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Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park, NY [This is Not an EXIT]
Originally Posted by Nabbs
Why would you want runcraps? Or smaller wheels?
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Alex- CCWs alone are going to weigh you down at the Pocanos, and then C6 runraps on top of that. I thought you were into weight savings.
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Originally Posted by Villain C5
Is ther any advantage to extra tall wheels?(Besides being a Baller) Its a sports car not an Escalade.
Alex- CCWs alone are going to weigh you down at the Pocanos, and then C6 runraps on top of that. I thought you were into weight savings.
Alex- CCWs alone are going to weigh you down at the Pocanos, and then C6 runraps on top of that. I thought you were into weight savings.
I am, I'm actually thinking of ditching the runflats for a set of GS-DS2's if I don't buy any aftermarket wheels. I'm just curious as to how much they'll weigh with the runflats though. My runflats have already saved me once and its nice to have the security when you go on long road trips. I'll probably end up getting nonrunflats with a set of aftermarket wheels.
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Alex I would look at the Michelin Pilot Runflats if you are worried. They are better than the EMTs and still giove you some comfort in knowing that you can drive on then without air. The major difference is that the EMTs can go 200 miles while the Pilots can go only 50 miles, but here in NY/NJ you can find a place in 50 miles.
Intrubl has them on his car and he likes the handling over the stock tires. They will probably be my next set.
Intrubl has them on his car and he likes the handling over the stock tires. They will probably be my next set.
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Hey Shannon...Take the car out today???
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Originally Posted by Villain C5
Is there any advantage to extra tall wheels?(Besides being a Baller) Its a sports car not an Escalade.
Alex- CCWs alone are going to weigh you down at the Pocanos, and then C6 runraps on top of that. I thought you were into weight savings.
Alex- CCWs alone are going to weigh you down at the Pocanos, and then C6 runraps on top of that. I thought you were into weight savings.
IMHO, the best T R A C K setup is the CCW classics 18s all around. With those wheels you can run some pretty stout tire selection. The tire manufactures have been slow to offer a 19X11 tire -- and in fact there are only two manufactures that make a 19X11 305 tire. My car handles quite a bit better with larger tires, but straight line traction is worst since I have less sidewall.
My CCWs weigh slightly more then my stock Z06 wheels and tires (can't remember the exact weight), they are the lightest 19" wheel that CCW produces.
Just an FYI, CCW got it's start producing hardcore race wheels, and still offer a great race-only selection.
It comes down to tire selection, and runflats are like the worse option out there.
-N
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From: Vette Doctors Performance RX450 - 466RWHP !!!
Originally Posted by VillainessC5
I did yesterday, but i washed it today and Villain said i didn't do a very good job. So now i hafta sit through one of his vette washing tutorials.
Youve gots to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!! A tutorial.....pretend that hose is a Gerbil and ram it up his rear!!!!!!!!!
if your happy with the wash...leave it....
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Youve gots to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!! A tutorial.....pretend that hose is a Gerbil and ram it up his rear!!!!!!!!!
if your happy with the wash...leave it....
if your happy with the wash...leave it....
Hey Barry, can you show me how to operate a hose?
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Only if you can assist me in the proper hand positioning of the sponge!!
RUN SHANNON RUN!!!!!!!!!
RUN SHANNON RUN!!!!!!!!!
I'm switching from KY to Zaino baby!
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Only if you can assist me in the proper hand positioning of the sponge!!
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From: Vette Doctors Performance RX450 - 466RWHP !!!
Originally Posted by eamador11
Can i watch and record everything?
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Originally Posted by Nabbs
A tutorial on washing a Vette? Good god man! Make sure you check the ph balance of the water first, if it's too high GM could void your warranty!
Hey Barry, can you show me how to operate a hose?
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Hey Barry, can you show me how to operate a hose?
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he's like that with all of his stuff. It's ok though, he's a good boy. And, less cleaning for me if I marry a neat freak 
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park, NY [This is Not an EXIT]
Originally Posted by Nabbs
A tutorial on washing a Vette? Good god man! Make sure you check the ph balance of the water first, if it's too high GM could void your warranty!
