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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-22-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By autox_vette

New lower price

New lower price
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-16-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By autox_vette

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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-14-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By autox_vette

JRZ DA shocks

JRZ double adjustable remote canister shocks. Set up for C5 corvette. Might work for C6, not sure. Autox use only. Threaded bodies, so they should be able to be used for coil overs (no coil over...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
09-18-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 558
Posted By autox_vette

FS: '02 EB Z06 19K miles set up for autox

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-corvettes-for-sale/3534652-fs-02-eb-z06-19k-miles-set-up-for-autox.html

Thanks,
Kenton Cabiness
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
09-17-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,437
Posted By autox_vette

FS: '02 EB Z06 19K miles set up for autox

It's come to the point that I need to make some room in the garage, so my car is going up for sale:

2002 Corvette Z06 (second owner, bought 9/02 w/8,000 miles on it)
Electron Blue/Black
19,000...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-14-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By autox_vette

Since I posed the question, figured I owed the...

Since I posed the question, figured I owed the list the answer so maybe it will help someone else.

I found that removing the clutch pedal made access to the 2 most difficult (left side) nuts on...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-12-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By autox_vette

How to replace brake booster in C5Z?

After 12 years of autoxing my '02 C5Z, it seems that the brake booster has gone out, so I'm trying to replace it.

Has anyone been able to replace one of these without taking the entire dash out? ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By autox_vette

You might want to try shifting the rear...

You might want to try shifting the rear crossmember/trans mount (not sure of the exact name, the big cast crossmember that sits under the transaxle and has the mounts for the lower A-arms). It's...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-08-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,245
Posted By autox_vette

Does this mean that the reclining mechanism is no...

Does this mean that the reclining mechanism is no longer available? Mine just started doing it this year (8th season, guess I was lucky). I too am trying to address the issue over the off season.
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-06-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,312
Posted By autox_vette

Not sure if that's the right formula, but if it...

Not sure if that's the right formula, but if it is, I'd say the important number isn't just the % change in front weight as the % reduction in rear weight. In your 1.2 - 1.5 G example, the front...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-28-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,090
Posted By autox_vette

There was an issue with cracking on newish tires...

There was an issue with cracking on newish tires a couple of years ago (I think it was Kumho). The excuse I heard from Tire Rack was that the tires hadn't been stored properly and had been subjected...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-28-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By autox_vette

In case anyone decides to go ahead and rebuild...

In case anyone decides to go ahead and rebuild their axles themselves after ready everyone's feedback (I already had $80 invested in the boot kit, so figured I by as well march on), the pliers to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-26-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By autox_vette

CV boot replacement ?s

Spent yesterday replacing an outer CV boot on my C5Z. Got everything back together up to tightening the clamps.

The FSM says that the big clamp uses the same pliers as the small one, but they are...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-03-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 366
Posted By autox_vette

Limited slip issues/questions...

After 6 years of pretty much dedicated autox usage, my '02 C5Z (18K miles) started to exhibit symptoms of limited slip issues at the last event of the year. We had a relatively tight right hander...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-08-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,948
Posted By autox_vette

One of my sponsors is MLS Motor Racing. Their...

One of my sponsors is MLS Motor Racing. Their specialty is a tire blanket that he developed. They work very good for the early and late season events when the ambient temp is below 50 degrees (for...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-08-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 40,610
Posted By autox_vette

I used to wonder the same thing (especially when...

I used to wonder the same thing (especially when Ford was putting out the Excursion diesel), but now that Ford killed the Excursion with the PowerStroke, it makes more sense to me. Yes, WE all want...
Forum: Paint/Body
09-18-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,688
Posted By autox_vette

C5 bodywork, anything special?

Looks like I have to get a front fender replaced on my C5Z. With the amount of plastic and fiberglass in "normal" cars these days, is there anything special about Corvette body work these days?
...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-15-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By autox_vette

Thanks! I'll check them out.

Thanks! I'll check them out.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-15-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By autox_vette

Chicago far west suburbs body shop reccomendation?

Anyone have a recommendation for a body shop in the far west suburbs (Naperville area)? Any suggestions good/bad would be appreciated.

Need a new right front fender (C5Z slipped off the jack and...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-31-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 483
Posted By autox_vette

Mine did that a few years ago. When I got home...

Mine did that a few years ago. When I got home and unloaded the car, all of the DIC messages had cleared. Took it out for a spirited run on the back roads and they all came back when I launched it...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-12-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,098
Views: 461,531
Posted By autox_vette

Pardon my ignorance (I haven't been following C6...

Pardon my ignorance (I haven't been following C6 parts that closely)...

Would these be C5 or C6 Z06 wheels?

Estimate on shipping to 60543?

Thanks,
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-15-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,832
Posted By autox_vette

Greg. He's trying to decide if he wants to...

Greg.
He's trying to decide if he wants to continue down the DP path or something a little more "exotic". After all, it's only time and $$$, and we all have lots of both. :rolleyes:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-15-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,832
Posted By autox_vette

Shortening torque tube?

Has anyone heard of or seen a torque tube shortened? I know it sounds like a strange question.

A friend and I are discussing the future direction of his autox car (DP miata). We trying to decide...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-19-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 310
Posted By autox_vette

Great! Right now we still have around 50...

Great!

Right now we still have around 50 spots open (cap is 100), but it tends to fill up quickly in the last couple of weeks.

We usually have 1 C4 and several S2000s running in your class...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-17-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 310
Posted By autox_vette

Chicago Region SCCA Solo driver's school

If anyone is interested in getting a lot of seat time (and maybe even learning something), Chicago Region SCCA is having their annual Solo driver's school (aka. The Learning Curve) 4/4-4/5.

For...
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