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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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maybe if we all chip in two bucks someone will give a try and let us know.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Jeeze, I can't believe anyone has stepped up to the plate yet.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Jeeze, I can't believe anyone has stepped up to the plate yet.
Many people want to be on the leading edge, few want to be on the bleeding edge. The issue seems to be the software upgrade that may be required.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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. The issue seems to be the software upgrade that may be required.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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For a firm rack a rack job may be needed
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I think you guys are over estimating the importance of firmness in a rack. While a firm rack is important to performance and bounce, don't forget about sensitivity and the resulting higher level of performance you will achieve with such.

Who do I send my two bucks to so we can get this over with?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettlldo
Yes...I am a believer in a firm rack.
That's what she said.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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if I will spend many on upgrading I will go for the trany.
the starring is not that important for me (used on hard steering wheel).
and for the LS3, 30 hp I don't know it seem's not so big improvement from the LS2, if I change the heads, cam and big induction, I believe that the LS2 will reach very easy the 30hp.
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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I know this is a C6 forum, but does anyone know if this rack will physically bolt up to a C5?

If it will bolt up without modification, I just might try it.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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Who is going to be the first one to sort out this mod?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Gene Culley
If it will bolt up to C5, I'm game.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RossN
Who is going to be the first one to sort out this mod?

Just drove on '08 today. Its true the steering is much better, I would describe it as more accurate feel....easier to point the car exactly where you want it to go. This will be great for the track.

Now do I trade my 07 for an 08 or buy the 08 rack....

(btw you can feel the LS3 has more power and that new trans shifts so much better than the T56)

Does anyone know yet if reprograming is required??
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FRCTony
If it will bolt up to C5, I'm game.
Me too since I might need to rebuild mine anyway . Maybe Gene can pull a c5 rack and this one out of a box and take a look and see if there the same size ect .


Hello Gene ?....
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Originally Posted by Maui
That's what she said.
Ya gotta love a good "she said".
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