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Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-12-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 30,362
Posted By Z51L9889

Correct. The event that caused the...

Correct.



The event that caused the damage to the top mount was during suspension compression (when the wheel leaves the pothole). The damper was in all likelihood working properly.



I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-12-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 30,362
Posted By Z51L9889

The jounce bumper loads go through the top mount...

The jounce bumper loads go through the top mount housing into the frame. Only damping loads and suspension rebound stop loads go through the mounting bushing. In this case, the damage occurred due...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-12-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 30,362
Posted By Z51L9889

The top mount is common for all C7's and is used...

The top mount is common for all C7's and is used on all 4 corners of the car. Regarding the damage, I described what happened to cause the damage in post 41 of this thread.

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-10-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 30,362
Posted By Z51L9889

Don't drive it. The car will be controllable on...

Don't drive it. The car will be controllable on the highway, but the issue is that if you hit another pothole you run the risk of putting the top of the shock rod through the hood.

If you look...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-03-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By Z51L9889

The shocks for a C4 are not side-specific. The...

The shocks for a C4 are not side-specific. The Summit listing is a misprint.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-11-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,832
Posted By Z51L9889

The eye ring is threaded onto the rod. :cheers:

The eye ring is threaded onto the rod. :cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-05-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,002
Posted By Z51L9889

Other than the oil pan and floor work as...

Other than the oil pan and floor work as previously pointed out, everything looks like it is in decent shape and hasn't been messed with.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-03-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,118
Posted By Z51L9889

Just added a link to this thread to my "useful...

Just added a link to this thread to my "useful tricks" bookmark file.

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-03-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,036
Posted By Z51L9889

Very nice! Maybe this will get me motivated...

Very nice!

Maybe this will get me motivated to get mine finished (2 years on the engine stand and counting) ....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-30-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,900
Posted By Z51L9889

Still at it, I see ..... mid lift numbers look...

Still at it, I see ..... mid lift numbers look really strong.

Nice work! :thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-12-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,851
Posted By Z51L9889

Two tires will fit in the hatch area easily. I...

Two tires will fit in the hatch area easily. I used to carry a full set of tires in the car when I was autocrossing -- two in the back and two strapped side by side on the front seat.

If you put...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-19-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 855
Posted By Z51L9889

:iagree: I had the same problem several years...

:iagree: I had the same problem several years ago, and it was also a result of a bad ECM.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,041
Posted By Z51L9889

Congratulations, Gregg!!! Sounds like it's a...

Congratulations, Gregg!!!

Sounds like it's a beast!

And yes, you did beat me .... :D:D
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 13,950
Posted By Z51L9889

Not really, I've just been too busy, or lazy,...

Not really, I've just been too busy, or lazy, whatever .....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-28-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 13,950
Posted By Z51L9889

Good deal! I'm glad you're close to realizing...

Good deal! I'm glad you're close to realizing your dream. :flag:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-25-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 942
Posted By Z51L9889

1) Yes 2) Yes 3) Don't Remember 4) I...

1) Yes
2) Yes
3) Don't Remember
4) I *think* that is the back up switch connector, but it's been a long time
5) The bracket is for holding the wiring harness out of the way above the bellhousing....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-02-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Z51L9889

They will work just fine on the street. I used...

They will work just fine on the street. I used them for many years on my 89 as my primary street/auto-x/track day pad. No issues even when cold and they were pretty quiet too. They do dust a fair...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-27-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,362
Posted By Z51L9889

Very Nice! I'll have to keep that in mind...

Very Nice!

I'll have to keep that in mind when I do mine ....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-10-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 59,947
Posted By Z51L9889

The Vette: ...

The Vette:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q224/z51l9889/P1040003.jpg

The Daily Driver:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q224/z51l9889/Pontiac%20G8/p1010001.jpg

Wife's Pacifica is in...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-08-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 55,532
Posted By Z51L9889

The base does have a lip in it but I took some...

The base does have a lip in it but I took some measurements at a couple of places through the base passage and even with the lip there is a taper to the runner in as-cast form.

Gregg -- you're...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-07-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 55,532
Posted By Z51L9889

FIRST (hee hee) -- I think 400 WHP will not only...

FIRST (hee hee) -- I think 400 WHP will not only be possible, but reasonably easy to attain with a 383 and a max ported FIRST. Someday, I'll get off my lazy butt and finish my build so I can prove...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-04-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,204
Posted By Z51L9889

Okay, here's the scoop: The H1's vs. H0's...

Okay, here's the scoop:

The H1's vs. H0's for these part numbers are identical from a function and performance standpoint (I suspected that, but I have now verified it). The front shocks received...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-02-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,204
Posted By Z51L9889

I'm a product engineer for Bilstein. I'll pull...

I'm a product engineer for Bilstein. I'll pull up the Bill of Material for those parts and find out for you on Monday. :thumbs:

FYI -- The "Hx" portion of the part number indicates the revision...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-17-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,531
Posted By Z51L9889

Very nice, Gregg!!

Very nice, Gregg!!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-01-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By Z51L9889

I use a single speed electric die grinder plugged...

I use a single speed electric die grinder plugged into an adjustable speed control that I got from Harbor Freight. I also use an air die grinder.

For iron heads, good grinding burs are a must. ...
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