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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-02-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By yakisoba

Still for sale? What year car is it from?

Still for sale? What year car is it from?
Forum: C5 Tech
06-18-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By yakisoba

that last link is truncated. The first one is...

that last link is truncated. The first one is good; shows in detail how to get to the switch. Did you do the bypass or the stock switch replacement?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-18-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,166
Posted By yakisoba

ran 275 and 295 and 315 square for some time. The...

ran 275 and 295 and 315 square for some time. The C5 is different from the C6 of course. However, when I take the C6 to the track on sticky tires it will be on a 18" square setup. I trust that the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-18-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By yakisoba

intermittent blinker failure

01 C5 convertible daily with 85K miles. Stock. Blinkers are failing to activate but it's not constant. It is bilateral; both quit working then both come back. Have gone over the grounds and cleaned...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-24-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By yakisoba

You guys picked the best to learn from. Driver's...

You guys picked the best to learn from. Driver's Edge is a top notch outfit. Wish I was there with you.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-24-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,599
Posted By yakisoba

that's great information on fluids and oil in...

that's great information on fluids and oil in particular.
Found another line around my favorite track. With aero and good tires the car pulls over 2 G laterally in a long left hander. Mid corner...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-19-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,210
Posted By yakisoba

Hoosier A series tires are not designed to run...

Hoosier A series tires are not designed to run full race time (25-45 minutes). They are an autocross/qualifying tire and come up to temp fast, then drop off. You can extend this time a little by...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-19-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By yakisoba

Seeking cam/mod advice

I've a LS6 engine with light crank (callies), balanced rotating assembly (J&E pistons, manley rods), light flywheel, Jessel rockers, ported oil pump. It's a wet sump. It's making between 383 and 393...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-28-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,132
Posted By yakisoba

Cold enough to make cones explode when you hit...

Cold enough to make cones explode when you hit them. They get really brittle.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-20-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,918
Posted By yakisoba

toe out in front can help you turn in, but can...

toe out in front can help you turn in, but can dart a bit under hard brakes. Toe in in the rear can help if your springs are really soft, as the car gains toe out under hard acceleration as the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-20-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,384
Posted By yakisoba

made my own. The key points for me were: Strong...

made my own. The key points for me were:
Strong enough to handle 200 pounds of downforce.
Suspension travel that was predictable and short enough to allow lower stance needed by splitter
Flat...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-15-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By yakisoba

Thanks Cap. Know that track well. Might come up...

Thanks Cap. Know that track well. Might come up to school.
Forum: Southwest
11-14-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By yakisoba

Sorry to report that Autonation was no joy for...

Sorry to report that Autonation was no joy for me. Have a shifter popping out of second gear. Took it in twice, but can't replicate the issue, as it happens more when the car is cold. They won't look...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
11-11-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,626
Posted By yakisoba

I'll take the camber kit off your hands. PM...

I'll take the camber kit off your hands. PM coming with ship to. Paypal ok?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-04-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By yakisoba

Ok, will do. NASA is a sure thing next year. SCCA...

Ok, will do. NASA is a sure thing next year. SCCA may be. If I can get away with a flat undertray, I can do that. That's an easy change, since I make my own.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
11-03-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By yakisoba

I've a sparco bar for sale. $250 shipped and it's...

I've a sparco bar for sale. $250 shipped and it's yours. PM me if interested. Brushed stainless finish.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
11-03-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,850
Posted By yakisoba

Those are very, very nice headers and a trick...

Those are very, very nice headers and a trick setup going out the side and to the frame rail like they do. Allows the floor to be flat. Very, very nice setup.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-03-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By yakisoba

The car is set up to do NASA TT2, and is a former...

The car is set up to do NASA TT2, and is a former NASA TTA regional winner. I was interested in exploring other racing series than NASA, hence the question.

Getting rid of the aero bits is...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-03-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By yakisoba

SCCA Question

I'm interested in the SCCA, for road racing and time trial. Need to figure out what class my car falls in. The rules are baroque, to some degree. Need to hear from folks who are there and racing....
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-06-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By yakisoba

i used to run 17. Can't get good scrubs for them....

i used to run 17. Can't get good scrubs for them. Run 18 now.
Forum: Southwest
09-15-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By yakisoba

It is not really that fun. Too slow. Many track...

It is not really that fun. Too slow. Many track days available at COTA now. Edge Adventures, Chin and Driver's Edge are all going there soon. Just do one of those. It'a a lot more than $50, but...
Forum: Southwest
09-15-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,438
Posted By yakisoba

Wife and I will be there.

Wife and I will be there.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-03-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,266
Posted By yakisoba

The C6 and the C5 did not, in any way, need the...

The C6 and the C5 did not, in any way, need the same stuff. The C6 GS (standard), from the factory, is a very capable track day car. The C6Z 2009 and later is too. The base C6, not as much. The C5Z...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-27-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By yakisoba

Believe me, once it goes out of warranty, many...

Believe me, once it goes out of warranty, many things will change. Right now, it's straight up stock, fluids too. I've got a RPM transmission in my racecar. It's got steel forks and much better pads...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-26-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,555
Posted By yakisoba

new set of bars is your fix. Many make them.

new set of bars is your fix. Many make them.
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