03-24-2017
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#661
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
So what was originally wrong with the 2 piece ones? They just have abnormal wear?
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Yup. They overheat and warp, even with street driving.
2014-2016 Z51's included these stupid Band-Aids to supposedly help:
https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/co...ing-rings.html
I'm chalking this rotor design up as a failed experiment into making a poor man's 2-piece rotor.
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I agree with Kracka.
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03-24-2017
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#662
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Yup. They overheat and warp, even with street driving.
2014-2016 Z51's included these stupid Band-Aids to supposedly help:
https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/co...ing-rings.html
I'm chalking this rotor design up as a failed experiment into making a poor man's 2-piece rotor.
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Interesting. You'd think on a car at that price they would be able to give you legit 2 piece rotors. Isn't that part of the z51 upgrade, better brakes?
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03-24-2017
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#663
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Interesting. You'd think on a car at that price they would be able to give you legit 2 piece rotors. Isn't that part of the z51 upgrade, better brakes?
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Yes, the Z51 gets better pads & rotors (same Brembo calipers), along with brake cooling ducts & guides. The revised 2017 Z51 rotors are still an upgrade over the base Stingray rotors (larger + slotted). If you want true 2-piece rotors though, step on up to the Grand Sport or Z06.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-24-2017
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#664
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
I assume GS/Z06 rotors are different in overall dimensions, thickness/diameter?
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03-24-2017
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#665
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by dogwhistle
I assume GS/Z06 rotors are different in overall dimensions, thickness/diameter?
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Front yes, rear no.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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04-04-2017
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#666
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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I agree with Kracka.
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04-04-2017
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#667
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Admin
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Looking good!
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04-04-2017
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#668
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
...Powestop Z26 pads which should be quieter and dust quite a bit less (so far this seem true). Initial bite doesn't seem as good, but I'll let them heat cycle a few times and fully get bedded in before making too much judgment on them.
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Now that the pads are broken-in, initial bite has gotten better, but still not quite as aggressive as the factory pads. Overall stopping power is great though. I stood on them doing about 130 down the Tollway last night and they hauled the car down very nicely and sent the leftover pizza in the trunk flying As long a they stay low-dust and silent, I will be very happy with them for street pads.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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04-04-2017
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#669
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Who has my man-card?
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Looking good! I like the carbon badges.
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04-04-2017
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#670
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
So fresh and clean!
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05-09-2017
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#671
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
I found these interesting, my friend just did them last night. This car is similar to mine, Z51, but does have the automatic transmission and is bone stock. Regardless, I was impressed!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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05-09-2017
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#672
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Admin
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Those Vettes are supposed to have a really good balance. Get into the driver's seat and see where it goes.
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When she get's bitchy, SPANK THAT ASS! (#Y#)
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05-09-2017
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#673
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flips McGee
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Impressivly balanced from the factory!
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I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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05-09-2017
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#674
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aka Goodbye
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Mmmmm, Corvette.
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05-31-2017
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#675
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
So AFE just released these...
Primary cat-delete pipes aka downpipes (with or without 200-cell high-flow cats). Along with their 3.0" catless X-pipe (I have Borla's 2.75") they're claiming gains of +24/+24 on the Z06. My gains considering I already have the X-pipe, maybe +10whp? Regardless, intriguing product that got my attention. I need to figure out of the high-flow cats they use are enough to prevent a CEL or if it would need to be tuned out like any of the various headers on the market.
http://afepower.com/afe-power-48-341...nnection-pipes
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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Last edited by Kracka; 06-01-2017 at 11:09 AM..
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06-01-2017
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#676
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
I heard back from AFE and they say its about a 50/50 chance of getting a CEL with these. With the catless X-pipe, they saw +18whp on the LT1 is the +10 mentioned above is likely accurate considering I already have the X-pipe.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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06-01-2017
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#677
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Pewp Champion
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Those look quality. Wonder if you can work with them to get a set, and if they throw a CEL get a refund since it's 50/50.
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06-01-2017
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#678
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
I tried to angle for a discounted pair to be a test subject on the forum but no luck. I could always do the spark plug non-fouler trick if needed I suppose.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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06-01-2017
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#679
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aka Goodbye
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Can't you just eliminate that CEL with a custom tune?
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06-01-2017
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#680
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I tried to angle for a discounted pair to be a test subject on the forum but no luck. I could always do the spark plug non-fouler trick if needed I suppose.
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Just get a tunez dude
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