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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-01-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By Theta

I missed the fun, apparently. :confused2: I...

I missed the fun, apparently. :confused2:

I think these look great, and caliper coating is extremely expensive due to the labor and rebuild kits, as mentioned. If you didn't tick the box when...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-01-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,619
Posted By Theta

Regarding the loudness of the Q, I took about 30...

Regarding the loudness of the Q, I took about 30 minutes of video today with clean audio that I'm just sorting through a the moment. It's really apparent just how loud it is even from the passenger...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 45,485
Posted By Theta

I believe my builder said something similar when...

I believe my builder said something similar when doing the boring. Many that have gone with a 416 or 427 have been told the same. At the time, I attributed it to being one of the first off the line....
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,219
Posted By Theta

While it's never a bad idea to have an alignment...

While it's never a bad idea to have an alignment done after any suspension work, I would say that the difference is rather small to cause any significant changes.

Even after putting on very...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,331
Posted By Theta

I've seen this approach at SEMA - it's quite...

I've seen this approach at SEMA - it's quite effective, especially for Missourians that are into the 'Show-Me' mentality. :yesnod:

Fun to sit back and listen to comments from people when they...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,219
Posted By Theta

I know this thread started with shock info and...

I know this thread started with shock info and then steered (see what I did there?) into sway bar territory.

For what it's worth, a larger (admittedly, much larger) front bar made my car driveable...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,009
Posted By Theta

I love the Nautilus for small spaces like the C7....

I love the Nautilus for small spaces like the C7. Big improvement. :iagree:

I still respect the idea of doing the whole big thing, but it's hard to find space in these cars. Certainly will have...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-30-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,372
Posted By Theta

Here's the sad part - I think that lash cap is a...

Here's the sad part - I think that lash cap is a few mm wider than the drain hole diameter. :lol:



If I had a nickel... :rofl:
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,372
Posted By Theta

Some of those 'ground gremlins', most likely. ...

Some of those 'ground gremlins', most likely.

Glad it's alive! :thumbs:
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,331
Posted By Theta

There's no need to devolve this thread any...

There's no need to devolve this thread any further.

The OP has accepted that he will not be purchasing the headers, and has confirmed that he has received the information he was looking for.
...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,372
Posted By Theta

I'm guessing that depends on how the startup...

I'm guessing that depends on how the startup goes. :thumbs:
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,372
Posted By Theta

:rofl: :thumbs: That plastic weld is...

:rofl: :thumbs:



That plastic weld is fantastic if the material is one of the 'bondable' ones - I always get unlucky and try to bond to a plastic type that just looks at it and waves. :lol:
...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,220
Posted By Theta

Fuse 42 would be the correct fuse for a 2015 (41...

Fuse 42 would be the correct fuse for a 2015 (41 for a 2014).



The standalone controller is not necessary for those that already have NPP. A simple switch mod is all that is needed:
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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,463
Posted By Theta

Sounds good! :cheers:

Sounds good! :cheers:
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,619
Posted By Theta

If that's the Q, then that's not doing it...

If that's the Q, then that's not doing it justice. If that's the QR, then I'd be happy with that level of noise. Sounds about the same as my open-filter turbo cars using BPVs.

I was going to ask...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,231
Posted By Theta

The biggest obstacle is waiting on an underdrive...

The biggest obstacle is waiting on an underdrive pulley before these things can really be exploited.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,372
Posted By Theta

I would second the JB Weld suggestion as a first...

I would second the JB Weld suggestion as a first try.

The locking tray that appears to have that tab was PN: 22842520, but has been superseded by PN: 23189699, and it's about $160.

I've had...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,619
Posted By Theta

@ C7&7, did you have it done as a bypass or just...

@ C7&7, did you have it done as a bypass or just VTA with a filter? Bypass is way too quiet.

@ thegame, Q is loud in bypass and low-load in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Cruising in 3rd (low-load...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By Theta

I'm just going to hazard a guess and say 'yes' -...

I'm just going to hazard a guess and say 'yes' - it's been pretty awful for all of us with boosted setups, but here's hoping you get lucky! :cheers:
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,619
Posted By Theta

You should be very pleased with that combo. Higgs...

You should be very pleased with that combo. Higgs is running the same setup and seems to love it. I only have the bars and stock bolts all the way down.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,231
Posted By Theta

I'm excited to see it, to be honest. If it...

I'm excited to see it, to be honest.

If it wouldn't rip my entire drivetrain apart, I wouldn't be opposed to switching over to one if it really is as good as promised.

Also wouldn't mind having...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 81,581
Posted By Theta

Just remember to do it right the first time, or...

Just remember to do it right the first time, or you'll be re-doing it at a much higher cost. It's happened too many times here.

800whp on the stock engine has been done, but is far from...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,254
Posted By Theta

This... pains my heart. It's in perpetual limbo. ...

This... pains my heart. It's in perpetual limbo.

:nopity

I just want to test one and then grind all of the logos smooth.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,353
Posted By Theta

Wow! It honestly doesn't seem to be that big of a...

Wow! It honestly doesn't seem to be that big of a deal to just put the new design in. Hell, some of us here could make a proper CNC design for their machine(s) based on the one made for the SC kits...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-28-2015, 06:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,619
Posted By Theta

By the way, OP - looking good - especially the...

By the way, OP - looking good - especially the wheels!

Now lower that thing (without, of course, going too far down in the rear). I forgot to have Ron and crew do that, and liked it so much better...
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