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Forum: C7 General Discussion

12-18-2023, 05:49 PM

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2017 Grand Sport Collectors Edition Owners Thread

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Posted By bmackrell

Yeah, that seems a bit high based on the market...

Yeah, that seems a bit high based on the market today. Even the one listed on the post above is a better deal at $70K.

Forum: C7 General Discussion

02-22-2023, 12:40 PM

Replies: 3,154

2017 Grand Sport Collectors Edition Owners Thread

Views: 593,702

Posted By bmackrell

Congratulations! Did you buy from a dealer or...

Congratulations! Did you buy from a dealer or individual?

Do you mind sharing the price you paid. Seems like prices have been dropping a bit.

Regards,

BillMac

Forum: C5 Tech

02-09-2023, 07:33 PM

Replies: 5

C5 Front Upper Control Arm Left/Right

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Posted By bmackrell

Thanks,.... Just searching for this as I put my...

Thanks,.... Just searching for this as I put my car back together.

Forum: C5 General

01-21-2023, 09:18 AM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

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Posted By bmackrell

Here’s a good video showing the difference in...

Here’s a good video showing the difference in sand blasting versus vapor honing on aluminum parts.

https://youtu.be/3iqFCnxYO2k

Forum: C5 General

01-20-2023, 04:12 PM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

Views: 2,490

Posted By bmackrell

Yes, I ordered some of that too but it hasn't...

Yes, I ordered some of that too but it hasn't come in yet. I watched a few videos where people had good results on corvette control arms. As you mentioned its pretty caustic (some form of acid) so...

Forum: C5 General

01-20-2023, 02:37 PM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

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Posted By bmackrell

From what I understand the abrasive is mixed in...

From what I understand the abrasive is mixed in with water to form a slurry which is less aggressive than just the aggregate you use in a sand blasting cabinet. Also its easier to rinse off the...

Forum: C5 General

01-20-2023, 02:27 PM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

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Posted By bmackrell

Here are some before and after pictures: ...

Here are some before and after pictures:

Front Upper Control Arms:
...

Forum: C5 General

01-19-2023, 06:08 PM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

Views: 2,490

Posted By bmackrell

Vapor Honing is like sand blasting but you add...

Vapor Honing is like sand blasting but you add water to the mix. You are shooting a slurry of water and aggregate onto the parts under pressure. Seems like a lot of the motorcycle restoration shops...

Forum: C5 General

01-19-2023, 04:24 PM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

Views: 2,490

Posted By bmackrell

Here's what I ended up doing. I starting to...

Here's what I ended up doing. I starting to clean up the control arms and spindles in my parts washer with some elbow grease. I got through one set and quit. The initial results were good but very...

Forum: C5 General

10-25-2022, 04:00 PM

Replies: 32

Best Technique for cleaning up suspension parts

Views: 2,490

Posted By bmackrell

Dry Ice cleaning is becoming pretty popular but...

Dry Ice cleaning is becoming pretty popular but its fairly expensive to put together your own setup. There are a bunch of videos out there on how it works and what equipment is involved in setting...

Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion

10-19-2022, 09:53 AM

Replies: 25

91 White ZR1

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Posted By bmackrell

.... or a scam.

.... or a scam.

Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted

09-22-2022, 01:58 PM

Replies: 3