Hey Barry, can you show me how to operate a hose?
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Hey Barry, can you show me how to operate a hose?
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on second thought i wouldn't have that problem unlike others we know
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From: Vette Doctors Performance RX450 - 466RWHP !!!
Originally Posted by Villain C5
Its ok, some of us don't like driving cars that smell of curry and man $ex.
on second thought i wouldn't have that problem unlike others we know
on second thought i wouldn't have that problem unlike others we know
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Karin thinks I'm a lunatic when it comes to washing the Vette. Come to think of it, she thinks I'm a lunatic all the time
It takes about 4 hours to do it right! Like an English Muffin, you need to hit every "nook and granny". I have even been known to perform a shortened version in the pitch dark. It's just a sickness I guess.
Shannon, you do not know what you have gotten yourself into but welcome aboard anyway.
Prepare to take a step into the darkside. Based on Jason's post on meaning of screen name's, it doesn't sound like you will be alone 
Jenna Jameson hmmmmm, now thats interesting
Reminder, still need a list of guys (sorry Shannon) ahhhgh persons (PC) going to Englishtown this Saturday. Postup in the thread.
Ed
It takes about 4 hours to do it right! Like an English Muffin, you need to hit every "nook and granny". I have even been known to perform a shortened version in the pitch dark. It's just a sickness I guess.
Shannon, you do not know what you have gotten yourself into but welcome aboard anyway.
Prepare to take a step into the darkside. Based on Jason's post on meaning of screen name's, it doesn't sound like you will be alone Jenna Jameson hmmmmm, now thats interesting
Reminder, still need a list of guys (sorry Shannon) ahhhgh persons (PC) going to Englishtown this Saturday. Postup in the thread.
Ed
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Originally Posted by Nabbs
Thanks, I often confuse my car for an SUV. What do you care about performance, you're afraid to get your car dirty.
IMHO, the best T R A C K setup is the CCW classics 18s all around. With those wheels you can run some pretty stout tire selection. The tire manufactures have been slow to offer a 19X11 tire -- and in fact there are only two manufactures that make a 19X11 305 tire. My car handles quite a bit better with larger tires, but straight line traction is worst since I have less sidewall.
My CCWs weigh slightly more then my stock Z06 wheels and tires (can't remember the exact weight), they are the lightest 19" wheel that CCW produces.
Just an FYI, CCW got it's start producing hardcore race wheels, and still offer a great race-only selection.
It comes down to tire selection, and runflats are like the worse option out there.
-N
IMHO, the best T R A C K setup is the CCW classics 18s all around. With those wheels you can run some pretty stout tire selection. The tire manufactures have been slow to offer a 19X11 tire -- and in fact there are only two manufactures that make a 19X11 305 tire. My car handles quite a bit better with larger tires, but straight line traction is worst since I have less sidewall.
My CCWs weigh slightly more then my stock Z06 wheels and tires (can't remember the exact weight), they are the lightest 19" wheel that CCW produces.
Just an FYI, CCW got it's start producing hardcore race wheels, and still offer a great race-only selection.
It comes down to tire selection, and runflats are like the worse option out there.
-N
I will probably just go to 18in all around on CCWs...
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From: Vette Doctors Performance RX450 - 466RWHP !!!
The Sway Bars arrived. That Fred Beans is good to deal with!!
Anyone else planning on hooking up their video camera on the 24th?? Would be nice to get views from all different angles and from all points of the run.
Anyone else planning on hooking up their video camera on the 24th?? Would be nice to get views from all different angles and from all points of the run.
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
The Sway Bars arrived. That Fred Beans is good to deal with!!
Anyone else planning on hooking up their video camera on the 24th?? Would be nice to get views from all different angles and from all points of the run.
Anyone else planning on hooking up their video camera on the 24th?? Would be nice to get views from all different angles and from all points of the run.