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Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-25-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,826
Posted By klasik-69

They are making up for all the incompetent...

They are making up for all the incompetent drivers out there. Most are more consumed with their I-phone than with driving, although they still drive. Adaptive cruise control is great. We take long...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-05-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,102
Posted By klasik-69

I have the aero package on my Z and can tell you...

I have the aero package on my Z and can tell you the standard C6Z06 pucks work just fine. I just had to jack up my car to remove a 16D nail out of my left rear and used it without issue, plenty of...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-02-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

You too. I think these are very solid cars and...

You too. I think these are very solid cars and are the very few that you CAN put on the track just the way it came out of the showroom. However, when you run harder and longer, some mods are called...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-01-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,094
Posted By klasik-69

Then why are you reading this post ? :willy:

Then why are you reading this post ? :willy:
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-01-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

For whatever reasons, I never had an overheating...

For whatever reasons, I never had an overheating issue with my 07 Z06. Being in Florida, I would run at Sebring, PBIR, Daytona, Road Atlanta and Roebling....all very hot places in the summer time. ...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-01-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

I bought our new Z with the A8 specifically...

I bought our new Z with the A8 specifically because it had the A8 vs. the 7 spd manual. I traded in my 07Z06 for this car and it obviously had the 6 speed manual. However, I wanted to be able to...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-31-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

I think your 10% number is optimistic, maybe...

I think your 10% number is optimistic, maybe closer to 5%. Some go out the first time in a HPDE and get freaked out at the speeds. Some go out and find out how much it really costs to keep going...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-31-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

You're correct, I run Timed Trials but you're...

You're correct, I run Timed Trials but you're describing the way NCCC conducts theirs and is totally different than SCCA. We run at least 12 laps and we don't run A6 tires made fir auto cross or...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-31-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

I race a Lotus Super 7 in SCCA now. It's been 4...

I race a Lotus Super 7 in SCCA now. It's been 4 years since I ran the Z for track events, and as I remember RA with a time if 1:34, Roebling with 1:17. At Daytona, we were running the Rolex 24...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-30-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,493
Posted By klasik-69

I remember when the C6Z06 came out, all the gloom...

I remember when the C6Z06 came out, all the gloom and doom pundits were ready to trash the car for;

1) the roof panel would fly off without warning
2) the roller rocker arms were defective and...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-30-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,341
Posted By klasik-69

I have a set of stock GM 2007 C6Z06 wheels that...

I have a set of stock GM 2007 C6Z06 wheels that came off my car. The wheels were the "polished" wheels GM was selling as an option for around $1800 which is the way I had ordered the car. I found...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-01-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 293
Posted By klasik-69

Hoosiers on Wheels

For sale in Florida;

Hoosier R6 brand new tires (never touched asphalt) mounted on original C6Z06 wheels. Fronts are 275-35ZR 18, rear are 325-30ZR 19. These were mounted two years ago and never...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-24-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,036
Posted By klasik-69

:iagree: But just like in Golf where you buy a...

:iagree: But just like in Golf where you buy a bigger driver, better irons, etc. the same bad swing prevails. With cars, we look at bigger cams, faster shifters, turbos, superchargers, and with all...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-24-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,674
Posted By klasik-69

According to many track experts, heat cycling by...

According to many track experts, heat cycling by just heating them up in an oven and allowing a gradual cooling is worthless. I used to do it ever time, then I quit paying Tire Rack for that...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-21-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,665
Posted By klasik-69

:iagree: Relatively cheap Garmins like mine...

:iagree:

Relatively cheap Garmins like mine have traffic alert, altimeters, blue tooth and a variety of other tools............and you can take it with you and stick it in that cheap Budget rental...
Forum: C5 General
11-03-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By klasik-69

Motul only requires frequent change due to harsh...

Motul only requires frequent change due to harsh useage, like track use. I'm not aware it has to be changed any more frequently than any other fluid on street cars. I use it on both my track cars...
Forum: Southeast
09-26-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,306
Posted By klasik-69

I got this from Old Town's site. Hope it helps. ...

I got this from Old Town's site. Hope it helps.

Saturday 10/01/11 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All Corvettes, all years welcome. There will be a Vette-Only cruise at Old Town beginning at 3:00 p.m. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-22-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,290
Posted By klasik-69

Congratulations on your new car. We've had ours...

Congratulations on your new car. We've had ours since Dec 2006 and still enjoy it like the first day we drove it. Its an incredible car and may just be one of GM's best cars ever.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-16-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By klasik-69

The chunking doesn't look normal. I'd certainly...

The chunking doesn't look normal. I'd certainly be concerned about that. You didn't really say if that was happening on all the tires or just the one pictured. I think I'd try taking them in to a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-23-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 55,628
Posted By klasik-69

I really can't see how the shock can have any...

I really can't see how the shock can have any effect on the ride height unless you're bottomed out on the shock travel (impossible). The shock bushings have no geometrical effect on the ride height...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-14-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 55,628
Posted By klasik-69

I'm on the list too. I thought the shocks were...

I'm on the list too. I thought the shocks were specific to the C6Z06 but I see on the pictures of the shocks that came in these are for C5 and C6. How good is such a generic shock application when...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-11-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,228
Posted By klasik-69

Never had any fob problems with our 07...

Never had any fob problems with our 07 convertible. Main battery was always dying out so I went to the dealer to get a warranty replacement. Dealers says the battery is fine but the fobs need to be...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-06-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By klasik-69

Boy, this topic has been beat to death. You can...

Boy, this topic has been beat to death. You can do a search on Z06 tires and get several hundred previous threads.

Short answer to a long question: To keep AH happy, you need to stick close to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-28-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By klasik-69

Move to the south, drive the car year round...

Move to the south, drive the car year round :cool:

I also vote on the Battery Tender. I use 5 of them (the cars and my emergency generator). I never have to replace batteries when I use the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-28-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,214
Posted By klasik-69

The B & B fusion is one of the highest quality...

The B & B fusion is one of the highest quality exhaust systems I have ever seen or put on a car. The sound is every bit as good as the looks, but it will drone at a steady 2000 to 2500 rpm. They...
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