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Nov 19, 2022 | 07:07 PM

#21

h8snow

Burning Brakes

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Have the base suspension on my 02 vert. I did install the Bilstein B6s thought they were way to stiff compression damping. Only had them on the car for maybe 100 miles or so. Went back to stock happy camper now.

Last edited by h8snow; Nov 20, 2022 at 01:42 AM.

Nov 19, 2022 | 07:15 PM

#22

wdwinder

Drifting

Joined: Apr 2018

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From: Camarillo CA

St. Jude Donor '24

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Originally Posted by vette4fl

Nitrogen does not support oxygen, so it does not hold water vapor. The benefit is reduced rotting of the tire, and little or no variation in pressure related to temperature. By maintaining a static pressure, the tire is less subject to wear and performs better.

Its all about the water vapor. Air is mostly nitrogen, but if you dig out the chemistry books and do the partial pressure math with the various contents of air, its the water vapor that accounts for nearly all the change in pressure with temp. I did all that like 20 years ago for an autocross forum. I think to really benefit you need to evacuate the tire first and purge it really well.

Nov 19, 2022 | 09:55 PM

#23

vette4fl

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 2021

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From: Florida

2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2024 C5 of the Year Winner- Unmodified

2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

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Originally Posted by killain

Nitrogen does not support oxygen , So do you have nitrogen stored in a tank for your use ? How do you get pure nitrogen at a service station ?

I bought a cylinder and a regulator, so I can get it exchanged at the welding supply/compressed gas store. A tank usually lasts me about a year, and I occasionally use a nozzle to blow out parts, etc.

Its an inert gas so it’s safe to use in a shop environment. Pretty handy since I don’t have a compressor.