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Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-15-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 12,949
Posted By mjcourt

I also had bad shudder after a few track days on...

I also had bad shudder after a few track days on the original equipment. I replaced the rotors and pads (with OEM parts) hoping this would fix the problem, but after a couple days the shudder was...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-15-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,966
Posted By mjcourt

The Kumho's had tons of grip. Probably the best...

The Kumho's had tons of grip. Probably the best 200 TW tires out there for the Z06. BUT the front-to-rear diameter ratio doesn't match OEM and the computer might be unhappy at first. My 2017...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-22-2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By mjcourt

Sold my C7Z06 and have these. Not exactly what...

Sold my C7Z06 and have these. Not exactly what you are looking for, but are great wheels.
Forgeline Monoblock wheels - Model GA1R - Gunmetal finish
19x10 et 38
19x12 et 54

I can send pics if...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-01-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By mjcourt

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Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-11-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By mjcourt

FS - SOLD - Ferodo DS1.11 Front brake pads - SOLD

Track pads - Ferodo DS1.11 Front brake pads
Fits Z06 and GrandSport (Not for carbon ceramics) Cost $660. Will sell for $350. New in box, never installed, because I sold my Z06.
...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-27-2021, 09:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,125
Posted By mjcourt

19/20s should fit over the carbon-ceramic and...

19/20s should fit over the carbon-ceramic and give more tire options than the $2000+/set Michelins.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-19-2021, 10:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,379
Posted By mjcourt

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Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-07-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,778
Posted By mjcourt

A quick search of GM discount part suppliers show...

A quick search of GM discount part suppliers show the Rotors are $408 each. Stock pads around $200 a set.
As mentioned above aftermarket pads work much better on track. I also use Ferodo DS 1.11,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-06-2021, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,128
Posted By mjcourt

I just sold my C7. Got quotes from Zroom,...

I just sold my C7. Got quotes from Zroom, Carvana, Carmax, and 2 local Chevrolet dealerships. Local Dealerships, who have no Corvettes in stock, gave me the highest price. May be a good place for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-05-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,202
Posted By mjcourt

Also selling my Z06 C7 this week to a Chevy...

Also selling my Z06 C7 this week to a Chevy dealership who has very few cars on the lot. I've owned a C8 for over a year while deciding which to keep. I got a good deal when I bought the C7, so...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-23-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By mjcourt

I have 19" Forgeline wheels on both front and...

I have 19" Forgeline wheels on both front and rear. Used the Kumho on front and rear.
Another good tire is the Goodyear Supercar 3R if you have 19" front and rear wheels. (100 Tread wear tire)....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-23-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 604
Posted By mjcourt

SD card goes in the Glove box *IF* you have a...

SD card goes in the Glove box *IF* you have a PDR. Not all C8s have one.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-23-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By mjcourt

Yeah, Kumho's ACRs were the only tires I could...

Yeah, Kumho's ACRs were the only tires I could get to hook up well on an autocross course in my Z06. Just checked Tire Rack and they have them "in stock", but you do need to run 19" Front/19" Rear...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-07-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,230
Posted By mjcourt

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Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-07-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,230
Posted By mjcourt

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Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-16-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,878
Posted By mjcourt

Tires in the picture above were Toyo R888R in...

Tires in the picture above were Toyo R888R in 295/30R19 Front and 345/30R19 Rear. Pretty good tires, but loud.

Currently running Goodyear Supercar 3R in 265/35R19 Front and 325/30R19 and really...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-15-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,878
Posted By mjcourt

I previously had a 987 Cayman and a 981 Cayman S,...

I previously had a 987 Cayman and a 981 Cayman S, along with a C7 Z51. I currently have a 981 GT4 and a C7 Z06.
Caymans are lighter weight and drive like a smaller car compared to a C7.
A lot...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-09-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,351
Posted By mjcourt

Seems I like them. ...

Seems I like them.

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Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-05-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By mjcourt

They routinely run 2 or 3 track configurations...

They routinely run 2 or 3 track configurations every day. They juggle the different schools, member days, and track rentals as best they can. Advanced schools usually run the middle portion of the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-06-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,743
Posted By mjcourt

I have no ACL and barely any meniscus in my knee...

I have no ACL and barely any meniscus in my knee and I drive a M7 Z06. I've driven an A8 C7Z06 and a C8 and would recommend getting a C8 over the C7 A8 if you feel you need an 'auto'. C8 feels...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-23-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By mjcourt

Forgelines 19"/19" ...

Forgelines 19"/19"

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Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-05-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,828
Posted By mjcourt

Front lift? If you raised it before shutting the...

Front lift? If you raised it before shutting the car off, it lowers when turned off. This makes an audible noise coming from the front end.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-17-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By mjcourt

Ron Fellows school may supply you with SD cards...

Ron Fellows school may supply you with SD cards with their track map installed. If not you can do the following to get the track map setup when you get on the track.
For 1st time on a track…
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2020, 10:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 23,601
Posted By mjcourt

I have a quickjack 5000 with the extension for my...

I have a quickjack 5000 with the extension for my C8. I used lifting pucks and the QJ short rubber pads and needed to use wood planks (2x12") under all 4 wheels. My garage floor is slick and I did...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-05-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,819
Posted By mjcourt

"Racing" and doing an occasional track day are...

"Racing" and doing an occasional track day are different things. I would not hesitate to buy a car that I knew was occasionally tracked at "Drivers Educations" events. These are often intermediate...
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