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Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-21-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By flatcrank

I've not heard anything and neither factory...

I've not heard anything and neither factory option appears to be orderable (is Z51 orderable at the moment?) My order is on indefinite hold till quality improves. I'm happy to wait out the winter...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,194
Posted By flatcrank

Nicely done. I like the rear without the Z51...

Nicely done. I like the rear without the Z51 lip. I don't think the whole rear design around the Camaro tail lights is a problem, but I feel like the designers could have used just another...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-20-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,194
Posted By flatcrank

Not bad. Does it reduce or obscure any...

Not bad. Does it reduce or obscure any reflectors?
The tail light assembly is growing on me, so I'm not so motivated to change it.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-15-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By flatcrank

You're right and not even the big transmission...

You're right and not even the big transmission companies dispute the merits of a "multi speed bicycle" solution (put three ratios in the differential housing and keep six cogs in the box, you have a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-12-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By flatcrank

That's a newer model that the one I used, but...

That's a newer model that the one I used, but it's a great machine -- I'd say chalk and cheese compared to the typical machines from Hunter and Ranger, etc. Zero contact with the finished surfaces...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-12-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By flatcrank

Yabsolutely. Run flats are very heavy, cost a...

Yabsolutely.
Run flats are very heavy, cost a lot more and they're "rated" for something like 50 miles at 50 mph ... not ideal for a puncture on an Interstate. I don't know that you'll really feel...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-12-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By flatcrank

That tire machine is horrific! The operator...

That tire machine is horrific!

The operator was bouncing the face (!) of the wheel around on rollers ... hardly "touchless" ... the machine I used to use, called "Artiglio", works with the wheel...
Forum: C7 Forced Induction/Nitrous
11-09-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,328
Posted By flatcrank

Hole pretzeled conrods, Bat Man!

Hole pretzeled conrods, Bat Man!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-07-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,656
Posted By flatcrank

Except that's the kind of blue that has been the...

Except that's the kind of blue that has been the historically important livery of Le Mans cars for half a century. Especially in the context of Ford GT40 and Porsche Le Mans record winning streaks. ...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-28-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By flatcrank

You might want to edit the thread title to...

You might want to edit the thread title to something relevant like "bluetooth caller id image display on dash" ... in any case, I'm interested to see how this gets resolved. I've had trouble with...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-27-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

I'm not sure where you're directing the "whining"...

I'm not sure where you're directing the "whining" criticism, but I'm interested in the cage you designed for the C6. Perhaps you can post a link to it? There's always lessons to be learned and...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-26-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 944
Posted By flatcrank

The C7 brought attention to the Corvette and the...

The C7 brought attention to the Corvette and the early marketing set high expectations. Wealthy cats were gathering around the bowl, ready to lap up a "pocket change" priced taste of American...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-24-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,640
Posted By flatcrank

Please point me to this dealer. I can't find...

Please point me to this dealer. I can't find anywhere better than msrp, not even discounting accessories or options. I feel like this will all be over in a few months and by June 2014, the Stingray...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-24-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

Thanks for posting -- it's (somewhat) reassuring...

Thanks for posting -- it's (somewhat) reassuring to see the survivability (if the doors and hatch open and close, it's a very good sign the passenger compartment held up, even though that one A...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-18-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

Right. It didn't flip, the quarters are...

Right. It didn't flip, the quarters are undamaged. It does look like it went under the back of a semi trailer and the bar on the back of the trailer crushed the windshield and A pillars.

I'm...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-18-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

You're apparently not understanding what's being...

You're apparently not understanding what's being described -- there's a world of difference between a full cage and a roll bar or even a half cage. The roll bar augments the roll-over strength of...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-17-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

I agree there's good products going into Ferrari,...

I agree there's good products going into Ferrari, Lotus and Porsche that are "bolt in" and meet club/series rules.

I'm fine with "chemical welding" (the kind of bonding that's used around aluminum...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-17-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-17-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

That's a pretty infamous wreck just because of...

That's a pretty infamous wreck just because of the failure. That cage looks like it was MIG'd together from cattle fence tubing under a shady tree and built to shady specs at best. Examples of bad...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-16-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

Bolt-in or weld to glue-in plates, neither is...

Bolt-in or weld to glue-in plates, neither is ideal, but I'm not about to take the resale hit of a weld-in cage or "bonded" penetration plates. There are companies that make very stout bolt-in half...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-16-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,204
Posted By flatcrank

Roll cage

Just looking at a wrecked C7 with collapsed windshield (hopefully caused by rescue cutting, not failure) but makes me sure I want a cage. Who makes a bolt in cage for these aluminum tubs?
...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-15-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,212
Posted By flatcrank

I didn't like the look of the dash insert for...

I didn't like the look of the dash insert for $1000.
That first pic in this thread makes it look more washed-out than it is to the eye, but still, the rest of the hard plastic surfaces and the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,482
Posted By flatcrank

Here's a good examination of the Stringray on a...

Here's a good examination of the Stringray on a hoist, including the eLSD.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-z51-suspension-walkaround.html

The...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,482
Posted By flatcrank

Porsche 911's leave the factory on transportation...

Porsche 911's leave the factory on transportation blocks to hold the suspension at a transport height. Even so, it's important to check the underbody for impact damage during transport during the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,925
Posted By flatcrank

Thanks for these posts. I just can't see the...

Thanks for these posts. I just can't see the value or benefit in 3LT:
* near enough to being same leather
* Nav is better on an Android Google phone
* audio needs upgraded speakers and amps...
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