Guys, we really want this Corvette section to get jumping. Especially if I am thinking about buying a C5, I want to make this site the source for all high-tech level threads on C5s and C6 Vettes.

We need TWO highly-motivated, well experienced, reputable C5 section moderators. If your Corvette hauls *** and you did alot of work or research on it, you just might be a candidate!

Please do not respond if you are not serious about this position. Our Forum Directors typically are able to access the site at least once per day to maintain the section (easy to do). We also ask that you help field some tech answers, and create NEW topics! This site is based on its staff of hardcore tech enthusiasts and racers, and that is what we are looking for.

All interested candidates, please email me at ynot_dv8@hotmail.com and tell me why you would be able to handle this task and how you have plans to benefit this site and its growth.

Oh yeah, just so you know, our staff here gets a nice 5% discount off regular pricing from our sponsors for purchases under $1000. Just a little motivation other sites do not offer. And, its also easy to get "hook-ups" from sponsors and potential sponsors if you are part of the staff at a very popular site. You know, for "testing purposes" LOL!

Lets make this section ROCK!

Please email me all inquiries, or you may even nominate people in this thread.

Regards,
Tony Whatley
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" /> <img src="graemlins/corvette.gif" border="0" alt="[Corvette]" /> <img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" /> <img src="graemlins/corvette.gif" border="0" alt="[Corvette]" /> <img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" /> <img src="graemlins/corvette.gif" border="0" alt="[Corvette]" />

 

Yesterday I would have said Visceral but then I saw that he's trying to sell his C5 again. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

Eric

 

I saw that too. We need someone that is gonna stick around awhile.

Create more posts Eric! <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

 

HEY!

Im selling this *one* C5.
If you guys think that a) Im leaving or b) I dont like vettes anymore, y'all are just NUTS.

Im all over the job. Im here all the @#$%ing time, I love C5s and think I know at least 30% of whats going on with them... I am going to have my SS until the day I die, and it still wont be fully running then, and BTW... I am selling the C5 so Im in a better position to get a)a house and b) a EB Z06. Have you DRIVEN a 02' ZO6??? You'd sell your normal C5 too if you had. With an air intake 365hp *stock*. I cant resist dudes...
Its high time to start looking at what a C6 is going to be too <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

anyways, yeah, Im still here, and NO Im not leaving. ;P

chris <img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />

 

The Master Plan

Huh... I know my wife knows what it is, but she wont share, so as long as I get paychecks and dont become an alcoholic, I cede management of the Master Plan. I think Ive squeeked in a Z06 in a garage with the "cute little house that we can fix up!" item. Sort of a pair. Remember that Tom Hanks movie "the Moneypit"? ... Ah well.

Things to discuss in the vette forum while our vettes are in the garage, under cover, on little pieces of carpet....

a) How do you build a Road Racing vette that gives up *no* refinement to a new one, without spending $1.7 million.

b) How do you build a (or can you?) Drag racing vette that gives up *no* refinement to a new one, and handles OK?

I see most vette owners as being so happy with what refinement they have, they really really dont want to mess with things, even if they have the money and the desire to go a whole lot faster. If we answered THESE questions, objectively and finally, then I think we will have alot of readers. Jeff at MTI wanted what I wanted. I really really quick vette that didnt shake when it idled, didnt make any more noise than a thoaty improvement on the original, and didnt dump low end torque for high end zing. He had the means to drop in a really really mild 422. I would like to do this to the future Z06. stock valvetrain (obviously aftermarket cam), stage1 or 2 heads, EASY clutch, but a 422 possibly with a Eaton style charger on top. Quiet, easy, and 600 lb/ft there all the time. No wait, no bottle to fill, no parts to break, no idle to deal with, no drone at 2000, no 9mpg. I think the answer is a super budget 422 (is that a contradiction?) + 5psi. Now...is there a Star/SPEC clutch up to that job? I really dont want to put a clutch in the car that feels like my SS's Cartek. Damn strong clutch... No way I'd put it in a vette, IMHO. I think you could do the above mods for 20k$, installed by someone else.
As for drag racing, I really dont know. Weight transfer and rear-end dynamics on the vette are REALLY not ideal. The best mod for dragracing if you have a vette?

An F-body <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

chris

 

Just having fun with you Chris. I knew you would be around, I just hadnt heard about the Z06 master plan yet. If I was in any position to sell my C5 I'd be considering a Z06 too.

Tony- It gets kind of hard to think of new discussion topics when its stored in the garage and too cold to want to work on it. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

Eric

 

/me raises his hand.

guess who's buying viscerals car <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

 

Hey tony, i wouldnt mind doing it, but i dont know that much about my car yet, im still learning. I think it is pretty damn fast for a 2.73 car tho. 12.85 on motor, 12.0 on gas all on street tires. Im on here every night after work for a couple of hours. (Late nights).

Daren

 

Hey guys I'm doing my best to contribute, but I haven't had much timely lately. I've doing 12-14 hour work days for the last 2 weeks straight. I'll have more time starting next week. Having a couple more moderators in here would certainly help out for times like this when I can't constantly moderate.

Thanks,
Jeremy

<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />

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Like I said, I got my hand raised. I got the engine stuff figured out and as soon as I pick the ol C5 up I'm sure I'll be breaking some drivetrain parts! I can hardly wait. <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

 

I'm available, I'm on every day at home and at work. I've done all my own work on my C5 and will be doing a Magnuson Supercharger install as soon as they're released. I have 1st hand knowledge of the LS1/LS6 since I work on the actual tooling for the Gen 3 block, LS1 head and LS6 head. Let me know! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />

 

What about Kewlbrz?

 

I've offered to volunteer as a "hard core" director several times with no response. I guess I'm not qualified.

Tom Garland, aka NEVER ENOUGH............

 

Tom, I haven't replied to any of the emails yet. So, don't feel outcasted or anything <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

I would REALLY like to see this Corvette section take off. The rest of this site has a ton to offer, and only a few Corvette guys have figured that out so far. We need topics generated daily, hell even hourly, to get discussions rolling in here. Since this section is an all-encompassing Corvette section, it should be FILLED with drivetrain, suspension, wheels, bolt-ons, interior items, etc.... exclusive to C5s.

I've got a list of candidates right now, I need to get with Colonel and PSJ and discuss it with them first.

Tony

 

Have you guys picked the directors yet. I just sent you an e-mail.

Thanks

Jay

 

Any news?

Jay

 

We aren't in any hurry I suppose, but we DO pay attention to the members that participate on our site. How about those post counts fellas? We would like some motivated members that are participating without needing to be a moderator to do so. It makes more sense, especially since we currently have some moderators in other sections that have not been participating much.

Tony

 

Hey Tony, aka "Bling Bling". If you buy me a Vette I can help you moderate the Corvette section!!

Sound like a deal?? Let me know what time you want to meet at the dealer so put the order in!!!

Are you gonna buy the yellow one from MTI???

Jason