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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By 71coupe

I had my concerns as well before pulling the...

I had my concerns as well before pulling the trigger on expensive tires. It's fine, feels the same as the 255's I had on there. Corners great, but I needed to do a few mods to make the 295's fit with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,643
Posted By 71coupe

1-1/2 coils cut + longer rear bolts (aluminum...

1-1/2 coils cut + longer rear bolts (aluminum heads)

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By 71coupe

295s & 245s on stock rims ...

295s & 245s on stock rims

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,708
Posted By 71coupe

Yeah I plan on keeping my mechanical clutch too...

Yeah I plan on keeping my mechanical clutch too when I get a 5 speed for my '71

Looking at this trans, Not sure about the OD gear yet. Maybe .77. My car has a 3.36 diff
...
Forum: C3 General
08-24-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 46,316
Posted By 71coupe

Here's mine. They could use a polish on the edge ...

Here's mine. They could use a polish on the edge

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-23-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,180
Posted By 71coupe

Me too. I installed these arms on my '71, which...

Me too. I installed these arms on my '71, which is otherwise all stock. Made a huge difference in how the car drives / steers. My caster is 6 deg now (was 2.75 before). On those A-Arms, I ordered the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-22-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,373
Posted By 71coupe

295-50R15 rear, & 265-50R15 front on stock...

295-50R15 rear, & 265-50R15 front on stock rallyes.

Soon to be on vintage Appliance torque thrusts
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Forum: C3 General
02-16-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,904
Posted By 71coupe

I asked myself the same question... ...

I asked myself the same question...
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2021, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1,537
Views: 1,104,133
Posted By 71coupe

I installed a 7 leaf spring pack and swapped out...

I installed a 7 leaf spring pack and swapped out the main spring with a short one from Tom's Differential, in addition with 9" or 10" spring bolts & poly cushions (sits 1.5" lower). I also removed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2021, 04:24 AM
Replies: 1,537
Views: 1,104,133
Posted By 71coupe

295/50R15 rear, 245/60R15 front. On factory rims....

295/50R15 rear, 245/60R15 front. On factory rims. I took the center caps off and misplaced them during a coast-to-coast move
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 124,938
Posted By 71coupe

I just read through this entire thread. I'm glad...

I just read through this entire thread. I'm glad I didn't have any issues like this when I replaced my upper A-arms. That really sucks,
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,504
Posted By 71coupe

I'm really happy with the difference they made in...

I'm really happy with the difference they made in my '71. If I had another C3, I'd get 'em. Even the shop that installed them said if felt great on the road test.

Probably the best single...
Forum: C3 General
03-21-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 675,587
Posted By 71coupe

awesome

I want my car to sound like that. So cool
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,504
Posted By 71coupe

VS- I'm not finding the modified "Roll Center"...

VS- I'm not finding the modified "Roll Center" with offset arms on you website, only the offset ones. Are you still making them? I was telling someone about the upper control arms I installed on my...
Forum: C3 General
03-19-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,529
Posted By 71coupe

That looks like an early Motion car to me, but...

That looks like an early Motion car to me, but it's missing the "Phase III" items. At least you can verify it's a Phase III from underneath. Too bad they modified it. There were several options...
Forum: C3 General
03-18-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,057
Posted By 71coupe

I'm going to order a pair of 15 x 10 Wheel...

I'm going to order a pair of 15 x 10 Wheel Vintiques Rallyes for my 71, but I need some input as they have 2 backspacing options: 5" & 5.5"

I'm thinking if I go with the 5.5", I have an option to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2017, 05:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,530
Posted By 71coupe

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Forum: C3 General
12-09-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,132
Posted By 71coupe

I had 2 blow up like that. Both were on wheels...

I had 2 blow up like that. Both were on wheels inflated to 35 psi, & both were sitting (covered up) in the bed of my pickup. The first one blew around 2am. Really loud. I didn't know it was the tire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-09-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,746
Posted By 71coupe

Rolling Thunder (RIP) had a long hood like...

Rolling Thunder (RIP) had a long hood like that...

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-04-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,639
Posted By 71coupe

What's your timing set at? Stock delco &...

What's your timing set at?

Stock delco & points, right?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,389
Posted By 71coupe

Make sure your timing is correct. Too far...

Make sure your timing is correct. Too far retarded will cook off any header coating (& allow rust). I have my timing on the advanced side (Lars built/curved Delco distributor).

My Headman headers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,865
Posted By 71coupe

Speedway sells them (see link). I used one on my...

Speedway sells them (see link). I used one on my old pickup when I installed an Ansen Scattershield w/block saver plate.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,907
Posted By 71coupe

My originals were rebuilt, but I had the ebrake...

My originals were rebuilt, but I had the ebrake cable mount relocated. With a tom's shorter mainspring, 295;s fit
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By 71coupe

No, these are vintage rims from the 60's. I found...

No, these are vintage rims from the 60's. I found a person who has a stash of these wheels, some are magnesium...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2017, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By 71coupe

I want to check some "no name" torque thrust...

I want to check some "no name" torque thrust style wheels to make sure the brakes clear. My car is in another state, so I cant use that.
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