Corvette Action Center http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/ Corvette Forum | ZR1 Corvette | C6 Corvette | C5 Corvette | C4 Corvette | c3 Corvette | Corvette Repair | Corvette Restoration en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:48:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png Corvette Action Center http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/ 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 in depth and test drive http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123760.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:42:28 GMT Local youtuber Kyle has made a video on this very special Corvette ZR-1 enjoy this. Looks brand new... Local youtuber Kyle has made a video on this very special Corvette ZR-1 enjoy this. Looks brand new and still has the original window sticker. Corvette ZR-1 ]]> C4 Corvette ZR-1 ricersvette89 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123760.html Question: ZO6 Brakes http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123759.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:08:59 GMT Well...I've had the Vette now all summer and its nearing time to put it away for the winter. But I am saving money for some repairs/upgrades. One such upgrade would be the brakes. I wondered if Calipers & Rotors for a 2005 model would interchange easily with my 2004? One of my favorite colors is orange and I've found orange calipers online for the 2005 & newer model but not the older ones. Anyone know if I would be able to replace the calipers & rotors without any modifications? ]]> C5 General Discussion aktime http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123759.html An Atta-Boy for Southern Car Parts http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123758.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:34:55 GMT Got a delivery (http://www.z06vette.com/forums/#) from SCP a couple of weeks ago. I openned the box... Got a delivery from SCP a couple of weeks ago. I openned the box and set the parts aside until the other items I ordered from a different vendor showed up. Wifey did a little housekeeping in the garage disposing of the shipping container and the paperwork!!
Fast forward to yesterday... the rest of my underhood dressup stuff shows up and it's time to go to work on the new Grand Sport LS3!! Pull the coil covers, wipe down the plenum to prepare for chrome cover, attempt to dry fit cover... Oh Sh*t!!! it's for an LS2!!
Sent an e-mail to SCP after reading their return policy which clearly states that the original shipping packaging and paperwork were required... remember the wifey???
Anyhow, SCP is shipping me the right part with the promise from me that I'll promptly send back the wrong part!!

In this day of half assed vendors who don't really give a rats ass about the people that keep them in business, I am here to tell you that SCP has earned my business from here on out!!
I hope the rest of you will do the same!!

Thanks guys!
]]> Off Topic BigJimZ16 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123758.html Sept birthdays http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123757.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:50:40 GMT HAPPY BIRTHDAY for all celebrating this month. :w HAPPY BIRTHDAY for all celebrating this month. :w ]]> Off Topic Vanity Plate Bob http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123757.html help!!!! another 92 no start but diesel!! http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123756.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:48:13 GMT Leaving the club at 330am on sat night. My car made an obxnious backfire Outta my tail pipes,I let... Leaving the club at 330am on sat night. My car made an obxnious backfire Outta my tail pipes,I let of the gas and taped it again and another backfire...then stall.. (I have straight pipes btw, I've had them for 6 months now) car will turn over and turn over but not start. I changed the fuel pump b/c I was sure that was the prob b/c my fuel pressure was alittle weak at the rail.I didn't need a pressure tester to know that barley a stream was comming out at the bleeder on the rail. So I changed the pump and now it turns over and will diesel for a few moments after I stop cranking but still no start!! I pulled 2 plugs and both the ones I pulled are getting spark...any ideas??? I was thinking an injector but even if one was bad the car should still halfway run. I'm really hopping I didn't jump timin or somthing... ]]> C4 Technical and Performance Oldskool153 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123756.html Adjusting pushrod on brake booster http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123755.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:27:04 GMT How are you guys adjusting the pushrod on the brake booster? I can't really get anything to the rod to keep it from turning while trying to get a socket on the screw to back it out some.

It almost looks like you need a special tool that has a couple of 90* bends to stick in there so you have room to get to the screw.

I did get some pliers in there, but I couldn't keep the rod from turning when trying to turn the screw. I tried vice grips, but you don't have alot of room as you still have to have room to get a socket or something on the screw to turn it. ]]> C4 Technical and Performance joshwilson3 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123755.html Help on carb/electrical - idle and misfire problems http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123754.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:19:29 GMT OK... first time poster here... New 63 coupe w/340... having trouble with 2 things a) rough... OK... first time poster here...

New 63 coupe w/340... having trouble with 2 things
a) rough idling: sometimes OK... sometimes rough idle, wants to die.. doesnt come back to idle smoothly and doesnt consistently sit down at 7-800rpm... sometimes 1000...othertimes 450. Seller told me carb has been recently rebuilt (whatever that means) Any tips/tricks/ideas to get this thing to idle smooth?

b) misses when driving down the road ~40mph... OK on power up, but I notice the miss/hesitation/buck when coasting... and, occasionally backfires through carb when I gun it from idle (even though its warmed up)

Any info appreciated. ]]> Vetteophile http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123754.html Johnson cites bad luck in recent slump, confident about Chase http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123753.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:44:26 GMT Image: http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1625/13393293.png ...


