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Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-15-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 148,023
Posted By spoolin7

South, between exit 3 and 4, in Clarksville,...

South, between exit 3 and 4, in Clarksville, Indiana. They've since repaired the expansion joint, but it wasn't severe enough that it should have caused damage to normal wheels.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-15-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 148,023
Posted By spoolin7

1. July 2017 2. spoolin7 3. All 4 wheels bent...

1. July 2017
2. spoolin7
3. All 4 wheels bent going over expansion joint on I-65 in southern Indiana. Car was in touring mode at the time. Filed insurance claim to have them fixed and to get an...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-12-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 742
Posted By spoolin7

The rear tires are .131" and .130" in the center...

The rear tires are .131" and .130" in the center with a DOT code 4M 2R 00KX and date 5014. The fronts have .124" and .123" with DOT code 4M LW 00BX and date 5015. The depth was measured using some...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-12-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 742
Posted By spoolin7

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 take offs - $1100

I recently bought these from another member for track days, but ended up not using them and don't plan to any time soon. They had 900 highway miles before they were removed. No patches or repairs....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-16-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,595
Posted By spoolin7

Bent all 4 of mine on my '17 GS on 65 in southern...

Bent all 4 of mine on my '17 GS on 65 in southern Indiana as well. You'd think they would actually do something with all of my tax money.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
03-05-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,341
Posted By spoolin7

I always come up through the shifter panel. It'll...

I always come up through the shifter panel. It'll run the wiring right into the center console, so there's no drilling or anything.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-05-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,757
Posted By spoolin7

I bent all 4 of my GS wheels with about 3,600...

I bent all 4 of my GS wheels with about 3,600 miles on the clock. All it took was a slightly raised expansion joint on the interstate. These wheels are unbelievably fragile.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-08-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
Posted By spoolin7

I used to run the Ultrac Sessanta on my '03 Z06....

I used to run the Ultrac Sessanta on my '03 Z06. Even with around 800hp at the crank, these tires were amazing. By far the best wet traction I've ever had in a tire. If they made sizes to fit the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-08-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,284
Posted By spoolin7

You don't need the lighter plug to charge from...

You don't need the lighter plug to charge from the rear. I have mine on a tender right now with clamps on the battery. All you have to do is pull the carpet up a little and pull the styrofoam piece...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-16-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By spoolin7

discovered I still have this in the garage....

discovered I still have this in the garage....
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-15-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By spoolin7

Reichard Racing 6-rib, 3.3" Vortec pulley

I bought this for my C5 and never got around to installing it. I recently bought a C7 and no longer have a need for it.


$100 shipped
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-15-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By spoolin7

Reichard Racing 6-rib, 3.3" Vortec pulley

I bought this for my C5 and never got around to installing it. I recently bought a C7 and no longer have a need for it.



$100 shipped
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-31-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,054
Posted By spoolin7

I had to fix all 4 of mine on my '17 GS. Story...

I had to fix all 4 of mine on my '17 GS. Story from another thread:

Another GS owner here that has bent the stock wheels. All 4 wheels bent in 2 places each on the barrel with about 2,600 miles on...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-08-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,259
Posted By spoolin7

Another GS owner here that has bent the stock...

Another GS owner here that has bent the stock wheels. All 4 wheels bent in 2 places each on the barrel with about 2,600 miles on the clock. I always drive in touring on the highway. I hit 2...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-21-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,121
Posted By spoolin7

I just recently had all 4 of my Grand Sport...

I just recently had all 4 of my Grand Sport wheels get bent due to an excessively tall expansion joint on I-65S in Indiana. I ended up filing a claim through my insurance because the state is...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-14-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,507
Posted By spoolin7

I've talked to multiple people already and have...

I've talked to multiple people already and have come to the conclusion that it's pointless. I'm working with my insurance company to handle the repairs and going to let them pursue the state...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-14-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,507
Posted By spoolin7

I passed on it and starting to wish I had not. I...

I passed on it and starting to wish I had not. I just bent all 4 wheels on my '17 GS with only 2,500 miles on it. Had nothing to do with not being careful. It was just a bad expansion joint on the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-11-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,880
Posted By spoolin7

Indiana Farm Bureau - $730/yr 2017 Grand...

Indiana Farm Bureau - $730/yr

2017 Grand Sport
35 years old
Also insure 2006 Trailblazer SS and home with FB
zero claims in over 5 years
$500 deductible
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
05-31-2017, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By spoolin7

The ball and socket style has been known to wear...

The ball and socket style has been known to wear prematurely and fail. I removed the bottom 2/3 of the stock bolts and much prefer this in terms of safety.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-26-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,723
Posted By spoolin7

I'm 34 and have Farm Bureau insurance. My '03 Z06...

I'm 34 and have Farm Bureau insurance. My '03 Z06 was $57/month. My '17 GS is $61/month. Both with the same coverage and $500 deductible. I have one other vehicle and my house with them as well.
Forum: C7 Corvettes for Sale
05-02-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By spoolin7

If you're interested in new, Kerbeck in Atlantic...

If you're interested in new, Kerbeck in Atlantic City has a few new ones in the high 50s.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
03-21-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,453
Posted By spoolin7

Thanks for the advice. I'm 6'3", so the seat is...

Thanks for the advice. I'm 6'3", so the seat is always all the way back, which is probably the issue. I'll mess around with it and see what happens.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
03-20-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,453
Posted By spoolin7

I just recently selected the exit seating option...

I just recently selected the exit seating option in the settings because I kept getting too close to the wheel with my pocket knife. After that, it will not automatically return to the driving...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-20-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,476
Posted By spoolin7

I just upgraded from an '03 Z06 to a '17 GS a...

I just upgraded from an '03 Z06 to a '17 GS a month ago, after 7 years of being in the C5. I don't regret it whatsoever. It's like a whole different class of car. My ONLY complaint so far is that the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-10-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,863
Posted By spoolin7

Any chance you lowered the car on the stock bolts...

Any chance you lowered the car on the stock bolts or anything? That'll change the alignment enough to get wear issues. Also, there are a lot of contributing factors like heat, heat cycles, road...
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