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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-13-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,972
Posted By oicw

This is probably the first build I've seen that...

This is probably the first build I've seen that I'd like to copy, part for part!

I too, want absolutely stock drive-ability. By that, I mean pulling a small hill in 6th at 1400 rpm. Most dyno...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-18-2016, 01:39 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,976
Posted By oicw

If we were to nitpick, it IS weight, but not...

If we were to nitpick, it IS weight, but not mass...

At speed an F1 car can weigh over 5000 lbs.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-19-2016, 12:45 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 117,520
Posted By oicw

Hmm, looks like there's no consistency in GM's...

Hmm, looks like there's no consistency in GM's part selection.

Just had a look at my connector (06 Z) and surprise, it's got the "8" shaped connector. Probably why GM dealers themselves recommend...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-18-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 117,520
Posted By oicw

Can anyone confirm what an 06 would have? I'm...

Can anyone confirm what an 06 would have? I'm guessing the square version?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-12-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,919
Posted By oicw

Well, I can think of one area where runflats do...

Well, I can think of one area where runflats do better - turn in response due to the ultra stiff sidewalls.

This is worse on heavy tall vehicles, read 2 reviews from GTR and Jeep SRT8 owners, both...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-11-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,055
Posted By oicw

Keep in mind you only have to keep the diameter...

Keep in mind you only have to keep the diameter the same; the computers won't know if you use a different width or aspect ratio.

335/25r20s are 26.6", and around 780 rev/mile.

If you wanted to,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-24-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,247
Posted By oicw

Drop it! No, not my valve... :D

Drop it!

No, not my valve... :D
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-30-2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,497
Posted By oicw

Nice rides. Not to nitpick or anything, but...

Nice rides.

Not to nitpick or anything, but you sure it takes 12 sec to reach 150? I was under the impression they trap 150'ish at mid to high 9's in the quarter.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-28-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 71,271
Posted By oicw

I noticed the same thing. Goes to show just how...

I noticed the same thing. Goes to show just how difficult it's to cool a roots blown engine!

Partial answer to why we're seeing the kind of cooling issues on the C7Z. When you put another HE in...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-28-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,058
Posted By oicw

It will beat the Z/28, or at least be very close,...

It will beat the Z/28, or at least be very close, but not because more power less weight - look at the GT500, more power, a lot more, and less / similar weight, got its ass handed to it. The 350R...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-13-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 26,035
Posted By oicw

I don't think this is a big concern - think about...

I don't think this is a big concern - think about how much restriction a pump faces when the T-stat closes; much higher than the flow restriction of a dual pass core.

A centrifugal pump doesn't...
Forum: Other Cars
05-31-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

If that's true, then it's certainly some good...

If that's true, then it's certainly some good news. Not just for the Viper itself, but Corvette as well, we all know what happens to a product without competition...
Forum: Other Cars
05-30-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 39,002
Posted By oicw

Well, since the regular Cayman, especially in GTS...

Well, since the regular Cayman, especially in GTS trim, is at least equally as purpose-built as a C7, then, knowing the GT4 is more track focused than a regular Cayman, it implies that it's also more...
Forum: Other Cars
05-29-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

Absolutely. More sales guarantees model survival,...

Absolutely. More sales guarantees model survival, nothing more.

Ideally, as Crabbers mentioned, they'd have many low end models generating revenue, giving the engineers money to play with and come...
Forum: Other Cars
05-29-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

I respect your opinion, but don't agree...

I respect your opinion, but don't agree completely.

History speaks otherwise - GM is also a huge company, but killed off the H1 due to lack of sales and uncertain future. Land Rover, while not as...
Forum: Other Cars
05-29-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,754
Posted By oicw

Have you ever thought of an Expedition? IMHO...

Have you ever thought of an Expedition?

IMHO the late generation Expedition and Explorer (06 - 10) are highly under-appreciated. I'm a huge fan of chassis rigidity and strength, and ever since...
Forum: Other Cars
05-29-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

I have watched the Viper production video,...

I have watched the Viper production video, including the girl at the end of the line feeling every panel for paint imperfection. No doubt about its quality.

But once again, when I say "sales...
Forum: Other Cars
05-29-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

I still don't know what point you're trying to...

I still don't know what point you're trying to make - when did I make a Vette vs Viper comparison in my original post?

The only remote comparison I made was this statement: "It's unfortunate GM...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,390
Posted By oicw

Hmm, and that's exactly the test that I saw which...

Hmm, and that's exactly the test that I saw which made me believe that statement:
...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

Fair enough, maybe I'm reading more of the...

Fair enough, maybe I'm reading more of the negative / critic posts than positive reviews, which is why I develop a feeling the C7Z section "trashes" the C7Z. My personal participation there (as a...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

I'm not arguing either; again, I highly praised...

I'm not arguing either; again, I highly praised the ACR because as an engineer and car enthusiast I think they nailed the design.

But I also realize I'm the minority (I'm the kinda guy that may...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,390
Posted By oicw

Just curious, were those runs (b/w 991 and C7Z)...

Just curious, were those runs (b/w 991 and C7Z) done on that same night / track?

Every magazine test I've seen, the Turbo S out traps the Z by 3 - 4 mph. I tend to ignore E.T. and 0-60 because I...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

We must be reading two different C7Z sections. ...

We must be reading two different C7Z sections.

The one I'm reading everyone TRASHES its performance, starting from the very first release of the 128 trap speed, to the overheats, to the roll-on...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

What excuses did I make for the Vette? If I gave...

What excuses did I make for the Vette? If I gave any more praise to the Viper in my post I'd starting to sound like a blind Viper fanboy (which I'm not).

All I stated was this site has a lot less...
Forum: Other Cars
05-28-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,285
Posted By oicw

Wanna see better ones? Get out more, and see the...

Wanna see better ones? Get out more, and see the other forums...
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