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Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-11-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 28,401
Posted By prlwng

Many years ago. Someone elses boss 429. Not...

Many years ago.

Someone elses boss 429. Not far tho. Mabey 50 miles.

Then my 70 chalenger, 440 6pack. 140 and play with throttle.
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,425
Posted By prlwng

On the 82 I had. I had about same thing. ...

On the 82 I had. I had about same thing. Cleaned a part on forward tb. Then always ran some marvel mystry oil in tank. About a cup a tank. Memory getting bad as it has been gone three years...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-05-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,992
Posted By prlwng

Many years ago my boys and I were racing...

Many years ago my boys and I were racing motorcycles. Shaved heads ported etc. Got 92 gas at ussuall place, mixed it and filled tanks. Three cycles. Nothing run right. Tryed rejeting and even...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-23-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,386
Posted By prlwng

In a recent magazine, they had an 84 crossfire...

In a recent magazine, they had an 84 crossfire with some mods. Not extravagant but reasonable. It was into the 11 sec 1/4 if I remember right. Rear gear, Cai, nitrous are some of what I remember...
Forum: C5 General
09-06-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,640
Posted By prlwng

You may want to try an autocross. There may...

You may want to try an autocross.

There may be some close to you. Most are free to watch, lest ours are. You will see those very novice drivers, like me, make mistakes and take forever to get...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-05-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By prlwng

Had a nice couple hundred miles ride in it last...

Had a nice couple hundred miles ride in it last week.

Just is as nice ride as c6 tho.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,436
Posted By prlwng

29.3 mpg

Got home this morn after 3600 miles this past week. Compter in dash said 29.4 for mileage. Paper figure came out 29.3.

This is acceptable to me. We had it to 29.9 comin into vegas. Was 28...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-25-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By prlwng

Thanks all Headin to bullhead city az area. ...

Thanks all

Headin to bullhead city az area. Last long trip was to Texas in winter when noticied the increase.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-25-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By prlwng

Tire presure increase

13 c6 base
Will set tire preasure at 32 in morning. Later driving at 70 to 80 mph tires will rear 40 plus.

Is this normal?

Anything to worry about?

Thanks all
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-04-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By prlwng

Still got it. Do drive it a bit. Fact...

Still got it.

Do drive it a bit.

Fact is ma took it to work on drive vett to work day.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-24-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By prlwng

Yep Sioux Falls area Phone 605 359 2207

Yep
Sioux Falls area

Phone
605 359 2207
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-24-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By prlwng

82 white/red 12000$

82 crossfire
runs good
new shocks, tires, exhaust cat back.
84000 miles
134a for air
Forum: C3 General
04-23-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,038
Posted By prlwng

Many semi truck dealers have led lights and...

Many semi truck dealers have led lights and conectors.

For my 82 it now has the 4 lights led. Brake and turns are now two on each side. The lights are white on a white car. The nice thing is...
Forum: C3 General
04-21-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By prlwng

Pick up

Pick up
Forum: C3 General
04-21-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By prlwng

He has to go get his lady.

He has to go get his lady.
Forum: C3 General
04-21-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By prlwng

grandkids

Grandson, a senior this year gets to use the c3 tonight for prom. He has gone with the same girl for three years. He also goes to airforce after graduation.

Grandkids are fun to spoil. Not...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-02-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By prlwng

A couple of us that day thought a spinner like we...

A couple of us that day thought a spinner like we use on semi trucks would work.

When you have a 180, car length, another 180, car length, then a 90 before a fast straight an amateur like me is...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-02-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By prlwng

That is what I was afraid of. was hopeing...

That is what I was afraid of.

was hopeing there was a hidden fuse one could just pull.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-28-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By prlwng

Paddel shifter

Is there a way to disable the paddel when one wants to?

When autocrossing hands are flying around steering wheel and have shifted to another gear when don't want to. Then am stuck in a higher...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-28-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,862
Posted By prlwng

What brake pads are best?

13 base c6.
Mostly street driving but an autocross couple times a year.
Anyway brake on left rear makes squeak after sitting all week. Goes away after used a bit. Figure new pads should eliminate...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-09-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By prlwng

Thanks all. That is what I was thinking but...

Thanks all.

That is what I was thinking but wanted to check with some experienced drivers.

Can't wait to get some good tires on when spring comes to autocross.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-09-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By prlwng

goodyear tires

Finnally upgraded to a 13 c6.
Has goodyear allseason tires on it. They were new when I got it couple months ago.

I know they are worrhless o n an autocross course. Have read here that many...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-21-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By prlwng

It is

It is
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By prlwng

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

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Da boss at vettes in the hills couple years ago
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By prlwng

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1198/80-20160918_170521_76bb4d74bface0d0f520255ca869b70ddbcb2c9a.jpg

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