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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-15-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,026
Posted By redtopz

That looks fun, almost makes me miss racing cars!...

That looks fun, almost makes me miss racing cars! Good to see spec corvette doing well. Looks like a ST2 corvette on hoosiers is around 10 sec faster at Sonoma. I still need to put this car back...
Forum: Northern California
01-21-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,162
Posted By redtopz

This group has been around a long time and is...

This group has been around a long time and is highly respected. Definitely should be worth your time and money.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-22-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,316
Posted By redtopz

Thank you sir! I had a zr1 tranny built a couple...

Thank you sir! I had a zr1 tranny built a couple years ago but it never shifted right so I'm still on my stock T56 with C5 gears 1-4 and C5z gears for 5/6. Clutch is a quartermaster optimum v and my...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-16-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,094
Posted By redtopz

I use SRF and rarely bleed my brakes. Maybe once...

I use SRF and rarely bleed my brakes. Maybe once or twice a year? Here is an analysis a friend did on brake fluids, I don't think she would mind me sharing here. Her results show exactly what I have...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-16-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,316
Posted By redtopz

Thanks guys! My car is not really setup for high...

Thanks guys! My car is not really setup for high speed tracks. If you've seen my car you know what I mean; it has a lot of drag with big panel gaps and open vents in the front and no effort has gone...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-14-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,316
Posted By redtopz

Billy Johnson has a good guide to ACS. ...

Billy Johnson has a good guide to ACS.

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/1387/Fast-Lap-With-Billy-Johnson--Auto-Club-Speedway-Roval-Video-Inside.aspx

Nice laps in some stock C5Z's by...
Forum: Northern California
10-19-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,828
Posted By redtopz

What? Two spec corvette classes in CA and they...

What? Two spec corvette classes in CA and they are running different rules and parts? Sounds like a good recipe for failure. Spec miata is successful because the rules and parts are consistent among...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-23-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 24,790
Posted By redtopz

Year, model, trim: 1999 C5 GT2/ST2/TA3 race car ...

Year, model, trim: 1999 C5 GT2/ST2/TA3 race car
Front BBK: Front CP9660/355mm Radi-CAL, introduced 2015, part#13.01.10025
Front Wheel: Forgestar 18x11, 7.75" backspace no spacers
Rear BBK: Rear...
Forum: Northern California
05-26-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

SOLD Please close thread. Thank you...

SOLD

Please close thread. Thank you corvette forum.
Forum: Northern California
05-12-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

PMs replied to, sorry for the delay. Getting more...

PMs replied to, sorry for the delay. Getting more interest now and my dad even said he might want to buy it if nobody else will. :cheers:

BTW, I forgot to mention the front wheels have SKF hubs....
Forum: Northern California
05-07-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

Here is the clutch that I installed. Yeah, it's a...

Here is the clutch that I installed. Yeah, it's a $3000 clutch but it's worth it. I have the single disc version good for 700 ft-lbs of torque. It drives like stock around town, but it's half the...
Forum: Northern California
05-05-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

:thumbs:

:thumbs:
Forum: Northern California
05-04-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

Thanks guys. PM's responded to. Dirk is coming to...

Thanks guys. PM's responded to. Dirk is coming to look at it next week. I'll update after that. :cheers:
Forum: Northern California
05-02-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

:thumbs:

:thumbs:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-01-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,623
Posted By redtopz

Yes, Randy Pobst calls that the corvette flop :D....

Yes, Randy Pobst calls that the corvette flop :D. Not good for braking or corner entry. Stiffer front springs, sway bars, and more shock rebound in back will help.
Forum: Northern California
04-21-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

Wow, that made my day! Thanks Dirk, I appreciate...

Wow, that made my day! Thanks Dirk, I appreciate the kind words. I will say that I don't cut corners with my cars and I like to do things the right way from the start. I'm confident that this car is...
Forum: Northern California
04-18-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

Price drop to $35k. I'll leave this here until...

Price drop to $35k. I'll leave this here until the end of the week in case any corvette forum people are interested before listing it elsewhere.
Forum: Northern California
04-13-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

Thanks for the offer but with 2 kids in college...

Thanks for the offer but with 2 kids in college this year and another one finishing high school next year I pretty much need to thin my herd. Flexible on price and timing though. I will leave it only...
Forum: Northern California
04-08-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
Posted By redtopz

F/S 2006 Lemans Blue C6Z with upgrades

SOLD

I love this car and I'm going to regret it, but with my 2nd kid going to college and my racing continuing to eat into my budget, I need to sell my street car. It currently has 55k miles on it...
Forum: Northern California
03-28-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By redtopz

Thanks for the replies and generous offers! I am...

Thanks for the replies and generous offers! I am buying the spare one from Christopher (subfloor) since I will need one every year or two to pass smog. This forum is great! :cheers:
Forum: Northern California
03-27-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By redtopz

Great, pm sent!

Great, pm sent!
Forum: Northern California
03-27-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By redtopz

Looking for OEM C6Z air intake/filter

Just failed smog today with a K&N air intake system on my C6Z. It passed last year, but not this year. Anyone have a stock unit they want to sell? Thanks,

Bill.
Forum: Northern California
02-27-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By redtopz

Cheers Fred, here's to 10 years! I'll be there in...

Cheers Fred, here's to 10 years! I'll be there in about 6 months. Quite a journey. :cheers:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-07-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,665
Posted By redtopz

Yeah, checking tire pressures and torquing lug...

Yeah, checking tire pressures and torquing lug nuts at the track is one thing. But a paying customer should not have to inspect and correct negligent brake installs from a pro shop. Come on guys,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-04-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,374
Posted By redtopz

Thanks for posting! I was wondering why my C6z...

Thanks for posting! I was wondering why my C6z street car was so evil handling and I think this is why. Never had a problem with a C5, but my C6z was basically uncontrollable on throttle going over...
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