2000 Black FRC Progress Thread
07-19-2016, 09:00 AM
#101
Gorgeous '96 C4 Grand Sport, my favorite C4. I remember the first time seeing this car in my Gran Turismo days as a kid
_DSC5373 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
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Why settle for a V8 when you can run a V12? Apparently this exercise was to see what the C4 chassis could handle in terms of power. I wonder why they went with more displacement rather than moving some forced induction through the tried and true small block.
_DSC5377 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
_DSC5373 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5374 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5375 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5376 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrWhy settle for a V8 when you can run a V12? Apparently this exercise was to see what the C4 chassis could handle in terms of power. I wonder why they went with more displacement rather than moving some forced induction through the tried and true small block.
_DSC5377 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr 
07-19-2016, 09:15 AM
#102
The only '83 left in existence. There was no regular production for the 1983 model year.
_DSC5378 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Some of the unrestored sinkhole victims.
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2001 Mallett Z06
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Aluminum upright snapped clean in half
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Wow...what a hole!
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_DSC5378 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrSome of the unrestored sinkhole victims.
_DSC5379 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5380 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr2001 Mallett Z06
_DSC5381 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5382 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrAluminum upright snapped clean in half
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07-19-2016, 10:04 AM
#103
I had wanted to also visit the Motorsports Park Track next door and do some Touring Laps, so imagine my disappointment when I heard a rumbling overhead
_DSC5393 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
So, I took a few more snaps in the dome to wrap up my visit
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The final room in the museum showed some racing history.
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Stopped by the gift shop and picked up a couple posters for the garage back home, an engraved beer glass, and tumbler.
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Quick stop in the men's room - even the entrance here was decorated.
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Walking through the main entrance area, there were still a couple things to see
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Such as the Museum Delivery area.
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where new cars were awaiting pickup by their owners.
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There was a new C7 ragtop available to sit in. Not sure if I like it.
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But the wife did
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_DSC5393 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrSo, I took a few more snaps in the dome to wrap up my visit
_DSC5394 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5396 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5397 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrThe final room in the museum showed some racing history.
_DSC5398 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5399 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5400 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrStopped by the gift shop and picked up a couple posters for the garage back home, an engraved beer glass, and tumbler.
_DSC5401 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrQuick stop in the men's room - even the entrance here was decorated.
_DSC5407 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrWalking through the main entrance area, there were still a couple things to see
_DSC5408 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrSuch as the Museum Delivery area.
_DSC5406 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrwhere new cars were awaiting pickup by their owners.
_DSC5402 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5404 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5409 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrThere was a new C7 ragtop available to sit in. Not sure if I like it.
_DSC5410 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrBut the wife did
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07-19-2016, 10:26 AM
#104
Once outside I was surprised to see that the sun had come back out and the rain was drying up, although it was still wet in spots.
The stable had changed over in the Vette lot. I found it interesting that every one of them had a personalized tag.
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Had to get some shots in front of the building
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Headed over to the track next door with fingers crossed hoping they'd let us run despite the recent downpour. The manager, Mitch Wright, was a great guy and had no problem taking the lead in the track prepped C5Z for some touring laps. I fired up the GoPro and we ran 1 warm up lap, 4 hot laps, and 1 cool down.
_DSC5437 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Great track with a lot of blind hills and corners, and surprisingly a lot of elevation changes - which led to a lot of water run off from the rain making some parts of the course slippery. The car held up great; I did watch the oil temps climb up to 250F, but the brakes and tires were problem free. I think we saw around 105mph on the front straight.
Will have to upload the video as it's still on my other computer along with the dragon/skyway footage.
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I chatted with Mitch about the yellow track prepped C5Z (which had only 24K on it - mostly from that track) and the C6Z's (not pictured) used for passenger hot lap joyrides.
_DSC5430 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
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Note the skyjacker ride height on the C5Z compared to my lowered street car. Aside from race pads, race seats, and a revised alignment, the Z was bone stock. A real track *****, she showed her scars.
_DSC5431 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
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The stable had changed over in the Vette lot. I found it interesting that every one of them had a personalized tag.
_DSC5421 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5422 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5423 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5424 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5425 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5426 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrHad to get some shots in front of the building
_DSC5442 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5444 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrHeaded over to the track next door with fingers crossed hoping they'd let us run despite the recent downpour. The manager, Mitch Wright, was a great guy and had no problem taking the lead in the track prepped C5Z for some touring laps. I fired up the GoPro and we ran 1 warm up lap, 4 hot laps, and 1 cool down.
