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Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
04-14-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,265
Posted By tobaccokid

Doesn't take into account the non-engine...

Doesn't take into account the non-engine differences between a SR and Z.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-13-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,933
Posted By tobaccokid

Doubt that you parked in Philly, especially the...

Doubt that you parked in Philly, especially the last few years. Tops in stolen cars as well as highjacking. Some of the highest levels in the country. Ask me how I know. I foiled a mid day attempt....
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
04-12-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,321
Posted By tobaccokid

Mitchell_B Try this: ...

Mitchell_B

Try this:

https://zl1addons.com/collections/corvette-all-products/products/magassist-for-installing-wheels-and-tires

What do you use to pry out the wheel center cap when first...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
04-12-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
Posted By tobaccokid

Not sure why the Paragon extenders are alminum...

Not sure why the Paragon extenders are alminum given how thin some of the wall thicknesses have to be. I'm quite happy with the performance of the Steelman stainless steel extenders and haven't had...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
04-12-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
Posted By tobaccokid

[QUOTE=Broken Halo;1607576057]I have the stud...

[QUOTE=Broken Halo;1607576057]I have the stud extenders from my '21 Stingray that I wanted to use on my Z with CCB's. The problem I found is that with the wider wheels on the Z, the wheels come off...
Forum: C8 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-11-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By tobaccokid

OEM Wheels

Just sent you a message and forgot wheel picture. 20” and 21” wheels
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0483_6627787788978ed0bffb79a6529cc6e87bb0c125.jpeg...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
04-11-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 18,370
Posted By tobaccokid

[QUOTE=Shokwav]It will be more significant than...

[QUOTE=Shokwav]It will be more significant than the zo6. Just like previous gen ze1’s are more significant than their zo6 counterparts the only people that will argue this are those that are...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-09-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,126
Posted By tobaccokid

The screen from Speedway Composites in an earlier...

The screen from Speedway Composites in an earlier post looks great and definitely appears effective. I do not have one yet, for my Z06, but their engine compartment X brace is terrific - beautifully...
Forum: C8 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-03-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By tobaccokid

Which two buttons are you referring to for the...

Which two buttons are you referring to for the center section ?
Forum: C8 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-31-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By tobaccokid

I assume wheel studs have to be replaced with...

I assume wheel studs have to be replaced with longer ones ?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,914
Posted By tobaccokid

RapidC84B;1607662105]Yeah my car was a very late...

RapidC84B;1607662105]Yeah my car was a very late 23 so it had the latest stuff. No issues yet in 5K miles other than a leaking door and some bad paint spots. Mechanically she's been good so far, but...
Forum: Help Forum
03-26-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By tobaccokid

Why is this web site so problematic when it comes...

Why is this web site so problematic when it comes to the over printing problem when printing out pages. Never happens on so many other web sites. When will the printing software problem be rectified ?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-22-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,456
Posted By tobaccokid

JustnRiptide;Picked up my riptide baby on Friday...

JustnRiptide;Picked up my riptide baby on Friday March 15th. Had a chance to have the PPF done down in Bowling Green, and Sunday began the 700 mile trek to home! Got to meet International and drool...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-22-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 660
Posted By tobaccokid

Samuel Clemens;1607644738]Your speed model may be...

Samuel Clemens;1607644738]Your speed model may be faster than mine but I got navigation without having to pay a subscription! Sam

Just got my Z06. How did you manage that ?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-19-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 769
Views: 58,899
Posted By tobaccokid

Got my 2024 Z06 late Dec. '23. Just booked the...

Got my 2024 Z06 late Dec. '23. Just booked the Z06 class for May 13/14. Anyone else going then. I'm an avid car enthusiast, even today at a healthy 77.
Traded in a C7 Z06 A8. Still have a 1968...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-17-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,284
Posted By tobaccokid

Reason not to wait another model year is the...

Reason not to wait another model year is the possibility of AFM on the Z06.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-16-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,376
Posted By tobaccokid

Money PLUS ENGINE BUILDING SKILL = Horsepower ...

Money PLUS ENGINE BUILDING SKILL = Horsepower

Just examine the history of Leldon Blackwell and his Leldon Blackwell Racing IMSA/TransAm Corvette. Maybe take a look at Smoky Yunik, and more...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-16-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,376
Posted By tobaccokid

Not to be disrespectful but you obviously have no...

Not to be disrespectful but you obviously have no familiarity with my 1968 Corvette - Leldon Blackwell Racing - IMSA/Trans AM race car. Leldon Blackwell started as Chevy dealer mechanic, the assigned...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-15-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 799
Posted By tobaccokid

[QUOTE=JerryU;1607618512]^^^ Don't believe GM...

[QUOTE=JerryU;1607618512]^^^
Don't believe GM would ever do that! GM gains nothing with that practice accept pissed off customers! Most dealer's make their profit in service (in normal supply...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
03-14-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 10,490
Posted By tobaccokid

[QUOTE=Andybump;1607618685]And the data are...

[QUOTE=Andybump;1607618685]And the data are probably incorrectly applied. Insurance companies can base their rates on driving history - speeding tickets and other traffic citations. Accident history....
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
03-12-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By tobaccokid

More cost effective to wait a number of years....

More cost effective to wait a number of years. You can check this with the major suppliers such MM.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-10-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 382,016
Posted By tobaccokid

2024 Z06 Coupe

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0457_31fd0599c06672112de96409bbf7db33e3a4a625.jpeg
Received 2024 Z06 late December. Parked as it’s in Western MA. Equipped...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-08-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,607
Posted By tobaccokid

No or low option Z06's are murder to try and sell...

No or low option Z06's are murder to try and sell on the used market. They will no doubt sell but a moderate to medium optioned one will generally sell in a flash, other than ones in certain low...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-06-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,176
Posted By tobaccokid

Z Resell

Yeah of course, fully loaded, however $150,000>$175,000 is always the cost I hear thrown around which is simply not true as you can get a 1LZ for under $115,000. I'll wager that the typical MSRP /...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-06-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,734
Posted By tobaccokid

Got a lot of laughs reading this section about C7...

Got a lot of laughs reading this section about C7 vs. C8. I've had a C7 Z, and now a '24 C8Z. After having driven a number of mid-engine cars, Ferrari and Pantera, nothing comes close to a...
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