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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
06-22-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 737
Posted By mariomark

Dirty Mike, I'd like to know the name of that...

Dirty Mike, I'd like to know the name of that tuner please.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-10-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By mariomark

Dave, it was a new crate motor ordered by the...

Dave, it was a new crate motor ordered by the dealership and installed by a GM tech. Only GM techs and myself have laid a wrench on my car. My wrenching was only fluids, brakes, wheels. I agree...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-10-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By mariomark

That was my thinking initially, when I started...

That was my thinking initially, when I started leaking trans fluid I was certain it was the shaft shaking the gearbox so much it loosened the bearing and seal. Turns out it was a just a leaking...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-10-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By mariomark

Persistant engine vibrations.

Just got the car out of the second shop. New engine installed at first shop and they forgot the pilot bearing causing horrible vibrations and clutch noises. Next shop installed the pilot bearing...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-08-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,435
Posted By mariomark

Actually, a family member who is a lawyer was...

Actually, a family member who is a lawyer was with me on the track when the engine blew. We are looking at this as a sporting event and we have yet begun to play.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,435
Posted By mariomark

Heard from my local dealer today, they think it...

Heard from my local dealer today, they think it is the flywheel, the clutch or the new engine itself causing all the vibrations. I know they are really trying to help me with this. It is very...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-04-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,435
Posted By mariomark

I have to wait until I get my car properly...

I have to wait until I get my car properly repaired. As of now the dealer can not figure out what is wrong with the car. Because the first dealer screwed it up the second dealer won't warranty...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-04-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,435
Posted By mariomark

Sadly the car still hasn't been fixed. Capital...

Sadly the car still hasn't been fixed. Capital Chevy forgot the pilot bearing on new engine install. They have not helped me one bit and lie to me. Car has been shaking itself apart ever since. ...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-12-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,383
Posted By mariomark

Yes Sir.

Yes Sir.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-12-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,383
Posted By mariomark

2nd and 3rd set of Forgelines.

I am quick to whine about products but slow to recommend so here is a bit to balance out some of my griping. One day last summer I was driving home from the track in Denton Tx, I hit a piece of metal...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-11-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,479
Posted By mariomark

Coyote damage on track.

Ran right in front of him.
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Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By mariomark

GTD-1 5 Lug Open ...

GTD-1 5 Lug Open
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Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By mariomark

My stock set had many cracks in the rears. I was...

My stock set had many cracks in the rears. I was hoping forged would hold up to daily driving here. I live in Louisiana where the folks voted to retain drive through frozen alcoholic drinks instead...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By mariomark

Not necessarily a factory defect but a defect in...

Not necessarily a factory defect but a defect in that it is now slighty out of round. When they installed my old set of tires on them before my new set came in there was no wobble mid November.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By mariomark

Forgeline wheel picked up a wobble.

My newest set of Forgeline wheels has a slight wobble on the rear of my Grandsport. These are my street wheels, never been tracked and only about 600 road miles on them with new engine. I have been...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-06-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By mariomark

I was taking it very easy and pulled in my...

I was taking it very easy and pulled in my fastest time there to date because of the cup tires. They really work. The engine does sound good and feels snappy.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-06-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By mariomark

I think I would benefit from a proper track...

I think I would benefit from a proper track alignment. 1-1/2 trackdays on these boogers....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-06-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By mariomark

My AS 3 tires are in at DT

Ordered 11/17, hopefully the scarcity will decline for the widebody tires. Had some languid laps day after Xmas.

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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-27-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By mariomark

Is your TPMS working? When my Brother put on his...

Is your TPMS working? When my Brother put on his track wheels yesterday his lack of sensors prevented his cruise control from engaging.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-22-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,695
Posted By mariomark

When my engine expired it also killed the...

When my engine expired it also killed the electronics when my car had the parking brake on. They used my rear tow hook to drag the car on a flatbed and the front to drag it off again, twice. And...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-22-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By mariomark

I am at 1430 miles now and will be well beyond...

I am at 1430 miles now and will be well beyond 1500 when I get to Eagles Canyon Raceway. I am going to run Mobil 1 15W-50 while on the track. Looks like a high of 66, I better bring some shorts. I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-22-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By mariomark

Back to the track after new engine install.

Taking my new engine to the track this Saturday! (Texas) My car was tested by the local GM dealer and deemed healthy enough. They did feel excess vibration in the drivetrain. When compared to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-18-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,175
Posted By mariomark

Very impressive!

Very impressive!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-17-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,449
Posted By mariomark

Cresson! The toolbox is a great tool.

Cresson! The toolbox is a great tool.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-17-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,394
Posted By mariomark

My advice to anyone who installs one of these is...

My advice to anyone who installs one of these is to stuff rags into every space you see underneath where you take the seatbelt nut off the pillar. We had one take a bounce and go down a hole. ...
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