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12-13-14, 03:45 PM
Thread: Full Weatherstrip Replacement
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Hardest part by far is getting the old stuff out....
Hardest part by far is getting the old stuff out. Its glued in unlike most newer cars. Putting it all back together was easy enough. Take your time. Don't by the cheap weatherstripping, Wilcox seems...
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12-13-14, 03:43 PM
Thread: How Do You Like The Sound Of My Exhaust?
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I have the same setup under my 93, I think its a...
I have the same setup under my 93, I think its a perfect combination myself. Not too loud, deep, throaty, yet loud enough at the same time.
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12-13-14, 03:35 PM
Thread: C4 corvette LT1 vs C7 corvette LT1
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Video: Needless to say the C4 is not stock. The LT1 (2nd...
Needless to say the C4 is not stock. The LT1 (2nd Gen) has NOTHING on the 3rd Gen LT1. Other than being a LOT cheaper to buy. LOL.
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10-17-14, 07:29 PM
Thread: Selective ride control
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3 for sure now.
3 for sure now.
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09-02-14, 07:05 PM
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Only place it might help is at the drag strip and...
Only place it might help is at the drag strip and the engine heat soaks between runs. Then again I open my hood for a reason.
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08-03-14, 05:52 PM
Thread: 1993 Corvette Tire fitment
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Question: They will fit just fine. However, more tire...
They will fit just fine. However, more tire selection with 275/40/17 size. Assuming these are 56+ mm offset?
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07-11-14, 08:53 PM
Thread: What brand wheel hub?
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Help! No offense but if the cost of a rear hub at $110...
No offense but if the cost of a rear hub at $110 scares you. You may want to reconsider Corvette ownership. Maybe even reconsidering owning any car because that is cheap compared to MANY ordinary...
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06-27-14, 06:07 PM
Thread: CAM 2 Fuel
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I just run Sunoco 93 all the time. NO knock...
I just run Sunoco 93 all the time. NO knock retard even on a 90 degree day at least not according to my scan tool data.
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06-18-14, 06:14 PM
Thread: LT4 Oil Analysis
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I don't use Blackstone for my Corvette, as I...
I don't use Blackstone for my Corvette, as I change oil yearly regardless of mileage but its usually 3-4K on it.
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06-18-14, 06:04 PM
Thread: AC piping in Eng compartment
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NO The condensation is because the low side...
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The condensation is because the low side pressure on the low side of the A/C system gets cold. Warm humid air condenses on a cool/cold surface. Its completely normal. I would just leave a... -
06-01-14, 06:25 PM
Thread: Dwindling Availability of Tires
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No offense but the only guys that have to worry...
No offense but the only guys that have to worry is the 16" size. Those are hard to find. 17" sizes are plentiful. Even if your running the 255/285 setup a set should last quite a while. I highly...
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05-27-14, 06:17 PM
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What condition are those strut rods? Are they...
What condition are those strut rods? Are they new? What is your asking price?
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05-14-14, 07:14 PM
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Question: If its not a Ruby Red 93 its not a 40th...
If its not a Ruby Red 93 its not a 40th Anniversary Edition. All 93's are 40th Anniversary cars but only the Z25's (Ruby's) are the ones that got the special paint, interior, etc...setting them apart...
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05-11-14, 07:54 PM
Thread: 1986 Corvette Rack n pinion
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You may want to consider having your rack rebuilt...
You may want to consider having your rack rebuilt by a trusted company. Turn One is the one to (pardon the pun) turn to. They have a good reputation with many racers and other folks.
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04-17-14, 10:01 PM
Thread: Shock absorbers
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What Hib suggests is very affordable and a good...
What Hib suggests is very affordable and a good way to get new shocks. If you want to spend the coin a set of Koni Sports maybe the last set of shocks you ever need. I got a set on sale for about...
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03-09-14, 05:39 PM
Thread: Tire Suggestions 96 LT4
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Question: The Continental Extreme Contact DW is an...
The Continental Extreme Contact DW is an excellent tire as well for your use. They make a heck of a wet auto-x tire too. Price is not bad all on top of that.
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02-25-14, 06:45 PM
Thread: c4 emissions state inspection
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Help! :beer
:beer
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02-22-14, 06:55 PM
Thread: C6 wheels on C4
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Question: The fronts will bolt on just fine. The rears have...
The fronts will bolt on just fine. The rears have too much + offset. They will be tucked into the fenders too much. Could rub but IDK. 79-56=23mm, that is a LOT of spacer. Good spacers cost 250+. I...
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02-10-14, 08:00 PM
Thread: radiator hose
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Question: Umm....yes. :ugh
Umm....yes. :ugh
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01-27-14, 06:51 PM
Thread: 93 exhaust backfirig/afterfiring
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Help! My car does something similar however it ONLY...
My car does something similar however it ONLY does it when you start the car and its been sitting in near or below freezing temperatures. I've checked everything and near as I can tell it is the...
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12-01-13, 06:44 PM
Thread: Bose Gold needs repair again.
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I hear Dr. Don's Corvette Radio Repair does good...
I hear Dr. Don's Corvette Radio Repair does good work. Just what I've heard, however. No personal experience.
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Regardless of which light it is, check your brake...
Regardless of which light it is, check your brake fluid. I LOST my ABS today auto-x'ing. Here I had enough fluid but under the g-forces the sensor set a low fluid code and then NO ABS, then flat...
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10-08-13, 05:46 PM
Thread: Procedure to lift a C4 onto Jackstands
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Notice: :thumb I agree, I jack the one side up all the...
:thumb I agree, I jack the one side up all the time to swap tires at auto-x events. No issues.
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10-03-13, 09:25 PM
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Question: The QA1's are good drag shocks, I don't see...
The QA1's are good drag shocks, I don't see anyone running them for auto-x. Bilstiens are good, but a set of Koni Sports would be best. They are setup for the Z51 springs 88-91 and work with the...
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09-08-13, 04:24 PM
Thread: Moment Frozen in Time
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Didn't run as well as a year ago or so. Track...
Didn't run as well as a year ago or so. Track prep and me being rusty mostly to blame.
Trap speed was down to the 102 range. Was 105 or so before. TOO many things factor in on that to even...
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