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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-30-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,490
Posted By silver74vette

I for one am a fan of the car.... Looks like...

I for one am a fan of the car.... Looks like mine! Buying cars today is not like it was a few years ago. WGG is a great color and those stripes disappear at night. If it makes you smile go for it!
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-30-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,403
Posted By silver74vette

On the chrome rims I had on my C6 GS I would use...

On the chrome rims I had on my C6 GS I would use a wet rag with barkeepers friend on it. Trick I picked up from cleaning motorcycle spokes. Wash and rinse well, it does a great job.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,845
Posted By silver74vette

I guess you mean idle torque, I found the C7Z a...

I guess you mean idle torque, I found the C7Z a bit hard to launch smooth and still need to be careful as it's easy to stall. I think it has to do with driving the supercharger. But once you crack...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-30-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,596
Posted By silver74vette

It looks great with the top down!

It looks great with the top down!
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-19-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By silver74vette

I would recommend you also have your differential...

I would recommend you also have your differential fluid changed at 500 miles. When I changed mine it had a definite metallic sheen from the gears wearing in. Good luck!
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-02-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,533
Posted By silver74vette

There is a printed circuit board for the input...

There is a printed circuit board for the input torque sensor that is the problem, manufactured by Bosch. Read that 80% of the issues are on Camaros, I got my letter last week, have had no issues...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-27-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 20,109
Posted By silver74vette

Besides scraping and damaging the car on...

Besides scraping and damaging the car on speedbumps or uneven surfaces the only technical reason I can think of is it limits cooling air under the car. There have been failures of exhaust valves...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-22-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,088
Posted By silver74vette

Just got mine from Summit, Free shipping on 12...

Just got mine from Summit, Free shipping on 12 quarts.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-29-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,394
Posted By silver74vette

I have the EZ Car Lift, does a good job but most...

I have the EZ Car Lift, does a good job but most jobs still require a creeper. Stores on the wall when not in use.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-10-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By silver74vette

The engine software knows how much torque the...

The engine software knows how much torque the engine is making based on engine parameters. Simple calc. from there: engine torque x RPM / 5252 gives you HP. I'm with you, my eyes are usually on the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-06-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,521
Posted By silver74vette

At the risk of getting flamed it looks like what...

At the risk of getting flamed it looks like what you have there is salt or road treatment damage based on the distribution of the pitting. I have seen damage from pad residue and it concentrates on...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
11-13-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,556
Posted By silver74vette

There is a guy in a 100D I see quite a bit, I...

There is a guy in a 100D I see quite a bit, I know what his car is, he knows what mine is. Been beside him at a light and he pulled away hard, not as hard as it can. Tesla's are brutal off the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
11-05-2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,751
Posted By silver74vette

WGG with Carbon Flash stripes.

I like the subtle look as well.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1070/img_0356_1753efaa60336afecd37ff436f8d49ca4eec0e52.jpg
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-11-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By silver74vette

I have a Mamo TB as well and get this "kick" when...

I have a Mamo TB as well and get this "kick" when the car is cold, once it warms it goes away. My guess is that it is running rich during warm up and the kick is the engine going through the most...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-02-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,902
Posted By silver74vette

It's a great color that really pops in the...

It's a great color that really pops in the sunlight, that's good when I am going out to dinner at 4:30.

In all seriousness all of the colors fit the car well and give it a unique look. Let people...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-25-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,190
Posted By silver74vette

I do all of my own, from 500 miles on. I own a...

I do all of my own, from 500 miles on. I own a EZ car lift and take the time to go through everything under the car when I change the oil. Last time I took my Corvette to the dealership for an oil...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-31-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,249
Posted By silver74vette

Strobing lights are not currently legal in the...

Strobing lights are not currently legal in the US.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/g1195/10-car-options-the-law-wont-let-you-have/

Some people are able to see "faster" than others. I used...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-29-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,858
Posted By silver74vette

I put Amsoil ATF in mine and also had an...

I put Amsoil ATF in mine and also had an improvement in shifting, no more nibbles in 2nd when warm.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-23-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By silver74vette

Love the hood ornament!!!!! Great video and...

Love the hood ornament!!!!! Great video and awesome car.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-23-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
Posted By silver74vette

I have big speed bumps and speed humps at work. ...

I have big speed bumps and speed humps at work. I have not scraped my ground effects on any of them. I have not modified my ride height either. I approach the bump with the wheels turned (raises...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-19-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,278
Posted By silver74vette

Take a barbell and put balanced weights at each...

Take a barbell and put balanced weights at each end, then try to rotate it. Not put the weights near the middle, much easier to rotate. The beauty of the mid engine is it takes less energy to...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-16-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,908
Posted By silver74vette

I sat in both and chose the Comp seats. I am 6'1...

I sat in both and chose the Comp seats. I am 6'1 and 220. The seats are snug on me but very supportive. The foam in the Comp seats is more dense, I forgot what the actual numbers are but it is...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-10-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,156
Posted By silver74vette

Ok, here is my take on it. The Z06 is very...

Ok, here is my take on it.

The Z06 is very track capable, under the right conditions. The Manual (post 2017) has been run very hard at the track with minimal issues. The auto still has issues...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-10-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,240
Posted By silver74vette

Amsoil fluid change took all of the nibble out of...

Amsoil fluid change took all of the nibble out of second when warm and most out when cold. Not promoting a certain fluid, just what I used.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-10-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,221
Posted By silver74vette

Looks really nice, kind of a more modern "spider"...

Looks really nice, kind of a more modern "spider" wheel. Perfect finish and color for WGG. I am in the same situation on ride height, huge speed bumps at work. From inside it looks the same!!
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