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Forum: C5 General
Today, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

:iagree: I agree with smitty2919 on all of the...

:iagree: I agree with smitty2919 on all of the above. And I'm with you on the sentimental stuff. So if I were you and decided to go a different route I'd still hold onto the exhaust my dad chose for...
Forum: C5 General
Yesterday, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Be nice to stt816 and send him a PM. So if he...

Be nice to stt816 and send him a PM. So if he goes in a different direction you get first dibs. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
04-17-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Just like most exhaust videos...these don't do it...

Just like most exhaust videos...these don't do it much justice. I recall it sounds much better than that in person. I considered the XR1 before doing the Stingers. I knew I was doing Longtubes so I...
Forum: C5 General
04-16-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

PS….yes it required cutting the H crossover out...

PS….yes it required cutting the H crossover out of your stock pipes. Then welding in the XR1 bullet type muffler in place of the H.
Forum: C5 General
04-16-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Wow, haven’t seen one of those in about 20 years....

Wow, haven’t seen one of those in about 20 years. Thats the Borla XR1 which is a bullet type muffler with two inlets and two outlets. It replaces the factory H-pipe (and no need for an X-pipe) then...
Forum: C5 General
04-04-2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,438
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

No clue about Idaho myself. In CA you have direct...

No clue about Idaho myself. In CA you have direct access to A&A up in Oxnard. I lived in Marina Del Ray in the early 2k’s and made that trip to A&A a few times to have tunes done by Charlie (a top LS...
Forum: C5 General
04-03-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,438
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

:iagree: with all of the above. If one has mods...

:iagree: with all of the above. If one has mods on the menu and prefers the open-air driving of a vert or a coupe, like I do, the Z06 was never a preferred option. Although about 10 years after...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

I’m not looking for a pissing contest either....

I’m not looking for a pissing contest either. Just countering your statement on how the Trackspec vents “destroy” the look of the car. You believe they “destroy the look” due to the rivits. I...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Don’t give yourself that much credit pal. If I...

Don’t give yourself that much credit pal. If I were to take anyone’s opinions seriously on this forum it definitely wouldn’t be from the guy with the nose bra and hood vents cut just under the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0079_bc3d5310b5909c40344c0a9c20c92200cca31459.jpeg
Two more vomit inducing photos showing how bad it looks…....
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

LOL! Whatever will I do now?! I’m confident I’ll...

LOL! Whatever will I do now?! I’m confident I’ll survive the hideousness of the “destroyed” look from the tiny rivets. I’m never getting negative comments about how terrible it looks. People are...
Forum: C5 General
04-01-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 931
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

I’ll checkout “mudslinger” by Amsoil. For years I...

I’ll checkout “mudslinger” by Amsoil. For years I used SC1 on my dirt bikes, Tecate 3, and Sea-Doo. Then I started using on the black accents on my wife’s Wrangler and 6 series BMW with great...
Forum: C5 General
04-01-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 931
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

As mentioned by nitromania above, its oxidation....

As mentioned by nitromania above, its oxidation. You could also use a scrubbing pad with vinegar and water or bleach and water to remove oxidation from plastic. Typically a light sanding works best. ...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-31-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,186
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

“GM 19433387” is the correct part number for all...

“GM 19433387” is the correct part number for all year C5’s and will fit your ‘99 with headers no problem. I have them in my ‘99 with Kooks 1 7/8 headers right now. There is a slight discount on them...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-31-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1639/69853083920_438c2046_8c99_4cae_8bac_3abdda77e544_9980aca5f3de675cfeb336db2c2e90b4b622b99a.jpeg
yeah it totally “destroyed” the...
Forum: C5 General
03-30-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Your mechanic would be correct if you had en...

Your mechanic would be correct if you had en earlier year C5 with F45 suspension. The bypass simulators only work on F45 adjustable shocks. Your 2003 has the F55 suspension which as stated above...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-29-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

:iagree: the above louver placement couldn't be...

:iagree: the above louver placement couldn't be worse for functionality. But he states he did it for looks. Which I personally don't see the point. Especially when it has an adverse effect and he had...
Forum: C5 General
03-29-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,513
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

I definitely know the point you're trying to...

I definitely know the point you're trying to make. And I looked at the statistics as well. The problem with the statistics is they are mostly all outdated and or don't tell the whole story. Most...
Forum: C5 General
03-28-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,513
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

This data was collected in 2008. The data I...

This data was collected in 2008. The data I provided is from 2024. Also according to the NHTSA drivers 16 to 19 saw in an increase of 18% in fatal accidents compared to 33% among all other drivers...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-28-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Uh oh...they must not have consulted that same...

Uh oh...they must not have consulted that same individual when GM produced the C7 Z06.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-28-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,178
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

I don't believe the number of louvers will have...

I don't believe the number of louvers will have much significance if we're talking say 7 instead of 9. The placement of the vents on the other hand is of major significance. They need to be in a low...
Forum: C5 General
03-28-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,513
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

Using this dataset from this source as an...

Using this dataset from this source as an example:
https://www.autoinsurance.org/age-groups-fatal-crashes/

IMO it's more genuine to use percentages by driver count vs. fatal crash total...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

I agree in that once a build is complete there is...

I agree in that once a build is complete there is less joy for me as well. Most of the passion for me is the process vs. the end result. The journey being better than the destination thing. But I...
Forum: C5 General
03-27-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

It worked on all three of my '99s. And still...

It worked on all three of my '99s. And still works on the one I kept. The "passive switch" must be switched "on" on the fob but you also need to set "passive on" at the DIC. However, the early...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-26-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 544
Posted By Johnny Hardcore

And unfortunately your driving experience would...

And unfortunately your driving experience would remain just as humdrum in those 2 options as it will in a C5 without boost. lol!

I used to not hold on to most of my other vehicles too long either....
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