Brakes Why Mod? The answer to this should be obvious. By upgrading your brakes you can stop more quickly, in a shorter distance and decrease fade in racing or heavy, continued use applications (ie canyon runs). The brake system is composed of the master cylinder, brake fluid, brake lines, discs, calipers, pads and occasionally cooling […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | October 1, 2013
Exhaust Why Mod? Modifying your exhaust can be inexpensive but costs can mount quickly the more changes you make. The entire exhaust system includes two exhaust manifolds (headers), two catalytic converters, two pipes, two mufflers and finally the exhaust tips. Any and all of these parts can be replaced or removed with varying degrees of […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | September 17, 2013
Intake Why Mod? Modifying your intake, or cold air intake, is a relatively inexpensive, easy way to gain some horsepower. Make no mistake, this will not result in 50% more horsepower, at best around 5%. But it doesn’t cost too much (most complete intake systems cost less than $500) and can be a fun, quick […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | September 12, 2013
by Eric YeeCorvette Forum Corvettes, especially the C4 and later gens, are among the best handling cars ever made. And the best way to experience their limits in a safe manner is on a track or autocross course. But for a novice things can be a bit intimidating. My first high-performance driving event started during […] More »
By: IBxAnders | September 22, 2011
Buying any used car is a process full of peril, and that goes triple when you’re considering a 25-year-old sports car. No matter how smart or lucky you think you are, it’s important to remember that forums are filled with stories of starry-eyed folks who watched their dream car slowly turn into a nightmare. And […] More »
By: IBxAnders | August 11, 2011
Because Your Vette May Enjoy A Little Laughing Gas by Jason Giacchino Contrary to what movies like The Fast and the Furious will have you believe, nitrous oxide (?NOS? if you want additional street cred) isn’t quite the mysterious, highly explosive, limitless power-source they portray it to be. In fact, nitrous oxide isn’t even flammable […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 22, 2011
Photo provided by CorvetteForum member WhiteSneaky The oxygen sensor in your Corvette is an important, if not vitally necessary, component of your vehicle’s exhaust system. The oxygen sensor detects the quantity of oxygen present in the exhaust and communicates with the exhaust system so that the engine can regulate the fuel/air mixture in order to […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 7, 2011
