It's really cool stuff. This is a great resource for tips/tricks/videos.

http://dipyourcar.com/shop/page/4?shop_param=

 

When I did mine I only waited 20 minutes between coats and they came out great. I did 4 moderate to heavy coats and one "touch up" coat on the inside of the spokes. I literally pulled it off in like 20 minutes to when I sold the car. I parked it in the sun for on hour and it came right off. Plastidip is amazing but I haven't come up with any uses for the Vette yet.

From this

To this

And back. (The night I sold it)

 

Very cool, thanks for sharing. I like that look a lot.

How far away did you hold the nozzle?

 

I would say I was around 12 inches away give or take a few inches. I didn't want to get too close but I also didn't want to spray it too fine.

 

1. Your entire profile completed & read Instructions: Done
2. A copy of your entire time slip posted to the thread: See Below
3. The complete the details of your pass using this template in your post:
4. Year Corvette 2005 Convertible Z51
5. Type of Trans MZ6
6. Type of Suspension Stock both swaybars on
7. Stock Performance options (as in optional gears with the automatic, & etc.) none
8. Tires utilized Mickey Thompson 315/35/17
9. Modifications if any See Signature
10. Dyno numbers if you have them 472/414
11. As much info you may want to add about the run, launch techniques, tire air pressure & etc 6,746 launch, 17 psi.
12. Typed in the post (as some time slips get deleted & etc after being posted)
___ Name of the Track Palm Beach Int'l Raceway
___ Date of the pass & weather conditions 2/12/12, -581 DA per Drag Times 54 degrees, 55% humidity, 30.25 baro
___ 60'.............1.445
___ 330'...........4.431
___ 660'...........6.920
___ 660’ mph....98.15
___ 1000'.........9.047
___ 1320'.........10.815
___ 1320’ mph…128.07

Copy of Time Slip Below



Thread discussing the run:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...post1579995307

 

Great run Joe!!!!

 

Please update my New Personal Best- Left @1500 rpm with traction control off. 22 psi in drag radials 42 in front runflats. Left in drive and let auto shift at 6500 in first and second. Engine Temp @170 Trans @ 140 not sure about oil temp. Next I will try with 18 inch front skinnies.

Catagory LS2 Bolt on
1. Your entire profile completed & read Instructions: Done
2. A copy of your entire time slip posted to the thread: See Below
3. The complete the details of your pass using this template in your post:
4. Year Corvette 2007
5. Type of Trans A6
6. Type of Suspension Stock
7. Stock Performance options (as in optional gears with the automatic, & etc.) stock 2.56
8. Tires utilized Mickey Thompson 305/35/R18
9. Modifications if any CAI, 3200 FTI Conv, PFast,Hdr,no cats, MTW,160 TS, Z06 Mufflers,Tune, DR
10. Dyno numbers if you have them
11. As much info you may want to add about the run, launch techniques, tire air pressure & etc Left a 1500 rpm, 22psi in DR & 42 in Front tires
12. Typed in the post (as some time slips get deleted & etc after being posted)
___ Name of the Track State Capitol Raceway Baton Rouge
___ Date of the pass & weather conditions 2/12/12, -1700 DA per Drag Times 45 degrees, 35% humidity, 30.53 baro
___ 60'.............1.574
___ 330'...........4.613
___ 660'...........7.165
___ 660’ mph....95.37
___ 1000'.........9.353
___ 1320'.........11.194
___ 1320’ mph…122.53



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Thanks - yours too! Wow that's a great bolt on time. What stall do you have?

Oh I think you posted the wrong picture link by the way.

 

I fixed it thanks Joe, Its a FTI 3200 and my new personal best sixty was 1.563 on one of my other passes. I don't think I can get any more out of it but I will try a set of skinnies next.

 

That's a great 60 for that relatively low stall!

Skinnies will help, you wait and see. They are a great mod.

 

All of you guys running into the 10s with cars really not that radically modified, how are you making out with the track management/safety crews without a roll cage!?

 

It's all about the money. If the track has a large audience and lots of participation, they can afford to be picky. Smaller tracks tend to "forget" to check stuff, especially during TNT sessions when the volume of paying customers is small.

NHRA/IHRA rules have always been directed at narrowly defined classes of competition. Due to a number of evolutionary changes, very few cars going down the track today fit in any specific class, so each track has created their own version of competition. However, to be a NHRA/IHRA member track they still group cars by the ET reference guides for required safety equipment.

The tech inspector is far more concerned with a young kid in a '90's import with nitrous who runs high 11's, than a mid-forties guy with a $50K Corvette bolt-on running low 11's.

A rollbar is just one of several, on the list of items supposedly required below 11.00, but it's the main one the tech guy wants to see.

 

I know all the guys/gals who run Bradenton Motorsports Park and hang out with some of them socially, outside of the track. I've never had an issue with running during TNT nights, or at big events for that matter.

That being said, I did get a 'talking-to' the last time I was at the track when it went 10.70s. I was asked to run N/T from now on, unless/until I get a roll cage and that they just want to see some effort from the 'fast street car' crowd. They understand not wanting to put a roll cage in my daily driver but they wanted me to have a fire jacket from now on and to make sure my times aren't displayed. I guess it's all about attitude and making friends with the track officials while walking the line between breaking the rules and staying safe.

 

Congrats Joe and teetheriot....


Joe what rear wheels are you using? size ect

 

Thanks.

315/35/17 Mickey Thompsons on c5Z06 fronts.

They will rub on standard C6 fenders, but not on Z06/Grand Sport wide fenders.

 

Wow Joe, I thought you were using the 275/40-17s still. Where have I been? I wonder if I would benefit from a wider tire like that? Obviously I don't have the rear widebody, but still, that makes me scratch my head. . .

I'm doing my 1.50 60fts with 40mm less rubber

 

Depending on the size of rim you're using or if you're having a traction problem, I'd recommend sticking with the narrower 275 as it's lighter and offers less rolling resistance while also being easier on the clutch

 

Very true. I was just giving Joe a hard time about needing or using bigger tires to cut that 1.44. I don't know Joe, I think you might need to step your game up just a bit.

 

Is your car lowered ? I run that size Hoosier on 17x11 GS wheels with no rub..

 

Yea yea...want your car to get a 1.4? Give me the fob.


The 315's are more forgiving to a less than stellar prepped track I've found. But not worth the cost of a wide body. I don't think the extra weight is hurting me much.

Oh yes, on cut bushings. Here is a pic of my street setup, 345/295's. But with stock fenders on c5Z rims the 315's stuck out about an inch. I ran them; I just wore a little groove on them the two times I went up to the track with them. Oddly enough, they rubbed on freeway bumps at speed, I could smell the rubber. Didn't seem to rub at the strip from looking at the tires.