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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-19-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,738
Posted By Vette5.5

I have some Pilotis I wear for track days, and...

I have some Pilotis I wear for track days, and seem to work quite well. Nothing fancy as paid less than $100 bucks for them new. You could feel stepping on on peice of paper with these these things,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-18-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By Vette5.5

I use K&N oil filters all the time, as they...

I use K&N oil filters all the time, as they usually come as part of package with Pennzoil Platinum package from Advance Auto parts. Really didn't notice much difference externally than most filters,...
Forum: C3 General
05-18-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By Vette5.5

I no longer use the factory alarms anymore, and...

I no longer use the factory alarms anymore, and now have modern remote systems in my cars. You may want to check with Waytek Wire, as has has some of the largest selection of eletrical switches and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-17-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,660
Posted By Vette5.5

When I bought my car, I purposly got the lower...

When I bought my car, I purposly got the lower option groupe to avoid the Bose audio. I've never heard anything with the with the Bose name on it that was very good, and generally think of it as late...
Forum: C3 General
05-17-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 878
Posted By Vette5.5

Not sure of the price, but I'd take along 5...

Not sure of the price, but I'd take along 5 gallons of fresh gas and put it in the car. I'd then disconnect the fuel line from the the carb, and flush the fuel lines out. You don't need to dispose of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-13-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,485
Posted By Vette5.5

Another thing if using a moving company to move...

Another thing if using a moving company to move your houshold belongings, is have them include the car into the price. My brother did this twice, and they pick up the car at your house, take it to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-12-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By Vette5.5

I have a pre 10' car and put together some track...

I have a pre 10' car and put together some track wheels with TPMS sensors. No problem, as have a Bartech 300 reset tool. Believe The 10' model cars were different, as could Reset the sensors without...
Forum: C3 General
05-12-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By Vette5.5

Advance is a good place, and offers some good...

Advance is a good place, and offers some good discounts if you keep your eyes open. I do what you do, and buy online, for later store pick up. Don't know if they still do this, but used to do...
Forum: C3 General
05-12-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,287
Posted By Vette5.5

As mentioned before, don't put the friction...

As mentioned before, don't put the friction modifier in, just because other guys automatically do it, because they think it's the right thing to do. I have a C6 ZO6, and the rear end chatters on cold...
Forum: C3 General
05-12-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,287
Posted By Vette5.5

Which ever gear lube you decide on, wouldn't be...

Which ever gear lube you decide on, wouldn't be in any hurry with the additive, as may not need any. The additive allows more posi slip around turns to quiet things down, but sometimes to much, not...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-11-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,812
Posted By Vette5.5

I don't pay any any attention to any of this. My...

I don't pay any any attention to any of this. My recent car came with XM and never listened to it, so didn't care when it went away. When I bought the car, the dealer was pestering me about pushing...
Forum: C3 General
05-10-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By Vette5.5

The site "briankeery" mentioned, is Q-Jet guru...

The site "briankeery" mentioned, is Q-Jet guru Lars Grimsrud, and really knows his stuff. Good for you to ask about rebuilds, as some are pretty bad. Lars has good papers availible, so good getting...
Forum: C3 General
05-10-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,100
Posted By Vette5.5

If the Muncie's going to a friend who will pick...

If the Muncie's going to a friend who will pick it up, and take it out of your hair for $250, what I'd do. This sort of convienence is worth a lot. A friend of mine did the Keisler 5 speed conversion...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-09-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,078
Posted By Vette5.5

I really wouldn't pay any attention to somebody...

I really wouldn't pay any attention to somebody like that, as most driving these these cars are nut jobs. Personnally I think batteries suck myself, and try to avoid them at all costs. Have one...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By Vette5.5

That's a strange one, but anything can happen....

That's a strange one, but anything can happen. Best having the battery checked for actual CCA output availibility. While not common, I have a Midtronics conductance tester that does just this. This...
Forum: C3 General
05-09-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,313
Posted By Vette5.5

Nothing wrong with Coopers, as I'm currently...

Nothing wrong with Coopers, as I'm currently thinking of Zeons for my daily car. They've currently got a pretty good rebate card going, up to $80 bucks on the Zeons. Maybe another thing to consider.
Forum: C3 General
05-09-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By Vette5.5

Thanks for that, but wish I had more notice....

Thanks for that, but wish I had more notice. Surely I can drag a few guys out there who lived the era. Only drag races I've ever gone to, was Norwalk, OH for the NHRA event last year. Gotta say those...
Forum: C3 General
05-09-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 54,093
Posted By Vette5.5

Never put a BB in a SB car, and frankly never...

Never put a BB in a SB car, and frankly never would. A small block can be built pretty strong, and BB's are 100 lbs heavier. The real ticket if going through all that trouble, is LS. These are 200...
Forum: C3 General
05-08-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By Vette5.5

While not a kill switch, I picked up a spring...

While not a kill switch, I picked up a spring loaded foot switch from a tool place, and use that when trouble shooting under the hood. Found this to be the best way.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-07-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,948
Posted By Vette5.5

Can give you a few tips on wheel locks. Have two...

Can give you a few tips on wheel locks. Have two cars with locks, and ordered the second set keyed the same. Also ordered a spare key hanging on the basement wall, along with the key number code...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,163
Posted By Vette5.5

I've had a couple Ctek 3300's for awhile now, and...

I've had a couple Ctek 3300's for awhile now, and frankly wouldn't use anything else. They don't get very warm, and can put them anywhere. In addition to being nice units, are built very rugged. They...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,971
Posted By Vette5.5

I'm sure the Master Blaster is a good tool, but...

I'm sure the Master Blaster is a good tool, but already have enough stuff laying around. Have a small carry around Hoover Porta Power vacuum I've been using around the house for years. Not powerful...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-05-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By Vette5.5

I don't mess with the Goodyear runflats on the...

I don't mess with the Goodyear runflats on the street, but run on non runflats for the track, so carry a Patch Boy vulcanizing plug gun kit and ViAir compressor, just in case. Never had to use any of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-05-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By Vette5.5

Never had carbon chunks in my oil pans, and been...

Never had carbon chunks in my oil pans, and been using Pennzoil syn in all my cars for years. Somehow don't see how it's the oils fault though, as no carbon chunks in the oil bottle.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-05-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By Vette5.5

Lot's of good oil change specials right now, and...

Lot's of good oil change specials right now, and as mentioned buy most of my stuff from Advance. They have some good specials too. One that seems to seems to take the cake right now is Pennzoil syn...
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