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Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-06-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,820
Posted By rik99

Too cold to lower the top?

It's been cold in Maryland for the past week with below freezing temperatures even during the day. Since it hasn't rained (or snowed) and the roads are salt-free, I've been driving the C7 on daily...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-05-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,938
Posted By rik99

Last year at Bloomington Gold, I picked up a 3"...

Last year at Bloomington Gold, I picked up a 3" drywall screw in the right rear tire. Wasn't sure it had penetrated the tread entirely, so I pulled it out. Bad move, the tire went from 32 to 5 lbs in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By rik99

Bill Mitchell's ghost must be rattling its chain...

Bill Mitchell's ghost must be rattling its chain now, since all the pictures of Harley Earl show him standing next to midyears. Earl's contribution was the C1. It would be more appropriate to show...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-28-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,858
Posted By rik99

much cheaper alternative cam for that

I bought a $65 dash cam from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GAMNBK/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) about a year ago for my Silverado. It's been reliable and the recording...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-04-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By rik99

I'll take the last one. I sent a PM (I think). ...

I'll take the last one. I sent a PM (I think).
-rik99
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-25-2005, 10:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By rik99

I'll second Jimspeed about Tony. Tony did my C5...

I'll second Jimspeed about Tony. Tony did my C5 to my specs. The handling and tracking is everything I expected.
-rik
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-09-2005, 10:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,081
Posted By rik99

Thanks for the info Ken. Sounds like GM doesn't...

Thanks for the info Ken. Sounds like GM doesn't want you to change the transmission fluid soon. VW's tiptronic transmision has a similar fluid check where level is measured by overflow thru a tube in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,213
Posted By rik99

(1) The A6 and A4 ratios calculated above do not...

(1) The A6 and A4 ratios calculated above do not take in account the torque converter ratio, which might be 1.8 to 2.2 at stall.
(2) What are the chances that we will see only one transmission...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By rik99

You should try the convertible. I am (just) able...

You should try the convertible. I am (just) able fit a wheelchair in the trunk of my C5 with the top down. I would carefully measure a convertible C6 trunk or actually try your wife's chair in one at...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-23-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,679
Posted By rik99

I have a feeling that the slave cylinder on the...

I have a feeling that the slave cylinder on the C6 is very similar to the C5 setup. There the slave cylinder is concentric with the torquetube driveshaft. You will have to separate the bell housing...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-27-2003, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,323
Posted By rik99

Re: How do you raise the front of a C5? (AtHomeSoda)

I forget how many turns it took. I did my adjustments on a lift and used the GM reference points in the C5 shop manual as a guide (add 1/2'' to these). These points are specific locations on the...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-26-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,323
Posted By rik99

Re: How do you raise the front of a C5? (AtHomeSoda)

I raised my C5 by about 1/2" front and rear. Stopped the scraping and skid damage. The front is too long and low, the other generations of corvette (I also have a C3) don't scrape. Before raising...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-26-2002, 01:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,504
Posted By rik99

Re: C6 comments by Dave Hill (2 Ag R8Cs)

Yesterday, at Carlisle, I measured the height of the frame rails of a naked C5 chassis at the Kerbeck display. The height is about 20" at the front and rear bumper attachments. This is about the same...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-21-2002, 11:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,504
Posted By rik99

Re: C6 comments by Dave Hill (SWCDuke)

While I am no fan of using tort law to change things that probably should be fixed by legislation, I bet the overly high bumper heights of SUV's will be fixed as soon as an injury lawsuit is won on...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
08-13-2002, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By rik99

Re: Would it be safe to allow my torque converter to lock up during shifts?? (Godspeed)

Several automatics (Ford is one) do not unlock the torque converter when shifting in the upper gears. Automatics have planetary gear sets so interrupting engine power is not necessary during gear...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-03-2002, 08:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,395
Posted By rik99

Re: Things you want in a C6 ... Please add onto the list (Umrswimr)

That goes for me as well.
Also, door pockets and for me the BIGGY:
Less road noise!
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