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Forum: C5 General
04-23-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,834
Posted By fxdl

Not going to hurt the frame at all. c5 frames are...

Not going to hurt the frame at all. c5 frames are super strong. Jacking at the puck areas is fine but will actually flex the frame more than where he did it. No problem though
Forum: C5 General
12-03-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,690
Posted By fxdl

Beware of cops with radar.

Beware of cops with radar.
Forum: C5 General
11-08-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,651
Posted By fxdl

Once you buy and drive a z you won't even care...

Once you buy and drive a z you won't even care about all that stuff. You'll fall in love with it.
Forum: C5 General
11-08-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,360
Posted By fxdl

These cars will get a bit hot while sitting in...

These cars will get a bit hot while sitting in traffic unless you keep the hvac on. This keeps the other fan moving. I'm in south fla and this is especially true in the summer. They just don't flow...
Forum: C5 General
11-08-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By fxdl

I like the sound of the ls6 through ti exhaust

I like the sound of the ls6 through ti exhaust
Forum: C5 General
10-24-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,734
Posted By fxdl

clb corvettes of Houston. no more problems

clb corvettes of Houston. no more problems
Forum: C5 General
08-31-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By fxdl

I have had the fuel guage issue for about 2 yrs...

I have had the fuel guage issue for about 2 yrs now. I think its that damn ethanol that caused it. I have tried all the additives and it works for awhile and then doesn't. If I get on the highway for...
Forum: C5 General
08-31-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By fxdl

I'd put my money in the bank and roll the dice....

I'd put my money in the bank and roll the dice. I've owned my 02 for 8+ years and spent about 2k fixing it. Not so bad. The last 1k was for ac repair. It now has 75k on it. Stock and a very reliable...
Forum: C5 General
08-28-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,714
Posted By fxdl

Ditch the standard vette and get the z car. No...

Ditch the standard vette and get the z car. No comparison.
Forum: C5 General
08-21-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 27,678
Posted By fxdl

What Z06?

What Z06?
Forum: C5 General
08-20-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By fxdl

Rev match when you downshift and your clutch will...

Rev match when you downshift and your clutch will last much longer.
Forum: C5 General
08-03-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
[Z06] Gas smell
Views: 3,907
Posted By fxdl

mine smells when I fuel it up but not any other...

mine smells when I fuel it up but not any other time. even in the cab. it isn't bad enough that I've done anything about it yet. its and 02
Forum: C5 General
07-25-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
[Z06] Gas Gauge
Views: 1,291
Posted By fxdl

Sulfur maybe but I have suspected for a long time...

Sulfur maybe but I have suspected for a long time its that damn ethanol. My fuel guage never reads full. When it is full its at about 7/8 on the guage. Sometimes it doesn't work at all. I just set...
Forum: C5 General
07-21-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,505
Posted By fxdl

wd40. I'm finding more and more uses for that. I...

wd40. I'm finding more and more uses for that. I now use it to kill wasp nests. Works great and cheaper. I discovered it is the best thing to prevent acid build up on battery terminals.
Forum: C5 General
07-20-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By fxdl

thanks for the feedback. i'll make sure to ask my...

thanks for the feedback. i'll make sure to ask my mechanic what brand he's using. I've been told you have to remove the water pump to get the ac compressor out. If that's true I'm going to go ahead...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,870
Posted By fxdl

It is a pretty piece and I'm not going to argue...

It is a pretty piece and I'm not going to argue about more hp. I agree you can never have too much of that but I guess I'm just getting old because I still get a thrill out of my stock 405 ls6 and I...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By fxdl

New ac compressor

78k miles on the 02z car and my ac is kaput. My compressor has been talking to me for awhile and finally no cooling so I shut it down. Got a price of $800.00 for replacing with new compressor and...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By fxdl

High speed driving can cause it to come out the...

High speed driving can cause it to come out the vent. I thought I had an axle seal leak but discovered it was coming out the vent. My seals look a bit dirty but my diff is full. Just had a small...
Forum: C5 General
07-17-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By fxdl

Don't forget Toyo T1R. Great tire and great...

Don't forget Toyo T1R. Great tire and great price. Cool tread pattern too.
Forum: C5 General
07-17-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 973
Posted By fxdl

I did the same thing in my f150 diff. Managed to...

I did the same thing in my f150 diff. Managed to drop the plastic snap on lid in there. Don't ask how. I said the hell with it. It's no match for hardened steel gears. That was about 10k miles ago. I...
Forum: C5 General
04-07-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,087
Posted By fxdl

mine broke several years ago while i was driving....

mine broke several years ago while i was driving. at least 25k miles ago and i've never replaced it. no issues. the car now has 70k on it with original clutch. i'd let it go.
Forum: C5 General
03-17-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,774
Posted By fxdl

I think that not only is the shifter a bit...

I think that not only is the shifter a bit shorter but I believe they raise the pivot point in the new billet shifter box to gain less movement at the top but more at the bottom. That's the reason it...
Forum: C5 General
03-17-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,774
Posted By fxdl

It sounds as though some on here don't know that...

It sounds as though some on here don't know that all 4,5, or 6 speed transmissions are centered on 3rd and 4th gear when in neutral. The reason is obvious because when shifting from 2nd to 3rd you...
Forum: C5 General
03-15-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,013
Posted By fxdl

bought my 02 z in early 05 and carfax showed 4...

bought my 02 z in early 05 and carfax showed 4 owners before me with 25k on it. it now has 70k on it after me owning it about 8 years and it runs great with no issues. great cars. buy one. you won't...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,774
Posted By fxdl

Reverse is always hard depending where things are...

Reverse is always hard depending where things are in the tranny. Just move the car slightly in any forward gear and go directly to reverse and it'll go right in.
Aside from the custom shifters...
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