Garage Built 1300WHP Twin Turbo Indy Car Firebird | Father, Son Summer Project

Here's the final episode of our Midwest Road Tour and the perfect ending to an amazing trip! Russell & Cavan built this wild Firebird in their garage for Cavan's highschool summer internship program. Its a full tube chassis racecar featuring an LSR engine, twin turbo's, paddle shifted sequential gearbox and produces over 3K lbs of downforce so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@RickyBoada]

This guy is really proud of his son and is one of my favorite parts of this video

[@AutotopiaLA]

Those 2 are so damn cool!

[@Sdpartscenter]

Both parents are huge supporters, talked to both of them, as well as Cavan at SEMA. Absolutely amazing build, and it was swarmed the whole week! This would have been a dream come true for me as a high-school kid.

[@eriknulty6392]

well, my dad sucks!

[@doublerrated6735]

Yeah Mine does 2

[@conradmaceo]

⁠@@eriknulty6392 Wow, sorry to hear that. That sucks, just like your dad. Hopefully things get better.

[@coadkins86]

Once they get the suspension dialed and all the shakedown bugs ironed out.... Beast mode engaged!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exactly and you know they’ll get it dialed

[@coadkins86]

I have ZERO doubt they will get it to work with the down force. A car of this caliber is going to require hundreds of hours of garage time after building to make everything work together. It's a brand new car... Lol you don't just fart out a totally custom race car and expect it to podium instantly. It doesn't work like that, it would be nice but unfortunately you have to spend the dollars. It's a process....

[@everydaydose7779]

that dampening and rebound trial and error would be a nightmare on this thing i think going with a much sleeker low profile tire makes your guesstimate a lil bit easier without the bounciness and deflection of a meaty tire

[@JayDee-bz2ge]

@@everydaydose7779 its not dampening, look at the entire bell crank system flexing and bouncing.. getting to fancy where a rising rate system is all their talking about.

[@hoodedcreeper2465]

Im willing to bet it might be the traction control cutting the throttle when he shifts gears or gets on the gas. Or its just the g forces moving his foot. Either way, if it's throttle by wire it could probably be programmed to be less sensitive to diver inout for a smoother ride. The heave spring and roll bar might also be too stiff the main springs and causing the suspension to become less independent

[@mchristr]

This amazing build has completely reset the bar. Should have known Autotopia would feature it. Thanks Shawn and crew.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for the comment. Completely mind blown by the vehicle and the team that made it happen. Amazing time shooting this one!!

[@DamonBrown-fe2zt]

If g thank​@@AutotopiaLA

[@UKBUILT]

Awesome project 😎👍 I hope my V12 build turns out that good 🤞

[@RealAnimeHours]

1300whp at 14psi is insane. What a great tuner you have!

[@AutotopiaLA]

That twin turbo LSR is no joke

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

all about CFM...10 psi through big g900 turbos like that could easily be like 25psi through a little g28

[@alexsaam2696]

Plus it's destroked so the rpm is way higher than average LS also the torque figures will be way down even tho HP is high because of the destroked crankshaft. Plus it's a 400 cubic inch engine with good heads and cam and good intake so it flows very well at high RPM So it's not that special of tuning being done to achieve those figures. Not to take anything away from their tuner, of course he does a great job if he's capable of even tuning that setup to be efficient and driveable without destroying the drivers lower back. So yes he did a great job but it's more the setup than the tuner

[@josemorenoporras7506]

@@alexsaam2696 1200 fp is low torque for you? I think that car makes way too much power to be useful in many tracks.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

@@josemorenoporras7506 1600hp and 1200tq is low. Most LS making 1600hp make 1400+tq...but yes it is an advantage

[@alphafort]

seriously.... these homies know their shit !!!! And them being quiet-spoken is major plus.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They’re super humble smart people and passionate about motorsports. Loved shooting with them

[@C-M-E]

I was trying to imagine what exactly an Indy Car Firebird was going to look like ahead of time. I was not prepared. These cars (this generation anyway) never appealed to me all that much back when they were cheap and plentiful, but after seeing them show up as AWD track monsters every few years, stuffed to the gills with power and weapons-grade suspension systems, I must admit a fair amount of regret bypassing them so many times.

[@anhiirr]

Even if i ever finished making a 396 solid lifter copo cloned split bumper....id still rather have a pontiac stroker firebird early 70s. With the proper rear end and a well built head these were easily one of the faster products GM had put out esp once the hipo LT1 vettes and L88 Werent offered anymore.

