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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 36,026
Posted By PNK

I tried out Bilstein sport, Koni Classic...

I tried out Bilstein sport, Koni Classic adjustable and QA1 single adjustable both front and rear.

QA1 wins hands down not only for convinience but also for quality.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,008
Posted By PNK

Thank you very much :cheers: Great thread on...

Thank you very much :cheers:
Great thread on the frame modding, really inspiring.
I am pretty sure i want to go a little further thou as i want 12 or 13" rims but not much for the looks of fender...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,008
Posted By PNK

That is coorect, my idea was to move the...

That is coorect, my idea was to move the framerails closer together.
i allready have the offset trailing arms from Van Steel but 10 2 rim and 275 is my limit i want to have 325 without flares is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,804
Posted By PNK

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Txtbbi-JpBY/Sw1O0yTS-vI/AAAA...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Txtbbi-JpBY/Sw1O0yTS-vI/AAAAAAAABVE/MUnpqZ_Xj7s/enginefrontleft.jpg

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,008
Posted By PNK

Narrowing the rear frame

Im thinking about moving the rear trailingarms closer together
to accomodate wider rims/tires

i know that it means i have to get a custom spring and shorten up the halfshafts.
also the rear...
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 29,527
Posted By PNK

43 bought my first Corvette when i was 26. ...

43 bought my first Corvette when i was 26.

Cool thing is that the car is just as popular today as it was when new, i can see that in the enormous amount of interest from people in US car meets or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 24,888
Posted By PNK

It's only a thin layer of bondo that covers...

It's only a thin layer of bondo that covers imperfections in the metal and weld seems that won't pose any problems with frame flex, i have been driving for almost 7 years with that without a single...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 24,888
Posted By PNK

Good informative post Michael and very nice work...

Good informative post Michael and very nice work you've done :thumbs:

As you know i am also in the process of strengtening my 68 frame and i thought i would share a few pics of the work.

You...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,756
Posted By PNK

1968 235/35-20 front 8" with 4"BS 265/35-20...

1968
235/35-20 front 8" with 4"BS
265/35-20 rear 9½" with 5"BS
VBP dual mount spring rear
QA1 semi coilovers front
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

Yes i basicly did all of the work myself, there...

Yes i basicly did all of the work myself, there is only a few things i did not do.

Paint (i did all the stripping, sanding etc)
some aluminium and SS welding (tank especially) i had a good...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

The Car had factory A/C but i dont really see the...

The Car had factory A/C but i dont really see the reason for A/C in a open car, i only put the top on when it's raining.

Yes it's a street driven car, with that said i do not take it out when it's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

I do not have a estimate of the hours i have used...

I do not have a estimate of the hours i have used on the car, but in the 7 years i have had it it have been completely dissasembled every single winter, most of the alterations on the car has been...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

The Hood hinges i have mounted are these ...

The Hood hinges i have mounted are these

http://www.ecklers.com/images/vette/48796.jpg





They work exceptionly well, just pull the small lever on the left hand hinge and you can remove...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

It's a turbualar front sway bar a 2" solid one...

It's a turbualar front sway bar a 2" solid one would indeed be massive :willy:
Thank you for pointing that out
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

Thank you all for the nice comments :flag: A...

Thank you all for the nice comments :flag:

A complete writeup on the mods on the car would take me a very long time, the car literrally has hundreds of modifications where many are "one of a kind"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By PNK

My custom 68

Here's a few pictures of my custom 68, everything has been modified in this car except from the buitiful original curves.
I'm gonna take some pictures of the underneath very soon, everything here is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-19-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By PNK

Not that many mils on the engines yet, its winter...

Not that many mils on the engines yet, its winter here in Denmark
id say a total of 500miles.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-18-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By PNK

Bought 7 engines from them six 383 and one 408. ...

Bought 7 engines from them six 383 and one 408.

They take their time and communication is beyond slow, but the engines deliver 110%

last 2 383's was promised to deliver 420HP dyno showed 460+...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By PNK

Have the Semi coilover sharkbite kit from...

Have the Semi coilover sharkbite kit from speedirect in the front and single adjustable QA1 in the back, ive tried Bilstein, Koni and KYB before and i would never go back.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 300
Posted By PNK

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Sorry found a thread that answered my question in the archive, dont know how i missed it in the first search
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,606
Posted By PNK

My block cracked in the lifter galley, after...

My block cracked in the lifter galley, after chasing the source of the leak for some time i decided to tear the engine apart and have everything tested, the crack was not visible to the naked eye...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By PNK

Díd a dyno test on my friends 350/350 we put on a...

Díd a dyno test on my friends 350/350 we put on a set of semi rollers (comp cam steel) 1.52 lift and he gained 2HP 7TQ in overall testing.
for the low price and easy installation id say that was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,606
Posted By PNK

Had the same problem with a faily new 383 i...

Had the same problem with a faily new 383 i thought it might be one of the cylinderhead bolts that was'nt sealed correctly, unfortuantly the block had cracked in the lifter galley.

Oddly enough...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By PNK

Had some bad experiences with Eagle in the past,...

Had some bad experiences with Eagle in the past, mainly balancing issues and broken Cranks.

I only use SCAT now and they seem to be of better quality in all regards.

I have never tried Ohio...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,456
Posted By PNK

Every single C3 has frame flex when you jack it...

Every single C3 has frame flex when you jack it up, sure if you have frame issues like rust or cracks it will be worse, but there will always be frameflex to some extend on these cars.

I have...
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