I am SO Bummed!!!!
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Racer
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I am SO Bummed!!!!
You may have seen the thread in the Forced Induction section, but A&A is intalling a custom vortech s/c on my c6 z51 along with Bilsteins and a new sway bar. It's SO close to finishing, already we're up to 503 RWHP. I just left the dr office and discovered that I ruptured one tendon and tore another in my LEFT foot. Surgery is next week and I'll be in a cast for 8 weeks, plus a soft cast and therapy for another 8 weeks.
This means that I will not be able to drive my car for at least 2-3 months!!!! I will go crazy. Insanely crazy. (I was training for a triathlon this fall so that's off too. Ahhhhhh.).
It's funny how life can throw you a little twist every now and then that completely changes your plans.
This means that I will not be able to drive my car for at least 2-3 months!!!! I will go crazy. Insanely crazy. (I was training for a triathlon this fall so that's off too. Ahhhhhh.).
It's funny how life can throw you a little twist every now and then that completely changes your plans.
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Originally Posted by tfenton
You may have seen the thread in the Forced Induction section, but A&A is intalling a custom vortech s/c on my c6 z51 along with Bilsteins and a new sway bar. It's SO close to finishing, already we're up to 503 RWHP. I just left the dr office and discovered that I ruptured one tendon and tore another in my LEFT foot. Surgery is next week and I'll be in a cast for 8 weeks, plus a soft cast and therapy for another 8 weeks.
This means that I will not be able to drive my car for at least 2-3 months!!!! I will go crazy. Insanely crazy. (I was training for a triathlon this fall so that's off too. Ahhhhhh.).
It's funny how life can throw you a little twist every now and then that completely changes your plans.
This means that I will not be able to drive my car for at least 2-3 months!!!! I will go crazy. Insanely crazy. (I was training for a triathlon this fall so that's off too. Ahhhhhh.).
It's funny how life can throw you a little twist every now and then that completely changes your plans.
You'll bounce back. And if you need someone to drive it for you in the meantime, I may be able to make myself available.
Seriously, get well soon.
Burning Brakes
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Sorry to hear that
I am sorry to hear that. Try to take it easy and don't try to get back to it too soon as you could make your healing time longer.
I have taken Shou shu (martial arts Eastern China founded) and have been taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a Gracie affiliated school, but hurt had to suspend going as my lower left back is still tight and hurts. I really want to get back to it, but I forced myself to stop from now until I know I can get back there. I have also just allowed myself to only do light weights at the gym and stretch a lot.
Take care,
vj
I have taken Shou shu (martial arts Eastern China founded) and have been taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a Gracie affiliated school, but hurt had to suspend going as my lower left back is still tight and hurts. I really want to get back to it, but I forced myself to stop from now until I know I can get back there. I have also just allowed myself to only do light weights at the gym and stretch a lot.
Take care,
vj
Racer
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Just pretend you live up North and it's in the garage because you don't want to get it dirty.
Sorry for your troubles, but at least you will get back to normal. Take that as a positive and run with it. (sorry for the pun about running!
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Sorry for your troubles, but at least you will get back to normal. Take that as a positive and run with it. (sorry for the pun about running!
)
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Racer
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Thanks folks. Grew up in Chicago so it will be hard to pretend it's winter when it's 60 and sunny outside but I'll try!
Well, I just exchanged a few PMs with a friend and I think I'm already on to the next project. I'm gonna look into the Z06 tire and wheel package and new rear fendors. This will give me a bit more rubber when I finally can drive the car. I'll need to find a good body shop in so cal to handle this for me.
Well, I just exchanged a few PMs with a friend and I think I'm already on to the next project. I'm gonna look into the Z06 tire and wheel package and new rear fendors. This will give me a bit more rubber when I finally can drive the car. I'll need to find a good body shop in so cal to handle this for me.
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Melting Slicks
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That's exactly what I am doing. Installing caravaggio rear fenders and CCW 13 in wheels. I have the LPE 403 package and felt the same way about increasing the tire width for better traction. Can't wait to test it out.
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I understand 100% what you're going through. 3 1/2 years ago I got shot in the chest just after getting hurt on 9/11. It was a bad year and my sport was powerlifting. Having a near 800 squat and 500 bench press was put on hold for surgery and recovery. I went from weighing 242 pounds down to 169 in 4 weeks. It took a good year before I had the strength back that a high school kid has. Still when I got out of the hospital wondering how i survived, the first thing I did was ask my brother to wash my vette and I drove it needing two hands to shift gears. The drive lasted a mere 20 minutes before I was exhausted but it was something to look forward too.
I would be bothered more for the set-back from the sports perspective; you can look forward to the car when all is well.
One day if you do all the right things for your recovery you will get back to your performance level and all will be well. I know this since I am probably 6 months out of reattaining my prior strength levels.
Prayin for a good recovery.
I would be bothered more for the set-back from the sports perspective; you can look forward to the car when all is well.
One day if you do all the right things for your recovery you will get back to your performance level and all will be well. I know this since I am probably 6 months out of reattaining my prior strength levels.
Prayin for a good recovery.
Last edited by SpinMonster; Jan 31, 2006 at 01:30 AM.
Get well soon!
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Originally Posted by tfenton
Thanks folks. Grew up in Chicago so it will be hard to pretend it's winter when it's 60 and sunny outside but I'll try!
Well, I just exchanged a few PMs with a friend and I think I'm already on to the next project. I'm gonna look into the Z06 tire and wheel package and new rear fendors. This will give me a bit more rubber when I finally can drive the car. I'll need to find a good body shop in so cal to handle this for me.
Well, I just exchanged a few PMs with a friend and I think I'm already on to the next project. I'm gonna look into the Z06 tire and wheel package and new rear fendors. This will give me a bit more rubber when I finally can drive the car. I'll need to find a good body shop in so cal to handle this for me.
Best regards,
Richard
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09
Originally Posted by tfenton
............Surgery is next week and I'll be in a cast for 8 weeks, plus a soft cast and therapy for another 8 weeks.
This really is a bummer!! Hang in there though. Just had surgery myself, and it takes time, but it does get better.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by john_sblendorio
Just curious, why are you guys replacing sway bars and shocks on a Z51? I was going to leave that option off my order and do the same, but everyone said to buy it b/c the package works well together.
-John
-John
So I'm going with the Bilstein Sport shocks and Hotchkis sway bars. I understand the sway bars are a bit stiffer and are adjustable.
And, I'm now finalizing details to widen the rear quarters, put 275s in front and 325s in rear.
So, when I am fully recovered the car will be ready to go.
I appreciate all of the kind words!!!!
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Racer
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Thanks, Richard. You're authorized to drive the car as long as you bring a camcorder with and send me the movie file
Would love to see pics once we've got everything in place.
Would love to see pics once we've got everything in place.
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When I look at the z51 for the MN6, tire that are too narrow and will be replaced, d/s rotors that rust and need coating or replacement, sway bars - fine and stiffer springs - not sure of the difference and shocks - would prefer Billsteins anyway. I just do not think it is worth it for me. Am I missing anything?
What does it cost to widen the rear quarters? I would like to run 13" rear wheels with 345's as well. Any pictures of the product?
What does it cost to widen the rear quarters? I would like to run 13" rear wheels with 345's as well. Any pictures of the product?
Racer
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Originally Posted by john_sblendorio
......What does it cost to widen the rear quarters? I would like to run 13" rear wheels with 345's as well. Any pictures of the product?