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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-08-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,134
Posted By jcmbird

thanks, Now would you say this is ok without a...

thanks, Now would you say this is ok without a wing? why is stock and t1 a different frt/rear bias[stiffer rear]? and who could help with the right shocks? Jay
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-07-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,134
Posted By jcmbird

thank you very much. Would you say the...

thank you very much. Would you say the 1100frt/800rear# vbp setup is balanced ? seems stiff in the front or soft in rear. So the front is stiffer than the t1 setup ? stiffer is ok, do you recommend...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-07-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,134
Posted By jcmbird

I was trying to avoid a talent issue. I'm chasing...

I was trying to avoid a talent issue. I'm chasing a 430 ferrari challenge car, I like listening to it. I'm looking for technical help with springs. Ken thanks for the input, great video. Jay
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-07-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,134
Posted By jcmbird

after further pondering and discussion with...

after further pondering and discussion with friends. What spring rate are you guys running? 300lbs? 600lbs? 900lbs? [how much is too much for street] and what is stock c5 zo6 vs. t1. Lets leave out...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-05-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,134
Posted By jcmbird

so will t1 springs and good shocks out perform...

so will t1 springs and good shocks out perform typical track rate coilovers [lg pfadt moton penske etc.] and cost less? Do any of you guys with coilovers beat a t1 sprung car [prob. dumb ?] I don't...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-03-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,134
Posted By jcmbird

advantage of coil over suspension?

Curious, why or why not does a coil over suspension [rate of spring the same] " out perform " a transverse leaf setup[c5 vette]? would a stiffer leaf and shocks setup be cheaper for road racing...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-05-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,744
Posted By jcmbird

Ball park, how much? whats that motor cost...

Ball park, how much? whats that motor cost rebuild? weight? H.P.? p.m. ok.Thanks, Jay
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-16-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 920
Posted By jcmbird

a spinout is when the rearend is going faster...

a spinout is when the rearend is going faster than the front end :rofl:.Its all about speed isn't it.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-17-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,217
Posted By jcmbird

HPDE+AUTOX Corvette weekend June 27+28 sat. sun. BEAVERUN

C.C.W.P .and Beaverun[Western Pa.] are having a corvette weekend Sat+Sun June 27-28. Hpde+autox, and maybe a show. Just got the date.PM me and I'll keep you posted and more info.:DThanks Jay
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-11-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 348
Posted By jcmbird

I would think a bearing would grind more than...

I would think a bearing would grind more than whine, could it be fuel pump? I get a whine also after hot laps, thinking its fuel pump.There is some indication that these cars have noisy fuel pumps.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-27-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,643
Posted By jcmbird

I just bought my son a 3 series bmw.They seem...

I just bought my son a 3 series bmw.They seem bullet proof, safe, and we could make it very fast if he gets into it. 12k-13k [01,very good condition] .They also have good brakes.He wanted a civic but...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-24-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 253
Posted By jcmbird

merry christmas everyone and a happy new year...

merry christmas everyone and a happy new year Maybe if I'm good I can get those coilovers,sway bars,headers,seats,race suit,etc. Santa you listening?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-02-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 381
Posted By jcmbird

I'll be there.Generally the Instructor will sign...

I'll be there.Generally the Instructor will sign you off end of day 1. Depends on your skill level. They run 4 run groups [a,b,c,d] Getting my car ready.A couple of other corvette Guys will be there...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-27-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,304
Posted By jcmbird

Friend just blew a rod in 91 zr1 motor with too...

Friend just blew a rod in 91 zr1 motor with too much oil be careful.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-24-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By jcmbird

didn't make 1:05s 1:06.38 prob 1 of best times....

didn't make 1:05s 1:06.38 prob 1 of best times. Brakes didn't go away either.Some of c6s had brake issues.Good event no accidents.Hey got to hand to chevy for such a great car. Had a little...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-23-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By jcmbird

t1 times at beaverun

just home from beaverun.With arpca great day, hoosiers r-6's were great almost lost it in turn 5 or 6 up on hill, but they hung in there.Was wondering what t1 times are ? For very stock c5 z. ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-22-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,117
Posted By jcmbird

Was fortunate enough to meet Paul at Chips...

Was fortunate enough to meet Paul at Chips wedding. Great man and look what he's done for our hobby/sport. Great human being, hard to believe he is 80, were did the time go? I'm sure he'll give it...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
08-22-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By jcmbird

will these go in zr1 motor?

will these go in zr1 motor?
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
08-22-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By jcmbird

zr1 piston

Can anybody help? Trying to find a piston or pistons for zr1 motor[standard bore]1991-92 .Someone put too much oil in engine and blew a rod. trying to rebuild thanks Jay
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-22-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 267
Posted By jcmbird

zr1 piston

Can anybody direct me to someone that has a early zr1 piston [standard bore] someone put too much oil in motor and blew a rod. W'ere have trouble finding a piston thanks, Jay
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-05-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,617
Posted By jcmbird

It must have been a hard sell for kumho

It must have been a hard sell for kumho
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-09-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,263
Posted By jcmbird

1 more? how is the p car set up? There are alot,...

1 more? how is the p car set up? There are alot, a ton of norm.aspirated 911's that will beat a c5 zo6.and p cars chassis is the most winning in history.its just chevy is beginning to get it right...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-07-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,263
Posted By jcmbird

my 2 cents, the porsche will hold value better,...

my 2 cents, the porsche will hold value better, maybe.I would advise 5spd car 89 or newer.hydro clutch also.One problem is turbo lag, watkins glen [boot] couldn't get my 89 spooled up. My 930 was...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-23-2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,820
Posted By jcmbird

Hi guys I'm also wondering what weights for...

Hi guys I'm also wondering what weights for corners [stock] should be?[with 180lb driver in car] after lowering [stock bolts] and is align done after lowering? thanks
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-22-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 715
Posted By jcmbird

I'm selling some nitto 555rII's soon. About 5...

I'm selling some nitto 555rII's soon. About 5 hpde days run. fronts and rears off my 04 zo6 [stock wheels] :bigears if anyone interested. No issues, last year tires.
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