WNDOPDLR

This may be a little off the topic for this section of the forum, but bear with me.
David set up my C4 (Butt Ugly) some time ago with suggestions and hands on setting the alignment, toe, castor, and whatever magic he performs. Since then, the car has stuck much better and lap times are testimoney to his skill.

My C5 vert has had a pull to the right forever. I could not release my grip on the steeriing wheel and the car was tiring to drive. What the heck- lets see what David can do with it. David worked his magic with the most basic tools and the problem is gone. He did what the guys with the sophisticated computer alignments equipment could not do.

When you are going through alignment issues, this seems to prove to me that it is mostly skill, knowledge and patience, not the equipment. For anybody in this part of the country setting up your track car, David is a valuable resource that I would encourage you to use.

Allthrottleandsomebottle

Yea, Daves ok................

Falcon

He sure as heck gets my vote.

Miaugi

Kudos to David!

davidfarmer

Working on Wally's beautiful car in his Climate Controlled Shop is always my pleasure. 45% Rocket Science, 45% Black Magic, combined with another 10% luck will usually do the trick.

Wally's even figured out the funny faces I make when I'm "thinking" so I don't even have to tell him to shut up when I get confused

waddisme

David,

Just got back from VIR for the first time and the first time having my Z on the track. Never got comfortable in it. I took my TA as a back up and ran a session with it and had a blast. Feels like something is not right with my rear suspension in the Z , or is there that much difference between IRS and the fixed axle and I need to get used to it. Can you look at it to see if it is ok, or could the stealership, or tire place, or do you know someone in the Hickory area? Do you have some pics of how it should look? Are there things that come loose that I should look for underneath? It also has the some floaty feeling when I am on it hard in a straight line. I am really confused here. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

varkwso

I wanted to move into his "shop"

Wally and David are both stand up guys

Allthrottleandsomebottle

Using Wally in the same sentence...........hum
Wally

davidfarmer

waddisme, your Vette should be 200% more stable (rear speaking) than any straight axle car. I race an F-body for years, and rear grip was non-existent compared to every corvette I've driven, and especially C5's and C6's. PM me some details on the cars setup (or if stock), and we'll try and sort things out.

You could have a mechanical issue, or just an alignment issue, but the car should be rock solid at any point below 150mph (they can get a little "floaty" above that"

wallyman424

anyone wanna breathe on my car?

I'll be testing out the wilwood sl-6's this weekend at summit. From a neighborhood romp, they feel pretty solid, but only track time will tell.

Also, the pads are nearly 2x as thick as stock c5 pads.

davidfarmer

wallyman, did you change brakes in an attempt to correct all of the problems you were having, or because you simply want longer-lasting brakes????? Just have realistic expectations, because unless the pistons are custom sized to improve bias (highly doubt it), your car won't stop any better when cold. In theory they should be able to hold more heat, and deflect less once hot, but big brakes don't help a cold system. Sounds like the double-pad-life is a huge plus however.

Give em' a "romp" down the "chute" for me!

Z06cool

Yes, please post review and details when you have them Very interested in the setup whenever I can afford it...

wallyman424

longer lasting brakes. im sick of buying pads every weekend. It was a purely financial decision. should pay for itself within a few seasons.