Road Course Junkies, Let's compare notes
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I met a local instructor at my engine builders and he directed me to an appropriate rollbar, and a place to get a proper seat fitted.
I hope to start learning how to play this comming summer.
Hopefully my car will even run.
I hope to start learning how to play this comming summer.
Hopefully my car will even run.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Fastguy
crappy quality video, but at one point, you're passing some guy and Glenn goes by both of you in the Z06.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...oID=1226093444
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...oID=1226093444
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
some Limerock picts. No professional photographer there so no good action photos.
Restorod79 was there so we actually had 2 C3s on the track..... a record for sure.
Resto's car. Awesome.
my car
Restorod79 was there so we actually had 2 C3s on the track..... a record for sure.
Resto's car. Awesome.
my car
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Yellow73SB
Is your car silver now? I like the silver and the black wheels but did you spray paint it. 
So whatabout you? Are you gonna start driving for reals or bench race for the rest of your life?
With the light color i noticed black brake dust all over the sides of the car. I like trashing the car. Black rubber streak marks all over it too from the race rubber bits flying up and hitting the paint job. This will never be a show n' shine car.
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From: Loveland Colo
Turtlevette,
Are those the Cragar 397 series "Soft 8" wheels on your car? How do you like them? How do they compare for weight to stock steel wheels? I've been thinking about C4 wheels, but just don't like the idea of spacers....Gotta do something for a better wheel/tire combo, though, at some point.
John
(P.S. Good to see you back, Chris)
Are those the Cragar 397 series "Soft 8" wheels on your car? How do you like them? How do they compare for weight to stock steel wheels? I've been thinking about C4 wheels, but just don't like the idea of spacers....Gotta do something for a better wheel/tire combo, though, at some point.
John
(P.S. Good to see you back, Chris)
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by JPhil
Turtlevette,
Are those the Cragar 397 series "Soft 8" wheels on your car? How do you like them? How do they compare for weight to stock steel wheels? I've been thinking about C4 wheels, but just don't like the idea of spacers....Gotta do something for a better wheel/tire combo, though, at some point.
John
(P.S. Good to see you back, Chris)
Are those the Cragar 397 series "Soft 8" wheels on your car? How do you like them? How do they compare for weight to stock steel wheels? I've been thinking about C4 wheels, but just don't like the idea of spacers....Gotta do something for a better wheel/tire combo, though, at some point.
John
(P.S. Good to see you back, Chris)
I don't trust adapters or spacers. There have been a few here who have lost wheels.
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St. Jude Donor '07
My tire and wheel weight 38 or 42 pounds. That is pretty good eh?
Did I show you my new lightweight front end support that I made yet?
Did I show you my new lightweight front end support that I made yet?
Last edited by Yellow73SB; Nov 19, 2006 at 05:35 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by turtlevette
That is HOK metallic silver primer. Its in the process of being painted. I have to get it smoother and apply another coat of primer before shooting a light translucent blue pearl over the top.
So whatabout you? Are you gonna start driving for reals or bench race for the rest of your life?
With the light color i noticed black brake dust all over the sides of the car. I like trashing the car. Black rubber streak marks all over it too from the race rubber bits flying up and hitting the paint job. This will never be a show n' shine car.
So whatabout you? Are you gonna start driving for reals or bench race for the rest of your life?
With the light color i noticed black brake dust all over the sides of the car. I like trashing the car. Black rubber streak marks all over it too from the race rubber bits flying up and hitting the paint job. This will never be a show n' shine car.
Btw your paint is going to be better than mine now
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Hey -- Thanks for posting the pics! What a blast! I didn't get to say goodbye and thanks for your help! You were gone when our last run group finished. By the way, that little black sedan pitted next to me threw a rod in the last run. Bummer.
