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Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-10-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By Jim Rogers

$1000 1988 C4 vs $30,000 2017 V6 Mustang

Ran into this recent video and thought it was interesting-- but not sure there's any larger point to be made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkmQbnNfJas&ab_channel=Becker

Apologies if it was...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-11-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,768
Posted By Jim Rogers

Call me even crazier-- I have two 85's in that...

Call me even crazier-- I have two 85's in that color combination! (VIN's are only 12 apart.)

However, we're probably derailing the topic, so I'm gonna shut up now.

:cheers:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-27-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,007
Posted By Jim Rogers

I was in a similar dilemma when I bought a new C6...

I was in a similar dilemma when I bought a new C6 Grand Sport in 2013. There were no all-season options in the Grand Sport sizes, so I was stuck with summer-only tires. BTW, those tires were not to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,405
Posted By Jim Rogers

The belts are findable but, as Cruisinfanatic...

The belts are findable but, as Cruisinfanatic says, that's not the real problem.

A few years ago, I really wanted to get my cassette working. However, I found that, among other things, the auto...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 497,778
Posted By Jim Rogers

I quoted you directly-- those were your exact...

I quoted you directly-- those were your exact words.

With all due respect (and I mean that sincerely as you've put a fair amount of effort into this over the years), I don't think it's reasonable...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 497,778
Posted By Jim Rogers

billo-- I'm wondering why in the first post...

billo--

I'm wondering why in the first post you say:



You're making the strong implication that SN/M oils (800 ppm zddp) are not really acceptable in stock flat tappet engines.

How do you...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-17-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,707
Posted By Jim Rogers

Thanks for the link. They look really different...

Thanks for the link. They look really different from any others I've seen on the forum....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-16-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,707
Posted By Jim Rogers

That's actually another question I had-- why is...

That's actually another question I had-- why is "a dab of silicone" so effective in keeping the pucks in "very tight?"

From what I've read about these pucks, many of the ones that come from...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-16-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,707
Posted By Jim Rogers

Thanks much for the info. One reason I was...

Thanks much for the info.

One reason I was particularly interested in these pucks is that it seems to be a consensus on the forum that, as opposed to other options, the BMW's require no use of any...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-14-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,707
Posted By Jim Rogers

I'm also looking at "leave in place" jacking...

I'm also looking at "leave in place" jacking pucks for a 13 GS. It seems the BMW ones have a great reputation, but I'm having trouble finding a (non-dead) link to the exact ones that are used for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-04-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,722
Posted By Jim Rogers

Until Michelin came out with all seasons in GS...

Until Michelin came out with all seasons in GS sizes in fall 2017, there were no tires for the GS that were not summer only (and therefore subject to cracking at very low temperatures). Thus, GM...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-22-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,213
Posted By Jim Rogers

Just installed them on Monday on my 2013 GS. Sure...

Just installed them on Monday on my 2013 GS. Sure will be nice to be able to drive my car when the temps are low!

Discount Tire quoted me $1306 out the door (we have a pretty high sales tax). I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-07-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By Jim Rogers

Northern State GS Owners Rejoice-- They're Here!

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2013&autoModel=Corvette+Grand+Sport&autoModClar=Coupe&frontWidth=275%2F&frontRatio=35&frontDiameter=18&fron...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-01-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

Thanks for that update. August works for me...

Thanks for that update.

August works for me as my OEM's still have life. My plan was to to finish those off by Oct then switch to the A/S 3+.

Glad you like your tires (even if they're not A/S)....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-04-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

I hear you-- I have the same attitude. I want RF...

I hear you-- I have the same attitude. I want RF A/S, but if unavailable, I'll take non-RF A/S in a second.

Only a couple of months of winter left and I have a big house project/move going on now,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-04-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

Excellent news! Were run flat versions of this...

Excellent news! Were run flat versions of this tire an option when you purchased them?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-03-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

Nice, but not all season so won't work for me up...

Nice, but not all season so won't work for me up here in the great white north.

Really hoping Michelin will deliver on A/S 3+ ZP in GS sizes...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-03-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

Did a little more searching-- have I answered my...

Did a little more searching-- have I answered my own question?

https://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/michelin/325%252F30-19+michelin+pilot+sport+a%252Fs+3+plus+zp+101y+bsw.html
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-03-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

Yep-- major wrinkle! Really hoping the A/S...

Yep-- major wrinkle!

Really hoping the A/S 3+ ZP will be released in 325/30 19 for use on the GS, so hoping for some intel from OCOMEON...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-03-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

In GS sizes?

In GS sizes?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-03-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

Can you get any info from your Michelin sources...

Can you get any info from your Michelin sources as to whether they will offer the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP?

That's the one I'm really wanting...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-02-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,176
Posted By Jim Rogers

And here it is! The size is shown in this...

And here it is!


The size is shown in this data sheet:

http://www.monro.com/datasheets/Michelin-Pilot-Sport-A-S-3-Plus.pdf

And if you search "Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ 80254" several...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-01-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,163
Posted By Jim Rogers

Excellent-- post the pics ASAP! :thumbs:

Excellent-- post the pics ASAP!

:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,931
Posted By Jim Rogers

Does that $100/year get you the All Access...

Does that $100/year get you the All Access package? That's what I was paying for.

Of course the bill can be lowered significantly if I lower the package level, but then it won't work for me. I've...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,931
Posted By Jim Rogers

I like it a lot. I have about 12 channels I...

I like it a lot. I have about 12 channels I listen to on a regular basis, and about 10 more I use on occasion to mix things up.

I have the full subscription, so I also listen in my home via the...
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