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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 367
Posted By 4GS7

The following manufacturers offer axlebacks which...

The following manufacturers offer axlebacks which use the factory NPP valves

Borla, Corsa, Billy Boat, Akrapovic, Flowmaster, Magnaflow (but there is barely any difference between the modes),...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-27-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,501
Posted By 4GS7

Forged wheels are made from aluminum that is...

Forged wheels are made from aluminum that is heated and compressed into a dense solid round block. Most forged wheels are machined from that block, using a CNC machine to carve the wheel from that...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-17-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,297
Posted By 4GS7

https://youtu.be/-CbkQ4n2hLA

https://youtu.be/-CbkQ4n2hLA
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-25-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,404
Posted By 4GS7

It depends on how much downforce you wish to...

It depends on how much downforce you wish to create. With the OEM Corvette offerings, they do.

Disclaimer: I am not an engineer, and this is a very generalized summary of my understanding of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-20-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,404
Posted By 4GS7

Are you asking why they used a lip spoiler vs. a...

Are you asking why they used a lip spoiler vs. a wing or why they used the multiple piece lip spoiler? The wickerbill, when talking about C7s, typically refers to the adjustable center clear piece on...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-10-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 632
Posted By 4GS7

I have it on good authority that MR dampers do...

I have it on good authority that MR dampers do not have valve stacks, deflection discs/shims, or internal springs; all damping is accomplished via altering the viscosity of the MR fluid. Based on...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-09-2024, 11:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 632
Posted By 4GS7

Re: C7 development - After spending additional...

Re: C7 development - After spending additional years developing the ZR1, it appears that they came to the conclusion that their original damper tuning was too stiff for most use cases, even with...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-07-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 632
Posted By 4GS7

This is inaccurate. He was one of the lead, if...

This is inaccurate. He was one of the lead, if not the lead, Ride and Handling engineers on the C7, from initial design up to and including tuning the MSRC for the C7 ZR1, then using the lessons...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
01-06-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 632
Posted By 4GS7

Paging Jim Mero . He is not always active on...

Paging Jim Mero .

He is not always active on the forum but he has been very helpful with in-depth technical suspension discussion in the past. You may do better by DMing him. You might also try...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-05-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,098
Posted By 4GS7

Just to clarify, positive toe is toe in, or...

Just to clarify, positive toe is toe in, or towards the center of the car. Negative toe is toe out, or away from the center of the car.

Your car was wildly toed in prior to the most recent...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-29-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,699
Posted By 4GS7

I, for one, would not mind seeing what a high...

I, for one, would not mind seeing what a high quality wood interior would look like in a C7.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-13-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,403
Posted By 4GS7

The FE7 has unique shocks. They are not the same.

The FE7 has unique shocks. They are not the same.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-29-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By 4GS7

How much do you want to spend? IF you want...

How much do you want to spend?

IF you want an exact copy of the OEM wheels that are not concave, but perhaps with slightly lower offsets, Augment Wheels in Canada will work with you to design a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-27-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,485
Posted By 4GS7

Only the exterior panels are wider to fit wider...

Only the exterior panels are wider to fit wider wheels and tires. The fenders flare out, the rear bumper is wider to flow with the rear fenders.

The unibody is the same, thus the cabin is the same...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-21-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By 4GS7

It would require fabrication that would cost more...

It would require fabrication that would cost more than simply purchasing C7 coilovers.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-08-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By 4GS7

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-tech-perfo...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-tech-performance/4741289-c6-grand-sport-journey-hpde-s.html#post1606700703

I suggest using the alignment procedure and specs provided by Jim Mero in the PDF...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-08-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By 4GS7

Per his prior posts, he already has one.

Per his prior posts, he already has one.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-08-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By 4GS7

You are rubbing the fender itself, not the liner?...

You are rubbing the fender itself, not the liner? If your wheel offset is not too aggressive, you may be able to solve that with camber.

What are your alignment specs? Also, do you have your...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-08-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By 4GS7

What behavior/effect are you specifically trying...

What behavior/effect are you specifically trying to achieve or mitigate? Is it just the sensation of roll, are you bottoming out/wearing through fender liners, or is it a dynamic behavior, like...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-07-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By 4GS7

Per Jim Mero, ZR1 ZTK springs are identical to...

Per Jim Mero, ZR1 ZTK springs are identical to Z06/7 Springs.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-zr1-discussion/4360687-c7-zr1-spring-rates.html
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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-29-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By 4GS7

Upper mounts. The C5/C6 shocks bolt to the...

Upper mounts.

The C5/C6 shocks bolt to the upper shock mount on the body.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/660x440/image_ac42900a03d5fb63defb9d7e87c63b8fd9eccbd1.png...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-13-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,386
Posted By 4GS7

I don't know that that windshield base sticker...

I don't know that that windshield base sticker will pass tech - visibility.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-15-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By 4GS7

C8s have a different bolt pattern.

C8s have a different bolt pattern.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-13-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By 4GS7

You refer to a pump. The C7 steering rack is not...

You refer to a pump. The C7 steering rack is not at all hydraulic; there is no pump. C7 steering power assist is accomplished entirely by an electric motor mounted to the rack itself. This actually...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-22-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,069
Posted By 4GS7

Akrapovic, Borla, Corsa, Magnaflow, and Billy...

Akrapovic, Borla, Corsa, Magnaflow, and Billy Boat, amongst others, all sell dual mode C7 exhausts compatible with the factory NPP valve actuator, allowing for full OEM functionality.
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