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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-05-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 254
Posted By XavZ06

Crane Roller Rockers for C5 (C5Z06)

I've got a set of 1.8 crane roller rockers for sale street/race series purchased from Roger @ Vinci High Performance

The set is complete: 16 rockers + guide plates + nuts and bolts + 16...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-04-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By XavZ06

FYI: i foud the buggers: This is the correct...

FYI:
i foud the buggers:
This is the correct PN for the rear outer tie rods for C5
http://www.lanciahf.eu/images/vette/PU-bushes/C5-rear-tie-rod-end.jpg
Forum: C5 Tech
05-03-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

Good evening, a small update on this. It...

Good evening,

a small update on this.
It took me a while to source all the parts and the knowledge to get this fixed but my C5 Z06 is finally bakc on the road.

It's now fully polybushed, SKF...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-29-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By XavZ06

I believe Joe from Phoenix Performance will be...

I believe Joe from Phoenix Performance will be able to sort these out for me.

fingers crossed.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-29-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By XavZ06

I phoned pfadt an hour ago, $1140 for 2 hubs...

I phoned pfadt an hour ago, $1140 for 2 hubs shipped to France, that's without the import duties (+25%) ouch!
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-29-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By XavZ06

SKF hubs racing version - Urgent

Hi there,

I'm looking for 2 SKF racing hubs for my C5Z (fronts).
They would have to be shipped to France preferrably via USPS

Let me know.
Best, Xav
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-28-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,673
Posted By XavZ06

The best choice for street tires are probably...

The best choice for street tires are probably wide ovals
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-28-2011, 05:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,673
Posted By XavZ06

I have tried the PS2's on my corvette and i would...

I have tried the PS2's on my corvette and i would not recommend these tires for track use. Been there done that. 2 events and the tires lost all grip, tiny stress cracks on the tires and when pushed...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-25-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

Yes the aligment is out, i'm do use the car on...

Yes the aligment is out, i'm do use the car on the racetrack about once a month. that's why the settings are a bit agressive.

the rear end is a bit nervous at the moment i agree i should put some...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-23-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

thanks, i suppose you can only test it by...

thanks, i suppose you can only test it by swapping it for a good one?
Forum: C5 Tech
03-23-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

Thanks, i'll check it out. Can you tell me where...

Thanks, i'll check it out. Can you tell me where the yaw sensor is located, did you get codes at the time?

thanks, xavier
Forum: C5 Tech
03-23-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

Today i start with what i want to do anyway: -...

Today i start with what i want to do anyway:
- pulling the front suspension apart,
- i'll get the front arms polybushed, replace the tie rod ends and check the wheel bearings. I'll also check the...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-22-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

The alignment was done last december after...

The alignment was done last december after installing a new clutch and i polybushed the rear suspension since everything was out anyway. The front suspension is still on stock rubber, i'm planning to...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-22-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

Hi Bill, i got the figures on the vehicle...

Hi Bill,

i got the figures on the vehicle testing facility, they put the car on a set of rollers and measure brake performance. Front was dead on, rear 20% out, the right side being the least...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-22-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By XavZ06

Rear brake imbalance

Hello guys,

I recently had my C5 checked and it turns out the rear brakes have an imbalance. it says 20% on the sheet.

I can also feel this when i brake, the front of the car 'yaws' to the...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-24-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,758
Posted By XavZ06

no codes, the active handling message was just to...

no codes, the active handling message was just to indicate that the active handling was active, not malfunctioning.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-24-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,758
Posted By XavZ06

Thanks i'll have a look if there is a bad bearing.

Thanks i'll have a look if there is a bad bearing.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-20-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,758
Posted By XavZ06

Grinding noise when reversing and active handling on

Hi Folks,

Something weird happed today, when i was reversing the C5 there was this grinding noise coming from one of the wheels, it's had to tell but it was definately not the clutch.
I also got...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-21-2010, 05:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By XavZ06

yep, that's the stuff i need. Let's find out the...

yep, that's the stuff i need. Let's find out the shipping cost ;)
Forum: C5 Tech
12-21-2010, 05:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By XavZ06

In fact all the tie rods are still fine, i'm just...

In fact all the tie rods are still fine, i'm just looking at order spares in case i need one. I probably will as the car does see some trackdays.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-21-2010, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By XavZ06

I'd love to order from gmpartshouse.com but i'm...

I'd love to order from gmpartshouse.com but i'm in France and as long as gene doesn't provide international shipping at reasonable rates i'm ordering elsewhere.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-20-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By XavZ06

Thanks, i learned something today! The item...

Thanks, i learned something today!

The item i'm looking for is the rear outer tie rod end.
Can somebody do me a favor and point out the correct item on the rockauto site?

I found the front tie...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-01-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By XavZ06

Rear Suspension ball joints question

Hello all

i was hoping some one could help me identify some parts on the rockauto website.

this is the page i found on the site:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1380035,parttype,7428...
Forum: C5 General
11-23-2010, 03:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,807
Posted By XavZ06

I just had a look, now that is an interesting...

I just had a look, now that is an interesting thread!

Thanks!
Forum: C5 General
11-22-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,807
Posted By XavZ06

It's an official reply from Peter from Textralia...

It's an official reply from Peter from Textralia Australia. With his reply and my observations i'm confident these bolts are compatible with this clutch.
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