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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-27-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By sperkins

I haven't been there in years, but here's my TT3...

I haven't been there in years, but here's my TT3 track record video from 2014 if it helps. Not sure if it still stands.
Good luck, have fun and be safe!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13khgecqLrc
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-01-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By sperkins

Wilwood BP40 Race Pads

Wilwood BP40 Race Pads, $115 shipped.
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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
12-28-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By sperkins

Bump

Bump
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-28-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By sperkins

Sold

Sold
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
12-27-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By sperkins

Carbotech XP16 front and XP10 rear pads.

Carbotech XP16 front pads and XP10 rear pads for stock C5/C6 Corvette calipers. Ran for only a few laps for bedding purposes. These are practically new. $350.
Price includes shipping to lower 48.
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-19-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By sperkins

FS - (4) Sticker 275/35/18 Hoosier A7’s, $1200 shipped

275/35/18 Hoosier A7’s. Date code is November 2018. Stored in the factory boxes in a climate controlled shop since delivery. Sold the race car and I no longer have a need for these. They are over...
Forum: C5 General
10-01-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By sperkins

Had this happen to me recently as well, but just...

Had this happen to me recently as well, but just on the airbag. Apparently, it's a very common thing for C5's. My research shows that pretty much any decent degreaser will clean the sticky off, but...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-01-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By sperkins

I'm interested in the airbag if you're willing to...

I'm interested in the airbag if you're willing to ship. I've shipped many in the past without issue.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-13-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 789
Posted By sperkins

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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-12-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,329
Posted By sperkins

Oh C'mon man. I'm old, but I'm not dead yet....

Oh C'mon man. I'm old, but I'm not dead yet. :lol:
I know what he did, but I can't understand WHY he did it. I can see running a few laps with PTM to get your brain up to speed, but I would never...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-11-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,329
Posted By sperkins

In the spirit of sharing information to help...

In the spirit of sharing information to help others (which I assume is the reason for this post?), the above statement makes absolutely no sense.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-08-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By sperkins

The only time I ever caught fire inside a car on...

The only time I ever caught fire inside a car on track was the ONE session that I didn't put my fire suit on. Never again.
A $500 race suit is a lot less expensive than hospital and therapy bills.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
04-03-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By sperkins

Saw that you bought a bar, but if you still need...

Saw that you bought a bar, but if you still need belts and such...
I have (2) HANS devices and a race harness if you're interested.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-29-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 19,693
Posted By sperkins

This whole thread is such a pain and I wish it...

This whole thread is such a pain and I wish it would disappear from the main page of the forum, but it keeps getting bumped even though it's WAY off track from the original discussion.

Here are...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-19-2019, 11:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,527
Posted By sperkins

I've had both high quality sphericals and delrin....

I've had both high quality sphericals and delrin. Absolutely zero difference in feel or speed.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-15-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,415
Posted By sperkins

If you're asking on a public forum which tire is...

If you're asking on a public forum which tire is going to be the "stickiest", you're not ready for them.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-14-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,674
Posted By sperkins

Laser. I've posted my technique a hundred times...

Laser.
I've posted my technique a hundred times here on the forum if you want to search for it. It's super easy, accurate and fast.
All you need is two 4-foot levels, four short sections of 2x4,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-13-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,674
Posted By sperkins

Setting up strings is way too time consuming and...

Setting up strings is way too time consuming and absolutely not needed. Pulling tapes takes no time and is very accurate. Give it a try.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,674
Posted By sperkins

Excellent idea. If I didn't have a lift, this is...

Excellent idea. If I didn't have a lift, this is without a doubt the method that I would use. It's by far the easiest and most practical DIY idea that I've seen for setting toe on a Corvette...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,674
Posted By sperkins

The tie rod adjustment has nothing to do with the...

The tie rod adjustment has nothing to do with the lower arm sitting on a block.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By sperkins

I've been making and selling camber kits for...

I've been making and selling camber kits for track cars for years ($175 shipped btw). There are more racers that run my kit than I can count. While I admire your motivation, a hundred bucks says that...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-07-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By sperkins

The process is really easy, but it just doesn't...

The process is really easy, but it just doesn't work for me.
I think it's an issue with my browser version.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-07-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,481
Posted By sperkins

No delrin requires lubrication. Only Poly...

No delrin requires lubrication. Only Poly bushings need periodical greasing.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-07-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By sperkins

I made my own using ball bearing turn tables from...

I made my own using ball bearing turn tables from McMaster Carr and some steel plates. PM me if you want the info.
I should mention that it does require a bit of welding to weld the plates to the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-07-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,481
Posted By sperkins

1. Infusing delrin with PTFE fibers makes it...

1. Infusing delrin with PTFE fibers makes it weaker than the same grade delrin without it.
2. The purpose of PTFE in delrin is to make it slippery. A properly designed bushing kit will use metal...
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