12-21-2015
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#481
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by goodhart
Do everything pussy!
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Yep, dis.
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12-22-2015
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#482
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by goodhart
Do everything pussy!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Yep, dis.
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LOL from the peanut gallery of guys with cars that never move
I actually think my next performance mod will be a set of the new Hotchkis swaybars that were just released.
http://www.hotchkis.net/product/2014...otchkis-22117/
A nice, but minor, upgrade without the inflated price of the other choices.
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Originally Posted by Kracka
stock C7
Front (base model) - 26.2mm (hollow, 7.85 lbs)
Front (all Z51) - 28mm (hollow, 7.95 lbs)
Rear (base model) - N/A
Rear (base Z51) - 26.5mm (hollow, 6.9 lbs)
Rear (Z51 w/MRC) - 31mm (hollow, ? lbs)
Rubber bushings (base model)
Polyurethane bushings (all Z51)
Hotchkis ($400)
Front - 32mm (hollow & fixed) +35% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC
Rear - 33mm (hollow & 3-way adjustable) +20-70% stiffer vs Z51 w/MRC
Polyurethane bushings (reuses stock brackets)
Reuses stock end-links
aFe PFADT ($732)
Front - 35mm (hollow & 2-way adjustable) +??% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC
Rear - 32mm (hollow & 3-way adjustable) +??% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC
Polyurethane bushings & CNC brackets
Includes heavy-duty end-links
LG Motorsports ($696)
Front - ??mm (hollow & 2-way adjustable)
Rear - ??mm (hollow & fixed)
+45% stiffer vs. Z51 w/MRC (for the set)
Polyurethane bushings (reuses stock brackets)
Reuses stock end-links
Optional heavy-duty end-links (+$245)
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*The Z06 & Z06 w/Z07 package use the Z51 w/MRC swaybar set*
Beyond the swaybars, I still have the cosmetic mods and the polyurethane shifter bushings to get done before the spring cruise. Easy-peasy...might start making progress on the list this coming weekend since I'll have some free time.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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Last edited by Kracka; 12-22-2015 at 07:41 AM..
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12-22-2015
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#483
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Good choice, couple hp out of exhaust is probably something I wouldnt bother with either. I had Hotchkis sways on the B7 Audi, they definitely made an improvement.
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12-22-2015
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#484
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Good choice, couple hp out of exhaust is probably something I wouldnt bother with either. I had Hotchkis sways on the B7 Audi, they definitely made an improvement.
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Thanks. I really am trying to avoid any type of weird resonance from tubular headers, especially since they can sound really goofy when the engine kicks down to 4-cylinder mode. I need to stick to my original plan and leave the stock primary cats in place so I can actually enjoy the 5/100 powertrain warranty.
Regarding the Hotchkis, glad to hear they worked well for you. From my research, they're a pretty legit brand. Designed, tested, and made in the USA so quality should be pretty decent. I'm glad to see they're hollow in design like stock to help keep weight down.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-22-2015
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#485
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
LOL from the peanut gallery of guys with cars that never move
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Woah now, don't group me with him, my car functions perfectly and has for a long time now! Going on several years of the car running i think.
You are thinking of the murlo of past
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12-22-2015
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#486
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
LOL from the peanut gallery of guys with cars that never move
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No idea what you are talking about, the Infiniti drives just fine
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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12-23-2015
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#487
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Great, then I expect both of you on the spring cruise with wheels!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-27-2015
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#488
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-27-2015
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#489
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Nice, i agree with the chrome on white so gross.
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12-28-2015
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#490
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
Drives: poorly
Posts: 4,358
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Grill pics?
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12-28-2015
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#491
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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 asshanson
Grill pics?
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-28-2015
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#492
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Haha, I meant installed!
New badges look good, I agree with the white/chrome comments.
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12-28-2015
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#493
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by asshanson
Haha, I meant installed!
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Coming soon
I just ordered the clear front bumper marker lens today, and once they arrive it'll all be going to the bodyshop to have the front bumper repainted and these things installed while it's off. I took some serious rock chip damage on the last Shreveport cruise so I want to get all that fixed, and figure there's no point in me taking it off/apart when it'll have to get redone for paint anyway.
http://www.gscreations.com/c7-stingr...umper-markers/
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-30-2015
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#494
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Quick follow-up feedback:
I was able to go for a nice drive yesterday afternoon since it had warmed up a bit and the roads dried out. The shifter feels much better than it did when stock! Gear changes are precise and crisp just as they should be. Considering the minimal investment with this mod, I am thrilled. I am giving partial credit to the new bushings, partial to the shifter alignment procedure, and partial to RussM05's factory shifter tune-up suggestions. I think they all played a role in making this the best possible stock shifter setup. Next up is some synthetic Redline D4 ATF fluid for the transmission; I'll report back once I get that in.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-30-2015
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#495
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Kevin
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Shoreview
Posts: 3,356
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Yeah I was surprised those trans use ATF fluid. - My C5s did and my C6 does.
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Currently on Corvette #4
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12-31-2015
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#496
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: eagan
Posts: 898
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Looking great! I'm jealous that you can drive this year round. I'm paying close attention to this thread, I like how you approach modifications. I see a v8 in my future.
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12-31-2015
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#497
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by sleepydsm
Yeah I was surprised those trans use ATF fluid. - My C5s did and my C6 does.
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Great technical info on the transmission straight from TREMEC: http://www.tremec.com/anexos/File/TR...070%282%29.pdf
TREMEC calls for Dexron III ATF, while Chevy calls for GM Manual Transmission Fluid. Since Dexron III is no longer current GM ATF spec, my guess is their MTF is just relabeled Dexron III ATF. I'm bypassing all the nonsense and just going with Redline since it's served me so well over the past decade+.
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Originally Posted by Mark Leasure
Looking great! I'm jealous that you can drive this year round. I'm paying close attention to this thread, I like how you approach modifications. I see a v8 in my future.
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Thank you, and I hope so!
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-31-2015
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#498
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Braaaaaaaap!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Fridley
Drives: '09 Silveraydo
Posts: 2,028
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
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(Insert 80's rock band name) limited edition package.
Pics of the new grill installed? haha
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12-31-2015
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#499
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by tehehodi
Pics of the new grill installed?
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Coming soon
I just ordered the clear front bumper marker lens today, and once they arrive it'll all be going to the bodyshop to have the front bumper repainted and these things installed while it's off. I took some serious rock chip damage on the last Shreveport cruise so I want to get all that fixed, and figure there's no point in me taking it off/apart when it'll have to get redone for paint anyway.
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^^^
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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01-05-2016
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#500
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Nothing fancy, but the front bumper lens arrived over the weekend:
You can also see the little LED bulbs I ordered for the rear license plate lights. Those, and the trunk cargo area are the only non-LED bulbs in the car so I wanted to get them swapped out:
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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