Help me understand this...noob question
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Oh, so those checkered flags symbolize car show victories. Well, you learn something new every day. I'm suprised so many admit to doing such things. I left the red coil covers off my car because they do nothing and I only wash it every other month or so. I think I am the complete opposite of you guys. 
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Never heard of doing that. Might look good, but that is all.
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Yes, stationed at Kirtland AFB... I like the area, but then again, I'm originally from about 200 miles away, so it's close to home.
Not familiar with the acronym "DON," perhaps "IG?" Not sure, but yeah we have alot of ongoing inspections, etc.
I've been here at Kirtland for the past 5 years, kinda getting ready for a change, but the weather is great for "Corvette Rides," even in the Nov/Dec months...
Not familiar with the acronym "DON," perhaps "IG?" Not sure, but yeah we have alot of ongoing inspections, etc.
I've been here at Kirtland for the past 5 years, kinda getting ready for a change, but the weather is great for "Corvette Rides," even in the Nov/Dec months...
Give him a hard time - he drives a Porsche 911
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Now that is se rios attention to detail. Not sure I could take it that far
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Yes, stationed at Kirtland AFB... I like the area, but then again, I'm originally from about 200 miles away, so it's close to home.
Not familiar with the acronym "DON," perhaps "IG?" Not sure, but yeah we have alot of ongoing inspections, etc.
I've been here at Kirtland for the past 5 years, kinda getting ready for a change, but the weather is great for "Corvette Rides," even in the Nov/Dec months...
Not familiar with the acronym "DON," perhaps "IG?" Not sure, but yeah we have alot of ongoing inspections, etc.
I've been here at Kirtland for the past 5 years, kinda getting ready for a change, but the weather is great for "Corvette Rides," even in the Nov/Dec months...
Thanks for what you do, I am always very supportive of those serving our country.
As far as my original question, I still can't seem to come up with any supportive information, so I guess I'll just chalk it up as being **** retentive and BS. Though I must admit, I align my tires and center caps in much the same way.
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Funniest thing was I heard one of our local guys told someone this same bologna... we all know he is/was bored with his life, so we just chalked it up to him being bored beyond belief
Next, someone else will tell you all your wheel spokes should all be lined up the same...
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Having judged several events I'll verify that details such as this are often used as 'tie breakers' for cars like newer model Corvettes that have very few deficiencies due to lack of use. Other things used are soot in exhaust pipes dirty air filter, signs of use in ashtrays, fingerprints on inside mirrors,,,,you get the picture....
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I'm also very particular when detailing the car. I know the neighbors get tired of me messing with the car every 10 minutes. Oh well. I never paid attention to the center caps though. <sigh> Add another item to the list....
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It's an old Concours trick and a tie breaker. When I have my tires mounted the Goodyear (or whatever name) is always opposite the valve stem. When I arrive at the show, I jack up the car and make sure the wheel is set proper with the name at the top and the valve stem is on the bottom. With a C-5 stock center caps they will always be "off" center so I purchased a blank set of caps, bought a color matching set of flags from Cyberdine and made sure they are horizontal with the ground. Everyone thinks I'm nuts but my trophy room tells the difference. That's the story....
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Show trick for those that show (used as tiebreaker from time to time) just a tradition. I don't know the history but I've heard it as long as I've owned Corvettes back to my C4.
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I just found out a few days ago that flag poles of the Corvette emblem should always be pointed at the valve stem. What is the history behind this? Is it supposed to be good luck? Maybe it's suppose to give you an extra 5 HP. Any insight into this, or was this guy pulling my leg. I have no reason not to trust him, nor would I think that he would tell me something like this if it wasn't true.
Which pole, I've only got one valve stem?
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^^^^^ If it were me judging, the expected position of the valve stem would be pointed at either the 12:00 or 6:00 oclock position of the emblem, consistency on all four corners.... Assuming I needed a tie breaker.
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New one for me too! I guess if you wanted everything to be semetrical on the Vette you could do this!
May be good for vette shows too! May get a couple of extra points.
If you do this make sure that in your house all the screws on the light switches point in the same direction too!
Thanks,Matt
May be good for vette shows too! May get a couple of extra points.
If you do this make sure that in your house all the screws on the light switches point in the same direction too!
Thanks,Matt
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