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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-14-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,349
Posted By Slider-01

I know this is an old thread but thought I would...

I know this is an old thread but thought I would post anyway.
I bought BC Forged wheels two years ago and I now have 3 bent wheels. Haven't tracked the car, haven't hit anything that I can even...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-02-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

Twiget, I sent you a PM. It didn't solve...

Twiget,
I sent you a PM.

It didn't solve the problem.

BW
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-14-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,836
Posted By Slider-01

Nope, no luck talking to Bob either.

Nope, no luck talking to Bob either.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-13-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,836
Posted By Slider-01

I have been trying to find C6 ZR1 Wheels for a...

I have been trying to find C6 ZR1 Wheels for a couple of months; no luck!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-13-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By Slider-01

Here is what I use. Front; Camber -0.5 ...

Here is what I use.

Front;
Camber -0.5
Caster +7
Toe )

Rear;
Camber -0.8
Caster 0
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-25-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

Here's the latest. GM TAC Engineer worked today...

Here's the latest.
GM TAC Engineer worked today with the tech at the dealer. Made multiple measurements and confirmed the right side is out 1/8-1/4"; exactly what we have been telling GM. So, for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-23-2021, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

Ok, so today i put the OEM wheels on the car and...

Ok, so today i put the OEM wheels on the car and put my wheels on my friends GS.
The OEM right rear still rubs on my car. Little doubt that either the right rear wheel is out more than the left...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-20-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

I noticed the rubbing before I put the adjustable...

I noticed the rubbing before I put the adjustable toe links on.
On Tuesday when I swap the wheels I intend to take it to a place I know it has been rubbing. Won’t change out the toe links until...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-20-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

Hi Bill, yes my GS only have one shim (approx...

Hi Bill, yes my GS only have one shim (approx 1/8”)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-20-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

Thanks for the info. I did have the caster...

Thanks for the info. I did have the caster adjusted and I believe it is at or near zero but will have them check it again. It's been kinda strange. Why some cars have the problem and others don't.
...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-19-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slider-01

18 GS Right Rear Wheel Rubbing (Long)

As most with a Grand Sport or ZO6 I too have been bitten by the bent/cracked wheel issue.

But now I am chasing another issue concerning wheels and I am hoping someone on here has had a similar...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-05-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,659
Views: 341,853
Posted By Slider-01

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Leaving Yellowstone on the way to Jackson Hole.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-16-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,248
Posted By Slider-01

I know this is an old thread but it has been more...

I know this is an old thread but it has been more than helpful to me.
I have a 18 GS and Since I was bitten by cracked/bent wheel issue I put a set of Cray Spider wheels on my car. Then I began...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-07-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 147,951
Posted By Slider-01

My OEM bent and cracked wheels on my 18 GS were...

My OEM bent and cracked wheels on my 18 GS were Speedline made in Mexico.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-01-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,087
Posted By Slider-01

I have plastic trim tools that worked perfectly....

I have plastic trim tools that worked perfectly. I inserted them between the boot and the plastic console part and push down and each tab will release. I had to use both hands to get the boot rebased...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-01-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,087
Posted By Slider-01

I just replaced the A8 boot and knob on my 18 GS....

I just replaced the A8 boot and knob on my 18 GS. Not sure if the A6 is the same but...
Once the boot is separated from the console you have to pull up really, really hard while depressing the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-30-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 147,951
Posted By Slider-01

You can add me

May 2019; Drove over expansion joint on I-24 south of Louisville. Bent both left side wheels.

December 2019; couldn't balance left rear; Wheel bent at hub, and cracked at the DOT bump so can't be...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-27-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,595
Posted By Slider-01

Does anyone know if this bending is happening to...

Does anyone know if this bending is happening to all GS and ZO6 wheels or just the painted ones.

I bent both wheels on the left side and ripped a tire on I-24 just south of Louisville this summer....
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-02-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Posted By Slider-01

FS-Kenwood DNX891HD with Garmin Nav

I am selling a Kenwood DNX891HD head unit with Garmin Navigation.

I recently had it removed from my 2013 Grand Sport in order to upgrade to a newer version.

The unit was professionally...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-03-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By Slider-01

Well, this was interesting. Turns out it was the...

Well, this was interesting. Turns out it was the top nut on the right side that was loose. It allowed the rubber bushing to rub against the shock mounting area under the hood.
Not sure why/how it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-28-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By Slider-01

Oh, trust me, I understand what you're saying (G6...

Oh, trust me, I understand what you're saying (G6 vs. Vette).

I am wondering if the bushing in the shock that keeps the shock fluid in is somehow deformed but not enough to leak. Admittedly,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-27-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By Slider-01

Good idea but I'm not sure how I would quiet a...

Good idea but I'm not sure how I would quiet a stock shock on the C6. It all looks to be enclosed and the shaft does't seem to be visible even with the suspension unloaded.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-27-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By Slider-01

Hmmm, I checked the top of the shock and it was...

Hmmm, I checked the top of the shock and it was tight. Didn't think about the rubber insulator possibly being the cause. I didn't check the hoses, etc will do that tomorrow when I go down to the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-27-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By Slider-01

Strange Squeak (or something like that)

This could get long so just wanted to warn you and apologize in advance
2013 Grand Sport Coupe; A6

Within the past couple of weeks I have noticed when the car sits for a few days and even over...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,660
Posted By Slider-01

It was a bit of a process. I took one of the load...

It was a bit of a process. I took one of the load resistors from one of the right side lights and swapped it with the left side one at a time until I figured which of the left side it was.

I...
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