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Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-23-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By petsur

i bet you’re right but I can’t find the UV...

i bet you’re right but I can’t find the UV blockage specs……….anyone?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-22-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By petsur

Yeah I just had the two front windows in my...

Yeah I just had the two front windows in my Tacoma done with 3M ceramic and have noticed a big difference.

I’m going to get the C8’s two door windows done and was wondering about the glass roof. ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-21-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By petsur

Glass Roof-Tint?

Has anyone tinted their glass roof? Are you happy with it? If so, does the tint go edge to edge, or is it cut shy of where the rubber seals mate up?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-21-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,120
Posted By petsur

Yeah a light tint on the windshield would be...

Yeah a light tint on the windshield would be great except it’s illegal in a lot of states. If you get in a wreck, that could spell big problems with the insurance company.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-17-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By petsur

I jacked mine up with the intent of using the...

I jacked mine up with the intent of using the jack stands like I did on the C6 GS not realizing there was no place to put them with the jack on the pad. I grabbed some blocks of wood in the garage...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
06-17-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,458
Posted By petsur

I haven't run Sebring yet, but based on the car...

I haven't run Sebring yet, but based on the car at Spring Mountain in 100+ degrees, you should be fine. I live near Sebring and hope to see you out there someday.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
06-17-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,111
Posted By petsur

Mine is a Z51 non-MRC and I just bought the...

Mine is a Z51 non-MRC and I just bought the spanner wrenches and dropped the front almost all the way. Looks much, much better. FYI, the Paragon spanner wrenches are soft aluminum and the shock...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-11-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,770
Posted By petsur

I dried my shock towers after I bought the car...

I dried my shock towers after I bought the car and they had a lot.

1 year later, after washing the car about 5-6 times there is NO water in the shock towers. I used a pressure washer and spray it...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-21-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,813
Posted By petsur

Just need the carbon flash rocker guards. ...

Just need the carbon flash rocker guards.

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Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-15-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,753
Posted By petsur

Indoor car cover delete. I don't let the car sit...

Indoor car cover delete. I don't let the car sit long enough to use it.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-15-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,102
Posted By petsur

I had a C6 Grand Sport with Doug Rippie Bilsteins...

I had a C6 Grand Sport with Doug Rippie Bilsteins and my C8 is also the base Z51 suspension. Believe me, for any non competitive track day driver (NASA SCCA HPDE) the base Z51 is absolutely fine. ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-15-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,541
Posted By petsur

Sanibel, beach is behind me! ...

Sanibel, beach is behind me!

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Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
03-26-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,299
Posted By petsur

Launching before the break in is...

Launching before the break in is finished......nice.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-07-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,551
Posted By petsur

I guess I just don't understand. I let water go...

I guess I just don't understand. I let water go where it wants and there's not very much in the engine bay. It also gives me a chance to clean the dust off my engine as drying it is my last step in...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-24-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By petsur

I have a small issue with the trans but I...

I have a small issue with the trans but I wouldn't consider it serious. For me, shifting from 1st to 2nd, there is a slight delay in releasing the clutch into second. All other shifts have no...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-16-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By petsur

Move them to the frunk.

Move them to the frunk.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-16-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,979
Posted By petsur

I just picked up a second set of wheels today and...

I just picked up a second set of wheels today and am thinking about having those chromed. I bought a take off set with tires that had only 100 miles for $1200.00. I've seen other sets in FL priced...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
01-16-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,993
Posted By petsur

Really, so no tool to reset like my C6 is...

Really, so no tool to reset like my C6 is required? I just picked up a second set of wheels and tires today.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-10-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,106
Posted By petsur

I had heard at the factory they do some type of...

I had heard at the factory they do some type of water testing that fills the shock towers. Mine were full of water when I looked and I dried them. I've washed the car many times and they're still...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-28-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By petsur

At 5000 miles now and has gone through 4 quarts. ...

At 5000 miles now and has gone through 4 quarts. Still the level is just being monitored by the dealer and nothing has been done beyond the dealer checking/adding oil. I talked to Chevrolet...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-06-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By petsur

(car was always 175F+ on a level surface when...

(car was always 175F+ on a level surface when checking with the engine running):
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-05-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By petsur

Yes actually, I just drove it like a normal car....

Yes actually, I just drove it like a normal car. No hot rodding. Did about 50 interstate miles.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-05-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,146
Posted By petsur

Well, checked the oil yesterday and its down 1/2...

Well, checked the oil yesterday and its down 1/2 quart. Have 900 miles on the car since oil change. It's funny, for 800 of those miles, the oil stayed full. The car has 4000 miles.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,489
Posted By petsur

Yes I have the red interior, no I've never...

Yes I have the red interior, no I've never noticed it while driving.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-04-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,948
Posted By petsur

At Spring Mountain, the instructor would have you...

At Spring Mountain, the instructor would have you rotate the display to a different performance display with the right thumbwheel to kind of do a reset on the system. It worked every time there.
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