[@flexinclouds]

As a car nut who's very engineering minded, that used to sketch/design cars for fun, & 'invent' car technology... this absolutely speaks to me. I eat, sleep & dream about suspension, chassis, engine & aero tuning/engineering. And an aluminum de-stroked, high revving LS has always been my favorite setup ever. Love that & the aero focus, the blown diffuser, the advanced pushrod suspension. Not to mention that they're living my dream with the private, Top Gear style test track🤤😁👏🇺🇸

[@racerx9223]

Top gear.. Truly great for mankind! So sad...

[@ejmarkle60]

If this isn't the sickest car to ever be on the channel then I don't know what is. I'd love to see this thing run at Indy, Daytona or even Laguna Seca

[@iiiKingLongSwipeiii]

I actually thought the twin charged GTX was the sickest but this fucking takes the steak 🥩 and the dinner table

[@AutotopiaLA]

Amazing build for sure and can’t wait to see them get through shakedown/tuning then go compete. One to watch for sure!

[@JayDee-bz2ge]

LOL, on a real race track? these guys will hurt themselves. this is a white guy lowrider...LOL...

[@tico4940]

Son better buy a 45 day aged steak for his dad and 6 pack of beer for fathers day lol,great project and this is what bonding is and teaching your son how to be a mechanic etc.great job dad.

[@adventureescape1929]

I don't think dad would be impressed. Looks like he has everything money can buy.

[@austinsturgeon4055]

​@@adventureescape1929literally.. airplane, carhauler, etc... you can't buy something for the guy who already has it all

[@ryancuda45]

@@adventureescape1929 the only thing you can get a man that has everything is more profit. so hope the kid brings home profits in the family business

[@tonytober]

This is not being a "mechanic" (they bought most of their powertrain parts). This is being a mechanical designer and fabricator, which is MANY levels higher. There is not many signs of engineering done on their part (Verus did their CFD analysis), but what has been done on this car is nowhere to be able to be done by a "mechanic". These guys are beasts

[@TheSartinBrothers]

You can tell that the son really cares about that car by how much he checks the dash while driving. *is this gunna stay together?* vibes. Love it. Coolest father son car

[@s1lv3rbordeaux47]

Don't know about indy car but that vehicle has got Pikes Peak written all over it.

[@Hardys-Mods]

they could crank the boost up to 1800-2000 hp and hook it up to a height measuring device and let a programmer write a program so the boost starts low and then goes up the higher the go, so they can stay all the time between at 1300hp with the program working in real time. Unlike other cars that lose hp the higher they go.

[@SimonTrent8000]

​@Satori-Automotive its more work then that, would be easy to over speed the turbos at elevation

[@scottstudebaker2959]

Yes this diffenly says pikes peak.

[@joshuamandela3852]

@@SimonTrent8000I have a hard time understanding, do tuners for those events Account for it?

[@TK_Mo]

That's exactly the thought that popped into my mind.

[@russellsalter3808]

❤❤❤ I'm in a complete mess after watching this.... Thank you thank you thank you all of you. Thank you for not just posting minimal footage... The extra runs were jaw dropping. Thank you for carrying out a full interview on a car that has had me intrigued since Sema footage last year. Thank you for inspiring the kids that will be well & truly blown away seeing this & will go on to inspire others with their work when older. I'm so happy... Thanks for making my day.

[@jessechaskey7205]

This car is RIDICULOUS IN AN AWESOME WAY!!! INSANE

[@smnkm4ehfer]

Huge respect. Amazing build. Not only brutal, but incredibly technical, and also old school analog/manual. Everything blends together so well and it straight up looks badass.

[@jimcabezola3051]

OMG! I JUST read an article about this very car in "Hot Rod" a couple of days ago! Mahalo for driving it around and letting me get a good look at it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s an incredible build and such a cool family

[@barthk3640]

Having had the pleasure of following this build from very early on. And the opportunity on many occasions to speak with them about the build throughout the process. I can tell you first hand. They are two of the nicest, brutally intelligent, incredibly talented, most genuinely humble guys, I've been fortunate enough to speak to during a build. This car truly sets a higher standard. When you consider it was built in their garage AT HOME. It's just mind-boggling!! Go check em out. Cuz they've got some other crazy stuff they're working on too!! Trust me when I tell you. You'll be hearing a lot more from these guys in the future!

