not worrying about making a mess, because after all it was the “Old Truck” and drive on home. We were proud of all the hard work and the satisfaction of knowing our family would be nice and warm all winter long.

When the winter rains would cause the rivers to flood and flow over onto the main stretch of road, we could always count on the truck sputtering through the water to get us to town. It would always make it through even with my sister and I hoping it would get stuck….no school! We would squeeze in next to dad with our school bags on our laps crossing our fingers we wouldn’t make it to the other side. Of course that was not an option for dad and he would slowly creep through the water to dry ground. The truck…like my father wouldn’t give up…… it had a job to do and it would get it done, we would get to school.

A good 12 years ago the “Old Truck” saved my dad’s life. He had driven up to a clear cut

on our property to chop some wood. Hours passed my mom and I were busy doing different things when we heard the truck coming up the driveway. We were greeted with the sound of a panicked honking of the horn. Thinking that he was being dad and trying to get our attention we didn’t think anything of it. That was until the honking didn’t stop, sensing something was wrong my mom ran down to the truck to find my dad in the midst of a heart attack. Being a good 45 minute drive to the hospital, that truck flew like the wind and delivered my dad safely to the emergency room door.

My dad still has the “Old Truck” and it still runs like a champ. It is used more for those “special events” such as towing his boat or driving precious cargo…my mom, to town when the conditions are not safe.

He has since graduated to a pellet stove and no longer needs to use it for firewood.

The last time I went home however my dad and I jumped into that truck drove to the lumber store and loaded the bed up with pellets. Maybe a little less dirty and a little less tired but, still drove home having the same feeling of another winter spent warm and cozy.

Jay Leno and his 1917 Fiat Botafogo Special 22 Liter WWI Aero Aircraft Engine at Supercar Sunday.

A very special “Thank you” to Jay Leno for sharing his 1917 Fiat with all of us at Supercar Sunday.

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1. Getting ready to remove the LQ9 6.0

Camaro Update The SuperCar Sunday Driven World Project Car STORY BY DUSTIN TROYAN

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hen Brian from the Supercharger Connection and Shant from Western Collison got to talking about the status on the SCS/DW project car, they both agreed: Pull the engine and trans.

If the entire car is restored and not the firewall, the car would not be show quality. So we coordinated with Jeff from Century Tow, he picked up the car from Shant, brought it to Brian and we had one night to pull the drivetrain and pull everything off the firewall.

We planned to do it on a Thursday night after hours. We were all exhausted, but when Brian, Jeff (Brian’s Partner) and I got to work, we pulled it apart in record time.

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The engine, trans, driveshaft all removed and other parts removed from the firewall, it was ready to head back to Western Collision Center. In the morning, like clockwork, Century Tow pulled up, put it on the flat bed and back it went.

As you can see, the engine bay is a nightmare. It is dirty, disorganized and the wiring is a disaster. All that is going to change.

Shant is going to work his magic on the firewall, along with the rest of the body.

Brian has already planned how we are going to run all the plumbing and wiring to keep the firewall organized and clean.

From the pictures, you can see there are some really nice parts on the car. Up to

this point, the car has been a “Sleeper” or a nice way of saying unrestored. I took the angle of making it fast, able to handle and stop before making it pretty. A Magnuson Supercharger sits on top of a 6.0L Cadillac Motor, mated to a T-56 with a McLeod Twin RSX Clutch to handle the power. A full Hotchkis suspension is quietly supporting the car and a big Wilwood Brake Kit on all four corners. Soon, this “sleeper” will be a show stopper!

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2. Having pulled off the Supercharger, we are disconnecting all of the hoses and lines.

3. Jeff and Brian, planning the removal of the drivetrain.

4. Blower, headers, driveshaft removed, getting closer.

5. 600+ HP, you need the best clutch. The McLeod Twin RXT can handle that and more.

6. Engine is out in record time!

9. Ready to send back to Western Collsion Center for restoration.

7. The SCS Project Camaro Doesn’t look like much yet, but hidden are some great parts like a full Hotchis Suspension.

8. WHAT A MESS!

10. Stripped in under 3 hours.

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' Welcome to Leon’s Transmission Car Culture column! Each month we will focus on certain items that have been invented to enhance our automotive needs. All of the items profiled in this column can be seen at the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard, California.

This month we will look at Drive-in theatres. The first drive-in theatre was opened Tuesday June 6th, 1933 in Camden, New Jersey. The price of admission was 25 cents per car plus 25 cents per person.

The Drive-in was the creation of Richard Hollingshead. He worked at his dad’s “Whiz Auto Products” store. Richard had a hankering to invent something that combined two of his favorite interests: cars and movies. Originally, sound was provided by large speakers mounted around the parking area.

Later, in the 1940’s, RCA developed smaller speakers that would hang on your car window.

