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Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-29-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,249
Posted By tjl5709

Having come from the auto paint industry, I would...

Having come from the auto paint industry, I would not recommend the sanding and buffing. Just for the record, that clearcoat that sits on top of the color basecoat is about 0.0015 - 0.002 inches...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-09-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,467
Views: 280,246
Posted By tjl5709

My vert parked in the museum waiting for the...

My vert parked in the museum waiting for the drive home.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/320x240/c6_ao_vert_359164d2134bfec995910ebcddebe3d7a83a582a.jpg

My 08 LT4...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-20-2020, 08:58 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,175
Posted By tjl5709

80/20 Rule Applies

Having spent a fair amount of time with R&D and product development, and being a Detroit car guy watching new car roll-outs for 40 years, I would never purchase a new engineered vehicle. A...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-02-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 117,359
Posted By tjl5709

Did anyone happen to print this procedure into a...

Did anyone happen to print this procedure into a PDF with the photos attached?

Photobucket links are broken. Gotta do this on my 08.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-25-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By tjl5709

Thanks guys. I knew I'd get a quick response....

Thanks guys. I knew I'd get a quick response. Take care.:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-25-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By tjl5709

Quick Q-jet Question

Looking for an experienced q-jet person. Its about my boat, not about my vette, but since I find knowledgeable folks here, I need some confirmation.

Had my q-jets rebuilt on my boat. It starts...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-23-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By tjl5709

Go 08 or later. You want an LS3 motor. Way more...

Go 08 or later. You want an LS3 motor. Way more of them produced which means more parts and mods available.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-20-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,773
Posted By tjl5709

It's well documented that the initial start of a...

It's well documented that the initial start of a cold engine provides most of it's wear, and during that time when everything is not seated correctly, your going to get blow by of the pistons into...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-02-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,862
Posted By tjl5709

In an ideal world, one might not need such a...

In an ideal world, one might not need such a devise. I driver paying attention would see your standard light, and stop.

But the real issue is, we live in a distracted world, and people do allot of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-22-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By tjl5709

My take on why we have speed limits is related to...

My take on why we have speed limits is related to poor driver ed, which leads to most people are being clueless about driving. Driving slow in the left lane, texting, putting on make up, talking on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-03-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By tjl5709

The Germans must be pissed....

The Germans must be pissed....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-03-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,730
Posted By tjl5709

It took awhile for the LS3 cars to surpass the...

It took awhile for the LS3 cars to surpass the LS2 cars for 1/4 mile times from what I remember.

Its like any other new tool. People need time to play with it to learn how to operate it properly.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-03-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,910
Posted By tjl5709

With the GM boys running the NASCAR small blocks...

With the GM boys running the NASCAR small blocks in the 9000 rpm range (yea, I know there internals are all forged...), the engineers have these things pretty dialed in. Since they have to worry...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-03-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,085
Posted By tjl5709

Or come to Michigan and drive on one of our...

Or come to Michigan and drive on one of our wonderfully potholed roads. You will see the difference rather quick...........
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-25-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 8,571
Posted By tjl5709

Yep, my 3 road bikes.... Honda VF500F ...

Yep, my 3 road bikes....

Honda VF500F
Honda VFR750F
Yamaha FZR 1000

As much as I like the vert, I miss the bikes..........nothing like it.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-13-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 78,182
Posted By tjl5709

As mentioned previously, the master to slave and...

As mentioned previously, the master to slave and the master to reservoir circuits are a dead headed system. That is, the fluid does not circulate. When you push the pedal, the piston just moves the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-30-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,707
Posted By tjl5709

+1 The vert is nice, and a pretty close...

+1

The vert is nice, and a pretty close experience, but I miss my bike..............
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-24-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,453
Posted By tjl5709

The jute pad and the fabric seat bottom...

The jute pad and the fabric seat bottom re-enforcement are 2 different things.

I am curious if anyone has added the 1/4" jute pad to the firmer after-market seat foam that already has the fabric...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-24-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,453
Posted By tjl5709

For those that have replaced the seat bottom to...

For those that have replaced the seat bottom to the more dense foam, are you also adding the foam blocks to provide additional support?
Did anyone add the 1/4" jute pad as well?

The reason I ask...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-24-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,542
Posted By tjl5709

I moved to a well water fed house recently. If...

I moved to a well water fed house recently. If you keep your vette waxed, and the water beads up, the MB will move the water right off the car just like your leaf blower.

The trick I learned...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-17-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,439
Posted By tjl5709

I don't care what an "expert" detailer or body...

I don't care what an "expert" detailer or body shop person says. I want people to understand what they have to begin with, because most don't. My thought process goes along these lines: If your...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-14-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,439
Posted By tjl5709

It's called gravity

Blame it on Newton. It can be minimized during the application process, but it does not matter what GM does, they can't afford to eliminate it.

If you must have a "peel" free vette. My advise is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-08-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By tjl5709

If you want very high gloss: Paint If you want...

If you want very high gloss: Paint
If you want deep metallic/pearl effect: Paint
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-04-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,394
Posted By tjl5709

I did my 08 about 4 years ago with Z51's (F&R)....

I did my 08 about 4 years ago with Z51's (F&R). Its a wonderful mod. You'll love it.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-02-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,168
Posted By tjl5709

Leaf blowers work, but are cumbersome and do not...

Leaf blowers work, but are cumbersome and do not heat the air. I used my HD detachable shop vac for awhile, but I bit the bullet for the MB 4 years back. Much easier to use, and the heated air is a...
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