Spreader bar install
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 2
From: Spring Texas
I had a spreader bar on my wish list, and after reading your post ordered the Shark Bite Spreader from Speed Direct. Brown dropped the package off last night. The package was so light, I wondered if they had actually packed my parts. All the pieces look very well engineered. I can't wait to install it.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 14,062
Likes: 602
From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 23
From: Kansas
Yes Sir; Had to remove my Air cond. Compressor because the bolt was turning. Couldn't get a wrench in behind to hold it. Also had to remove a brace from the air setup, which had a belt protector. Took a little longer than the hour. LOL Have a great weekend Gene
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
Likes: 98
From: Ontario
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 5,768
Likes: 3
From: San Diego CA
I had a spreader bar on my wish list, and after reading your post ordered the Shark Bite Spreader from Speed Direct. Brown dropped the package off last night. The package was so light, I wondered if they had actually packed my parts. All the pieces look very well engineered. I can't wait to install it.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 51
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
The heater hose ball valve is from the local home improvement store in the plumbing section.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,623
Likes: 29
From: The Netherlands
Seat of the pants impression is a noticable improvement in turn in and steering response, also the front end seems a bit stiffer over bumps
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 23
From: Kansas
Yes Sir; The valve in the heater lines make a lot of difference. The small line takes a 3/4 " Pex water pipe valve, the big line takes a 1 " Pex water pipe valve. You can close them both off, or just one. Have a great weekend. Gene