Further inventions were a clip that you would attach to your car antenna allowing sound to play through your car radio. This design accounted for many dead batteries at the end of the movie, and no doubt, a good excuse for teenagers to tell their parents as to why they were late. Thus, the

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Mallory and Rebecca Llewellyn in a 1961 Cadillac waiting for the movie to start.

nickname “Passion Pits” was born! The 1950’s were the height of the drive-ins popularity.

Families could pack in the car, kids in pajamas, mom’s need not get all dressed up, and off to a night out. The 1970’s saw the decline of the drive-in. Many became swap meets and others were torn down.

The Automobile Club reported only 19 driveins in California showing movies in 2011. Many of us have fond memories of the

neon-lit “Van Nuys Drive-in”, “The Reseda Drive-in”, and the “Winnetka 4 Drive-in”, located in Chatsworth.

See this beautifully restored drive-in speaker and more car artifacts at the Leon’s Transmission “Car Corner” display at the Murphy Auto Museum, located at 2230 Statham Blvd, Oxnard.

Open Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00pm

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driven to write Corvette Fever For Three Generations.

A submission by Hunter Feil.

Hunter is a regular at Supercar Sunday and this is his first submission to the magazine.

STORY BY HUNTER FEIL

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ake no mistake, I am obsessed with cars. When I get bored and have nothing to do, I often park near busy intersections and just wait for something interesting to drive by. Sound is what really does it for me, looking at a parked car is great and all, but I can’t truly appreciate it until I experience the exhaust note firsthand. Thankfully, Woodland Hills is a hell of a place for car watching, any day of the week.

It is common knowledge that they [cars] interest most guys, and quite a few girls too, for that matter. There is something about them that appeals to us, whether it be the aesthetics, the technology, the sound of the engines, or just the sheer enjoyment we get out of driving them.

If you are reading this, chances are you have an overwhelming passion for automobiles which, most likely, trumps that of the average Joe. What is it that sparks this interest and sets us apart from everybody else? What is it that gets us out of bed on a Sunday morning before the sun rises so that we can congregate in a parking lot and indulge in our fervor? Well, it seems to me that an infatuation, such as mine, can in many cases be traced back to a single event in ones’ life.

I’ve been exposed to cars my whole life.

I owe this to my father who was a car nut long before I was. He has always gone out of his way to take me to all sorts of automotive events. I have memories of being “dragged” out to Willow Springs before I was old enough to appreciate it. We attended the Long Beach Grand Prix, and various road racing events. We would frequent the Pomona Fairplex drag strip whenever there was a race being held. I remember trembling in awe as the Top Fuel dragster’s would come out, holding my hands over

my ears, which were already filled with ear-plugs ( I was admittedly not the bravest youth). I used to beg him to take me to Ogner Motorcars at least once a week, just to get up close and personal with the exotics. I knew I enjoyed the spectacle of horsepower at a young age, but it had not yet metamorphosed into true mania.

This did not come until much later. You see, despite all of the incarnations of motorsport I have observed, I still had not experienced it first hand. This all changed one fateful day. I was at home when my phone rang, I answered it, and it was my dad. There was an air of mischievousness in his voice. He said something along the lines of “Guess what I’m brining home”.

Now being a car guy, he has brought home a plethora of interesting things in my lifetime, but I could tell this time was different. He gave me a hint “ It starts with a Z”. A flood of preposterous notions went through my mind. Zonda. Zephyr. Zagato.

Then I suddenly remembered that one of his coworkers owned a black 09’ Corvette Z06. A wicked grin formed across my face.

He quickly confirmed my suspicions, and for the next hour I had not known such anxiety. He finally arrived, and I had never seen such a beautiful sight in my entire life. The car itself was hard to make out in the darkness but I could easily discern the chromed ten spoke wheels and red brake calipers. Christmas had come early this year.

As for the Z06 itself, I don’t really have to describe it. In fact many of you own one. At least 6 or 7 show up every week at Supercar Sunday, and most people don’t pay them much attention. ‘Most’ people that is, not me. That night I gained a newfound respect for a car that the majority of attendees walk past as they crowd around the McLarens

and Ferraris.

We were on our way to the track to experience the car the way the designers meant it to be. A closed course, lots of turns and a some straigts, lets open this baby up! I knew all the performance numbers, 505 horsepower, 470 ft-lb of torque, a curb weight of roughly 3200 lbs; however, nothing could prepare me for what happened next. We entered the track and my dad floored it in second gear all the way to, what I assume was, the 7000 rpm redline ( I have no clue, as my head was pinned to the seat). The LS7 didn’t roar or snarl but instead gave a deep, earth-churning rumble. I had never seen anything so far ahead of me disappear behind me so quickly in my life, nor have I since. We had easily accelerated to 100mph before we hit turn one. After slowing down to enter the turn, I exhaled and just started to laugh. At that moment I decided that this is what I wanted to do. I didn’t care what it took. I wanted nothing more than to have a car like this at some point in my life. The rough ride or pitiful ground clearance didn’t matter to me. These were sacrifices I was willing to make.

