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Forum: Northern California
08-03-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By craig-o

Free: C5 Passenger side window regulator

When the driver's side window regulator went out, I decided to replace both since they're the same age. This is from a 2001 convertible. Aside from being 21 years old, and the car having 170,000...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-08-2020, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By craig-o

Sorry to hear about that. Just a couple things to...

Sorry to hear about that. Just a couple things to clarify that they are NOT working as designed:
The headlight switch on the stalk has 2 "on" positions: #1 parking lights and #2 headlights. The fog...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-01-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By craig-o

Pull any codes from the DIC when the gauge is...

Pull any codes from the DIC when the gauge is reading empty after a fill-up; if the computer is receiving different fuel level readings from each tank and setting the gauge to empty, there will be a...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-01-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,507
Posted By craig-o

I had a similar experience - but discovered that...

I had a similar experience - but discovered that the upper insulator is sold separately from the front shock assembly. When you order these shocks, you also want to order 2 new upper insulators - GM...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-27-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,630
Posted By craig-o

C6 Z06 shocks from Rock Auto?

Time to replace shocks again on my 2001 convertible. Researching on the forum, it seems to be a consensus to go with C6Z06 shocks. I see that the best GM dealer pricing on the C6 Z06 shocks is...
Forum: Northern California
06-29-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 604
Posted By craig-o

Freon/R12 service in Nor Cal?

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Not Corvette, but thought this community...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-22-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By craig-o

I looked years ago, and found that no one was...

I looked years ago, and found that no one was making one. Just did a search on Arizona Speed and Marine's website, and came up empty.

It kind of makes sense, because anywhere that would require...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-14-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,417
Posted By craig-o

Dexcool is Orange

Dexcool is Orange
Forum: C5 Tech
02-14-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,935
Posted By craig-o

Stock plugs were iridium and designed to last...

Stock plugs were iridium and designed to last >100,000 miles. There’s not much that can degrade performance other than the electrode. Iridium electrodes are amazingly durable, and even at 100k...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-17-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,675
Posted By craig-o

Reviving a 4-year old thread, Doug... You're...

Reviving a 4-year old thread, Doug...

You're correct; clearing codes will not reset the gauge.

As I recall, this was the topic of a recall many years ago. Don't quote me on the exact details,...
Forum: Northern California
08-30-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By craig-o

My brother works for Shell, and I've asked this...

My brother works for Shell, and I've asked this question before; you wont like the answer... It's basically supply and demand, but with a significant wrinkle where Californians always get screwed.
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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-29-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,253
Posted By craig-o

Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtful responses. ...

Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtful responses.

I do have a roll bar and 6-point harnesses; any mods I have done are for safety, not power. I have been at Thunderhill when temps exceeded 100*,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-28-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,253
Posted By craig-o

Would You Drive HPDE in 110* Heat?

Just looking for input. I'm scheduled to drive in an HPDE event at Thunderhill Raceway this Friday in Northern California. Weather forecast is 110*F and 17% humidity:mad:. The National Weather...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-02-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 960
Posted By craig-o

Unfortunately, your timing may not allow you to...

Unfortunately, your timing may not allow you to get onto Laguna Seca. Here's their calendar for October: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/calendar/2017-10

The AMG Driving Academy has the track booked...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-27-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,456
Posted By craig-o

Thanks for the opinions and experiences,...

Thanks for the opinions and experiences, everyone. I think I know what I'm going to do - just a new radiator without integrated EOC.

I already have lots of track laps on this motor without an...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-24-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,456
Posted By craig-o

C5 Occasional HPDE; new Radiator - EOC?

I'm planning to replace the original radiator in my basically stock C5 that I use for occasional HPDE days (1-6/year) in California. This would be preventative, as it's not leaking, but it is 16...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-10-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By craig-o

For the future, you can force the seatbelt to...

For the future, you can force the seatbelt to lock in place by pulling it all the way out, fasten it as usual, then allow the excess belt to retract. This will activate a one-way ratchet feature on...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-17-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By craig-o

I use the G-Force, Cam-lock 6-point harness....

I use the G-Force, Cam-lock 6-point harness....
Forum: C5 Tech
11-01-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By craig-o

:iagree: While I agree that the fit/finish...

:iagree:

While I agree that the fit/finish of the Wolfe Racecraft product is top-notch, I would NOT recommend their bolt-in bar if you're looking to add safety, as opposed to just checking a box...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-14-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,014
Posted By craig-o

:iagree: There's a reason these are now...

:iagree:

There's a reason these are now called "Parking Brakes" and not "Emergency Brakes" like they were in decades past. Back when cars had drums on all 4 wheels and a master cylinder that had...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-28-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,511
Posted By craig-o

I use a high-performance fluid from Ate, TYP 200....

I use a high-performance fluid from Ate, TYP 200. You used to be able to get it in blue and clear/amber. They are the same except for color, so by alternating colors on each flush, you could tell...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-22-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,446
Posted By craig-o

It does not circulate, per se, but it does flow...

It does not circulate, per se, but it does flow in and out with system temperature.

Long ago, (1950s?), the expansion tank was on the top of and integrated with the radiator. As the coolant...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-13-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By craig-o

http://www.wolferacecraft.com/detail.aspx?ID=787 ...

http://www.wolferacecraft.com/detail.aspx?ID=787

They make a 4-point roll bar for the C5 convertible. I purchased one about 6 years ago, and install it every time I go to the track for HPDE days...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-02-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,389
Posted By craig-o

I followed these instructions the first time I...

I followed these instructions the first time I changed the Dif fluid (consistent with the factory service manual), and had a leak out of the driver's side. I figured it was the seal that commonly...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-01-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,638
Posted By craig-o

The A.I.R system pumps "fresh" air into the...

The A.I.R system pumps "fresh" air into the exhaust stream during warm-up to increase the amount of oxygen in the exhaust flow, oxidizing (burning) partially burned fuel, and thereby enabling the...
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