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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-01-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,516
Posted By NTMD8R

And in my 2016 Z06, the owners manual says fuse...

And in my 2016 Z06, the owners manual says fuse 42 is for the exhaust valves.
So I pullled it when I got the car in 2017, and they stay OPEN all the time. PERIOD.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-23-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,101
Posted By NTMD8R

Pulling a fuse is essentially the same as...

Pulling a fuse is essentially the same as disconnecting the electical connectors from the NPP valves.
That's what I am going to do.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-22-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,109
Posted By NTMD8R

I am doing the same as Derek ... body colour, and...

I am doing the same as Derek ... body colour, and then get it wrapped in CF.
I m not sure about the nacelles; I'll see when I go for the wrap.

Hi Derek... long time no see... remember this from...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-22-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,365
Posted By NTMD8R

I want it open ALL the time.

I want it open ALL the time.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-17-2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,365
Posted By NTMD8R

Or, another option.... just unhook the electrical...

Or, another option.... just unhook the electrical connection to the NPP valves.
They are set as open, and only close when given the signal.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-17-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,365
Posted By NTMD8R

Well then, another option is to install...

Well then, another option is to install after-market cat-back exhaust which elimninates the NPP valves altogether.... Corsa !!
I wonder if they wil have an "Extreme" like they used to.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-17-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,365
Posted By NTMD8R

Pull fuse ?? to leave NPP exhaust in full opoen position?

As the title says.... in my C7 Z06 this is what I did, also for my '14 Z51.
I forget what fuse they were (I think 42 for the Z06 and 41 for the Z51)

Does the C8 have a similar fuse ? (I would...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-17-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By NTMD8R

We (before Covid) autocrossed 20-25 times a year...

We (before Covid) autocrossed 20-25 times a year (2 drivers, averaging 8-12 laps each per event).
And we drive 25 km to and from the event each time for the last 6-8 years.
And we do hit 125 km in...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-16-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By NTMD8R

Autocross Alignment Settings

OK, I've read the manual re Track settings, and I plan to be close to that for autocross, but .......

Every alignment instruction I've ever read/seen says to do Toe OUT for the front.
But this C8...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-16-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,793
Posted By NTMD8R

Will C7 Battery Charger work with C8 ?

As the question says.... I don't see why not, but I just want to make sure.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-12-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,720
Posted By NTMD8R

RE71Rs are NOT a track tire. After 4 or 5 laps...

RE71Rs are NOT a track tire.
After 4 or 5 laps in a session, they will get too hot and will be very greasy.
Take this from an autocrosser with 40 years experience.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-12-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,526
Posted By NTMD8R

Hot 200 TW tire for autocross now is Yokohama...

Hot 200 TW tire for autocross now is Yokohama A052.
Unfortunately you have to do a square 18" setup.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-09-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By NTMD8R

20200908 Tires are SOLD !!!! Wheels are...

20200908 Tires are SOLD !!!!

Wheels are now available in this thread ...
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-09-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 387
Posted By NTMD8R

C6 Corvette Grand Sport OEM Repro Wheels

C6 Corvette Grand Sport OEM Repro Wheels.... 9.5"x18'' by 40 mm offset, 12"x19" by 59 mm offset. Will fit C6 Grand Sport, C6 Z06, C6 ZR1, C7 Z06. Wheels were used for about 6 months in 2017 on a 2008...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-07-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By NTMD8R

I will let the wheels go for $1000US. For...

I will let the wheels go for $1000US.
For shipping, Fedex says about $425 CDN... so about $325 US.
Of course, these would have to be packaged up (cardboard boxes), etc.
Total deal $1350.

And I...
Forum: Wheels & Tires
09-07-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By NTMD8R

Tires have been sold, so only wheels left.......

Tires have been sold, so only wheels left.... check out this thread

...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-07-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By NTMD8R

OK... AND.... sorry... but I've sold the tires. ...

OK... AND.... sorry... but I've sold the tires.

So only wheels left.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-07-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By NTMD8R

Fedex says about $800 20kg by 75cm x 75cm x...

Fedex says about $800 20kg by 75cm x 75cm x 30cm each from Vancouver to SC
Purolator says about $880 20kg by 75cm x 75cm x 30cm each from Vancouver to SC
I refuse to deal with UPS
Forum: Wheels & Tires
09-06-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By NTMD8R

C6 Corvette Grand Sport OEM Repro Wheels and Toyo R888R Tires

Posted in the Autocross and Roadracing classifieds.....
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-06-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By NTMD8R

C6 Corvette Grand Sport OEM Repro Wheels and Toyo R888R Tires

C6 Corvette Grand Sport OE Repro Wheels.... 9.5"x18'' by 40 mm offset, 12"x19" by 59 mm offset.
Will fit C6 Grand Sport, C6 Z06, C6 ZR1, C7 Z06. Wheels were used for about 6 months in 2017 on a 2008...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-04-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,908
Posted By NTMD8R

I've only used the Rivals for Autocross and Time...

I've only used the Rivals for Autocross and Time Attack.
Of course, for AX, they don't fall of at all... even with 2 of us driving, and being about 20 minutes between sessions.
For time Attack, we...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-03-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
Posted By NTMD8R

Srock wheels on my C6 Z06 (2008) is 9.5inches...

Srock wheels on my C6 Z06 (2008) is 9.5inches wide front, 12.0 inches wide rear.

I bought House of Wheels 2009-2013 GS Wheels for my 2008 Z06.
18x9.5 offset 40mmm front
19x12 offset 59mm rear
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-01-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,908
Posted By NTMD8R

Remember, for Time Attack..... 1 warm up lap, 3...

Remember, for Time Attack..... 1 warm up lap, 3 hot laps, 1 cool down lap.
So the tires pretty much don't go away for this.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-01-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,908
Posted By NTMD8R

Thanks everyone for your insight. I only have...

Thanks everyone for your insight.
I only have one more event this year (Time Attack)... we are done with Autocross this year due to covid (only 2 events).
So I don't want to spring for another set...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-30-2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,908
Posted By NTMD8R

No, class doesn't consider treadwear for us. ...

No, class doesn't consider treadwear for us.
But we have done very well on R888R in our past Corvettes in autocross... against Porsches... usually fastest car.(which may have something to do with...
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