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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-20-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 623
Posted By Zig

have you checked the center exhaust hangers (the...

have you checked the center exhaust hangers (the spring ones). try wrapping the spring in the hanger with a little tape or something to insulate it agains rubbing.

bummer it's not the window, the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2008, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Zig

sorry about that, i was, more-or-less, referring...

sorry about that, i was, more-or-less, referring to the part no.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-17-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Zig

:iagree: yeah, what he said. :yesnod: imo,...

:iagree: yeah, what he said. :yesnod:

imo, there are a multitude of potentials that will cause the pedal to remain on the floor. :rofl:

imo, i would look at: the 'adjustment', then clamping...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-15-2008, 07:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 623
Posted By Zig

i've got the same annoying irritating squeak. ...

i've got the same annoying irritating squeak. it's the passenger window, along the front side of the window as it meets the window/door frame. the glass and the rubber and rubbing and squeaking. ...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-15-2008, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By Zig

actually, i believe the intent is to keep it from...

actually, i believe the intent is to keep it from going overcenter.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-02-2008, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By Zig

i always use the mobile 1 filter. any new...

i always use the mobile 1 filter.

any new news?

since you bought her used, did you do the 'all fluids change/flush' project?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-02-2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,209
Posted By Zig

to be completely honest, i really can't remember...

to be completely honest, i really can't remember checking it more than once since finishing the install (in place approx. 1yr+). it's too much of a pita to check all that often.

i plan to check...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-11-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By Zig

:iagree: when was the last oil change done?

:iagree: when was the last oil change done?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-06-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,369
Posted By Zig

does this apply only to the g8 or to all vehicles...

does this apply only to the g8 or to all vehicles listed?

well, that about settles the TM existence debate, now we just need something referencing the manual trans. :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-04-2008, 05:27 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,740
Posted By Zig

yes, i'm referring to the Ls2 and the baffles...

yes, i'm referring to the Ls2 and the baffles that are used in the stock pcv system.

a little while back it was discovered that the Ls2 doesn't have the 'standard pcv valve' but uses a baffled...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-03-2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,740
Posted By Zig

imo, baffles don't count as seperators. ...

imo, baffles don't count as seperators.


agreed, coalescing filters are best.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-10-2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By Zig

50k service

it's time for my 50k service. besides the basic stuff my dealer would check/service what else should i inspect?

she's my dd.
i don't track her but i do enjoy the abundance of twisties and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-22-2008, 06:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,292
Posted By Zig

try a catch-can. my exhaust tips have been...

try a catch-can.

my exhaust tips have been staying a bit cleaner with the catch-can installed.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,048
Posted By Zig

:iagree: more or less with vet. :thumbs: ...

:iagree:

more or less with vet. :thumbs:

i'm gonna go with, rims, lug nuts, and or alignment.

could be something up with the rims, swap back and see if the problem goes away (without doing...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-10-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

i guess i'm still not able to properly express...

i guess i'm still not able to properly express myself.

yes, the proper chemical air to fuel ratio for combustion is 14.7 parts to 1.

however, what i'm referring to as the proper ratio is not...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-10-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 283
Posted By Zig

where are the metal spacers

i've had my vram on for awhile as well as the rubber spacer. as time has gone along i'm not particuliarly impressed with the spacer. it is beginning to show signs of heat fatigue. anyone know...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-10-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

i'll see if i can put together a summary, that...

i'll see if i can put together a summary, that makes sense (communicates properly ;) ). in the mean time i included some info on gm fi .
...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

but i'd much rather have this...

but i'd much rather have this one....http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/motobooks_2001_92359646.gif :D

i guess you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. but when i'm looking for a book on...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

ok. i was making reference to what happens...

ok.

i was making reference to what happens to octane at altitude.


i was having fun, you know, one can tune his own car best. what's the first thing you do when you tune a car? you take it...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-07-2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

try, high altitude octane gasoline what's...

try, high altitude octane gasoline

what's the fix for low octane?



i'd have to see, touch, and feel before i could really say. :D
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-07-2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 50,369
Posted By Zig

just remember, don't use the instant mileage as...

just remember, don't use the instant mileage as an indicator, unless it's sustained mileage.

i've seen 70 mpg at every speed.

imo, the trick to better mileage is to feather the throttle as...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-07-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

yes, getting close, however, don't know i'd go...

yes, getting close, however, don't know i'd go that far.

yes, the car adjusts itself (to a degree) all the time but as you have seen, it can't make perfect adjustments at elevation.

it makes...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-07-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

wait, hold on... to many variables that equal in...

wait, hold on... to many variables that equal in both of those statements.

i'm not saying that a tuned car at altitude isn't making power because it aint' tuned. i'm saying it needs to be tuned...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-07-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

let see.... less oxygen...more fuel.... air fuel...

let see.... less oxygen...more fuel.... air fuel ratio.... oxygen fits into the air portion of the ratio so that leaves fuel. to get the proper afr when you have less air one would need to adjust the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-06-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,291
Posted By Zig

so please explain how the dynamics of internal...

so please explain how the dynamics of internal combustion has been changed with the introduction of fi. physics don't change just because you modify the method. :lol:
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