New 2013 427 Convertible owner
05-17-2018, 02:14 PM
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New 2013 427 Convertible owner
My first Corvette bought in April of 2018. My first Chevy if I don't include my Mom's hand-me-down 1982 Cavalier from years ago. My son is going to start driving soon so he will get my old daily driver and I searched for a daily driver for several months. First I considered C6 corvettes and then I started considering a fully restored classic cars such as a 67-70 Mustang, Challenger, Road Runner, Super Bee, 66-67 SS396 Chevelle, etc. but then I came back to C6 Corvettes. I wanted a Convertible and then learned about the 2013 427 Convertible Collectors Edition and I found one locally with 28K miles in Torch Red and bought it.
I own a side business where I make aftermarket chassis and suspension products for classic Fords and Mercs. PacificThunderPerformance.com. I've been involved with classic cars for many years including classic Mustangs. I have a fully restomodded 65 fastback mustang in Black like my last name, Blackford. Small block 331 with approximately 430 HP@6500 with a 5 speed and 3.89 gearing out back. It's almost as fast as the 'vette but not quite. It would give the 'vette a run for its money up to 70-80 but then the 'vette would pull away.
When I got the car, the 'vette was lowered completely down with the trim bolts turned all the way up. I had to raise the car because it was too low for daily driving. I used a Quick Jack, which barely fit under the car, to lift it. Adjusted the trim bolts about 5/16 down which resulted in raising the car about 13/16". Motion ratio on these bolts is about 2.6 to 1, which many of you may already know, based on my results and the measurements I made on the LCAs. One of these days i'll realign it if it needs it. Now the car is back to a height where I can drive the car without scraping on every little dip and speed bump...much better and more enjoyable.
Tracy Blackford
I own a side business where I make aftermarket chassis and suspension products for classic Fords and Mercs. PacificThunderPerformance.com. I've been involved with classic cars for many years including classic Mustangs. I have a fully restomodded 65 fastback mustang in Black like my last name, Blackford. Small block 331 with approximately 430 HP@6500 with a 5 speed and 3.89 gearing out back. It's almost as fast as the 'vette but not quite. It would give the 'vette a run for its money up to 70-80 but then the 'vette would pull away.
When I got the car, the 'vette was lowered completely down with the trim bolts turned all the way up. I had to raise the car because it was too low for daily driving. I used a Quick Jack, which barely fit under the car, to lift it. Adjusted the trim bolts about 5/16 down which resulted in raising the car about 13/16". Motion ratio on these bolts is about 2.6 to 1, which many of you may already know, based on my results and the measurements I made on the LCAs. One of these days i'll realign it if it needs it. Now the car is back to a height where I can drive the car without scraping on every little dip and speed bump...much better and more enjoyable.
Tracy Blackford
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05-17-2018, 03:11 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Tracy, and congratulations on your C6!
Lots of great members and helpful information in the C6 section of the forum at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-2005-2013-14/
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
Lots of great members and helpful information in the C6 section of the forum at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-2005-2013-14/
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
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05-17-2018, 03:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum Tracy!
Congrats. on your Torch Red 427 convertible!
Should be 1 of 251 in that color!
Be sure to check out the C6 427 Owners Registry and "sticky" at the top of the forum page
Congrats. on your Torch Red 427 convertible!
Should be 1 of 251 in that color!
Be sure to check out the C6 427 Owners Registry and "sticky" at the top of the forum page
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Congrats on getting your C6 Vert and welcome to the forum.
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Welcome aboard. Nice choice. 
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