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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 05:08 PM
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Front tires 275/30/19 Hankook V12 came in today.

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Programed the new 01-04 tpms wheel sensors from inside the car. Was much easier this way since i don't have my wheels in yet and wanted to make sure everything with the new system worked correctly. I labeled them so i know which one goes on which wheel. Sure was nice to hear that horn honk after each one. Btw I used a tiny neodymium magnet that's smaller than a dime to program and it worked just fine.

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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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Man you have been busy, I'm starting to feel lazy after reading all the build threads, car looks great, your going to like the Hancook tires.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by skydiven4fun
Man you have been busy, I'm starting to feel lazy after reading all the build threads, car looks great, your going to like the Hancook tires.
Thank you my man! Your car is just insane and I have a looooong way to go to catch up…but maybe your just a little worn out from stressing over saftey concerns about getting rid of your air bag Which thanks by the way cause I'm so dying for a MOMO now and spent the better part of the evening hunting down the ones I like best LOL

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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 01:37 AM
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Thank you my man! Your car is just insane and I have a looooong way to go to catch up…but maybe your just a little worn out from stressing over saftey concerns about getting rid of your air bag Which thanks by the way cause I'm so dying for a MOMO now and spent the better part of the evening hunting down the ones I like best LOL
yeah there are a few on here that are dead set on how they think things should be, I've gotten used to it, it's just how it is, there are a bunch a great guys here that makes owning a Corvette fun for sure.
I was looking at some (steering wheel) on ebay today myself, you can find em pretty reasonable, the cool thing is if you don't like one you can swap it out pretty easy once the hub is in place.
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by skydiven4fun

yeah there are a few on here that are dead set on how they think things should be, I've gotten used to it, it's just how it is, there are a bunch a great guys here that makes owning a Corvette fun for sure.
I was looking at some (steering wheel) on ebay today myself, you can find em pretty reasonable, the cool thing is if you don't like one you can swap it out pretty easy once the hub is in place.
That's true. As long as the hub is in place just a few Allen screws and it's off. I was looking at the MOMO Eagle and kept going back to it. Been thinking bout that hub too. Got a couple ideas on modifying the (imo) ugly momo one with some fiberglass or carbon fiber and resin.
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You've been a busy pirate lately! Just caught up on your progress.
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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You've been a busy pirate lately! Just caught up on your progress.

ARRRRRGGGHHHH More (really really good) goodies came in the mail today
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ARRRRRGGGHHHH More (really really good) goodies came in the mail today
Do tell! Loving the progress!
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Originally Posted by Zr-1Mike00

Do tell! Loving the progress!
Thanks man,... hint


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Much thanks to Mr. Black 02
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Spoiler Alert..... Don't tell me those are CCW SP16's. If so those are some AWESOME wheels!
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Zr-1Mike00
Spoiler Alert..... Don't tell me those are CCW SP16's. If so those are some AWESOME wheels!
Lol.... maybe
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Rear tires are in 305/25/20 Hankook V12 they are just totally ridiculous!

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Just comparison... have pretty large hands. I can't imagine 315's or 345's
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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After being told by FedEx that the driver left my new drilled and slotted rotors and pads at the door in front of the ups store. They were found and I was more than happy to go pick them up

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Getting mounted at 8 am.... The tires that is

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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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Looking good! One major mod after another .. following your mod thread is pure joy!
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Originally Posted by Pirateslife4me
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ugh that was rough. But got it done. They will look great on the car
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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So far this has been a great ride!!!

You've hit this thing even harder and faster than Peter B last summer!
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrr23

ugh that was rough. But got it done. They will look great on the car
It was great meeting you today and Man I totally appreciate all your hard work and you getting me in and out so fast this morning and on a Saturday too! I'll see ya week after next for a alignment. Anybody that's needs wheel/tire/alignment work give a Robert a shout great guy and an awesome shop!
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From what I've read the C6 tpms will not work with the c5 pcm. That will not be fun to switch out

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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mrr23
From what I've read the C6 tpms will not work with the c5 pcm. That will not be fun to switch out
I didn't think so... it's my dumbazz fault for forgetting the new sensors at home this morning.

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