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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

Really, you sure about that? Most people in my...

Really, you sure about that? Most people in my field start in the seven figure range... My consulting rate is $900 per hour. Yep, some do better than me... Most? No, not most... Most do not make the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

Whatever you think, champ. Really love the smug...

Whatever you think, champ. Really love the smug dismissive tone of most of your posts going back years - you must be real fun at parties. You keep doing you...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

I enjoy channels that provide useful information...

I enjoy channels that provide useful information or good entertainment (ThrottleHouse for example). Just like we pick and choose whet TV shows and movies to watch and clothes to wear, we all value...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

Apparently some of us are capable of finding our...

Apparently some of us are capable of finding our way out of the wet paper bag without assistance while others need a content creator to tell us how to do it and what the latest, coolest bag is going...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

I have an awesome job and make more than...

I have an awesome job and make more than 99.9999999999999% of content creators (yes even those on OF) but I worked to get here and I worry about a world where hard work does not strongly correlate...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

Very few content creators are providing useful or...

Very few content creators are providing useful or early information or knowledge regarding our cars. Watching a car bro race their car around, hang out, buy some aftermarket parts, pay someone else...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2024, 03:19 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 29,992
Posted By bob53

I think I'll stick with my bank, the OPs seems to...

I think I'll stick with my bank, the OPs seems to be less reliable....:rofl:
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,620
Posted By bob53

Similar to voting with my wallet, I refuse to...

Similar to voting with my wallet, I refuse to watch content on YT that gives money to crazy people, car bros, etc... Vette Titans, Vehicle Virgins, Streetspeed717 - none of these people deserve our...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-22-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,034
Posted By bob53

The other issue is that GM buyers have,...

The other issue is that GM buyers have, historically, been fairly vocal about any quality or service issues... While it's fair to say Chevy service centers can vary in quality with some leaving...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-21-2024, 12:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,034
Posted By bob53

FYI - Reporting bias is going to limit the...

FYI - Reporting bias is going to limit the extrapolate-ability (not sure that is a word) of this data to the entire fleet of Z06s - happy owners are less likely to post (or be on this forum),...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-19-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By bob53

My take - I don't believe in the magic fairy dust...

My take - I don't believe in the magic fairy dust model of power gains from bolt on mods and try to be skeptical of all claims.

That said, there 'might' be more to the story re: gains at speed...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-11-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,291
Posted By bob53

I would be highly surprised if the interior cabin...

I would be highly surprised if the interior cabin refresh rumor were true - yes the column is a bit confining for the passenger and it is a little different but unless there was an all out mutiny...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-10-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,489
Posted By bob53

:D I’ll have to barricade the driveway! ...

:D I’ll have to barricade the driveway!

agreed - there are lots of great choices. Who knows, perhaps the larger spoiler will grow on me to the point I add it later??? The red mist HTC used in the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-10-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,489
Posted By bob53

I’ve warmed up to the spoiler somewhat since I’ve...

I’ve warmed up to the spoiler somewhat since I’ve seen it in person… To my eye, the big spoiler looks better on the coupe. On the HTC the smaller spoiler looks better to me…. That’s the beauty of...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-10-2024, 01:25 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,489
Posted By bob53

Z07 aero is great for the track but adds enough...

Z07 aero is great for the track but adds enough wind resistance/downforce that it decreases gas mileage enough to increase the gas guzzler tax. Ten bucks says the non z07 cars with CCBs are...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-09-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,489
Posted By bob53

For me (street use car) - HTC, CCBs (no brake...

For me (street use car) - HTC, CCBs (no brake dust), lift, 3LZ.

Z07 is, for a car not going to be tracked and on roads where winter takes a toll and where we have severe weather during the driving...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-05-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,850
Posted By bob53

Do you mind sharing which exhaust this was?

Do you mind sharing which exhaust this was?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-03-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,209
Posted By bob53

You don't buy this car for favorable gas...

You don't buy this car for favorable gas mileage!! My CT5V Blackwing is also often right at 10-11 mean MPG as I make driving to work on my country roads fun... Hoping my Z06, when it arrives is...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-03-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,209
Posted By bob53

I'm lovin' that fuel economy! :^) In all...

I'm lovin' that fuel economy! :^) In all seriousness, hopefully this is a nothing-burger.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-03-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,850
Posted By bob53

Have not heard anything in person but it would...

Have not heard anything in person but it would seem to me that keeping the OEM tips would be a good idea as they help redirect (and may even alter) the favorable sound from the stock exhaust. Link...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-02-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,672
Posted By bob53

I've never had issues with CCBs making noise on...

I've never had issues with CCBs making noise on my C7's after I followed the bedding procedure.... Go find a backroad, get up to highways speeds, and perform several emergency stops (stops so hard...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-01-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,343
Posted By bob53

Activate OnStar and ask them for the codes being...

Activate OnStar and ask them for the codes being reported....
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-01-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,805
Posted By bob53

you could be right however so much is still...

you could be right however so much is still unknown. There are hints from some of the accelerometer runs on YT that intakes and TBs are adding more than a few HP/TQ; as I am always sceptical of...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-29-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,923
Posted By bob53

I think it also depends on where you live - those...

I think it also depends on where you live - those of us in northern snowy climates may benefit more from PPF as there is debris on the road from the winters (sand, rocks, broken/pulverized pavement)...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-28-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,805
Posted By bob53

The only hope is that since the SR, E-Ray, Z06,...

The only hope is that since the SR, E-Ray, Z06, and likely ZR1 all share the same internal gear set, the market demand is bigger than just for the Z cars and so they can spread the R&D over more...
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