Hopefully this DOESN'T apply to us!
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Hopefully this DOESN'T apply to us!
If you suddenly see a Z06 run off the road, here may be why!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=363972
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=363972
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Re: Hopefully this DOESN'T apply to us! (BrianCunningham)
The problem is due to excessive heating of the dissimilar metals (steel bolts into Al) which arises from extreme and repeated use of brakes in road racing.
I doubt that it will be an issue on other Z06s or Vettes unless they are involved in road racing.
Nonetheless, it's an intersting example of what extreme driving can do. As a drag racer I concern about drive train stresses but I guess the autocross and road course guys have their own particular set of problems.
I doubt that it will be an issue on other Z06s or Vettes unless they are involved in road racing.
Nonetheless, it's an intersting example of what extreme driving can do. As a drag racer I concern about drive train stresses but I guess the autocross and road course guys have their own particular set of problems.
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Re: Hopefully this DOESN'T apply to us! (BrianCunningham)
If you suddenly see a Z06 run off the road, here may be why!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=363972
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=363972
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Re: Hopefully this DOESN'T apply to us! (Lone Ranger)
The wheel hub.
on the front 4 bolts hold it to the upright.
and yes I bring my car out the the track ( see sig ) hence the concern! :crazy:
[Modified by BrianCunningham, 2:07 PM 8/24/2002]
on the front 4 bolts hold it to the upright.
and yes I bring my car out the the track ( see sig ) hence the concern! :crazy:
[Modified by BrianCunningham, 2:07 PM 8/24/2002]
