Yeah I think Mr. Airboat shipped my two wheels for like $50. It’s a pain
Obligatory C5 Thread
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Before I post them elsewhere.
Any interest in my wheels?
(4) 18x10.5 Z06 Speedlines
Overall condition 8/10
One has some scuffs.
Tires are Bridgestone RE-71R 285/35/18
They have some life left, but aren't going to be setting hot lap times.
Shipping to the lower 48 should be about $400.
Pay for shipping, if it's less than $400, I'll refund the rest.
Looking to get $1,000 elsewhere.
DFD special for $850.
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Any interest in my wheels?
(4) 18x10.5 Z06 Speedlines
Overall condition 8/10
One has some scuffs.
Tires are Bridgestone RE-71R 285/35/18
They have some life left, but aren't going to be setting hot lap times.
Shipping to the lower 48 should be about $400.
Pay for shipping, if it's less than $400, I'll refund the rest.
Looking to get $1,000 elsewhere.
DFD special for $850.
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
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I went from the stockers to the yellow Konis. Would I say I noticed a real difference? Not really. It's a rougher ride because I keep the front to 2/3 rebound and the rear at 1/3. Honestly, the best bang for the buck is to find some C6 take offs. You're just as competitive locally in autocross with them and save a shit ton of money.
If I had to do it again I would of just gotten some C6 parts along with my Strano front bar. But if I had a base C5 I'd do C6 front and rear bar and stock shocks like and call it a day. Couple hundred bucks and you're up to date.
I have C6Z currently, new in 2016... will likely just keep them, good feedback, thanks man.Acid666 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:39 amI went from the stockers to the yellow Konis. Would I say I noticed a real difference? Not really. It's a rougher ride because I keep the front to 2/3 rebound and the rear at 1/3. Honestly, the best bang for the buck is to find some C6 take offs. You're just as competitive locally in autocross with them and save a shit ton of money.
If I had to do it again I would of just gotten some C6 parts along with my Strano front bar. But if I had a base C5 I'd do C6 front and rear bar and stock shocks like and call it a day. Couple hundred bucks and you're up to date.
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I was always curious about the Koni FSD shocks for the C5. I think they could be pretty great.
That said, I had few complaints with the C6Z ones I put on in 2015.
That said, I had few complaints with the C6Z ones I put on in 2015.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
They are fine, just having thoughts about being
I shall instead be on headers I think.
Inspected everything, made sure fluids are all topped off, etc. should be good to go for VIR this weekend
Hoping that the passenger seat bracket comes in so I can throw in the other Sparco seat for my instructor this week. NASA requires instruction for HPDE 2 interestingly. I'm not complaining though, never been on VIR and I like instruction.
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Ideally I'd love to get coil overs, but I don't really need them. The Aldan ones for about $1,200 seemed to get some good reviews from the guys on CF. But like I said, I really don't need to spend any money on the car. A friend co-drove my Z06 at an autocross and got top Pax time of the day in my car, so I know it's more than capable but just needs more driver mod to be competitive.
I'm at the point where I'm about to spend more time on the Lemons MR2s and the Miata rather than do anything else to the vette. I do need tires tho, so that's an expense I was not looking forward to.
I'm at the point where I'm about to spend more time on the Lemons MR2s and the Miata rather than do anything else to the vette. I do need tires tho, so that's an expense I was not looking forward to.
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Even in the advanced solo run groups, I’d grab an instructor for at least a session every event. And I usually tried to get a ride with one each event too. for instructionD Griff wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:30 amThey are fine, just having thoughts about being
I shall instead be on headers I think.
Inspected everything, made sure fluids are all topped off, etc. should be good to go for VIR this weekend
Hoping that the passenger seat bracket comes in so I can throw in the other Sparco seat for my instructor this week. NASA requires instruction for HPDE 2 interestingly. I'm not complaining though, never been on VIR and I like instruction.
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If you're looking to blow money on the car, I'd highly recommend saving for a diff rebuild with new gears. That transforms the car more than anything.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:30 amThey are fine, just having thoughts about being
I shall instead be on headers I think.
Inspected everything, made sure fluids are all topped off, etc. should be good to go for VIR this weekend
Hoping that the passenger seat bracket comes in so I can throw in the other Sparco seat for my instructor this week. NASA requires instruction for HPDE 2 interestingly. I'm not complaining though, never been on VIR and I like instruction.
Headers are great, but for your use, I think keeping the power level stock is a better plan.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:55 amIf you're looking to blow money on the car, I'd highly recommend saving for a diff rebuild with new gears. That transforms the car more than anything.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:30 am
They are fine, just having thoughts about being
I shall instead be on headers I think.
Inspected everything, made sure fluids are all topped off, etc. should be good to go for VIR this weekend
Hoping that the passenger seat bracket comes in so I can throw in the other Sparco seat for my instructor this week. NASA requires instruction for HPDE 2 interestingly. I'm not complaining though, never been on VIR and I like instruction.
Headers are great, but for your use, I think keeping the power level stock is a better plan.
Could likely do the diff, still have that quote from the shop here that was really reasonable.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Header coating is a must. The amount if heat that mine keeps in the pipes is ridiculous. Enough to make me want to coat every set of headers that I put on any race car I build from here on out
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Are they significantly cooler than the stock cast iron manifolds ?
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.