_DSC5437 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrGreat track with a lot of blind hills and corners, and surprisingly a lot of elevation changes - which led to a lot of water run off from the rain making some parts of the course slippery. The car held up great; I did watch the oil temps climb up to 250F, but the brakes and tires were problem free. I think we saw around 105mph on the front straight.
Will have to upload the video as it's still on my other computer along with the dragon/skyway footage.
_DSC5427 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5429 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrI chatted with Mitch about the yellow track prepped C5Z (which had only 24K on it - mostly from that track) and the C6Z's (not pictured) used for passenger hot lap joyrides.
_DSC5430 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5433 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrNote the skyjacker ride height on the C5Z compared to my lowered street car. Aside from race pads, race seats, and a revised alignment, the Z was bone stock. A real track *****, she showed her scars.
_DSC5431 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5435 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5438 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
07-19-2016, 12:11 PM
#105
At this point it was about 90F with humidity right about there too, so after the track laps we hit a local gastropub in Bowling Green for lunch to cool off. The final stop in Bowling Green was the Corvette Assembly Plant. Unfortunately the plant was on their shutdown week, so I wasn't able to get a tour, so I'll have to come back in a couple years to experience it.
First, a quick stop and photo op:
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I didn't get to do the plant tour, but that didn't stop me from grabbing some pics out front.
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Mitch (the track manager) had mentioned some big upgrades that were coming to the plant - namely a new "Paint Shop". What an understatement...
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Some massive construction going on there.
With all the "car stuff" for the day over with, we headed back to Nashville with the AC cranked up. Ran into a group of 4 ladies on bikes that were staying at our hotel and looked like they were ready for a fun weekend.
_DSC5457 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
First, a quick stop and photo op:
_DSC5448 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrI didn't get to do the plant tour, but that didn't stop me from grabbing some pics out front.
_DSC5452 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5451 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5450 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5453 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5454 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrMitch (the track manager) had mentioned some big upgrades that were coming to the plant - namely a new "Paint Shop". What an understatement...
_DSC5455 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5456 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrSome massive construction going on there.
With all the "car stuff" for the day over with, we headed back to Nashville with the AC cranked up. Ran into a group of 4 ladies on bikes that were staying at our hotel and looked like they were ready for a fun weekend.
_DSC5457 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
07-21-2016, 08:20 AM
#106
After Country Music Hall of Fame we stopped at Edley's BBQ for dinner - probably my favorite out of all the ones we tried while in town (Edley's, Jack's, Peg Leg).
IMG_1579 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Nice place too.
photo 1 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Next up was a whiskey tasting at a distillery in town. http://www.corsairdistillery.com/tours-brewery-tn/
This building had obviously been used as an old manufacturing facility at one point as there was all kinds of ancient machinery around - drill presses, mills, lathes, etc.
IMG_1582 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
IMG_1581 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
IMG_1580 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
The distillery actually made both beer and whiskies, and featured an old still that was from before the Prohibition years.
photo 4 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
It was easily 100F in this room with the humidity close to that
photo 3 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
photo 2 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
photo 1 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
We started the tasting with some beers - love the guy's expression as he watches the pour
photo 2 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
And then passed out the harder stuff.
photo 3 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Back to the hotel to clean up and have a couple beverages before the evening's festivities, and then we made our way to the strip for some more great live music. We made our way downtown via golf cart (no, seriously, there are roving golf carts that give rides all over the city), and at the recommendation of the driver we started at this Dueling Piano Bar
IMG_1589 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
These guys played every request you could throw at them
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IMG_1583 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
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Somewhere along the way at the next bar we made some friends
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And even found a bride on her wedding day enjoying her reception
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Had a great evening and enjoyed some of the best live music I've ever heard.
The next morning we checked out of the hotel and gassed up again for what seemed like the millionth time
photo 2 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
The drive home was uneventful despite some traffic in Columbus and Cincinnati.
More gas, in Columbus. about 28-29mpg on the highway
photo 4 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
We got home safely with a whole lot of pictures, memories, and a couple extra thousand miles on the car.
Then my wife bought a car the next day.
IMG_1608 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
I still have to upload the videos of the Dragon, Skyway, and track laps...but I will leave you guys with the pictures that I picked up from one of the photographers on the Dragon. I will get these printed out and put up in the garage...
1218554 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
1218555 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
IMG_1579 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrNice place too.
photo 1 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrNext up was a whiskey tasting at a distillery in town. http://www.corsairdistillery.com/tours-brewery-tn/
This building had obviously been used as an old manufacturing facility at one point as there was all kinds of ancient machinery around - drill presses, mills, lathes, etc.
