We are the few and the proud
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From: Godspeed
We are the few and the proud Seems our little section has all but dried up. Have to admit I spend most of my time on corvetteforum.com. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />
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Re: We are the few and the proud It is too bad how few things there are in here, but 95+% of the guys on this board are F bodies unfortunatly....and most of the stuff I'm here for I find in the internal area, since most of it applies to both Vette and Fbod.
I'm on the forum too, and really love the place and the people especially, but I don't look for anything tech there anymore--none of the members there talk "real" tech--it's all way too amature-level for what I'm looking to learn now, and the vendors market way more than they discuss genuine tech.
(ex:when was the last time you saw a real cam spec on that site--I think it's illegal or something <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> )
Anyway, I'd love to get Corvette questions answered here with the expertise that the muscleheads get, but when I post a Q about a Corvette specifically, there seems to be little knowledge available to help out <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
It shows how few Corvette guys are REALLY interested in heavy modding, I guess.
I'm on the forum too, and really love the place and the people especially, but I don't look for anything tech there anymore--none of the members there talk "real" tech--it's all way too amature-level for what I'm looking to learn now, and the vendors market way more than they discuss genuine tech.
(ex:when was the last time you saw a real cam spec on that site--I think it's illegal or something <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> )
Anyway, I'd love to get Corvette questions answered here with the expertise that the muscleheads get, but when I post a Q about a Corvette specifically, there seems to be little knowledge available to help out <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
It shows how few Corvette guys are REALLY interested in heavy modding, I guess.
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Re: We are the few and the proud I hang around in here a lot but since I don't have a C5 I don't have much to say.
If I win the lottery and buy the 50th anniversary C5 that I want SO BADLY, I will post up a storm in here as I will mod that sucker like crazy! It'll get driven a lot too, none of this tucking the car away in a garage crap to keep the miles low! Cars are meant to be driven, it burns my *** to see so many Vettes out there that are locked in a garage to keep the miles low. Who are they saving these cars for??
If I win the lottery and buy the 50th anniversary C5 that I want SO BADLY, I will post up a storm in here as I will mod that sucker like crazy! It'll get driven a lot too, none of this tucking the car away in a garage crap to keep the miles low! Cars are meant to be driven, it burns my *** to see so many Vettes out there that are locked in a garage to keep the miles low. Who are they saving these cars for??
Re: We are the few and the proud Most of our Vette members hang out in the internal engine section. I think the other site is a more suitable place to post huge signatures with photos and appeal to the "status" of owning a Vette, not so much to learn about the technical aspects of them.
This section could be successful if more Vette owners would utilize it. It has to start somewhere, so start posting some tech questions <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
TimeWarp, what did you have done to the motor? I figured your car was stock LOL.
-Tony
This section could be successful if more Vette owners would utilize it. It has to start somewhere, so start posting some tech questions <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
TimeWarp, what did you have done to the motor? I figured your car was stock LOL.
-Tony
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Re: We are the few and the proud Timewarp-- in response to your question about an optimum tire to use on the C5, the answer depends on whether you desire to stick with runflats or not..If you want to keep RF's on the car, but get better perf than the **** GY's that come with the car, then the experience of the majority I've seen says Firestone Firehawk RF's are the best...they have a MUCH quieter road-noise level, significantly improved grip, and run MUCH better in the wet.
The downside is that they look kind of wimpy, as they have much more of a rolled edge, and 1" less contact on the ground.
I have these tires now, and overall (for runflats), I love them.
Now, if you decide to say the hell with runflats and want no-excuses perf, then you have a LOT more options.
The most popular seem to be the Michelin Pilot's--a lot of guys swear by them, and they must all like them for a reason--they are among the most expensive, though...
I am personally choosing the Bridgestone Potenza S-03's when it comes time--they are pretty new, and have gotten ecstatic reviews from those who have gotten them.
On the more cost-efficient front, there are many guys running Nitto 555's (not the Drag radials, those are the 555R) and are very happy with them--and they cost half of what these others do...
You've got a lot of choices, but anything's better than those nasty GY runflats <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
The downside is that they look kind of wimpy, as they have much more of a rolled edge, and 1" less contact on the ground.
