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Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-14-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By Newton06

Spare fob remote not working

Hi folks, went to test my 2nd fob, which had been sitting for almost 5 years and none of the remote functions would work.

I swapped the battery with one I tested at 3.1V with no luck.

When I...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-03-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,179
Posted By Newton06

I honestly do not know what times Brian was...

I honestly do not know what times Brian was turning.

My best for that weekend was a 2:02.4

Sean is in another realm...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-03-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,179
Posted By Newton06

I think he's out with NASA instrucing this...

I think he's out with NASA instrucing this weekend @ VIR.

My student said he saw his blue C8, but I could be wrong.

The bearings in my supercharger apparently failed after the last event at...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-01-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,179
Posted By Newton06

If the Z51 C8 is this quick the Z06 is going to be bonkers!

I came up on Brian (Tool Hoarder) in his C8 in the instructor run group during a NASA event 2 weeks ago at VIR.

I have a 2018 Z06 Z07 7-speed.

I caught him in Oak Tree and was shamelessly...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
09-17-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,178
Posted By Newton06

You have got to be kidding me. A pic of some...

You have got to be kidding me.

A pic of some cars with covers on them?

LOL.

I guess what will follow is the usual 10 pages of people 'analyzing' them, then complaining about the exhaust note...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-29-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,835
Posted By Newton06

Thanks Bruno, I will post the other Cosworth...

Thanks Bruno, I will post the other Cosworth screens from that session shortly.

My car is a 2018, M7, with the angled intercooler top, and the secondary radiator laying flat in the nose.

I...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-28-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,835
Posted By Newton06

That's great advice Bill. I'm not sure how...

That's great advice Bill.

I'm not sure how to bleed the cooling system. Is there a GM procedure just like the for the IC?

I just checked the reservoir to make sure it's at the full line.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-27-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,835
Posted By Newton06

I'm just loathe to spend thousands on cooling...

I'm just loathe to spend thousands on cooling mods since it has never gone into limp mode & I have no power-adders. :(

I've read the real solution is the expensive kits like TIKT or the one from...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-27-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,835
Posted By Newton06

m7.

m7.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-26-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,835
Posted By Newton06

What do you think of these temps

I think it was about 95 degrees at VIR that day.

I've since had the IC circuit vacuum bled by the dealer.

Session 8 was a 2:03.0 PB.

...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-26-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Newton06

Just had the tires unmounted yesterday. Not...

Just had the tires unmounted yesterday.

Not yet.

I paid $1600 for an identical set last year from another instructor, so I think that's a fair price and they come with working TPMS off of the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-25-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By Newton06

What are my 2018 Z06 chrome wheels worth w/TPMS?

I know the TPMS units are $70 - $80 from the dealer (just had them installed on my Forgelines), but I have no idea what a fair price to sell my chrome wheels would be?

I think I remember seeing...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-25-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Newton06

I ordered 2 x 50' 2" rolls of DEI Ti wrap; do you...

I ordered 2 x 50' 2" rolls of DEI Ti wrap; do you think that is enough to wrap the entire set of LG catless headers & X-pipe?

How far back should I wrap?

I'm guessing to the mufflers, so...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-25-2020, 01:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Newton06

Thanks. I took it out a week ago instructing for...

Thanks. I took it out a week ago instructing for Trackdaze. Set my PB. A 2:03.0
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-24-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Newton06

Well, insurance authorized the repair in december...

Well, insurance authorized the repair in december 2018, so not quite.

Since then it's been bounced around between 4 shops. Between the UAW strike & the finger pointing, I'm just glad to have it...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-24-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Newton06

Thanks Bill & everyone else. I am having LG...

Thanks Bill & everyone else.

I am having LG headers & x-pipe put on soon & will have them wrapped.

Cheers.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-24-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Newton06

M7 Transmission cooler fan?

Hi guys, I have a 2018 M7 Z06 Z07 that I just got back from a $46k T6 hit at VIR in Oct 2018.

I seem to recall there being a fan on one (or both) of the rear cheek radiators.

Does anyone know...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-20-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,667
Posted By Newton06

Amen. Love your avatar!

Amen.

Love your avatar!
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-20-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Newton06

Let me take some pics and measure tread depth.

Let me take some pics and measure tread depth.
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-20-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Newton06

Yes, will separate.

Yes, will separate.
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-20-2020, 12:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Newton06

2018 Z06 chrome wheels & Cup 2 tires

OEM - perfect condition.

Tires have ~2k miles on them.

Will post detailed picks tomorrow.

$1500 + shipping

Located in Raleigh, NC. Prefer local pickup.
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-20-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 278
Posted By Newton06

You bought them used? How much?

You bought them used?

How much?
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-14-2020, 11:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,350
Posted By Newton06

Thanks for the detailed post Bill. I have an...

Thanks for the detailed post Bill.

I have an appointment at the GM dealership on Wednesday for a bleed.

I hope they have the proper tools.

I sent them the TSB you provided.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-12-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By Newton06

Thanks Bill, the design on my 2018 is different...

Thanks Bill, the design on my 2018 is different than the earlier version.

I have a tube in front of the supercharger that has 2 bleeder valves.

They put coolant in with a big funnel in the fill...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-12-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By Newton06

2018 Z06 Z07 7-speed transmission overheat question

Hi guys, I just got my Z06 back Sunday after a 10/18 T6 hit at VIR.

it was 95 degrees at VIR and I got a transmission temp reading of >264, which turned the bar gauge orange.

I know the car has...
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