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Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-28-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By BoostRetard

I've been thinking of getting this because there...

I've been thinking of getting this because there seem to be a severe lack of the word "corvette" on the car. After that I will take care of the need for extra emblems.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-08-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,068
Posted By BoostRetard

I just tried putting an XM antenna under the...

I just tried putting an XM antenna under the hood. I actually put it on the brake booster since it was the larges magnetic item I could find under there away from heat. It was unusable. Cut out...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-24-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
Posted By BoostRetard

Scratch through clearcoat.

Looks like Murphy's law struck. After a good cleaning and coat of Rejex my car was looking great. Looks like I forgot to set the parking brake and put the car in gear, and it rolled backwards into...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
05-01-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,269
Posted By BoostRetard

Think I will just do that. I'm redoing the...

Think I will just do that. I'm redoing the supplied harness anyways. Thanks for making me come to my senses.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
05-01-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,269
Posted By BoostRetard

Removing all Bose - C5 Door factory speaker wiring question.

I am going to be pulling all the Bose stuff in my 01 C5. I got a great deal on a setup that had been removed from another C5 and is all prewired. They have a nice prewired harness that runs from...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
04-16-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By BoostRetard

The verts don't seem to have the same flat back...

The verts don't seem to have the same flat back wall for amp mounting that the coupe's have.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
04-16-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By BoostRetard

C5 vert

C5 vert
Forum: Audio/Electronics
04-16-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By BoostRetard

Amp mounting ideas...

Looking at pulling out my stock Bose with some a JL setup I got off ebay. It came with a sheet of wood with black carpet for mounting the amps on, but trying to think of ideas for mounting that or...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-09-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By BoostRetard

My wife thinks our car is too quiet, and that is...

My wife thinks our car is too quiet, and that is with Longtubes and B&B PRT's.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-24-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By BoostRetard

I didn't really realize they were that close. ...

I didn't really realize they were that close. Planning on doing all the install myself, but depending on my tuning skills I was planning on taking the car to the Chicago/Ft. Wayne/Indy/Detroit for...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-23-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By BoostRetard

It's a manual. The cheatr cam I was referencing...

It's a manual. The cheatr cam I was referencing is a Thunder Racing cam. It is 215/230 .595/ .601 117lsa. Think there are some other variations of it that they have done. The heads I bought were...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-23-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By BoostRetard

Just to clarify, I would want something bordering...

Just to clarify, I would want something bordering on not detectable. Doesn't have to be completely stealth, but pretty close. If it's obvious that it has a cam that is too much. If a discerning...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-23-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By BoostRetard

Cam choice with this combo?

Looking for something on the quiet side since the car is a convertible, and it is shared with the wife. Already have a big cammed Mustang that is my strip car. This is more of a weekend cruiser...
Forum: C5 General
02-04-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,016
Posted By BoostRetard

I had a similar pair of slotted rotors with the...

I had a similar pair of slotted rotors with the same pads on on my F-250. They left really bad deposits and pulsated a lot while braking. Also didn't brake nearly as good as the Brembo OEM...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-20-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By BoostRetard

Think I'll be sticking with the stock sized...

Think I'll be sticking with the stock sized valves for now. Trying to keep it as much of a budget buildup as I can. Thanks though.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-20-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,683
Posted By BoostRetard

LS2 throttle body blade gap.

I recently picked up a ported throttle body to use on an upcoming fast 90 install on a C5. Wondering if a bit of a gap is normal. It has a sharpened edge on what I assume is the stock silver blade....
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-19-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By BoostRetard

Also if anyone knows a good place to buy new...

Also if anyone knows a good place to buy new from. Looks like Scoggin Dickey has them for $103 for a set.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-17-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By BoostRetard

WTB: Manley Race Flow 1.550 valves

It's a long shot, but does anyone have a set of these or similar they are willing to sell?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-09-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By BoostRetard

Extremes Install Height: 1.800" Max. Valve...

Extremes
Install Height: 1.800"
Max. Valve Spring Lift: 0.660"
Spring Pressure Closed: 155 lbs. @ 1.800"
Spring Pressure Open: 410 lbs. @ 1.140"
Coil Bind: 1.090"
Retainer Material:...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-09-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By BoostRetard

Update and Questions... I have got together...

Update and Questions...

I have got together a set of Patriot Gold Extreme springs and a set of Manley Race-flo Intake Valves. The springs are most likely overkill since I plan on running...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
01-06-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By BoostRetard

Instructions for the JL box have you bolt it to...

Instructions for the JL box have you bolt it to the floor.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-05-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By BoostRetard

ttt

ttt
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-03-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By BoostRetard

ttt

ttt
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-02-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By BoostRetard

WTB: Valves and Springs.

Looking for a set of stock sized valves and springs (locks, retainers, seals) that are good for .600+ lift. Let me know what you have. Thank you.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-29-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By BoostRetard

Get the 50/55w ones if you don't want to mess...

Get the 50/55w ones if you don't want to mess with anything additional to get them to close properly.
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