[@christopherhill8486]

All I can say is that Ken Block would be proud. This reminds me of the hoonicorn so much, and I'm sure Ken would love to race you. Great job on the build. #KB43VER

[@UKBUILT]

💪

[@IGDETROIT90BABY]

Definitely

[@DragonGP]

Just incredible. I'm gobsmacked by this project and love the father/son duo. What a great experience to have as a father and a son. They were not fooling around. They freaking went for it!

[@onlydetailers]

My dad got me into cars when I was 5 years old . Now I am 43 years old and still messing with cars . Once a car guy always a car guy .

[@Craig-oq3zt]

Such a gorgeous BEAST!!! Looks like an insane full on Pikes Peak killer!!!🤯 What blew my mind was the placement of the engine; it doesn't look like the dash & central tranny tunnel, & other stuff really looks unmodified looks like it left the factory like that

[@driveitlikeyastoleit55]

12:00 box is obviously possessed.

[@thewooginator83]

Dude thank you so much for showcasing this masterpiece for all of us and a HUGE thanks to Russell and Cavan for building the beast. I love everything about it.

[@Beanmanchannel]

After seeing this video I feel my '71 240Z with triple webers is like a go cart with a lawnmower engine! Unbelievable car & technology!

[@TonicofSonic]

BRUH c'mon that is snowblower territory.

[@ago7212]

Don't forget the $$ they have burned on this project. 10-12K hrs., even at $ 50.00 hr. is 600K without parts. This is a crazy build but don't forget this is something 99.95% of us cannot afford. We need to be happy with what we have😊👍

[@joshuafallet5690]

@@ago7212 agreed man comparison to this is like comparing a street car to a race car. you have a sick z from what im hearing

[@Beanmanchannel]

@@joshuafallet5690 Thanks, it's a cool ride and a passion project that I got back on the road after 19 years!

[@a8f235]

I would never expect this to be anything but a show car, and then this father and son starts explaining every minor detail of what they've actually created here... Damn. First time in a while I'm a lot more interested in what's underneath the skin than the actual exterior. Things like this is what gives me hope. Humans can do great things afterall.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They are truly impressive

[@alphafort]

this is one of the few channels you can press the like at the very start! It's amazing what all auto tech that's out there that we now know about! Good on you,bro !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks. This was a special day shooting. Cool people and amazing build

[@idreessahadat3002]

A testament to the skill and intelligence of its builders.

[@blkcoupequattro]

Proof CHAMP car racing should be brought back, when budgets, and sponsors were unlimited and cutting edge was seen every new race season. Excellent execution ...

[@henrikmoe5502]

Watch indycar

[@quetzalcoatlz]

This kid is so lucky. I would give anything for my dad to be into cars and to build something like that with me. Good to see he has a great work ethic, and who wouldn't when you have unlimited funds to build one bad bad ride.

[@wslcfarm]

Love your program.. Thanks so much ...I get to live a little through your videos....

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. This was a wild shoot day for us

[@jeffwolf8018]

Great to see an incredible Firebird haven't seen anything from firevird since the 80s and nothing ever like this one.. the car is just incredible

[@kc550]

Super stoked for this! Look at that thing 😮 That rear end screams Koenigsegg Regera to me. Love it 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s pure business. And it gets down

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

@@AutotopiaLA The look on your face riding shotgun told me that.

[@Alcyon444]

Wow, I am blown away by the quality of the work. Congratulations!

[@CorpseExplosion]

What a way to close out an incredible run of episodes. Wow.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Perfect end to 6 days of shooting with some of the best builders out there!

[@rickyh4796]

I don't know what to say. This car is not of this world. I think Whoever built the Great Pyramid definitely had a hand in this. It will live rent free in my head. This car is the Mona Lisa of the 21st century. I have no idea how you can top this with other video that follow. I am a huge Pontiac fan. And like everyone else, love the Bandit birds. But really happy to see this build as a 73. Kudos to these two on a one of a kind build. The relationship the two of them have reminds me of my relationship with my oldest son. They even look alike. I always brag on my kids whenever I can. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

[@lucysmith4242]

That car makes me proud to be american

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Right?! I got hella proud feelings out of watching a father/son team make a crazy sick work of art that rips face. 💪🏻

[@WoodLox]

It’s 4am in S. Florida and Autotopia has done it again! The cars format, host and consistency are second to none. Not just the builds but the stories to match. Proud to be American 🇺🇸

[@VectorW8015]

Utter insanity. I want one.....By far the most insane F-body I have ever seen. What an epic build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Totally agree here

[@micheandmikey]

This is SO AMAZING!!!!!!!! Great father son combo and a great watch for father's day!!! Thanks to everyone involved!!!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

What an amazing mid engine Indy Firebird!

