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Forum: C5 Tech
Yesterday, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 164
Posted By Kubs

Check out Viking Performance coil overs. I think...

Check out Viking Performance coil overs. I think they are around $2K and are great quality. I still have leaf springs, but I run their shocks on my track car.
Forum: C5 General
Yesterday, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Two things. 1) I too bought a low...

Two things.
1) I too bought a low mileage car (34k miles) with the expectation I wouldnt have to replace anything major for a while. I am on my second clutch in 8k miles.... They are still...
Forum: C5 General
Yesterday, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Have you tried running the car in the driveway...

Have you tried running the car in the driveway and just slowly turning the wheel lock to lock a few times? That should help bleed out any air.
Forum: C5 General
04-23-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Yeah thats the one that I put in without removing...

Yeah thats the one that I put in without removing the drivetrain, Katech. Its pricey but it worked out better logistically I think.
Forum: C5 General
04-23-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I first added a remote bleeder without pulling...

I first added a remote bleeder without pulling the drivetrain on my car, and it was not that bad. Not a lot of room to rotate tools but it can be done. The exhaust does have to come out, but its...
Forum: C5 General
04-23-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I drove it to work today!! Between kids...

I drove it to work today!!

Between kids sports, church events, etc. it took about 10hours this weekend to pull and rebuild the torque tube and replace the clutch. Last night I got all the fluids...
Forum: C5 General
04-22-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Ive been lucky with wrist tight. :shrug:

Ive been lucky with wrist tight. :shrug:
Forum: C5 General
04-22-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I appreciate the kind words. Although its kind...

I appreciate the kind words. Although its kind of like telling a crack head "I cant believe you did that for just one more hit", lol. If I cant go racing im a miserable person! :willy:
Forum: C5 General
04-22-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I have an update on the clutch project. The...

I have an update on the clutch project.

The mystery pin I found that fell out of the inspection cover belongs in the pressure plate. The factory Luk pressure plate has those self adjusting spring...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-22-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By Kubs

Man, California really sucks!

Man, California really sucks!
Forum: C5 General
04-19-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Coming from someone who has also been having...

Coming from someone who has also been having frustrating car problems all week, I feel your pain! Sometimes you cant plan for what happens, things just go wrong.
Forum: C5 General
04-19-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

This is very true! haha Im keeping the...

This is very true! haha



Im keeping the same Fidanza aluminum flywheel. I have a spare friction surface insert I got from Tusc if I need to replace it. Just getting the new disc and pressure...
Forum: C5 General
04-19-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,400
Posted By Kubs

The EPA limits the amount of zinc and phosphorus...

The EPA limits the amount of zinc and phosphorus in the oils so that is probably why the new spec is similar to the Euro but with less of those ingredients. In order to be Dexos approved it need to...
Forum: C5 General
04-19-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

This one has only been in 2 years. When the...

This one has only been in 2 years. When the slave cylinder took a dump on me at an event I changed everything. I had an event the very next weekend though so I only did what I could get local which...
Forum: C5 General
04-19-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I spun it around with a pry bar on the flywheel...

I spun it around with a pry bar on the flywheel teeth and everything on the outside is where it should be. I had the same thought about the alignment pins. Im wondering if it from the diaphram...
Forum: C5 General
04-19-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

For those counting hours (smitty lol) I spent...

For those counting hours (smitty lol) I spent about an hour and a half on the car last night. Mostly just staring at it, lol.

I removed the exhaust and inspection cover off the bellhousing and...
Forum: C5 General
04-18-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Erik is the man! Both he and his dad are...

Erik is the man! Both he and his dad are wonderful people, and they do excellent work. When I was struggling with part failures on Monday Erik let me use his tools to work on the car so I just paid...
Forum: C5 General
04-17-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Back Steet Performance in Medina does my tuning. ...

Back Steet Performance in Medina does my tuning.

They have been at about 93% for the last 2 years after the header install. I know its not ideal, but its working and I dont have to pay for more...
Forum: C5 General
04-17-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

You need to spin the assembly and check for...

You need to spin the assembly and check for runout. If those solid couplers are not flat by ANY amount you need to account for it.



Yeah this is what I am afraid of, and not really setup for...
Forum: C5 General
04-17-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I ordered 32lb Bosch III style (36lb at our 60psi...

I ordered 32lb Bosch III style (36lb at our 60psi fuel pressure) that were rebuilt, but they apparently have new people working in the shop. I didnt think the stock ones would have any room to grow...
Forum: C5 General
04-17-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

How much shimming and alignment did you guys...

How much shimming and alignment did you guys need? I have a rebuild kit from RPM coming already with rubber couplers. When I rebuilt my buddys TT we just used rubber and its been fine. I have...
Forum: C5 General
04-16-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

Update from the dyno - Turns out the injectors...

Update from the dyno - Turns out the injectors were junk. The leak in the intake was the small vacuum line that blew off during a backfire through the intake. The injectors were leaking and not...
Forum: C5 General
04-15-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

I tried both JB weld quick and the regular. The...

I tried both JB weld quick and the regular. The last one was the plastic bond, but I think the threaded bushing was the better fix anyway.

Update, the manifold is leaking bad from the rear. I...
Forum: C5 General
04-15-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 16,887
Views: 1,266,008
Posted By Kubs

The past two weekends have not gone too well. ...

The past two weekends have not gone too well. Last weekend I thought I would just throw the intake on and be done. I went through 3 styles of rear steam tube crossovers and none of them fit the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-15-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By Kubs

Also check out Griodisc 2pc. I am running C6Z...

Also check out Griodisc 2pc. I am running C6Z rotors with my Wilwood kit. Give Coby Shield a call at 89X Motorsports 434-386-7578
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