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Forum: C5 Tech
02-06-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

Here's another approach ...... ...

Here's another approach ......

https://youtu.be/wNJt6htiOQY?si=OSbECwu-T8ph5Za_
Forum: C5 Tech
02-06-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

Info about the KW's starts at 23:12. What I...

Info about the KW's starts at 23:12.

What I picked up is that they use the on-track height adjustment mainly to tip the car to fore-and-aft to increase or decrease aero downforce. That's great ......
Forum: C5 Tech
02-02-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

Appreciate the info. I'd hoped there was...

Appreciate the info. I'd hoped there was something better than a group that boasts itself as " Anti-{age/race/gender} Corvette Owners ". Will check out Corvette Racing Enthusiasts. For local...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-27-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

You might find this interesting ... seems to do...

You might find this interesting ... seems to do well drifting on air.

https://youtu.be/vn3zfIlAWc4?si=NQMUrbRxsm6Dx5rJ
Forum: C5 Tech
01-22-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

The only potential source I've found so far is...

The only potential source I've found so far is Air Lift Performance Series. They don't have a bolt-on kit for the C3, but the rep says they work with customers on individual solutions. This assumes...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-06-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

So would that be like "Anti-millennial Corvette...

So would that be like "Anti-millennial Corvette owners" ? Or "Anti-Asian Corvette owners" ? Or "Anti-female Corvette owners" ?

If so ... that's definitely NOT something I'd want to spend time...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-06-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 294
Posted By zdave83

Might consider E85 ... good for forced induction...

Might consider E85 ... good for forced induction and cooling. Would need to check availability in your area.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-06-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

"Anti-boomer Corvette owners" ... interesting...

"Anti-boomer Corvette owners" ... interesting name for a group of car or motorsports enthusiasts :skep:
Forum: C5 Tech
01-04-2024, 02:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,133
Posted By zdave83

I am investigating the same for track use ... but...

I am investigating the same for track use ... but I want it computer driven to counteract body roll, squat and dive.

:lurk:
Forum: C3 General
10-11-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By zdave83

You're right ... but fortunately the story didn't...

You're right ... but fortunately the story didn't end there. Sports car enthusiasts didn't have to settle for what came off the showroom floor. Back in the day, speed shops were everywhere, and even...
Forum: C3 General
10-10-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By zdave83

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/images/smilie...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers2.gif
Forum: C3 General
10-10-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By zdave83

Ha ha ... no ... people writing articles from a...

Ha ha ... no ... people writing articles from a particular point of view doesn't change what I see and hear from other enthusiasts all the time.

A couple of them posted here. Lots of cars without...
Forum: C3 General
10-10-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By zdave83

Not sure about that. Remember, “Beauty is in the...

Not sure about that. Remember, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Or in this case, “Beauty is in the eye of the enthusiast.”

Yes there’s a group of enthusiasts where original factory 427...
Forum: C3 General
10-09-2023, 02:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,621
Posted By zdave83

That's an interesting perspective. I've always...

That's an interesting perspective. I've always thought of the 396, 427 and 454 as the same engine ... a Gen IV Big Block. Never thought of them as different engines just because the bore x stroke was...
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 30,187
Posted By zdave83

Impressive !

Impressive !
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By zdave83

I've been considering the same ... except with...

I've been considering the same ... except with heat shields like below.
Three questions :
1) In the posts above it appears Doug's have thicker gauge metal. Anything else that differentiates Doug's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,753
Posted By zdave83

I appreciate all the info on inserts. What I'm...

I appreciate all the info on inserts. What I'm curious about is use of a bypass after the collector, just ahead of the muffler/insert ... maybe with the use of a parallel pipe to get straight...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-24-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,815
Posted By zdave83

You said ...... " LL runs grand east which...

You said ......

" LL runs grand east which nobody races on or does trackdays on. It’s a stupid decision so their drivers can’t be easily compared. "

I was just providing some updated info. That...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,753
Posted By zdave83

Is there a side pipe setup that has, or allows...

Is there a side pipe setup that has, or allows for, open exhaust bypass ? Ideally I'd like very quiet side pipes with a bypass to be able to dial in as much music as wanted.

Also ... how do side...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-23-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,815
Posted By zdave83

This just in. Not only does VIR allow it ... Car...

This just in. Not only does VIR allow it ... Car and Driver encourages it !!
Join us on May 10th for theLightning Lap Track Day Event on Grand Course fueled by Car and Driver and Kaizen Autosport.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,753
Posted By zdave83

That looks great ! Whose heat shields are those ?

That looks great ! Whose heat shields are those ?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-20-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 619
Posted By zdave83

Its been awhile since I've worked on carbs ......

Its been awhile since I've worked on carbs ... but flooding the way you described sounds like the carb is not working right. What does the carb guy say about this ? Even if he doesn't think its the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-20-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,446
Posted By zdave83

Wow ............ must be the heat index.

Wow ............ must be the heat index.
Forum: C3 General
08-18-2023, 02:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By zdave83

That's kind of the way I look at it. I...

That's kind of the way I look at it. I understand it preserves paint, rather than risk damage like a bra, so you can go back to the original paint if you want and it should be in relatively good...
Forum: C3 General
08-18-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By zdave83

My understanding is that PPF helps protect...

My understanding is that PPF helps protect against that. And, a heat gun can be used on PPF to work out some scratches. But I'm sure another layer of material is close to double the cost. However I...
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