[@mrkeopele]

first off that pickup is perfect!!!! wow

[@patofdubois1]

The amount of track time required to sort & tune the suspension alone is mind boggling! I also saw this car at SEMA (and followed the build prior), and it is truly a work of technological art. Can you imagine the conversation: Hey dad, can you help me with my school project? 😂

[@XOTICXPATRIATE]

looks like a hill climbing monster. I love it! i especially like how the widebody kit complements the car instead of fight it.

[@Thatdude877]

WHAT A MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@graysonlove27]

I love the aero and aggressive stance! Attention to detail is OOTW! Father/Son duo is always awesome to see! Their suspension is set up for a smooth Indy car track, not the street. They'll need to increase the size of those coilovers to get more wheel travel. Doesn't look very safe at high speeds if you hit a bump or dip in the road. Fantastic build!

[@1sh1kll91]

Wow that’s a nasty ride there. Father and son must be doing quite well for this lil summer build. Love the car

[@guest6423]

Tons of money tends to make fun projects a lot easier.

[@DF-et4gs]

Yeah, I mean look at this garage. Fancy class A bus in the background with a smaller nice RV next to it. Money money money moneyyyyy!

[@mishaisspeed]

they had most of the owrk done for them smh, typical rich folk stuff

[@rodbrace7584]

Russell and Cameron are two of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

[@ODGColornChrome]

Wow absolutely amazing and sooo mechanically artistic.

[@RTMZ06]

I don't know how you can possibly top this one, I'm blown away.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I don’t either. Mind boggling how cool this thing is

[@Yourmission9]

This is the most hold my beer build I’ve ever seen

[@cavinstephens]

i seen this Firebird at sema it was very impressive in person

[@IMGbaugher]

Damn that thing is rowdy!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Seriously rowdy

[@FrisellFan01]

In the perspective of engineering when you were talking about the down force......that made my head spin.......another 1 of a kind vehicle with engineering to match what sounds like a NASA project...... technical info way above what I understand......all I can say is amazing car!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Amazing is right. They totally lost me discussing the highly advanced suspension

[@ericles6425]

This car screams Mercedes CLKGTR. Love it!

[@benspencer9523]

In the most beautiful way...

[@PurePerspicacity]

That's it! I couldn't put my finger on it. Gran Turismo memories

[@robsorgdrager8477]

The plate tells me either rapid city or Aberdeen. Back when I lived in SD not many hotrod/car performance shops but that was back in the 80's and 90's. I'm glad to see someone doing more than Harley's. Wicked car....wicked wicked car.

[@joker14n]

“We had a fabricator from McLaren come over”.. 😍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Former Indy car crew chief called in some good favors. But they built this in a tiny garage and gotta love that Cavan did 100% of the welding…brilliant young man!

[@mishaisspeed]

exactly what I was thinking entire time

[@JerryM-p2v]

And the best Dad ever award goes too........ Cavan is Humble Smart and talented. The only way to build a car like that is to be able to understand what you are creating and reaching that goal without cutting corners. I have been in the car hobby for 45 years now, and have built some decent stuff, but nothing at this level.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cavan is such a humble and brilliant young man. Will be fun to watch his career blossom. And his Dad Russel is as cool as it gets

[@JerryM-p2v]

@@AutotopiaLA Would have been a dream to have Russel as a dad, Man the knowledge he could pass down.

[@brian_and_the_car]

I mean this in the best way… but when budget, Motorsports resources and brains collide… 👍🏼 I loved “a guy from McLaren taught me to weld…” 😂 Kudos to father and son on an amazing machine 🤘🏼

[@davidwalters4014]

Ardy53 is an amazing artist and visionary! Glad to see his artwork come to life!

[@mrmoss149]

Wow. Just wow.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I know. I said the same thing

[@gordocarbo]

Pikes Peak!! Love to see Randy Pobst spend some time in this one . Kid got an amazing education on the best tech. To bring in the best and see how its done why, all the little tricks..nobody gets to experience this! Right on Dad!

[@christophwilhelm6431]

Complete insanity🤯

[@392Cherokee]

Over the top build…..never realized the sheer amount of talent lurking in the Midwest….and I’m from WI lol….fantastic series…hats off 🙌🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

Some of the best in the biz are all in the Midwest

[@Blando7887]

bouncy

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yep. Bumpy roads tend to do that. They’re in early days of shakedown and tuning

[@dons1932]

Unfortunately porpoising is extremely common on cars with massive downforce. Happens when breaking in Time Attack cars all the time with their big aero. Balancing up to 6000lbs of downforce is quite an art even on a race track. Lots of R&D and shakedown time.

