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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-20-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Thanks for posting this. I need a new helmet so...

Thanks for posting this. I need a new helmet so the timing is great. Been using Bell's up to now (no complaints) but always good to have options.
Forum: C5 General
12-26-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,381
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

On the track.

On the track.
Forum: C5 General
12-26-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,334
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

It's not the US Government, it's the Indiana...

It's not the US Government, it's the Indiana Government. You've obviously never been to Indiana . . . :)

I once had to attend an off-site meeting out in the Chicago 'burbs with all my peers. ...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-10-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Kevin and Craig...

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Kevin and Craig just installed a bunch o' parts I had accumulated and just wasn't getting around to installing on my '99 coupe: T-1 sways front and rear, Z06 rear...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-10-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,551
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Outstanding photo essay, thanks for taking the...

Outstanding photo essay, thanks for taking the time to document and post. Unbelievable gaffe in that cam, though, really hard to imagine how stuff like that makes it out the door.

Looking forward...
Forum: C5 General
08-26-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,162
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Fitment question: I have a '99 C5 coupe but have...

Fitment question: I have a '99 C5 coupe but have LG Motorsports Long Tube Headers + High Flow Random Metal Matrix cats. Will the 3/8" version fit with this combo?
Forum: C5 Tech
08-26-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

The SS pistons will help. Cooling ducts will...

The SS pistons will help. Cooling ducts will help more. If you were to only do one I'd do the ducts, certainly before I'd do the pistons.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-25-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

I'm not aware of a Wilwood "DOT 5" brake fluid. ...

I'm not aware of a Wilwood "DOT 5" brake fluid. DOT 5 is NOT the correct brake fluid to be using for a C5 or C6 either. If you've really added some DOT 5 to your brake system please don't go to the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-06-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,984
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

I just grab them and pull. Not sure why you...

I just grab them and pull. Not sure why you would have had the situation you describe.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-05-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,415
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Thanks for posting this, very helpful. I've...

Thanks for posting this, very helpful. I've currently got a code of:
P0161 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2

Doesn't sound cheap. :(
Forum: C5 Tech
06-24-2007, 04:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,850
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

First, my bias - I hate red light runners and...

First, my bias - I hate red light runners and have little sympathy for any person that deliberately runs a red light and gets caught/ticketed.

That said I must admit I do have concerns about the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-13-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 914
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

:iagree: :iagree: Same here. Quick...

:iagree:

:iagree: Same here. Quick delivery and went out of his way to be helpful in answering questions about installation. I'd buy from Gary again in a heartbeat.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-10-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 13,333
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Please count me in. Wish I lived closer,...

Please count me in.

Wish I lived closer, looks like a great party.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-24-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

LOL, fair enough! Thanks guys.

LOL, fair enough! Thanks guys.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-24-2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Removing gummy residue from dash?

Hi all. I would like recommendations on the best way to remove duct tape residue from my dash/glovebox (don't ask). I haven't done anything to it, yet, as it's just now warm & clean enough around...
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

For all 4 wheels? Raybestos rotors and...

For all 4 wheels?

Raybestos rotors and pads from Rock Auto about $205, shipped, to Chicago.

1 Liter of ATE Super Blue brake fluid - about $10

I'm going to assume you may already have a...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Gary Hoffman's Hardbar @ http://hardbarusa.com/ ...

Gary Hoffman's Hardbar @ http://hardbarusa.com/

Been using one for many years, now, on my '99 coupe and would get another one in an instant.
Forum: C5 General
03-22-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,096
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

My '99 had the leaking battery problem and had to...

My '99 had the leaking battery problem and had to be replaced (not before it corroded the crap out of one of the leads which also then had to be replaced).

Went with an Optima redtop and haven't...
Forum: C5 General
03-22-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 904
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

There's a big, big, difference between...

There's a big, big, difference between specialized methanol injection and Shell/Mobil/yourgascompanyhere adding methanol to their retail gasoline supplies. But, then, you knew that. :crazy:
Forum: C5 Tech
03-22-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,435
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

I'm curious how your insurance company reacted to...

I'm curious how your insurance company reacted to filing this claim after the 8 month delay. What did they say?
Forum: C5 General
03-22-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 904
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Who the heck adds methanol to gasoline? ...

Who the heck adds methanol to gasoline?

You are needlessly worrying yourself over a non-issue.

Buy gas at major retail outlets. IMO, buy premium. You can run the lower octanes and the knock...
Forum: C5 General
03-16-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 278
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

Agree with the HUD - when I had to have mine...

Agree with the HUD - when I had to have mine replaced the total came to $2,500! The resinsurer that State Farm uses for glass gagged (even though it was at a pre-approved facility THEY sent me to)...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-16-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,703
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

I had the exact same problem you are describing...

I had the exact same problem you are describing with my 99 coupe. It was still under warranty then and they replaced reverse. Sounds like a rifle shot when it pops out, scared the crap out of me...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-11-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,288
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

LOL, had no idea he had gone to that level of...

LOL, had no idea he had gone to that level of effort. Thanks.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-11-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,558
Posted By Karl_in_Chicago

You can't just attach it to the stock vent tips...

You can't just attach it to the stock vent tips because it's way too far of a run. I'm guessing that maybe you've never really looked real hard at those stock vents on a C5 when you've been under...
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