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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
Today, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,290
Posted By Warp Factor

The Toyo R888R is the only tire I've used that...

The Toyo R888R is the only tire I've used that will stick at full throttle in first gear, as long as the outside temperature is above about 70 degrees, while still handling super-well (unlike drag...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-21-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,259
Posted By Warp Factor

I had one done there. They didn't mask anything....

I had one done there. They didn't mask anything. You made an appointment to return later after the paint had thoroughly hardened to have the extra paint scraped off the windows and trim. I think they...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-23-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,290
Posted By Warp Factor

There have been lots of prior threads on the Toyo...

There have been lots of prior threads on the Toyo R888R (with most responses being highly favorable), and that's why I decided to take a chance on them. Rather than drawing a conclusion from my...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-23-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,290
Posted By Warp Factor

No, the Toyos don't seem to be nearly as "throw...

No, the Toyos don't seem to be nearly as "throw rocks" sticky as the Super Sports. They just seem to adhere to the road surface a lot better during hard acceleration.
The noise the Toyos make is...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-22-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,290
Posted By Warp Factor

I'm liking the Toyo R88R on my rears, 325 width....

I'm liking the Toyo R88R on my rears, 325 width. To me, the narrower width than stock is not noticeable visually on these particular tires, and they stick much better than the Michelin Pilot Super...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-12-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,778
Posted By Warp Factor

I have the R888R on my rears, and the traction is...

I have the R888R on my rears, and the traction is night-and-day better than the original Michelin Super Sports, especially when temperatures are low. The Michelins were like grease at lower...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-12-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By Warp Factor

Little wheelie (like barely lifting the front...

Little wheelie (like barely lifting the front tires for a moment), or biiiiig wheelie?
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-25-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By Warp Factor

I'd rather have my car make and "ARH" sound, than...

I'd rather have my car make and "ARH" sound, than an AWEeee sound. :yesnod:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-11-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Warp Factor

Thanks, Racer1735. As I mentioned earlier, partly...

Thanks, Racer1735. As I mentioned earlier, partly in jest, my C7 seats must have gone down the line on the day the coating material tank ran dry. :cheers:

The durability and resistance to staining...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-08-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Warp Factor

Thanks everyone. With all the different...

Thanks everyone. With all the different recommendations, some of which are pretty pricey and labor-intensive to apply, it's been hard for me to come up with a clear winner. So I'll flip back to the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-26-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Warp Factor

Thanks.The leather seats on my wife's Subaru were...

Thanks.The leather seats on my wife's Subaru were pretty much bullet-proof. Large dogs hauled around; fast-food grease and ketchup from the grandkids wiped right off, even a day later. Water-based...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-26-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Warp Factor

Thanks, I didn't find anything about it there....

Thanks, I didn't find anything about it there. Did you have a specific thread or post in mind?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-26-2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Warp Factor

Thanks, but I'd rather have them more resistant...

Thanks, but I'd rather have them more resistant to staining in the first place. :)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-26-2024, 04:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Warp Factor

Scotchgard on leather seats?

Anybody done this? Any problems? Better options? The red leather seats on my C7 are pretty porous and fragile. Have had some problems with staining.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-25-2024, 05:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Posted By Warp Factor

Toyo says or implies that they should be OK down...

Toyo says or implies that they should be OK down to 15 F.

https://www.toyotires.com/media/0g5bbo3u/tsd-17-001-coldweatheradvisory_-10172017.pdf

I have them on my Z06, and they stick much much...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-19-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,842
Posted By Warp Factor

I thought that my Nitto 555's handled horribly...

I thought that my Nitto 555's handled horribly compared to the Toyo R888R I have on now. Can't remember which version the Nitto 555's were.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-14-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Posted By Warp Factor

Maybe GM had run out of the clear topcoat the day...

Maybe GM had run out of the clear topcoat the day my seats ran down the line. Gotta keep that line movin'. ;)

At least I got all eight pistons. I think. :lol:
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-13-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Posted By Warp Factor

Bought new, never been to a detailer, and have...

Bought new, never been to a detailer, and have never done anything to the seats myself. Maybe the seat supplier used the leather for their lady's light-weight supple leather underwear by mistake?...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-13-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Posted By Warp Factor

Thanks. Will the Adam's bead/repel liquids at...

Thanks. Will the Adam's bead/repel liquids at least temporarily, similar to what the Scothgard does? That's a property I'd particularly like to have.

Bill, my seats seem to have no moisture...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-13-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Posted By Warp Factor

Scotchgard on leather seats?

Anybody done this? Any problems? Better options? The seats on my Z06 are pretty porous and fragile. Have had some problems with staining.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-26-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,050
Posted By Warp Factor

Agreed. One of the functions of oil is to provide...

Agreed. One of the functions of oil is to provide local cooling of hot spots. When oil is too cold and thick to have sufficient flow, bearings can overheat.
Another thing is that valve springs can...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-25-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,050
Posted By Warp Factor

Nope, not necessarily three completely unrelated...

Nope, not necessarily three completely unrelated events.

Nope. A "spun bearing" can also mean that the coefficient of friction between the bearing and the journal increased to the point that...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-25-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,104
Posted By Warp Factor

Change the final drive ratio? There's no reason...

Change the final drive ratio? There's no reason to. First gear already puts out more rear wheel torque than tires can hook. Top gear already enables much higher top speed than any reasonable increase...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-22-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 15,199
Posted By Warp Factor

It might do OK on E85 with added port injection,...

It might do OK on E85 with added port injection, or on race gas with meth injection.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-20-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,609
Posted By Warp Factor

I had a ton of seat time in much slower cars...

I had a ton of seat time in much slower cars before ever having something as fast as a C7ZO6. Some of these slower cars were fast, for their day, but nothing like a C7Z. Glad I had that experience...
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