[@bassmunk]

@@dons1932 That's not what's happening here. It's just completely untuned suspension.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

​@@bassmunkmaybe they're testing everything else? Let's not be gay and assume shit.

[@bassmunk]

@@replynotificationsdisabled I didn't imply they don't know what they're doing, only that the suspension being terrible is the result of not being tuned, not cuz of aero.

[@joef7406]

I've been looking at this car for the last couple of weeks in the latest issue of Hot Rod Magazine. I was wishing to hear it and experience some hot laps but you know how it is with show cars. Not in this case, you guys are the genuine real deal. Thank you for sharing. Joe F.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Can’t wait to see it after dialing it in and hitting a race track with it. Amazing engineering

[@twasbrillig33]

I wish my father had the skills this father does so he could have patiently raised me into something that I could truly support myself with like his son has =D

[@mchristr]

My dad didn't turn wrenches but there were plenty of gearheads in the neighborhood. I just hung out with older guys who could teach me. Go for it!

[@MillsGotSkills]

One of the best builds I've ever seen

[@jmark7390]

Thanks again Sean! Awesome car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely a lesson in race engineering

[@JKHYT]

Extremely unique, impressive, and amazing build, I love it... clearly there was no expense spared. But it looks like it definitely needs work on suspension tuning, appears very bouncy and unstable at low-ish speeds, like perphaps spring rates are not well matched to weight of the car and it prevents power from being put down smoothly over uneven tarmac. I first saw this build at PRI and it was a show stopper for sure, I look forward to seeing it turning laps after they get it sorted.

[@FrostByte352]

What a badass car and an awesome father-son experience. This is the type of stuff that makes America so great, god bless gents. My dream build is in the same vein as this, I would love to build a rally focused 71 Hemi Cuda.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great comment

[@PeterShire]

It's an amazing video/story here! Many people are taking inspiration and notes from it. Especially Elon Musk after he spotted the autonomous cardboard box at 12:01 .

[@adamrichter1143]

The split window in the back like the old corvette is a classic touch

[@mattspontiacta]

First thoughts on the looks. Definitely keeps the Pontiac firebird lines which is nice. Especially the front nose and rear end. The canards look to be on steroids along with the rear HUGE diffuser. The rear wing is huge to ! To much for my liking for the street but if this car is going to the Indy road course, go for it. Pretty much a Mad Max theme gone 2nd gen firebird with way more input. The fabrication and functionality is second to none. Suspension definitely needs to be dialed in. Love the twin turbo LS power. Tons and tons of hours went into this build and it shows. I would like to see it compete with like competitors on the track and see how she does. Very cool build and respect for the time and effort put into it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They didn’t built it to look pretty. Everything has intent as they continue shakedown, tuning and ultimately go racing with it

[@peterf.4268]

I'm sure I'm not the only D2S fan on here, but anyone else remember the COVID season when Lando talked about hitting the brakes and not being hold his head up under forward G forces? Seeing Shawn's head fall forward & stay there despite his efforts cracked me up - and I'm not laughing AT him (because it'd be the same for me) I'm laughing with him. Love the content!

[@zzaaaaap]

Haha this cracked me up too. If you've ever seen Misha doing laps with a passenger around the Nürburgring, a lot of people get the rubber neck as well. Most people's necks aren't used to helmet weight combined with braking/cornering g-loads, it's enough sloshing to make some get dizzy and puke

[@maxmillion4216]

That car would shake your guts out, it bounces so much.

[@mchristr]

Probably set up for the racetrack. I'm sure there's plenty of adjustability in the system.

[@CoopaCoop]

New build, big areo, crazy suspension, and meaty tires. Needs time to dial everything in. Few thousand pounds of down force makes things tricky to get right. I'm sure they'll get it sorted in time

[@The_Real_Corbin_Dallas]

Sheesh, imagine Ken Block lining the Hoonicorn up next to this thing with a comparable driver with ample seat time in it. That would be a real Battle of Titan builds! This car is equally as nuts as the Hoonicorn! In the best ways of course!

[@jamesshirley5875]

He should be doing some time attack events, or pikes peak!

[@AutotopiaLA]

The plan is to get it dialed and working right then go do time attack with it

[@tedzehnder961]

@@AutotopiaLA Looking to hunt down a certain Vette?

