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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-06-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,780
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

In Support of Doug Rippie Motorsports

All:

A little personal testimony and thanks to a great company.

My favorite places to buy vette related products from are DRM, LGM and Katech... but in particuliar DRM.

I recently bought a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-30-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,081
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Valid question

Great question... I think it basically boils how much money you have to throw at the problem. I have an FI '02 Z06 which was always perfect on the street in any weather, and on the track if the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
07-17-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,699
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Dear Peace Chip: How much work will one have...

Dear Peace Chip:

How much work will one have to do put these on a stock corvette? Is it simply unscrew the old ones and screw on the new ones? Any fabrication needed?

Steve
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-16-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,493
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Also...

One last thing... what temp triggers cooling the car down? I've been accused of babying my Corvette... but if I got to 230 Coolant or 280 Oil, these were my triggers for taking a few laps slow...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-16-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,493
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Great thread...

This is an interesting thread...

I currently own a supercharged C5 Z06 which I participate in HPDE's with. It has numerous heat issues which I've fought, and learned a lot about. Have you tried...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-09-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 26,246
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

My first Corvette, Chevrolet, and Justice

Frustration with Chevrolet is something I know very, very well. Your situation doesn’t match mine perfectly, but there's enough in common to make me write. I used to think I was a Chevrolet guy... ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-03-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,870
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

The Gerber Non-Scientific TP Method

Greetings from Iraq!

I've ran Nitto NT-01's in about 5 weekend long HPDE's. Here's what I do...

1) Mark the little triangles on the on the edge of the tires by dabbing with white shoe polish...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-01-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,676
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

HPDEs with or without Active Handling? Or... Am I a sissy?

All:

I have driven for two years now at HPDE's while leaving my active handling on. I have gotten pretty good at the events, am now in with the advanced students in the PCA of Kansas City, get...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-26-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,842
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Randy Randito! Very nice post... I will trade...

Randy Randito! Very nice post... I will trade you my job in the Army for your's at DRM any time you want. FYI, my shipment did arrive yesterday... Thanks!

PS Dont be intimidated, but my...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-15-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Dan: Money sent via pay pal.

Dan: Money sent via pay pal.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-27-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,479
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Greetings from the CopMagnet.com Team!

Hey guys, hope you are all doing well!

Jon: It was great to see how you posted our picture on the forum... Thank you. (Dont worry, I wont hold it against you that you didn't put us in your top...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-05-2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

I have a soldier of mine who was wounded in the...

I have a soldier of mine who was wounded in the war that is attending. He is being flown out there by Jason Carter (a Porsche driver, # 95 I think.) Its a great program called 'Racing for our...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-07-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,090
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Randy Randito: 1) Your right, this is porn....

Randy Randito:

1) Your right, this is porn.

2) I know better than to think the grass is greener on the other side, but yours is a truly charmed life! Cool stuff! Wheres your Audi w/ the...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 781
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Does Mr. Ranger ever sleep?

Hey man, do you ever sleep or do just stay up and watch the forum for posts about clutch issues?? :D Kidding... I appreciate it.

Im not sure what type was in there previously... I know the...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,913
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

I agree with earlier comments about conflicting...

I agree with earlier comments about conflicting information on the forum... sometimes there isnt a precise right answer. You just need to use common sence, take it all in, and make the best...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 781
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Interesting stuff... Im going to try and call...

Interesting stuff... Im going to try and call Motul today and see what they say. Now correct me if Im wrong, but does AP make the clutch system on the vette? The resevoir cap does have the AP...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-10-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 781
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Are you ready for another clutch fluid mystery??

Guys... There've been a lot of posts regarding sticking clutches and bad fluids this year. Mine is another interesting one...

Facts

+'02 Z06 making about 650/563
+RPS Clutch
+Owned car for...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-09-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

My 2 cents? Go with DRM... great company, and...

My 2 cents? Go with DRM... great company, and Randy is great to work with... He's told me several times about the quality of AP brakes, but I dont have the money right now (I only have 2 cents). ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-05-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Randy, Randy-randito, Baron-von-Randy... makin...

Randy, Randy-randito, Baron-von-Randy... makin copies? (sorry... I saw SNL reruns the other day)

Did some testing on that tunnel port... same route, starting coolant temp, etc... avg speed...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
09-05-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,096
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Thanks for all the responces!

Guys:
Thanks for the responces! I havent been able to sit down and write a responce because of some heavy duty work issues, so I'll do that now...



Do you all concur with this? If...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-03-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,931
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

For my first HPDE, (about 3 weeks ago now), I ran...

For my first HPDE, (about 3 weeks ago now), I ran Hawk HP Plus, SS Lines, Motul RBF 600, and LGM/DRM brake duct / spindle duct kit. The addition of that air being forced against the rotor must make...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-03-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

If I were you, I'd check out Stoptech's web site...

If I were you, I'd check out Stoptech's web site for info on some theory behind bedding in brakes / rotors. They have some interesting stuff about adherent v abrasive friction. They indicate that...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-29-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,961
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

You all = a bunch of dorks. ;) And my rodent...

You all = a bunch of dorks. ;) And my rodent cats, Rush, Newt, and Gabriel protest!

What do you think of this... my other cars are a '98 Saturn (145K miles) and a 2003 Taurus (110K miles). ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-25-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

Good Info man, sincerely appreciate it. I hadnt...

Good Info man, sincerely appreciate it. I hadnt considered the dry sump and dont know what an accu sump is but I'll do some research and see what I find. Are they difficult install or expensive?
...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
08-25-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,096
Posted By Buckeyefaninks

I called my tuner yesterday, MC Racing in the KC...

I called my tuner yesterday, MC Racing in the KC MO area, and the fans are set at 180 & 200... they mentioned that by using a certain type of relay, I could get both fans to turn on at the same time...
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