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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-09-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,218
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Looks like a good build! Quick question, who...

Looks like a good build! Quick question, who ported and smoothed the MSD intake manifold.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-06-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By Fhqwhgads

There are a lot of knock off/cheap seats out...

There are a lot of knock off/cheap seats out there. I wouldn't risk getting in an accident with them though. I had a friend who put a car into a wall with a known "low cost" brand and the seat...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-20-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I have this on my 09 too - same as you describe -...

I have this on my 09 too - same as you describe - the passenger is much more prevalent than the driver's side.



Ugh why do you say this? I try to avoid the dealers like the plague - is there a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-21-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,265
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I don't know if I'd call it a killer sports car,...

I don't know if I'd call it a killer sports car, but I have an 05 Evo with a Full Race Twinscroll 35r and lots of other stuff on it. Makes 520 whp with relatively low boost. Going E85 soon and I'm...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-05-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 15,507
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-28-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,714
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Agreed - and I would guess that this Ford will...

Agreed - and I would guess that this Ford will not be street legal. I would like to see something like the ACR or GT3RS - on the verge of being a full out race car but if I want to go for a spin on...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-14-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,383
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I use my trusty Ingersoll Rand W360 19.2V...

I use my trusty Ingersoll Rand W360 19.2V cordless to get them off (360 ft*lbs and lithium ion - left the thing in my garage for a year and still had a full charge :)) and then spin them on by hand...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-13-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,289
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Those sound interesting - if you could take a...

Those sound interesting - if you could take a short vid of them in a C6 with lights off, lights off turn signal on, lights on and lights on turn signal on that would be awesome.

Thanks,
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-12-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,233
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I know it's not fair to compare stock vs modded -...

I know it's not fair to compare stock vs modded - that's why I mentioned that people in the know will take the tires/suspension differences between the ACR and all other cars into consideration (same...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-12-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,233
Posted By Fhqwhgads

The top 3 cars I would say are faster than the Z...

The top 3 cars I would say are faster than the Z - like someone mentioned 2 are ACR Vipers on Michelin Sport Cups (what did they do to the 2010 - seems like it picked up a bit of time over the 08...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-10-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,139
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Just watch out who you're following and give tons...

Just watch out who you're following and give tons of space in between you and the car in front. Don't hang behind semi's, trucks with big tires, etc... Since you're in no hurry you can always pull...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-09-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,708
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Congrats! Kind of like the circle of life since...

Congrats! Kind of like the circle of life since I just made my first of 60 payments :lol:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-09-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,586
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I can't think of anything smarter to do than race...

I can't think of anything smarter to do than race people in a stolen, YELLOW Z06. Give this guy a prize.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-09-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Ugh, please don't post pictures - especially if...

Ugh, please don't post pictures - especially if it makes CG look even better (easily the best color IMO). Don't make me stop liking my black car! :)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-09-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,503
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Be careful with that part number! I got those...

Be careful with that part number! I got those plugs off of 1 post I found. Turned out to be the wrong size. I then did some more searching and found out that it definitely was the wrong plug. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-07-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,503
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Depending on how long you let it drain and the...

Depending on how long you let it drain and the temperature of the oil, you will need to add a bit more than 10 quarts. I bought two 5 quart jugs and a single 1 quart container from Walmart. I used...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-04-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 31,827
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Wow, wish I were in the market for that type of...

Wow, wish I were in the market for that type of home. Maybe if I'm lucky enough to be cruising the Ferrari forums in a few years ;)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-04-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 31,827
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Ha, nice post! General contractor/developer for...

Ha, nice post! General contractor/developer for an area in which I'm looking at new houses.... hmmmm :)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-02-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 31,827
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Bingo - 29 - mechanical engineer in tech sales...

Bingo - 29 - mechanical engineer in tech sales for a large equipment company. My dad always said that the older you get, the more responsibilities and less time to play with the toys you can afford....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-01-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,486
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Your decision definitely makes sense - do you...

Your decision definitely makes sense - do you have a ballpark price for the 09's? Oh and I still want the parts list to add Bluetooth to my 09 1LZ (when you have a minute of course) :)

Thanks for...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-01-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,448
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I've owned an Sti and currently still own an Evo...

I've owned an Sti and currently still own an Evo and with everything you excluded, all you're left with are fluids for trans/diff/brakes/clutch. These should be directly inline with the Sti (if not...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-23-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,386
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I bought a similar one here (also finding that...

I bought a similar one here (also finding that Northern Tool wasn't selling them anymore)
...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-22-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Thanks for all the input everyone - my boss had a...

Thanks for all the input everyone - my boss had a Parrot in his old company car and it worked quite well. Since I rarely drive the Vette, it's not a huge inconvenience but if I could do the OEM swap...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-22-2009, 01:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By Fhqwhgads

I hope you don't mind me piggy-backing onto your...

I hope you don't mind me piggy-backing onto your thread but it's the same topic... I haven't done my first one on my Z06 yet, but are there drain plug gaskets/washers that need to be replaced on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-20-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Fhqwhgads

Bluetooth on 09 1LZ

There are a couple little things from the 2LZ that I really miss on my 1LZ - the homelink and the bluetooth (the telescoping wheel would be nice, but I'm not tall enough to really need it :)). The...
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