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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-28-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By timd38

I had a lithium battery in my car for a short...

I had a lithium battery in my car for a short period to save weight. The company I worked for before I retired made them. When I learned the down sides, such wrong charging algorithm built in the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-10-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By timd38

Thanks for your help! Disconnect the battery for...

Thanks for your help! Disconnect the battery for 10 minutes and now everything is back to normal. The part I don’t understand, is that the windows did not need to be reindexed. They went down a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-09-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By timd38

You will see a difference. Red Line has data to...

You will see a difference. Red Line has data to support that.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-09-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By timd38

Thanks! The car sat for a couple months hooked to...

Thanks! The car sat for a couple months hooked to tender. It has an aftermarket radio that has been in it, 5 years or so. I bought it prewired from a forum vendor.

Can the touch pad door releases...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-08-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By timd38

Yes. Thanks!

Yes. Thanks!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-07-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By timd38

Braille Battery has several holdowns for those...

Braille Battery has several holdowns for those size batteries. I used a Braille bracket with a similar battery and attached the braille bracket to the tray.

This also works, just attach to the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-07-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By timd38

I keep a case of it in my garage. It takes the...

I keep a case of it in my garage. It takes the bubbles out where the coolant meets metal allowing for better heat transfer. Also keeps the coolant fresh and lubes the water pump. Works with all types...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-07-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By timd38

Radio Stays On

Radio stays on when I turn the car off and get out of it. I believe the door switch is bad or dirty. Is the pad that you open the door with act as the door jam switch, or is there another switch I...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-30-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By timd38

I put these on mine. Zero issues after 10 years....

I put these on mine. Zero issues after 10 years. These are not the stock replacement SKF bearings. https://www.tpsmotorsports.com/skf-c5-c6-corvette-racing-hubs.html
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-19-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By timd38

I bought the cables 12 years ago and never...

I bought the cables 12 years ago and never installed them. If you don't mind, lets us know how big a job this turns into. Thanks!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-15-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By timd38

Not sure, I had a friend that was the CEO of an...

Not sure, I had a friend that was the CEO of an OE radiator company and he sent me one. Dewitt makes great products at a reasonable price and they have a comparerble unit.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-12-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By timd38

So, I have a 2006 Z51 and have 416 Wegner stroker...

So, I have a 2006 Z51 and have 416 Wegner stroker (with LS3 MAF) in it. I used a a Z07(Z06 Carbon Edition), 3 row all aluminum radiator, 2006 Z06 oil cooler lines and a NCC all aluminum replacement...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-10-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By timd38

They are definitely stiffer. Not sure how you use...

They are definitely stiffer. Not sure how you use your car, but I drive one of my Mustangs most of the time, so I am not in the Corvette but about 2,000 miles a year. Bought the car new in 2006, have...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-09-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By timd38

If you buy 2 OE mounts they are about $250 and...

If you buy 2 OE mounts they are about $250 and this kit includes the rears, so yes, $500 sounds high, but after my 2nd set of OE mounts, I went in this direction and haven't had to replace them again.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-09-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 638
Posted By timd38

I did Z06 Brakes in 2008ish and in my opinion,...

I did Z06 Brakes in 2008ish and in my opinion, they are junk. Got rid of them about 12 years ago and replaced the with the 6 piston front 4 piston rear Willwoods and have been very happy, They fit...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-09-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By timd38

I replaced mine with these. Got tired of the OE...

I replaced mine with these. Got tired of the OE ones wearing out.
...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-07-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,515
Posted By timd38

I bought my car new in 2006 because of dead...

I bought my car new in 2006 because of dead battery issues with the 2005. At the time I was still working and we supplied the batteries to the Corvette plant, so they tried to blame the batteries..Do...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-12-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By timd38

I had Z06 calipers on my car for a week and...

I had Z06 calipers on my car for a week and replaced them with 6 piston Wilwoods. I wouldn't put those junk BPR calipers on a Red Flyer wagon. Keep what you have or spend the money to get a good set...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-28-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,365
Posted By timd38

I put one on my car. Did I need it? No clue, but...

I put one on my car. Did I need it? No clue, but I haven't broken anything. Cheap insurance. I also have Hinson diff and engine mounts, urethane bushings and coilovers, no wheel hop issues.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-26-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 366
Posted By timd38

I would get a base diff rear cover, plug the side...

I would get a base diff rear cover, plug the side of the case where the cooler lines go. Been a while since i messed with it, but I think one is on the left, other on right, but I could be wrong, its...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-30-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By timd38

I have a 416" LS3 with the 103 and a NW 102 TB /...

I have a 416" LS3 with the 103 and a NW 102 TB / FAST 102 intake combo and it works fine. 1 7/8" headers and comp cam also.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-28-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,283
Posted By timd38

Elite Ceramic here. My Snicker bars no longer...

Elite Ceramic here. My Snicker bars no longer melt.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-01-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By timd38

If my wife knew how much I spent on my diff, I...

If my wife knew how much I spent on my diff, I would lose it in the divorce.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-12-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By timd38

I have those as well on a 10.5 wide BBS wheels.

I have those as well on a 10.5 wide BBS wheels.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-04-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,349
Posted By timd38

This was an interesting read. I have a set of...

This was an interesting read. I have a set of control arms with poly and a T1 set. I ended up using the T1's because they gave me the best overall performance that I was comfortable with.

I bought...
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