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Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-05-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By Dolfan

Sold locally

Sold locally
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-01-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By Dolfan

Sorry, thought I had that included. 89K miles! ...

Sorry, thought I had that included. 89K miles! Car is located in Marietta.
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-01-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By Dolfan

89 Coupe Red/Red 2 owner

2 owner car, I have owned car this car since 1990, car garaged over 90% of its life. Car is only driven about 1K per year for last 5-7 years. Driven about 2 days every other week.


ZR-1 replica...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-18-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By Dolfan

Bump, also interested in OBO

Bump, also interested in OBO
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-11-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By Dolfan

FS: BFG R1 set of 4

Posted in Wheels and Tires section

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/wheels-and-tires/3924902-fs-bfg-r1-set-of-4-a.html
Forum: Wheels & Tires
01-02-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,529
Posted By Dolfan

FS: BFG R1 set of 4

Sizes for C5 Z06, bought from friend that did a test day with BFG. Set has only about 6-8 AutoX runs on them. I have not been AuotXing, only at the track in my other car so just going to let...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-16-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,268
Posted By Dolfan

While I have done several valve adjustments in my...

While I have done several valve adjustments in my days on various cars (Chevy, BMW, Merc diesel) I'm not going to say that I can't make a mistake. I have been thinking the whole time that it might...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-09-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,268
Posted By Dolfan

Stock L98 camshaft so not sure of the lift but I...

Stock L98 camshaft so not sure of the lift but I get what you are saying. Your thought is that the overall change in lift isn't enough to alter the stock timing setting. I was just wondering

I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,268
Posted By Dolfan

Timing after addition of 1.6 Roller Rockers

I did a full top end rebuild of my 89 L98 some time ago. Since then the car runs just OK, I feel it needs a tune overall to get things right.

One question I have is setting the timing with this...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-01-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Dolfan

Yes, it's had stainless for years back when it...

Yes, it's had stainless for years back when it was my autox ride, lines look good.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-01-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Dolfan

OK, good to know that this part of the caliper...

OK, good to know that this part of the caliper is ok to be moving without hydraulic pressure. I still need to determine where the leak is, I think I'll try to pump the brakes with a block of wood...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-30-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Dolfan

Rear brake caliper issue

I've had a "slow leaking" rear brake on my 89 vette for a long time, too lazy to fix, so I'm on it now.

If the car sits, I'll find a little quarter size puddle of brake fluid near the tire...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,698
Posted By Dolfan

Well, I went ahead witht he process on just that...

Well, I went ahead witht he process on just that valve that was the problem and then I checked a few more on that bank and made a slight adjustment to 2 others.

I buttoned it up and all is running...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,698
Posted By Dolfan

Valve adjustment on 89 L98

OK, So I had done a full top end rebuild about 3 years ago and added 1.6 roller rockers, I adjusted at that time and honestly don't remember the specs I used. But I did it using a feeling guage and...
Forum: C5 General
12-03-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,420
Posted By Dolfan

Well given there are so few choices for stock...

Well given there are so few choices for stock sized tires I think I may give these a go!
Forum: C5 General
11-30-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,420
Posted By Dolfan

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires

Curious if anyone is running these. I've been looking for tires to fit the stock wheel sizes and as we know options are limited.

These are 240 tread wear so should have a bit more grip than the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-09-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dolfan

For those looking for more info, I've posted onto...

For those looking for more info, I've posted onto the original thread a video showing the unit in operation at the track.

Enjoy.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-08-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dolfan

Great to see more folks using these.

Great to see more folks using these.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-07-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dolfan

Ranger QuickJack lift system

I thought I'd share here with the Corvette community some information that I'm posting about the Ranger Quickjack lift system. I'm posting this here as it is designed with the racer in mind that need...
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,724
Posted By Dolfan

Is there any feedback on the BFG T/A KDW this is...

Is there any feedback on the BFG T/A KDW this is available in the 275/295 sizing and is a 300 treadwear?
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,724
Posted By Dolfan

Just wanted to make sure, everyone is talking...

Just wanted to make sure, everyone is talking about the RE 760 Sport? This is the 340 treadwear tire? That is quite a different type of tire from the F1 and the PS2 that I think are both 220...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-07-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dolfan

I'm going to get a friend who is an Audi tech to...

I'm going to get a friend who is an Audi tech to give it a drive and look. Sometimes you need another set of eyes on the problem.

The shake is definitely through the steering wheel though. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-06-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dolfan

Well, driving the interstate today the shaking is...

Well, driving the interstate today the shaking is lessened but not really where I want it so we might need to see about a re-balance but I'm just not in for new tires right now, these things look...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-04-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dolfan

Well I rotated the tires front to back and went...

Well I rotated the tires front to back and went on a test drive and it did feel better, not perfect but better than before. I was about to cruise up to about 63mph on the street in the area but I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-04-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dolfan

Well based on this info it sounds like while the...

Well based on this info it sounds like while the Sumitomo is an inexpensive tire, it's not a good choice for a car that is driven sporadically. I was considering a set to go on my C5 Z06 but I...
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