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Forum: C5 Tech
01-27-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 756,209
Posted By markviii

Nothing like finding a 13-year old post to fix my...

Nothing like finding a 13-year old post to fix my car today, in 2018. This no cost fix worked for my 2002 MN6.

2002 Mag Red, MN6 owned since 2005.
Forum: Performance Results
09-08-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 179,759
Posted By markviii

Please update my time on the list. I went a tad...

Please update my time on the list. I went a tad faster....

Please post under External Engine Modifications (Bolt-ons)....
12.810@113.24-markviii-2002 m6 coupe-American Racing Headers, high-flow...
Forum: C5 General
04-22-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,072
Posted By markviii

I 2nd this comment!! I also have a coupe because...

I 2nd this comment!! I also have a coupe because of the targa. I only looked for Verts and Targas when I was looking for my C5. I've had my car out of winter storage for 2-days and both days the...
Forum: C5 General
04-08-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By markviii

Here is TPS for...

Here is TPS for ~$40...http://www.gmpartshouse.com/ The TPS's are more for 97-00 C5's.

I did not wreck my run flat when I got a flat and had 0psi in the tire. I filled it twice (at 2-gas...
Forum: C5 General
04-08-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By markviii

Yes, but if you get a flat in a run flat you have...

Yes, but if you get a flat in a run flat you have to pay the same costs to fix that flat (minus cleaning up the goop)? I had a flat repaired on my run-flat and it actually cost more than fixing a...
Forum: C5 General
04-08-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By markviii

Non-Run Flats, Tire Goop and TPS

OK, I'm getting very close to selecting my tire replacement. Today I'm thinking about non-runflats. Maybe the new Firestone Wide Oval Indy 500's.

I've got some more questions about all the posts...
Forum: C5 General
03-16-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,290
Posted By markviii

Tire Rack doesn't have any GS D3's in 275/40R18,...

Tire Rack doesn't have any GS D3's in 275/40R18, they are officially out. I was thinking of maybe snagging 5 tires (one spare for the rear) if they really discounted them. I just called today and...
Forum: C5 General
02-23-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By markviii

I have the GHL Bullets with American Racing...

I have the GHL Bullets with American Racing headers and I'm very happy with the set-up. As mentioned above, it does have some drone at ~1,500 rpm. That is usually not cruising speed. This set-up...
Forum: C5 General
02-22-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,290
Posted By markviii

Now I'm leaning back towards Goodyear run flats?!...

Now I'm leaning back towards Goodyear run flats?!

Are all the Michelin options skinny tires, meaning skinnier than the rims? I don't like that look at all. I found a lot of post saying this. ...
Forum: C5 General
02-22-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,290
Posted By markviii

I'm up for either, run-flat or non-run flat. ...

I'm up for either, run-flat or non-run flat. Everyone here seem to bash the stock EMT's, so maybe not them? I don't want cheap tires, but I'd like to keep the price around $1k.

I'm guessing the...
Forum: C5 General
02-22-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,290
Posted By markviii

No more Eagle F1 GS D3's in 275/40 ZR18

I just got off the phone with Goodyear. They are no longer making the Eagle F1 GS D3 in 275/40 ZR18 size. :( They have no comparable replacement for this tire coming out either (in this size). ...
Forum: C5 General
02-21-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,224
Posted By markviii

Has Goodyear stopping making, or are they soon...

Has Goodyear stopping making, or are they soon going to stop making the Eagle F1 GS-D3 for our base stock rear 18" wheels (275/40 18)? If nobody knows, I'm going to call/e-mail goodyear tomorrow.
...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,142
Posted By markviii

The Toys-4-Tots event was more fun than...

The Toys-4-Tots event was more fun than Christmas!! Enjoy my pics. - Ken

Cruising down GSP from Cheesequake.
http://www.kropac.com/Toys4Tots09-1.jpg

http://www.kropac.com/DSC01220.jpg
...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,314
Posted By markviii

Thanks for the responses guys. This will be my...

Thanks for the responses guys. This will be my first time attending this event, and it sound like a lot of fun!!

I'll either meet the group up at the cheesequake rest stop or I'll be waiting at...
Forum: Northeast
10-05-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,314
Posted By markviii

Toys 4 Tots questions

- Where is The Farley Plaza in relation to the GSP? East or West? How far off the GSP is it?

- How long does the show last once getting to the stadium parking?

- Is there Food or Vendors,...
Forum: Northeast
09-23-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By markviii

I'll be at the Wildwood show with my 2002. This...

I'll be at the Wildwood show with my 2002. This is an awesome event that I look forward to all year. I'll be getting there Thursday morning staying through Sunday. My car won't be in the show, but...
Forum: Performance Results
10-23-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 105,277
Posted By markviii

12.83@113mph - external engine mods

External Engine Modifications

12.832@113-markviii-2002 m6 coupe-American Racing Headers, high-flow cats, GHL Exhaust. Stock runflat tires.

Run Details
Englishtown
47 Degrees
R/T - .470...
Forum: Performance Results
10-23-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By markviii

Just went through the list and feel a lot better...

Just went through the list and feel a lot better now. On the external engine mod list there are no coupe cars with just headers running faster than my 12.83. All the faster cars either had DR's, an...
Forum: Performance Results
10-23-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By markviii

I went back and looked at some old posts with...

I went back and looked at some old posts with Ranger responses (and other people), and it looks like power shifting works if I'm not losing traction on those shifts? Has this changed?

Like I...
Forum: Performance Results
10-23-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By markviii

12.4 or 12.5 is possible in my car as is, really?...

12.4 or 12.5 is possible in my car as is, really? The only mod I really have is headers. I can't see where I'm leaving that much? I can't leave much harder with the run flats. I've tried and all...
Forum: Performance Results
10-23-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By markviii

Finally got into the 12's

I've got a 2002 6-speed with ECS installed American Racing Headers and GHL exhaust and I got into the 12's last night. My goal last night was to get into the 12's and I did better than I could have...
Forum: Northeast
09-17-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,564
Posted By markviii

It looks like the post I started last year for...

It looks like the post I started last year for the wildwood, NJ car show weekend got picked up again for this years show.....cool!

I'm going to WW again this year. Last year was awesome. It's...
Forum: C5 General
04-29-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 951
Posted By markviii

When I was looking for my Vette it really only...

When I was looking for my Vette it really only had 2-requirements.........it had to be a 6-speed and I had to be able to drive with a top off (targa or conv.).

I searched for 6+ months and even...
Forum: C5 General
02-20-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,898
Posted By markviii

I've seen pics of Magnetic Red with Torch Red...

I've seen pics of Magnetic Red with Torch Red interior........not a pretty site. It was a special order convertible on e-bay.

I should have saved the pics when I saw them, because even this site...
Forum: C5 General
10-24-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,641
Posted By markviii

These are all great pics, but this one made me...

These are all great pics, but this one made me laugh the most. Great Pic!!

Ken
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