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

This needs to be seen running up Pike's Peak... That'd be one hell of a wild ride.

[@chrislovett6120]

That car is amazing. They should put it up against some of the Optima challenge cars to see how it does when it’s all shaken down

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’d love to see that happen

[@bassfishermanify]

This is one of the best car videos I've ever seen and with one of the coolest cars I've ever seen. I've owned two firebird 70 and 72 both over 500 hp.

[@CyberDocUSA]

​​I am titillated beyond description due to this savage beast! Let the horses fly freely! Like #40.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such a cool episode. Watched the edit and had 0 notes. It’s that kinda good imo

[@godbelow]

That suspension bounce, the rocking back and forth is nutty.

[@steviejmes]

Badass. Just badass.

[@UKBUILT]

Yeah

[@boombro4705]

My gosh just the thumbnail alone is sick!!! It almost has that Mercedes Indy race car look to it.

[@1kontrabida]

He wasn't joking when he said the car is as advance as the current LMP cars. Hats of the Russ and Cavan for building this masterpiece, can u imagine transferring this tech to different chasis.

[@ovrdedge4010]

A summer project…huh. I built a stick frame treehouse for my grandkids. Does that count? 😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

lol!!

[@WacKEDmaN]

i bet the kids get just as much enjoyment outta it!

[@erezyoal]

Now that's over the top engineered wow well done and very professional i am speechless 🙉

[@05EVORS]

Dodge posuers leave the neon yellow splitter guards on the plastic splitter and these real car guys jump on the carbon splitter and throw tools on it.😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exactly lol!

[@WayApp]

Impressive father-son project!

[@UKBUILT]

Definitely 💪 I am building my dream V12 supercar 😎

[@chrisstavro4698]

Does this win the "make Shawn piss himself" award? It must be the best sounding turbo V8 on the planet.

[@LnNineteen]

Nah the guy completely ramming into the back of another car at a red light won that award a while back! 😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

Lots I could say here but I’ll let you think you’re funny 🤦‍♂️

[@AutotopiaLA]

One of the wildest rides I’ve ever experienced

[@djlink13]

If you close your eyes when their doing pulls, it sounds like its 1989, your at Spa, driving the Sauber C9. Pure music.

[@horizon_motorsports_llc]

That has to be one of the biggest compliments ever 🔥

[@commonsense7754]

That ride quality looks horrific lol 😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

Early shakedown and on an extremely bumpy road. Pretty sure a former Indy car crew chief might know a bit about suspension

[@commonsense7754]

@@AutotopiaLAseems odd to pour thousands of hours into the development of the weight distribution etc then take someone for a drive with out dialling it in first. Each to their own I spose

[@commonsense7754]

The bounce on decel and gear changes is pretty obvious.

[@discgolflife]

I watched the video. WOW 😮! Definitely, hands down the most advanced, impressive Firebird on planet Earth!

[@OuijaSTi]

Man, I wish my dad had set me up for success like this. What a lucky kid.

[@joechurch6680]

I would love to see this monster on Pikes Peak.

[@Techlove92]

What a dream ride!

[@UKBUILT]

100% 👍 I am building my dream V12 supercar 😎

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

My first car was a 1977 Camaro , I have had a lifelong love for the F-body ever since .

[@benjaminaltman2871]

How passionate Cavan is about the car is so cool. Keep it up!

[@buckreynolds1779]

the sound is poetry in motion

[@AutotopiaLA]

No doubt

[@dons1932]

How good does it sound for a twin turbo car? Absolutely incredible.

[@patricklemay8304]

It’s great to see your face when you get in these awesome cars from track to street.. love watching your videos

[@user-ic7mv6bj4w]

This car is FIRE🔥🔥

[@elcantante37]

Men, this car is one of the most well engineering builds on the World, a true masterpiece!

[@AutotopiaLA]

The engineering is beyond anything I’ve seen from the custom build world

[@elcantante37]

@@AutotopiaLA It blowns my mind, thanks for your excellent content!

[@manuelzamora9288]

I know I'm going to get flamed big time for my comment, but here it goes. 1. The engineering on this car, IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!! As a person that built a lot of the parts I used on my own personal car I used to race, I'm in awe!! One thing I will say, and the flame suite is on. I understand the guy used to work for an Indy car team but, I see how much money can I drop in this car, to say I'm the biggest, baddest, etc...

[@JayDee-bz2ge]

oh really? lol.... any track lap times? it;s no more amazing than a trophy winning low rider.... looks tech, lol...