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Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-24-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 706
Posted By acrace

That was my preferred product for many years but...

That was my preferred product for many years but I switched to spray products like McKee’s 10 Minute Paint Sealant and now use Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray. Top with something like Bead Maker and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-18-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
Posted By acrace

BTW, a reason why it is at a dealership in...

BTW, a reason why it is at a dealership in Louisiana could be that sales districts/dealerships can be awarded CTFs on top of their allocation. Or, additionally, some CTF cars go through auction....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-18-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
Posted By acrace

With that VIN and ship to location, good chance...

With that VIN and ship to location, good chance that it was a Captured Test Fleet vehicle. I have friends at GM that are assigned CTF cars (one of them has a CT4-V Blackwing right now, drool).

How...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-05-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By acrace

GM offered nearly their entire U.S. salaried...

GM offered nearly their entire U.S. salaried workforce, with more than five years of service, the VSP.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-05-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By acrace

One of the five thousand that took the voluntary...

One of the five thousand that took the voluntary separation package that was offered this year. Those accepting the package have to depart by the end of the month.

One month of pay for every year...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-11-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By acrace

You’ll have to make a compromise and run 295...

You’ll have to make a compromise and run 295 section width rears if you want to run the A052s.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-11-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By acrace

I run 18”/19” wheels for SS, OEM width per the...

I run 18”/19” wheels for SS, OEM width per the rule and took advantage of the 7 mm offset allowance. Finspeed and BC Forged. Ran RE-71R one year, Nankang CR-1 another year, and now on Hoosier A-7s.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-11-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,040
Posted By acrace

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/leaked-mid-engi...

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/leaked-mid-engine-c8-corvette-specs/

Linked article has bar dimensions and spring rates.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-26-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By acrace

On my car the lowest point near where you...

On my car the lowest point near where you describe are the bolt heads that hold on the center tunnel closeout. I have an open trailer with a beavertail and that is the point that hits when I had the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-23-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 571
Posted By acrace

Thank you very much, actually is a 2020 Long...

Thank you very much, actually is a 2020 Long Beach Red. Both Red Mist and LBR are fantastic. LBR really needs sunshine to bring out its brilliance. I like the bronze/gold wheel color as it...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-23-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 571
Posted By acrace

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1455_3b693dee276a58cd0c8545c22dbec7b81e449448.jpeg
I got mine through Strano Performance. Sam is one of the most...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-07-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,812
Posted By acrace

You can do it two ways. First way is to let the...

You can do it two ways. First way is to let the car do it, although it takes a few Mike’s to relearn the sensors. Second way is to use a reset tool. On both my ‘20 and ‘22 I use a reset tool for my...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-19-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 22,222
Posted By acrace

https://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.htm...

https://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html

Good background info in the link as well.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-12-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 626
Posted By acrace

As several folks posted above, I have the “old”...

As several folks posted above, I have the “old” GM Card that allows $500/year to be accumulated and then it starts to roll off after 7 years. Also no cap on the amount that could be redeemed on each...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-08-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,543
Posted By acrace

Ha ha - this reminds me of the Chevette automatic...

Ha ha - this reminds me of the Chevette automatic diesel that I borrowed many many years ago. Everything that you did was "on the limit" and it was educational to learn to be super smooth in corner...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-13-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By acrace

Agree with the comments that the GM OEM spec...

Agree with the comments that the GM OEM spec tires are the TPC labeled ones. TPC are the specs that GM calls out for specific tire usage for a given vehicle. GM ride and handling engineers work with...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-21-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By acrace

I don’t believe so. ...

I don’t believe so.

https://www.imsa.com/events/2023-roar-before-the-rolex-24/

Above is the link to the schedule. Scroll to the bottom past the broadcast section to see the day’s track...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-21-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By acrace

The 2PM session is the VP Racing Sports Car...

The 2PM session is the VP Racing Sports Car Challenge series which is the LMP3 and GSX class cars in a sprint race, not the Weathertech series cars (which includes the Corvettes in the GTD class).
...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-16-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By acrace

Try CT Performance in Stockbridge. I haven’t done...

Try CT Performance in Stockbridge. I haven’t done any work there yet, but visited in late December to scope out a build and Shane was awesome in spending time with me and talking through options....
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
01-04-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,091
Posted By acrace

The “easy way” to approximate weight savings...

The “easy way” to approximate weight savings would be to compare the density of the two materials. C8 body components such as the doors, hood, deck lid outer, etc uses a SMC formulation developed by...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-03-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,629
Posted By acrace

Agreed. Below is the link to the list of...

Agreed.

Below is the link to the list of vehicles eligible for Employee or QRD Discount - just looked at it today for another vehicle (love to get a Blackwing)...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
01-02-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,721
Posted By acrace

Re: weight. My 2020 coupe scaled at 3529...

Re: weight.

My 2020 coupe scaled at 3529 lbs. Intercomp scales. No driver. 5/16 tank of fuel. Only change from stock was Finspeed wheels (18”/19” diameter with stock width) with Bridgestone RE-71R...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-31-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 20,962
Posted By acrace

I don’t know. I used the “standard” Mobil 1 5W30...

I don’t know. I used the “standard” Mobil 1 5W30 when the car was under warranty and then moved to Redline 5W30.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-31-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 20,962
Posted By acrace

https://www.mobil.com/lubricants/-/media/project/w...

https://www.mobil.com/lubricants/-/media/project/wep/mobil/mobil-row-us-1/pdf/mobil-1-engine-oils-product-guide-sheet--may-2022.pdf

There is some data in this link including nominal phosphorus and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-30-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,120
Posted By acrace

Agree with the two comments above. When I picked...

Agree with the two comments above. When I picked up my ‘22 we called Brooke Bailey at Spring Mountain as I was taking delivery to preview availability.
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