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Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-04-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,709
Posted By 72rdstr

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New Zip outer air deflector is on top. Original GM is on...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
03-13-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By 72rdstr

Procharger Idler pully mount failure

Not slamming the manufacturer, just asking if anyone else has experienced this failure.
I have a procharger on my 2014 and have had the idler pully mount fail twice now. The 2nd time after only 2k...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-29-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,153
Posted By 72rdstr

I love the C8... but, I love my C7 too. I've...

I love the C8... but, I love my C7 too.
I've been in love with the idea of a mid-engine corvette since the late '60s and I do like the C8's appearance. However, we use ours, primarily, as a GT...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-29-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,240
Posted By 72rdstr

If you have enough cash....

If you have enough cash....
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-29-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By 72rdstr

Slight power bump

The Babe and I had the car procharged (D1X), Corsa exhaust and Morimoto taillights.
We're at 590.5 hp (wheel) and 540 lb/ft of torque at over 5,000' altitude. Great fun!
11 psi boost and 91 octane...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-16-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,447
Posted By 72rdstr

And, you're still posting about it? Slow day?

And, you're still posting about it? Slow day?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-16-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By 72rdstr

Yeah, sounded like something rattling against the...

Yeah, sounded like something rattling against the firewall on the passenger side. Seems there's a TSB for it.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-16-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By 72rdstr

I'll post it up when the once the work is done. ...

I'll post it up when the once the work is done. I haven't looked at it since it's a warranty issue (figure the cost is between them and the dealer....)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-15-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 72rdstr

It's very straight forward. Print the PDF and...

It's very straight forward. Print the PDF and have it with you when you're working. If you hit something that you're unsure about, google it before breaking something. LOL
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-15-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 72rdstr

msd-2700_yj.pdf (summitracing.com)...

msd-2700_yj.pdf (summitracing.com) (https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/msd-2700_yj.pdf)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-15-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By 72rdstr

Oil change...Torque Tube...Fuel Line TSB

Went in for an oil change (~20K miles) and had them look into a rattle in the engine compartment. It sounded like something was rattling against the firewall.

Well, turns out there is a TSB for a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-07-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,408
Posted By 72rdstr

So NAWS doesn't blow the hood off... ...

So NAWS doesn't blow the hood off...
https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/nos-1572639614.gif?crop=0.842xw:1.00xh;0.158xw,0&resize=980:*
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-22-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,857
Posted By 72rdstr

As others have said, stay off of snow. Exercise...

As others have said, stay off of snow. Exercise caution in any temps below 50.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-11-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,041
Posted By 72rdstr

Beautiful! You're going to love it!

Beautiful! You're going to love it!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-05-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,034
Posted By 72rdstr

Mine has the heated/ventilated seats. The heat...

Mine has the heated/ventilated seats. The heat is SLOW to work but the ventilation seems to work pretty quickly.
Once they're warm, they're nice.
26 degrees outside with a "feels like" of 12.......
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-28-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,562
Posted By 72rdstr

Not a fan unless you're building an entire...

Not a fan unless you're building an entire tub/chassis for a race car
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-28-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
Posted By 72rdstr

Out of curiosity, Why CF? My understanding...

Out of curiosity, Why CF?
My understanding is that its value is in strength to weight? You'd have to do major body and structure replacement to make a significant impact on a C7.
Is this just...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-28-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,532
Posted By 72rdstr

"It exceeds my ability to understand or work on...

"It exceeds my ability to understand or work on it. Don't buy it!"

Not a Scotty fan...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-28-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,626
Posted By 72rdstr

Mine (a 2014) has gone black at startup a couple...

Mine (a 2014) has gone black at startup a couple of times. It has always come up within a minute or so... Glad your's is back!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-28-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,805
Posted By 72rdstr

Can't speak to just city but... Just did a...

Can't speak to just city but...
Just did a 1,900 mile trip with three days in a rural OK town and two days of driving (to and from CO--OK--CO). Overall average gas mileage was 23.5, best 25 mile...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-22-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,186
Posted By 72rdstr

Then, there's about 5 songs by these guys... ...

Then, there's about 5 songs by these guys...
Diego's Umbrella - Kings of Vibration (Official Video) - YouTube
Diego's Umbrella - Pants! - YouTube
Diego's Umbrella - You'll Never Take Us Down...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,768
Posted By 72rdstr

I'm blaming you for the screw that I had removed...

I'm blaming you for the screw that I had removed yesterday...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,136
Posted By 72rdstr

Might be cheaper to just trade for a GS or Z

Might be cheaper to just trade for a GS or Z
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,186
Posted By 72rdstr

Golden Earring - Radar Love (1973) HD 0815007 -...

Golden Earring - Radar Love (1973) HD 0815007 - YouTube
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-18-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 14,954
Posted By 72rdstr

I've been waiting on a mid-engine Corvette since...

I've been waiting on a mid-engine Corvette since the '60s.... And I love the exterior styling. There's elements of the interior that I don't like....
For me, it's as much a Corvette as the C4...
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