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SI ]]> Autocrossing and Motorsports 6 Shooter http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123753.html E4ME Jet Size http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123752.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:58:09 GMT Anyone happen to know what size the jets are in the E4ME? Anyone happen to know what size the jets are in the E4ME? ]]> L81 Vette Registry Forum LannyL81 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123752.html need parts http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123751.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:24 GMT I AM LOOKING FOR A FOG-PARKING LIGHT RT. SIDE ( DRIVERS SIDE) FOR A 1992 VETTE. IF YOU HAVE ONE... I AM LOOKING FOR A FOG-PARKING LIGHT RT. SIDE ( DRIVERS SIDE)
FOR A 1992 VETTE. IF YOU HAVE ONE PLEASE CONTACT ME AT

dennis.malone12@yahoo.com


thanks ]]> C4 Parts For Sale / Wanted red vette 92 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123751.html Hmmm My how the weekend flew bye http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123750.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:14 GMT Its like Christmas...you wait for it all year long and then poooooof its over... anyway we had a... Its like Christmas...you wait for it all year long and then poooooof its over... anyway we had a great time in Carlisle and planning for next years event already. It was nice seeing friends and talking to other Vette lovers. The weather was absolutely perfect...until the humidity came in Sunday, but who cares...no rain for a change. The number of cars that showed up was amazing and can't wait to see the numbers when they come out. A little frosting on the cake here as I was fortunate enough to be chosen for a Celebrity Pick again this year by Corvette Historian and Expert Ralph Kramer. I did some part snooping, and car gazing...man there were some super looking cars this year. The old car made it down and back with no major problems at all except for drinking a lot of gas along the way...oh well, and no one that I know of had any major incidents either...thank the Lord. So till next year...enjoy the ride...stay safe and see you all soon. ]]> Northeast midyearroadster427 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123750.html WTB Radio knob 80-82 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123749.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:06:45 GMT As the titel says i need one radioknob to a Delco original ETR FM/AM radio As the titel says i need one radioknob to a Delco original ETR FM/AM radio ]]> C3 Parts For Sale / Wanted Zacha http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123749.html Help! Collapsible steering shaft, service needed? http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123748.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:55:44 GMT (This post is not about a telescoping steering wheel) Per observation by *C4C5Specialist*, it... (This post is not about a telescoping steering wheel)

Per observation by C4C5Specialist, it seems that my steering shaft has shifted forward ever so slightly that it's now causing my u-joint to bind which significantly increases steering effort to the point I don't really like driving the car. (Keep in mind I have a rack & pinion now, not the OEM setup)

For those that can reference the 1980 service manual, the break out diagram is on page 3B4-19.

I was told by another person that the steering shaft on the 80's was collapsible for reasons of crash safety. And that it's possible that whatever allows the shaft to collapse has failed and now the shaft has shifted forward or has enough play in it that it moves back and forth causing the binding in the u-joint.

What kind of job am I looking at to remedy the issue?
Anyone else ever had this problem or even heard of it? I suppose it's a rare issue because the original steering setup likely wouldn't be impacted by slight movement, but I have the rack & pinion with additional u-joints, so it's causing a problem. ]]> C3 Technical and Performance Evolution1980 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123748.html Question: first year for ECM http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123746.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:56:30 GMT What model year did the ECM first appear on Corvettes? What model year did the ECM first appear on Corvettes? ]]> C3 Technical and Performance Lib http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123746.html Baltimore Corvette fans-see Johnny O today http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123745.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:10:03 GMT Attn: NE Corvette Fans, especially all of you in Baltimore! Come out and see Johnny O'Connell today!

ALMS is making a press announcement today at noon in Baltimore announcing a new event. Johnny O’Connell will be present as the press conference as a Series ambassador. If possible, we’d like to invite as many Corvette owners as possible. Yes, this is only a few hours notice but you know how the best ideas come at the last hour!

Here is the location:
200 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202

Time:
12:00 PM EST TODAY !!!

What:
Press Announcement for new event ALMS in Baltimore.

Who:
Johnny O’Connell is present


I’d like to personally invite any Corvette owner (with their cars) to come to the event. .

Thanks!

Michael Morgan,
Marketing Manager
American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón
 ]]> Autocrossing and Motorsports cor123 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123745.html