IMG_1582 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1581 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1580 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrThe distillery actually made both beer and whiskies, and featured an old still that was from before the Prohibition years.
photo 4 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIt was easily 100F in this room with the humidity close to that
photo 3 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrphoto 2 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrphoto 1 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrWe started the tasting with some beers - love the guy's expression as he watches the pour
photo 2 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrAnd then passed out the harder stuff.
photo 3 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrBack to the hotel to clean up and have a couple beverages before the evening's festivities, and then we made our way to the strip for some more great live music. We made our way downtown via golf cart (no, seriously, there are roving golf carts that give rides all over the city), and at the recommendation of the driver we started at this Dueling Piano Bar
IMG_1589 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrThese guys played every request you could throw at them
IMG_1590 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1583 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1584 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1588 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1587 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1586 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrIMG_1585 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrSomewhere along the way at the next bar we made some friends
IMG_1601 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrAnd even found a bride on her wedding day enjoying her reception
IMG_1603 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrHad a great evening and enjoyed some of the best live music I've ever heard.
The next morning we checked out of the hotel and gassed up again for what seemed like the millionth time
photo 2 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrThe drive home was uneventful despite some traffic in Columbus and Cincinnati.
More gas, in Columbus. about 28-29mpg on the highway
photo 4 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrWe got home safely with a whole lot of pictures, memories, and a couple extra thousand miles on the car.
Then my wife bought a car the next day.
IMG_1608 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrI still have to upload the videos of the Dragon, Skyway, and track laps...but I will leave you guys with the pictures that I picked up from one of the photographers on the Dragon. I will get these printed out and put up in the garage...
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08-09-2016, 08:47 AM
#111
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_DSC5570 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrNote severe front brake dust
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_DSC5572 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrPost mortem
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_DSC5574 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrCooked pads
_DSC5575 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrCorner exits slightly sideways on gravel will do that
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08-10-2016, 09:09 AM
#113
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I live about an hour away from Nashville and its a fun town, but man its kind of strange seeing it through the eyes of someone whose from out of town. Big Bang is awesome and so much fun especially when they start interacting with the crowd.
and the strip is never short on wedding parties it seems.
great pics and it looks like you got to let your car stretch as well
and the strip is never short on wedding parties it seems.
great pics and it looks like you got to let your car stretch as well
08-21-2016, 12:50 PM
#117
Ok, here we go.
Stock C5 seat
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Comparison wtih S2000 seat.
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ebay seat brackets, bolted in with factory hardware.
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Removed S2000 seat cushion and back from the lower brackets.
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Welding on some plates to accept the wider S2000 rails
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I thought that I'd have to buy new seatbelt receivers to match the new C6 belts, but by some miracle, the S2000 receiver accepted the C6 belt buckle perfectly.
_DSC5497 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
So I finished up the C6 seatbelt install, finish welded and painted the lower seat brackets/rails, and bolted them in.
Previous height of the S2000 seat using strut mounting. way too high.
_DSC5499 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
New height - at least an inch lower.
_DSC5502 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Finished pics
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Stock C5 seat
_DSC5489 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrComparison wtih S2000 seat.
_DSC5491 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5493 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5496 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrebay seat brackets, bolted in with factory hardware.
_DSC5490 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrRemoved S2000 seat cushion and back from the lower brackets.
_DSC5495 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrWelding on some plates to accept the wider S2000 rails
_DSC5494 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrI thought that I'd have to buy new seatbelt receivers to match the new C6 belts, but by some miracle, the S2000 receiver accepted the C6 belt buckle perfectly.
_DSC5497 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrSo I finished up the C6 seatbelt install, finish welded and painted the lower seat brackets/rails, and bolted them in.
Previous height of the S2000 seat using strut mounting. way too high.
_DSC5499 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrNew height - at least an inch lower.
_DSC5502 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrFinished pics
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08-21-2016, 12:54 PM
#118
Got tired of the clutch pedal going to the floor, so I picked up a Tick Master cylinder to replace the OEM junk.
Installation was not difficult, just really uncomfortable. I ended up removing the driver's seat and laying on the floor on my back with my head up by the pedals.
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Fittings hooked up
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Additional insulation over the whole clutch line as it passes somewhat close to the longtubes.
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Installation was not difficult, just really uncomfortable. I ended up removing the driver's seat and laying on the floor on my back with my head up by the pedals.
_DSC5506 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5507 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrFittings hooked up
_DSC5508 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC5509 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrAdditional insulation over the whole clutch line as it passes somewhat close to the longtubes.
_DSC5510 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr 