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Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-07-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By RichmondC7

These tow hooks are still available

These tow hooks are still available
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-16-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By RichmondC7

you pay shipping

you pay shipping
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-16-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By RichmondC7

For Sale: Matched Tow Hooks for C7

Front and rear tow hooks for all C7 models including Z06
Retail $180 once used $135 for front and rear...
Forum: C7 Corvettes for Sale
01-14-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,469
Posted By RichmondC7

No mag ride or clear bra. I do have original...

No mag ride or clear bra. I do have original intakes.
Forum: C7 Corvettes for Sale
01-05-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,469
Posted By RichmondC7

2015 Torch Red Z51 A8 3LT

The car has the Appearance Option with distinctive wheels, carbon flash Accents and two tops. One exposed carbon fiber the the other transparent. It has the carbon fiber dash option, PDR and red...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-13-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By RichmondC7

FS: C7 wheels from std coup 18.5 x 19x10

New wheels from std C7 coupe. Great for mounting winter tires or for use to mount track tires. $600 for set. Houston, Texas area....
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-09-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By RichmondC7

I drive my 2015 Z51 A8 mostly on the track...

I drive my 2015 Z51 A8 mostly on the track (HPDE). I always use the paddle shifters. I want total control of when up and down shifts happen. In MHO in a track environment any miliseconds of time in...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-04-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,941
Posted By RichmondC7

Msrh

We ran clockwise. Best laps 1:48-49
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-04-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,629
Posted By RichmondC7

I think track alignment is one key to better tire...

I think track alignment is one key to better tire wear. My high volume Chevrolet dealer tried twice to get my C7 Z51 to the recommended track alignment but failed. The track mechanics at MSR Houston...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-03-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,941
Posted By RichmondC7

A8 trans heating

I have a 2015 Z51 A8. I have added the LG trans radiator plus Z06 grill and rear qtr panel scopes. I live in Houston, Tx. This was a fast session at MSR Houston with ambient temp around 80 degrees
...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-28-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,629
Posted By RichmondC7

I use my C7 almost exclusively on HPDE. I use...

I use my C7 almost exclusively on HPDE. I use non-run flat PSS in original size. So far I have been getting around 12 -14 track days on these tires. I bleed, not replace DOT 4 fluid after every other...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-27-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,940
Posted By RichmondC7

While apples to apples comparisons between a C7...

While apples to apples comparisons between a C7 Z51 and a C7 Grand Sport are nearly impossible to do on the track, I personally experienced a close comparison. I drove my C7 Z51 on the same track as...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-07-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,829
Posted By RichmondC7

Non-run flat tires

Most of the miles I put on my 2015 Z51 are on the track. I just changed to non-run flat versions of the PSS. They are the same size as the original run flats and I have found after 9 track sessions...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-14-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By RichmondC7

I replaced the rear rotors on my C7 2015 Z51...

I replaced the rear rotors on my C7 2015 Z51 without a problem. Unscrew the parking brake cable and screw it back into the new rotor. Bought my GM rotors on line for less than $100 each.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
05-06-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By RichmondC7

Here is an update. Ran at Texas World Speedway....

Here is an update. Ran at Texas World Speedway. Air temp 86F. Only recorded last 7 laps.
Mods=Z06 front grill, Z06 quarter panel intake scoops, LG Motorsports trans cooler....
Forum: Ask Tadge
05-05-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 32,108
Posted By RichmondC7

Some more field stats for the A8 at TWS

I ran at Texas World Speedway a short time back. Max speed on the banked straight was 146mph. Air temp during the run was 86 F. 2015 C7 Z51. Mods - Z06 front grill, Z06 quarter panel inlet scoops, LG...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-14-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 35,016
Posted By RichmondC7

True

True
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-13-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By RichmondC7

Bill, Can you provide the part numbers for...

Bill,
Can you provide the part numbers for adding the front transmission radiator? Are all the A8 lines already in place to add the front cooler?
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-13-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By RichmondC7

Rear and quarter panel must be removed to swap...

Rear and quarter panel must be removed to swap transmission radiators. Replaced LG Motorsports supplied sealing tape with stronger 3M tape. Replaced the quarter panel ducts with Z06 units first. Just...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-13-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By RichmondC7

I replaced the stock A8 transmission cooler with...

I replaced the stock A8 transmission cooler with one from LG Motorsports. It is in the same rear location as the original
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-11-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
Posted By RichmondC7

Some track data on A8 cooling mods

Here is some data from track weekends. Data is from the same track and were recorded two weeks apart. After the first event I modified my car to assist water and trans cooling. The second event was...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-11-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,060
Posted By RichmondC7

Here is what I have done to my 2015 Z51 A8. I...

Here is what I have done to my 2015 Z51 A8. I installed the Z06 quarter panel vent scoops, installed the Z06 front grill and replaced the stock transmission cooler with a much larger one from LG...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-12-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 35,016
Posted By RichmondC7

It is my understanding that Chevy has a part...

It is my understanding that Chevy has a part number for a A8 with a larger capacity fluid pan. Perhaps it will be possible to identify just the new A-8 pan P/N and retrofit it existing A8 units to...
Forum: Ask Tadge
12-08-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 32,108
Posted By RichmondC7

Ran at Circuit of the Americas - COTA - this last...

Ran at Circuit of the Americas - COTA - this last week. 2015 Z51 A8 LT3 with PDR. I had 8 sessions of about 23-27 minutes each. Speeds at the end of straights 138mph and 125mph, 20 turns. Left the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-12-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 815,552
Posted By RichmondC7

Oil temp vs water temp

Seems to me that MT's comment that the water temp look normal during overheating might because they were looking at the oil temp and not the water temp....I could be wrong but it sure looks like my...
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