I have these tires now, and overall (for runflats), I love them.
Now, if you decide to say the hell with runflats and want no-excuses perf, then you have a LOT more options.
The most popular seem to be the Michelin Pilot's--a lot of guys swear by them, and they must all like them for a reason--they are among the most expensive, though...
I am personally choosing the Bridgestone Potenza S-03's when it comes time--they are pretty new, and have gotten ecstatic reviews from those who have gotten them.
On the more cost-efficient front, there are many guys running Nitto 555's (not the Drag radials, those are the 555R) and are very happy with them--and they cost half of what these others do...
You've got a lot of choices, but anything's better than those nasty GY runflats <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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Re: We are the few and the proud The only 18" drag radial is for the Ford Lightning and is too tall to use on the C5. I use Nitto 555R's on 17" rims at the track.
I use regular 555's in stock sizes on the street.
Eric
I use regular 555's in stock sizes on the street.
Eric
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Re: We are the few and the proud Hopefully if I can get some more mods done I'll start posting some Y-body howto's on this site. Maybe that'll help attract new people from other boards. I'm still new to the car.
Working on a big install right now.
Working on a big install right now.
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Re: We are the few and the proud Patman,
I was just looking on www.nittotire.com and they have a 18" drag radial listed. 305/45/18 will that work?
<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />
seeya
John
I was just looking on www.nittotire.com and they have a 18" drag radial listed. 305/45/18 will that work?
<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />
seeya
John
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Re: We are the few and the proud Yeah--I believe the 18's will work...but 305 is crazy narrow--I don't know how well <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> they'd perform. I myself do the same thing 66impala does--use 375's on 17" spares just for racing.
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Re: We are the few and the proud </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Vortech396:
<strong>Patman,
I was just looking on www.nittotire.com and they have a 18" drag radial listed. 305/45/18 will that work?
<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />
seeya
John</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Those are for a ford lighting. The ratio will be all screwed up on a vette. Active handling and TCS wont like that one bit.
<strong>Patman,
I was just looking on www.nittotire.com and they have a 18" drag radial listed. 305/45/18 will that work?
<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />
seeya
John</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Those are for a ford lighting. The ratio will be all screwed up on a vette. Active handling and TCS wont like that one bit.
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Re: We are the few and the proud I Lurk around here alot as I am trying to learn more tech about my car and I dont post often. I'll do better as I really like this place,anyhow I'm checking in so you know...We are here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Cecil 2002 E-Blue Z06, 1999 Hugger Orange SS.and just purchased a Project car to tinker with. Red 1986 Camaro, think I will Tub & Backhalf this one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: We are the few and the proud </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">[/QUOTE]Those are for a ford lighting. The ratio will be all screwed up on a vette. Active handling and TCS wont like that one bit.[/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Anyone who's using AH & TCS at the track has some explaining to do <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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From: N. Andover, MA
Re: We are the few and the proud Check out the Corvette Action Center's forums. They have a great group of folks there and everyone gets along with everyone else.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/index.php
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/index.php
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From: Murphy, TX
Re: We are the few and the proud </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Godspeed:
<strong>Seems our little section has all but dried up.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">At least it hasn't shriveled up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
<strong>Seems our little section has all but dried up.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">At least it hasn't shriveled up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: We are the few and the proud I need to find something. My nittos 555 could'nt hook worth **** while in Ennis, and bfg's g-force split in the middle fast. Those tires go quick and the nittos seem to last a long, long time.
P.s. the nittos 555 extremes were brand new.
P.s. the nittos 555 extremes were brand new.
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Re: We are the few and the proud I've gotten high 1.7x's with 1.74 being best on my 555's (they're 275's) before...but it took a lot of practice, and it's not something I can repeat time after time, unfortunately.
If you want really consistent, low 60's, I think the only way to go is with ET Streets---you'll pull 1.6x's all day long, guaranteed <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Drag radials are a compromise. ET's are much less of one <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" />
If you want really consistent, low 60's, I think the only way to go is with ET Streets---you'll pull 1.6x's all day long, guaranteed <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Drag radials are a compromise. ET's are much less of one <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" />