I opened this thread to look for wheel/tire combinations for our old cars. There seems to be no good competition tires in 15". I'm real hesitant about fitment on these vettes of larger diameter rims. That, and I can get good racing rims that weigh @ 16 lbs. for @ 50 bucks from various mfgs. in 15''. I poked around on the autocross forum, and I think I'd get flamed for asking over there.
SO--C3 Vette--Good tire/wheel combo for track days?
I searched the tirerack--300$ + bling-bling aluminum. NOT!
I looked for Hoosiers- 15"-- none
Kumhos none
Considering a set of Goodyear Eagles and a steel wheel--I'd like to hear some opinions on how the racing slicks would work for road racing.
All I saw at the track were alloy wheels and expensive competition tires. I don't know if that's out of need or if these guys just like to spend money on wheels that will just end up trashed.
I opened this thread to look for wheel/tire combinations for our old cars. There seems to be no good competition tires in 15". I'm real hesitant about fitment on these vettes of larger diameter rims. That, and I can get good racing rims that weigh @ 16 lbs. for @ 50 bucks from various mfgs. in 15''. I poked around on the autocross forum, and I think I'd get flamed for asking over there.
SO--C3 Vette--Good tire/wheel combo for track days?
I searched the tirerack--300$ + bling-bling aluminum. NOT!
I looked for Hoosiers- 15"-- none
Kumhos none
Considering a set of Goodyear Eagles and a steel wheel--I'd like to hear some opinions on how the racing slicks would work for road racing.
All I saw at the track were alloy wheels and expensive competition tires. I don't know if that's out of need or if these guys just like to spend money on wheels that will just end up trashed.
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St. Jude Donor '07
For hoosiers just go to your local race track. They might have hoosiers or goodyears depends on the track. Hoosiers are a little softer.
They do rub on both sway bars. But you don't run one on autocross. Correct?
And where can you get those rims? aero race wheels?
They do rub on both sway bars. But you don't run one on autocross. Correct?
And where can you get those rims? aero race wheels?
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Yes- Aero, Basset, and Bart are three that make a good steel wheel- all 15'' that I know of. I haven't checked their websites yet.
I have American Racer 26.5 x 8.0 x 15 slicks and Goodyear Eagle slicks now available at the track @ 100 ea.
Just put a rear swaybar on last night 3/4" solid and Bilstein Sports--
Do you run the slicks for auto-x or Rd r?
I have American Racer 26.5 x 8.0 x 15 slicks and Goodyear Eagle slicks now available at the track @ 100 ea.
Just put a rear swaybar on last night
3/4" solid and Bilstein Sports--Do you run the slicks for auto-x or Rd r?
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Restorod '79
Hey -- Thanks for posting the pics! What a blast! I didn't get to say goodbye and thanks for your help! You were gone when our last run group finished. .
Drag racing tires have soft sidewalls so there's no way thats going to work. I'd pursue the scrubs idea if you can get them cheap.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by turtlevette
The boss said get your *** home, so i had to hustle back.
Drag racing tires have soft sidewalls so there's no way thats going to work. I'd pursue the scrubs idea if you can get them cheap.
Drag racing tires have soft sidewalls so there's no way thats going to work. I'd pursue the scrubs idea if you can get them cheap.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Restorod '79
Yes- Aero, Basset, and Bart are three that make a good steel wheel- all 15'' that I know of. I haven't checked their websites yet.
I have American Racer 26.5 x 8.0 x 15 slicks and Goodyear Eagle slicks now available at the track @ 100 ea.
Just put a rear swaybar on last night 3/4" solid and Bilstein Sports--
Do you run the slicks for auto-x or Rd r?
I have American Racer 26.5 x 8.0 x 15 slicks and Goodyear Eagle slicks now available at the track @ 100 ea.
Just put a rear swaybar on last night
3/4" solid and Bilstein Sports--Do you run the slicks for auto-x or Rd r?
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I just poked around the wheel mfg. websites-- Cragar is the only one I found who makes a 17x8 or 9 for my appl. They have the soft 8 and series 342, both affordable. If I bolt on a set of those it will open up a whole lot of choices for expensive, grippy tires.
