Channel Your Inner Boy Scout Yup, that means being prepared. If everything is is up-to-date, the chances of something going wrong should be minimal. But brakes get hot, rotors crack, and pads wear out. Sometimes brake fluid might even boil up through the master cylinder. So I carry a ?brake job in a bag.? All […] More »

Make Sure Your Car is Really Ready to Rock Is the fluid in the master cylinder reservoir clear and amber? Or does it resemble something sliding off a hill after a rainstorm? When was the last time the oil was changed? Are your tires in good condition, or do you need a dusty manuscript to […] More »

The C5 Corvette Z06 came fitted with the LS6 V8 topped by a special high-flow intake manifold, and it’s available on RacingJunk for just $1,500. This package comes with the intake manifold unit?fully ported for better flow and performance?throttle body, fuel rails and injectors. Bolting this on, add power. It’s that easy.  Loud pipes save […] More »

Moderation is the Key to Mods A hot cam, the stickiest R-compound tires and the latest trick suspension pieces aren’t going to do anything for a track neophyte. And since classes are mostly defined by the level of track prep, you might just wind up modding yourself out of your class.      Plus, there’s […] More »

The C5 Corvette came standard with four exhaust tips, and if you’re a 1997-2004 Corvette owner looking to dress up the ass of the car a bit this spring, look no further. These stainless steel tips are great for someone modding on a budget, or would make a great gift. They’re similar to stock units, […] More »

Changing the brake pads in the C5 Corvettes is pretty simple, But here is a run through with a few tricks to make it as easy as possible. Tools Needed: 15mm box-end wrench 16mm open-end wrench 15mm socket wrench 2 large flat-head screw drivers Large C-Clamp First off, remove the wheel to get at the […] More »

Corvette Vs Prius Miles to the Gallon While it might seem a strange match up, the comparison between the Corvette C5 and the Toyota Prius is an interesting one. Sure, in nearly every way you can’t find two cars that are more different. That sort of contrast, though, leads to some interesting conclusions. Similar Purchase […] More »