It wasn’t until a few weeks later that I realized the significance of this event. My dad loved to tell me a certain story about when he was a kid. My grandfather woke him up once in the middle of the night and called him out to the garage. Waiting there was a black on black 66’ Corvette Stingray, equipped with a top of the line L72 427 cubic inch big block. Any Chevy guy could tell you how closely our two experiences parallel each other, nearly 45 years apart.

Upon realizing this I couldn’t help but get the chills.

From father to son to father to son, the passion runs deep in our family.

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BMW Marque STORY BY DUSTIN TROYAN

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he February 26th BMW Marque at Supercar Sunday was another huge hit! It was the first ever BMW Marque and we had over 150 examples. We had an M from ever series as well as everything else BMW. A very rare example of a M1 was a showstopper! The Z8 Club was in full attendance and everybody enjoyed the German inspired morning.

As is the case with Supercar Sunday, you never know what is going to roll in. We had six McLarens arrive together. SIX! These ultra-rare supercars felt right at home and they commanded one heck of presence. To our knowledge, that is the most McLarens MP4-12Cs ever together to date!

Our good friend and long time supporter Jay Leno stopped by to share a very special Fiat with the crowd. Jay, in classic Leno style was simply “one of the guys� and spoke about the car as well as taking photos with fellow enthusiasts. It was another perfect day at Supercar Sunday! Thank you!

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Super cars at SuperCar Sunday! This was one of six McLarens!

Ultimas showing off.

The most McLarens ever! Only at SCS! From Carbon Fiber wheels to wood wheels, SCS has it all.

HOT! HOT! HOT!

Race Buggies too!

You never know what to expect!

Have you ever seen one of these before?

BMW Z8 Club in full attendance.

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1970 Mustang STORY BY DUSTIN TROYAN

Can a car be cursed? Where do I begin?

About 4 years ago I purchased a 1970 Mustang convertible to drive for half of summer then sell. Sounded like a great idea.

The car ran, looked good so what the heck.

Then the rear tire blew and took out the rear quarter. Some of you may remember the previous story about the car being in bodyshop prison for 2.5 years, some of you have been there and feel my pain. So I get it released from the bodyshop prison, the car in pieces and I was basically screwed.

I luck out and get the car to David at One Day who restores the whole car in record time and under budget. The car is BACK! We drive it a few times and then what happens? The transmission goes out. Not a normal C4, but a more modern and hated AOD trans. Why is it hated? The AOD has a TV cable which if not adjusted just right, not only will the transmission not function correctly, but it will fry the trans. DAMN! Now, I have to replace the transmission on a car that I do not want to put money into.

I can’t sell it if it not running so, out come the trans.

This car is cursed. I think I have registered it 4 years and driven it a total of 20 times. It actually has turned into a very nice car, but, the transmission. I send the trans out to get rebuilt which takes a couple weeks. The trans comes back and intimidated of the TV Cable, I send it to get installed at a local shop. Then another shop. Then another shop. Nobody can get this damn car to run properly. CURSED! CURSED! CURSED! This car is CURSED. I cannot begin to tell you the frustration I have had with this car. Do I pull out the AOD Trans and put in a C4 or C6? That means I just threw away a lot of money.

The car had bounced from shop to shop.

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Nobody could get it right. I was about to give up when I was referred to another shop. “Call Johnny at Pacific Transmissions” he can get it done. So, I coordinate with Johnny and send the car. I never met him in person, I don’t know him, at this point, I don’t even want to look at the car. So, off to Johnny it goes. I explained to Johnny, that he could take his time, I explained my frustration and he said he could get it done, “no problem”.

A little time goes by and knowing that this car has been a headache, I figure it is going to sit at the shop for months and months. Whatever. Damn Mustang. Then Johnny calls and says it is ready. Skeptical, I head over to the shop and there she sits. I actually forgot what a pretty car it is. Johnny explained that the trajectory of the TV Cable, brackets and related components were off. Further, there was an issue of a bracket on the car that kept “slipping.”

Johnny, decided to fabricate some of his own parts at his shop and just as he said, he got it done.

I guess it takes a racer. Johnny’s history is that of a drag racer. He grew up racing cars, breaking parts and putting them back together. He has that “get it done” attitude and he “got it done.” Johnny’s niche is race applications although he does just about everything. From installing go-fast parts to the transmission on your daily driver, Johnny has got you covered. For more info on Johnny and his shop: www.pacificcoasttransmissions.com Johnny Aceves Xtreme Transmissions 1911 Pacific Coast Hwy Lomita, CA 90717 (310)714-3869

2. Johnny made a custom bracket for the TV Cable fixing the problem.

1. Bracket fixed, cable run, we are in business.

3. Johnny putting on the final touches.

4. Johnny to the rescue.

5. Pacific Coast Transmission Repairs.

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