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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Yes, I agree. I have a 74 service manual and it...

Yes, I agree. I have a 74 service manual and it indicates wheelbase is 98 inches. Now that I think about it, I may have an idea on the extra wheelbase length I posted. I'm ok here since the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-02-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Good morning - I checked the driver side...

Good morning -

I checked the driver side spring and confirmed the top is aligned to the hole in the top perch. I could not quite see the passenger side but I'm sure I it's aligned the same.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

That's interesting; I will post measurements in...

That's interesting; I will post measurements in the morning when I go back to the garage. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Hi MelWff, yes, they were tightened with full...

Hi MelWff, yes, they were tightened with full weight on the vehicle. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Yep - I know. I like Billsteins a lot. I have...

Yep - I know. I like Billsteins a lot. I have them on 2 other vehicles. The only other thing I can think of is I put poly bushings all the way around. Could they cause it to rise? Not sure; I only...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Suggestions noted; Thanks; I've checked the...

Suggestions noted; Thanks; I've checked the springs a couple times before because of the height and verified they are installed/rotated properly. I will check again. So, the car is a sitting bit high...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Hi Bikespace, yes those are 15X8 stock rims. No...

Hi Bikespace, yes those are 15X8 stock rims. No spacers.

Correct, I put the 255s on the car way back in 2010 when I got it. It was aligned by Goodyear back around 2011. That Goodyear does not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Hi 4-vettes, yea the shop from hell. This is all...

Hi 4-vettes, yea the shop from hell. This is all after they assured that they could do the alignment (blah blah blah). We've done a ton of them. SMH!

I suppose anything is possible with getting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Not sure what they did. I would not be surprised...

Not sure what they did. I would not be surprised if they screwed around with the fender since they did all kinds of other crazy stuff like cracked a windshield, took off a brace and stripped brand...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

So, maybe try to move the fender? I can do that...

So, maybe try to move the fender? I can do that but just does not explain why it was not rubbing before the 2022 alignment but is now. I checked it right before I took it in for that 2022 alignment...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1860x2000/driver_side_lower_ball_joint_12a76ca1e3f98369436657274c68742a5ba4039b.jpeg
Lower ball joint- driver side
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Here are pics of the front and side of the car ...

Here are pics of the front and side of the car
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1176/car_front_aab11e5482d78161fad5d214dcd35b2ac5b849b4.jpeg
Front of car- Wheels...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Here are the shim on the upper control arms; ...

Here are the shim on the upper control arms;
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1781x1810/shim_1_front_driver_16e67d19bd7c71593df1293c90114c925cdfb621.jpeg
Driver side...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 12:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,628
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Hi everyone, I ended up going with a Davis...

Hi everyone, I ended up going with a Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) curved HED distributor for my 76. I have it set at 12 degrees vacuum advance and 36 degrees total advance at 3,000 RPM. I drove my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Agreed - It never rubbed before the 2022 or 2023...

Agreed - It never rubbed before the 2022 or 2023 crap alignments. Photos coming by the weekend. Hoping to get to the bottom of it. Thanks everyone.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

One clarification here, the caster specs of 3.4...

One clarification here, the caster specs of 3.4 and 4.2 are from the 2023 alignment. The car did not rub before the 2022 alignment or after I put the changed ball joints and tie rod ends as well as A...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. The last...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. The last time the car was aligned back in 2011 or 2012 after I got it by Goodyear. I do not have those specs and the Goodyear location that did the alignment...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Ok, I hear you; Like I said I am not an alignment...

Ok, I hear you; Like I said I am not an alignment guy, at all and it seems impossible to find anyone around here that knows what they are doing with these cars. Thank goodness we have this forum. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,027
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Hi guys, I am just getting back to trying to deal...

Hi guys, I am just getting back to trying to deal with the rubbing on the driver side of my car after an alignments. To recap, I am running P255 60 R15 tires on my 76 in the front and back. I been...
Forum: C3 General
03-16-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,655
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Anyone know what ever came of this? I'm having a...

Anyone know what ever came of this? I'm having a similar with my 76. No matter what, I can only get ~12 gallons of fuel in my tank with the gas gauge on "E". I've had the tank out a couple of times...
Forum: Transactions Feedback
03-09-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 373
Posted By hgoodwiniii

I paid shipping the 1st time. There was no "free...

I paid shipping the 1st time. There was no "free shipping" coupon with the original order. It was my fault. I ordered the wrong mufflers. You don't want to know what UPS charged to have me return the...
Forum: Transactions Feedback
03-09-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 373
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Zip-Corvette

Hey everyone, what the hell is going on with Zip-Corvette? I been using them for years. I had a situation where I ordered the wrong mufflers. Totally my fault. I sent them back for an exchange. I had...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Yea, we'll see. Thanks for the feedback. My...

Yea, we'll see. Thanks for the feedback. My exhaust is pretty much welded up to the headers right now and passing through the transmission crossmember. I had the tank out for EFI install a few months...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 628
Posted By hgoodwiniii

I have a set of C.S.S.B, stainless steel off my...

I have a set of C.S.S.B, stainless steel off my 76. You can have them if you want. They have about 5,000 miles on them. Just pay for shipping. I just decided to change them with the same ones when I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2024, 01:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By hgoodwiniii

Very nice! I like what you did. I'll think on it....

Very nice! I like what you did. I'll think on it. That cutting wheel sounds like doable and the plasma cutter sound like a ton of fun. I can image what my neighbors will think of more weird noises...
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