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Old 05-19-2017, 11:28 AM
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Got my auto-blip in yesterday! Install was pretty easy. After calibration it worked flawlessly! Cant wait to test it out on the track!








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In the one photo, the C7 Z06 was giving you a wave by. Did that mean you were faster than him?
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Originally Posted by 08Z
Got my auto-blip in yesterday! Install was pretty easy. After calibration it worked flawlessly! Cant wait to test it out on the track!
Would you mind describing the installation and calibration in a bit more detail? I don't want to bother you for a complete breakdown, just a general idea of how hard it was to find and link to the sensors and then to go through the calibration process. Thanks.
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Old 05-30-2017, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
In the one photo, the C7 Z06 was giving you a wave by. Did that mean you were faster than him?
Yes on the track if someone is faster behind you you give a point by.
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Originally Posted by Les
Would you mind describing the installation and calibration in a bit more detail? I don't want to bother you for a complete breakdown, just a general idea of how hard it was to find and link to the sensors and then to go through the calibration process. Thanks.

So installation is just tapping into signal wired on each the gas, brake and clutch pedal. Then one tap on a obd power wire. Its pretty simple.

The calibration is just as simple. once in calibration mode you just hold each pedal down and release while pressing the on/off button. Literally takes 1 minute.

Have only been able to drive it on the streets lately but This weekend I get to get on the track finally!


STAY TUNED FOR A 335/355 TIRE SET UP...

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Old 05-30-2017, 11:37 AM
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Car looks Bad *** man!

I really want to learn how to wrap my own car.

Any tips?
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Car looks Bad *** man!

I really want to learn how to wrap my own car.

Any tips?

So wrapping is kinda difficult. Laying it flat and tight to start is key. Also a heat gun is a must. prep is very important otherwise all you hard work will not last the first wash. I would start with something small with curves and learn how to heat up the wrap to get it around the curves and edges. Watch some youtube videos and you be ok

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Originally Posted by 08Z
So installation is just tapping into signal wired on each the gas, brake and clutch pedal. Then one tap on a obd power wire. Its pretty simple.

The calibration is just as simple. once in calibration mode you just hold each pedal down and release while pressing the on/off button. Literally takes 1 minute.

Have only been able to drive it on the streets lately but This weekend I get to get on the track finally!


STAY TUNED FOR A 335/355 TIRE SET UP...
Much appreciated. I'm pretty sure an Auto-Blip is in my future. Good luck out there on the track.
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Sorry if I missed it but what ended up being the wheel size and offset for the 335/335 setup. Ridiculously awesome car!
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Originally Posted by 08Z
So wrapping is kinda difficult. Laying it flat and tight to start is key. Also a heat gun is a must. prep is very important otherwise all you hard work will not last the first wash. I would start with something small with curves and learn how to heat up the wrap to get it around the curves and edges. Watch some youtube videos and you be ok
Since you live in the Dallas area you should head with us to TMS the 3rd weekend in May. You do not have to be a part of our Lone Star Club to participate. But $50 to drive the one mile infield course all day is beyond worth it. We get to drive the oval too but the pace cars keep you having too much fun. You can sign up here is you need it:
http://lonestarcorvetteclub.com/
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Originally Posted by NotreOkc
Since you live in the Dallas area you should head with us to TMS the 3rd weekend in May. You do not have to be a part of our Lone Star Club to participate. But $50 to drive the one mile infield course all day is beyond worth it. We get to drive the oval too but the pace cars keep you having too much fun. You can sign up here is you need it:
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thanks ill see what i can do thats my sons birthday weekend!
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Originally Posted by SketchyVette
Sorry if I missed it but what ended up being the wheel size and offset for the 335/335 setup. Ridiculously awesome car!
So alot has changed with this car besides the 335/355 set up. It has a new 7.7 liter 468 in it along with 2'' headers and E85. New wrap lots of carbon fiber (hood Trunk oil cooling ducts) I typically dont like to share too much info as far as set up goes thats why you wont see me posting offsets










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Originally Posted by 08Z
thanks ill see what i can do thats my sons birthday weekend!
If it helps the festivities run all weekend but the track day is only on Sunday May 20th. We run from 8:30 to 3. Happy early bday to the kiddo.
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Originally Posted by 08Z
So alot has changed with this car besides the 335/355 set up. It has a new 7.7 liter 468 in it along with 2'' headers and E85. New wrap lots of carbon fiber (hood Trunk oil cooling ducts) I typically dont like to share too much info as far as set up goes thats why you wont see me posting offsets
Hi there, could you pass along the wheel tire specs including offset for your current setup? BTW you have an outrageously sick car!
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Originally Posted by SketchyVette
Hi there, could you pass along the wheel tire specs including offset for your current setup? BTW you have an outrageously sick car!
Thanks man! I just sent you a pm
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incredible build!!!!!

i wish Forgestar made the CF5 in 13" wide. ive heard there was a super secret set made for Vorchleg or however its spelled.
are your rears CF5 13"?
i had to settle for 12s

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I've actually had mine on a track, too. New Jersey MSP. GREAT track! Very forgiving. I took the level 1 HPDE course. Got about 5 hours of track time on my Z. Hugely fun car to drive fast. I'm so fast in the straights, I actually had to pull over to let everyone else go by because I was total neophyte when it came to the turns and chicanes. Drove the car there, raced, drove it home. These are great cars...Drove my neighbor's '07 911 GT3. Not sure why it's $37K more than mine...Especially with it's 80lbs clutch...



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