I don't see why the circle track tires wouldn't work great for my little car. The late model weighs @ 3400, my car weighs @ 3100 and soon will weigh less!! The problem may be that they'll grip like hell for maybe two run sessions, then start to go away. They are pretty soft compound.
Yo, yellow---On the street? Like in Tokyo Drift?
I don't see why the circle track tires wouldn't work great for my little car. The late model weighs @ 3400, my car weighs @ 3100 and soon will weigh less!! The problem may be that they'll grip like hell for maybe two run sessions, then start to go away. They are pretty soft compound.
Yo, yellow---On the street? Like in Tokyo Drift?
Melting Slicks
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From: Detroit MI
Originally Posted by Restorod '79
SO--C3 Vette--Good tire/wheel combo for track days?
I searched the tirerack--300$ + bling-bling aluminum. NOT!
I looked for Hoosiers- 15"-- none
Kumhos none
I searched the tirerack--300$ + bling-bling aluminum. NOT!
I looked for Hoosiers- 15"-- none
Kumhos none
I think you'll find that 3/4" rear sway bar to be a bit much. Be careful.
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Turtle - On Friday i wished that i had my camera to post all the inovative ideas installed on this 63 split nostalgia SCCA racing Vette. It's a money deal being refurbished..... at the local road racing shop.
I want to talk to the owner about how it does. Kumho ecsta 710s 245/45/17 fronts and 295/40/17 rears. 9 inch fronts and 10 inch rear wheels
Lot's of VB&P stuff. I think that it was this kit.
ID: 42000
Name: Performance Plus System 1963-79
Desc: This TOP-OF-THE-LINE package has all the features of our Hi-Performance System PLUS other enhancements.
More Info
Price: $2,449.95
Front mono leaf and A-Arms with cross brace 1 1/8th poly sway Big remote engine oil filters and cooler setup. Unknown front springs probably 550 or even greater. Quality cage with superior door protection compared to mine. No swing outs
Unknown 4 or 5 speed. I would guess a richmond road racing model, but I'm not sure. Rearend HD cover drilled and tapped with pump and cooler.
Interior twin race seats/fire sytem and quality gauges and switches. Very lightened car
I want to talk to the owner about how it does. Kumho ecsta 710s 245/45/17 fronts and 295/40/17 rears. 9 inch fronts and 10 inch rear wheels
Lot's of VB&P stuff. I think that it was this kit.
ID: 42000
Name: Performance Plus System 1963-79
Desc: This TOP-OF-THE-LINE package has all the features of our Hi-Performance System PLUS other enhancements.
More Info
Price: $2,449.95
Front mono leaf and A-Arms with cross brace 1 1/8th poly sway Big remote engine oil filters and cooler setup. Unknown front springs probably 550 or even greater. Quality cage with superior door protection compared to mine. No swing outs
Unknown 4 or 5 speed. I would guess a richmond road racing model, but I'm not sure. Rearend HD cover drilled and tapped with pump and cooler.
Interior twin race seats/fire sytem and quality gauges and switches. Very lightened car
Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland Colo
Originally Posted by Restorod '79
Just put a rear swaybar on last night
When I first put the dual-mount on, I left the rear VBP sway bar installed. The first time I took my favorite hard right-hander at speed the rear end came completely unglued. I quickly unhooked the bar and have no problem now. Admittedly, my car still needs suspension work to be in any kind of good handling condition, but that was a real eye-opener. Don't hesitate to call VBP and talk with them about recommendations.
John
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Originally Posted by JPhil
When I first put the dual-mount on, I left the rear VBP sway bar installed. The first time I took my favorite hard right-hander at speed the rear end came completely unglued. I quickly unhooked the bar and have no problem now. Admittedly, my car still needs suspension work to be in any kind of good handling condition, but that was a real eye-opener. Don't hesitate to call VBP and talk with them about recommendations.
John
John