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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-04-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,472
Posted By C6Vette1

Which Cobalts do you use? How is the dust? I...

Which Cobalts do you use? How is the dust? I don't mind a lot of brake dust as long as it is not too difficult to remove.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-04-2016, 01:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,558
Posted By C6Vette1

About 4,200 miles on the Z51 rotors. That...

About 4,200 miles on the Z51 rotors. That includes a couple of low speed autoX events and one high speed. Thanks for the link to the "How To".
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-01-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,558
Posted By C6Vette1

In changing from OEM to the 1521 pads did you...

In changing from OEM to the 1521 pads did you need to prep or clean the rotors in any way? Or are issues with incompatible pad compounds not as much of an problem when switching from one street pad...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
06-27-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,296
Posted By C6Vette1

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-26-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 442
Posted By C6Vette1

Owners manual reference to high rear axle temp

I have a 2015 Z51 7-speed manual with 2000 miles that I'm planning on taking to it's first HPDE. There is one issue that I'm not clear on:

Page 9-7 of the Owners Manual says: "During a first time...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
06-26-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,296
Posted By C6Vette1

C7 Z51 first track event - high rear axle temp

I have a 2015 Z51 7-speed manual with 2000 miles that I'm planning on taking to it's first HPDE. There is one issue that I'm not clear on:

Page 9-7 of the Owners Manual says: "During a first time...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-22-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,607
Posted By C6Vette1

I understand that the break in recommend by the...

I understand that the break in recommend by the owners manual concerns other components too. In this case, the car is not new, just the replacement LS3. Vehicle is used as a daily driver with an...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-22-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,607
Posted By C6Vette1

LS3 engine break in process

In addition to what GM recommends for a standard engine break in, how many miles are recommended before driving in an HPDE? Thanks!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-21-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,846
Posted By C6Vette1

What are the advantages or disadvantages to using...

What are the advantages or disadvantages to using the Ranger method instead of installing a remote bleeder? Will either be more effective in preventing fluid related clutch issues.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-16-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 479
Posted By C6Vette1

Engine Mechanic - Jacksonville area

Anyone know a good Corvette LS3 engine mechanic in the Jacksonville FL area? Thanks!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-13-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 964
Views: 306,799
Posted By C6Vette1

When I was getting the service active handling...

When I was getting the service active handling message and the brake lights were staying on, the dealer replaced the brake pedal position switch. Now the same problems are recurring. Sounds like...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,777
Posted By C6Vette1

Brake lights stay on

I'm having a similar problem with my 2008 Z51 6spd with 21k miles. The first time the brake lights were staying on the dealer replaced the brake pedal position switch. Now two weeks later the brake...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-06-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By C6Vette1

Andy Pilgrim ride

Last weekend I attend an HPDE with NCM at Sebring and rode along as Andy Pilgrim took my C6 Z51 out for a few laps. What a fantastic ride!! When we got back in there was a bit of smoke coming from...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-11-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By C6Vette1

Thanks for the excellent links! Yes I did say...

Thanks for the excellent links! Yes I did say that I wanted toe out on the front. Based on what I had heard about toe out, I expected the steering to be a little twitchy or grabby. Instead it...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-11-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By C6Vette1

Understood. Do you happen to known how much one...

Understood. Do you happen to known how much one full turn translates to in terms of degrees?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-11-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By C6Vette1

Is there a reliable way for me to double check...

Is there a reliable way for me to double check the toe?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-11-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By C6Vette1

The shop uses Hunter Hawkeye and the tech said...

The shop uses Hunter Hawkeye and the tech said (-) negative was toe out. Would that be correct for that equipment?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-11-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By C6Vette1

The local shop that was recommended to me uses...

The local shop that was recommended to me uses Hunter Hawkeye and the tech said (-) negative was toe out. Would that be correct for that equipment?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-11-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By C6Vette1

I'll be running street tires: BFG KDW's. Which...

I'll be running street tires: BFG KDW's. Which way do you rotate the tie rod to change toe in/out? Thanks.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-11-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,394
Posted By C6Vette1

is there a TSB that I can refer the dealer to? ...

is there a TSB that I can refer the dealer to? They did not think there was any problem.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-10-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By C6Vette1

HPDE alignment?

I have a 2008 Z51 and will be running an HPDE. I was told to add some negative camber, and add toe out to the front and toe in to the rear as follows:

Front
Camber -1.6
Caster 7.9
Toe ...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-10-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,394
Posted By C6Vette1

Is this something the dealer would fix under...

Is this something the dealer would fix under warranty? I have a 2008 Z51 with 12k miles. I get a a crunching/grinding sound between 1 and 2 and the shift tends to be sticky. The problem tends to...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-10-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By C6Vette1

HPDE toe in vs toe out

From what I've read on the Forums it appears using a little toe out on the front, and toe in on the rear can be beneficial for a HPDE. However when displayed in degrees on your alignment sheet, is a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-22-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 28,410
Posted By C6Vette1

My 2008 just started the clicking noises on a...

My 2008 just started the clicking noises on a right turn too. Is the dealer going to cover it?
Forum: Wheels & Tires
03-21-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By C6Vette1

Are you running on stock rims? Any traction...

Are you running on stock rims? Any traction control issues on the track?
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