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Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-23-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,931
Posted By Eric G

Anyone know the part number for a C7 grandsport...

Anyone know the part number for a C7 grandsport outdoor car cover from GM? All I can find is the indoor one. The dealership told my wife the GS uses the stingray cover. When we got it, could NOT...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-13-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,725
Posted By Eric G

I cut the center section entirely away. Couple...

I cut the center section entirely away. Couple things to know-

If you have a base model corvette, that air dam helps direct air up into the radiator (I think that depends on year but not sure). ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-11-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3,364
Views: 452,129
Posted By Eric G

Before I replied I did a search and could find...

Before I replied I did a search and could find nothing but references to 13. Now I find all kinds of numbers! Interesting overall, I stand corrected.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-11-2014, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3,364
Views: 452,129
Posted By Eric G

There were 13 deaths linked to the key issue. An...

There were 13 deaths linked to the key issue. An interesting article in one of the auto magazines that looked into them found 11 of those deaths also involved alcohol or those who died weren't using...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-31-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Eric G

Bill, thanks for the book information, I ordered...

Bill, thanks for the book information, I ordered and it arrived last night, looks very interesting.

There wouldn't happen to be something like that for the C6 development? I figure I'll learn...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-27-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Eric G

Thanks, I did the downloads individually, pricey,...

Thanks, I did the downloads individually, pricey, but looks like it should have some of what I'm looking for.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-25-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Eric G

Thanks, I did have that article but exactly the...

Thanks, I did have that article but exactly the level of technical detail I'm talking about. There is quite a bit of information out there the problem is that none of it is in one place, and of...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-24-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,087
Posted By Eric G

Knock on wood immediately!!! If one of my valves...

Knock on wood immediately!!! If one of my valves drops today I'm blaming you!!!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-24-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Eric G

C6 Z06 development/integration information

All,

I'm working on a project for a systems engineering class, and I am basing it on the C6 Z06. The class is about systems integration and verification. I've found a lot of information through...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-09-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,515
Posted By Eric G

JoeC5- Where are you getting these weight...

JoeC5-

Where are you getting these weight numbers for the fenders from? I always had a total savings of 15 pounds in my head, but when I look it up, total savings of 26.5 is what I come up with. ...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-07-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,515
Posted By Eric G

The data on the fenders you gave is inaccurate. ...

The data on the fenders you gave is inaccurate. According to the article posted on the carbon fiber development of the c6z06 fenders, the weight savings is 12 kg/26.5 lbs per car.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,515
Posted By Eric G

You've got this slightly wrong. The air dam...

You've got this slightly wrong. The air dam increases LIFT and decreases drag. The wind tunnel data I saw was from Katech, though it was more than just removing the air dam, they smoothed the whole...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-18-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 63,974
Posted By Eric G

Z06. Probably the best looking special edition...

Z06. Probably the best looking special edition car I've ever seen from GM, only wish is it was a Z07... But not that much. Where did you get that centennial edition cargo cover?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-21-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,439
Posted By Eric G

In the interest of clearing up confusion, the OP...

In the interest of clearing up confusion, the OP is referring to the air dam under the car, NOT the front splitter on GS/Z06/ZR1.

I do not know about the coupe/convertible/GS, but the air dam...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-21-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,538
Posted By Eric G

I think you should raise heck over the hole...

I think you should raise heck over the hole drilling! Congrats and enjoy your new ride!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,421
Posted By Eric G

While Rob is wandering here, many US...

While Rob is wandering here, many US servicepersonnel and DoD civilians are likely to wind up in this situation if they buy GM while stationed overseas. As less then 1 percent of the living...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-17-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,144
Posted By Eric G

Unfortunately as it relates to racing/track use,...

Unfortunately as it relates to racing/track use, most professional race organizations require traditional dampers. If they allowed racers to use MRC, they would. The ability to not have to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-17-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,144
Posted By Eric G

I daily drive my Z06, 4k miles since I bought it...

I daily drive my Z06, 4k miles since I bought it in December, and my job keeps me away from the car 3 days a week! I live in San Diego and the California roads can be crap. MRC is the best...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-13-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,315
Posted By Eric G

Before I ever posted here we changed the sensor,...

Before I ever posted here we changed the sensor, as that was the first thing we all thought. The shop even read a code that suggested the sensor. Made no change. Currently shop is saying something...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-12-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,315
Posted By Eric G

That's correct.

That's correct.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-11-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,315
Posted By Eric G

Car has finally gotten tested with a mechanical...

Car has finally gotten tested with a mechanical gauge, and it appears to always have oil pressure on startup, confirmed that when the sensor is installed it still doesn't show oil pres initially when...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-11-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 16,103
Posted By Eric G

The incremental argument is a good one, however,...

The incremental argument is a good one, however, looking at where we are on the exponential curve, we should really only be mid way up it, in a more linear region. Regardless, using the nurburgring...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-11-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 16,103
Posted By Eric G

Mine's a centennial so it has MRC and PTM too. ...

Mine's a centennial so it has MRC and PTM too. MRC is worth it's weight in gold in my opinion...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-11-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 16,103
Posted By Eric G

When the Z06 first came out, it was all I wanted....

When the Z06 first came out, it was all I wanted. When the ZR1 came out, I still wanted the Z06 (427 is a magic number...), but with the suspension/brakes/aero of the ZR-1. And that's mostly what I...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-10-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By Eric G

Depends on whether you want aftermarket or Chevy....

Depends on whether you want aftermarket or Chevy. Its approximately 2k from Chevy, other manufacturers are cheaper but not sure if they have the special coating that keeps the carbon fiber from...
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