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Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-13-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,757
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Imo

IMO, GM will engineer all engines in house and has done so since the Katech days. However, this crate engine shows SOME of what can be done. Turbulent Jet Ignition missing and some F1 IC tricks....
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-11-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Aero balance

I' considering the Callaway AeroWagen Package for a C7 Z06 purchase. How do I make sure I don't mess up the aero balance created by the wicker bill by installing this package?

Thanks
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-13-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,661
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

thanks

thanks
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-12-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 32,074
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

IMO, the cash register will rule when it comes to...

IMO, the cash register will rule when it comes to transmissions in the Vett, not the auto writter's reviews nor comments on the web. Whatever makes the cash register ring will be the determining...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-01-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,396
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

My Bad

Moderator, please remove this thread.

I don't visit the General discussion thread. I'm only interested in the performance model(s). :cheers:
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-01-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,396
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

New Chevy Corvette Z06 Could be the Last Z06

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/chevrolets-2015-z06-last-new-corvette-ever/
:ack:
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-25-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,302
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Not only that but it doesn't have DI I...

Not only that but it doesn't have DI

I really got that one mixed up
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-24-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,302
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

It is very likely that the set up shown in this...

It is very likely that the set up shown in this patent will NOT have an intercooler. A DI engine does not require an intercooler to keep a combustionable mixture from combusting. There is no...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-10-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,722
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Be interesting if he's there in 3 months. I'm...

Be interesting if he's there in 3 months. I'm thinking not.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-08-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 16,464
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Related article

In a recent interview, the Corvette CE said that he wants to take weight out of the C7. Like any GOOD CE, he's constantly looking to improve the product. The 146lb difference in weight between the C7...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-28-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,236
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Yup, mrrrkva is right, that's the way it works. ...

Yup, mrrrkva is right, that's the way it works.

A couple of good old references are Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles by Wolf-Hendrich Hucho and Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed By Joseph...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-26-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,447
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

In 2011, as part of the tax relief package...

In 2011, as part of the tax relief package request from the state of KY, GM presented a future plan for the BG plant. That plan included capital investments, more employees and A SECOND PRODUCT LINE...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-20-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Looking Ahead

As cars are delivered, it will be time to start more catagories than General Discussion. Moderators need to be doing some planning:cheers:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-18-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 12,109
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Check out the Corvett V logo formed by the camo...

Check out the Corvett V logo formed by the camo on the roof!

FWIS, it appears the racing rules are encouraging the wasp waist effect. Maybe GM can't widen the cockpit but they can put flares in...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-17-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 12,109
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

About three (3) second into the video, there's a...

About three (3) second into the video, there's a terrific overhead shot.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-16-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 22,430
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

No problem. Some folks get very upset when...

No problem.

Some folks get very upset when parts already in production are used on "their car" espically if the parts are visible and come from a less expensive model. I've never really understood...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-15-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 22,430
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Got off my lazy duff and dug out...

Got off my lazy duff and dug out "Porsche:Excellence was to be Expected." According to the first couple of chapters, the plan was to use VW components to make a relatively inexpensive to manufacture...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-15-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 22,430
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

First, was the production 356 built on the VW at...

First, was the production 356 built on the VW at first? That is, was it basically a rebodied VW? Parts bought from VW and placed in a purpose built body and chassis? Or did Porsche maintain the VW...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-15-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,092
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Page 21 "Amelia Island '13. It was an honor to be...

Page 21 "Amelia Island '13. It was an honor to be recognized for my contributions that helped create the Mitchell Stingray Racer. I just wish that Larry Shinoda and Tony Lapine who refined the lines...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-14-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,092
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

Brock book arrived today. WELL worth the read....

Brock book arrived today. WELL worth the read. Welburn's forward ends with "I can't thank Peter Brock enough for his contribution to the design of those initial Sting Rays that still stir the soul of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-13-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,981
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

OK Torque converter it is. Inspired by the...

OK Torque converter it is.

Inspired by the IS F Sport Direct Shift and...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-12-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,981
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

"A fluid coupling is a hydrodynamic device used...

"A fluid coupling is a hydrodynamic device used to transmit rotating mechanical power. It has been used in automobile transmissions as an alternative to a mechanical clutch."

Usally called a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-12-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,981
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

FWIS history is repeating: with the A4 I heard...

FWIS history is repeating: with the A4 I heard the same story from GM, the Corvette doesn't need 6 speeds; the A4 is faster because it shifts less than an A6 would, etc, etc, etc. Then lo and behold,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-10-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,092
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

right here

http://bre2.net/index.php?action=view&id=44&module=newsmodule
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-09-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,092
Posted By I Bin Therbefor

YUP Event Details Date: Friday, August...

YUP

Event Details
Date: Friday, August 16, 2013
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel, California
The featured themes for 2013
Retrospect of Automobili...
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