What did you do to your C5 today? (2)
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Running Guns & Moonshine
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I've got a set of EC-7 18s on my coupe and they clear Brembo GT brakes with ease. Caveat emptor of course, but Apex seems to have come up catering to track cars of various levels and so offer ample lateral and radial clearance within their listed sizes.
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My dad burned me tonight when we visited. We were talking politics, military, economics, gas prices etc. I've got that 427 car stashed in his driveway, mind you, and he asked me to move it next time I'm over with the keys and then followed up quickly with: if it's about the higher gas prices that's only a problem if your car runs.
He hit me with that dry shot and it burned so bad! Almost 79 and still scoring hits.
He hit me with that dry shot and it burned so bad! Almost 79 and still scoring hits.
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I did a ‘64 Chevelle once in PPG Bright Orange. Good product. I’m going to use a two part clear on my stupid fuel rail cover project, and I am still waffling on matte vs satin. I’m finding those two finishes vary slightly by manufacturer. Still, I get inspiration when I find nice outcomes on other surfaces like your fenders. Some mattes have virtually no sheen, but yours does have a nice sheen. Good choice 👍
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C5 460WHP & 4L60E Review
After allowing the blower to break in a little today I went out for a few decent pulls.
I would say it's credible if not fun. Anything stock Mopar or Ford that isn't at the highest tier won't be a match for it. That's a good thing. I wouldn't say it's scary though.
Bottom line - I need to add the 220R w/springs and pushrods. That will get me to where I want to be. At 500-525WHP I will be at the the proper crossroads of performance and driveability.
I would say it's credible if not fun. Anything stock Mopar or Ford that isn't at the highest tier won't be a match for it. That's a good thing. I wouldn't say it's scary though.
Bottom line - I need to add the 220R w/springs and pushrods. That will get me to where I want to be. At 500-525WHP I will be at the the proper crossroads of performance and driveability.
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Running Guns & Moonshine
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Warning: you will rapidly find comfort and ease at 525rw.
You may also begin to discover alllll the sedans, suvs, and others which you would never exoect are capable of hanging with you or completely handing it to you. But I live in CT where people just 40 minutes away live in the wealthiest part of the world and where rare car models exist as commonplace grocery getters and "that one rare 60s Ferrari" is just one of Mr so and so's collection he trots out once a week.
You may also begin to discover alllll the sedans, suvs, and others which you would never exoect are capable of hanging with you or completely handing it to you. But I live in CT where people just 40 minutes away live in the wealthiest part of the world and where rare car models exist as commonplace grocery getters and "that one rare 60s Ferrari" is just one of Mr so and so's collection he trots out once a week.
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After allowing the blower to break in a little today I went out for a few decent pulls.
I would say it's credible if not fun. Anything stock Mopar or Ford that isn't at the highest tier won't be a match for it. That's a good thing. I wouldn't say it's scary though.
Bottom line - I need to add the 220R w/springs and pushrods. That will get me to where I want to be. At 500-525WHP I will be at the the proper crossroads of performance and driveability.
I would say it's credible if not fun. Anything stock Mopar or Ford that isn't at the highest tier won't be a match for it. That's a good thing. I wouldn't say it's scary though.
Bottom line - I need to add the 220R w/springs and pushrods. That will get me to where I want to be. At 500-525WHP I will be at the the proper crossroads of performance and driveability.
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Warning: you will rapidly find comfort and ease at 525rw.
You may also begin to discover alllll the sedans, suvs, and others which you would never exoect are capable of hanging with you or completely handing it to you. But I live in CT where people just 40 minutes away live in the wealthiest part of the world and where rare car models exist as commonplace grocery getters and "that one rare 60s Ferrari" is just one of Mr so and so's collection he trots out once a week.
You may also begin to discover alllll the sedans, suvs, and others which you would never exoect are capable of hanging with you or completely handing it to you. But I live in CT where people just 40 minutes away live in the wealthiest part of the world and where rare car models exist as commonplace grocery getters and "that one rare 60s Ferrari" is just one of Mr so and so's collection he trots out once a week.
Beware of Cadillacs with twin turbos - a la Cleetus. If you have an M5, AMG or some plastic Audi - yeah deceptive (and not so deceptive) performance. I see the lambo SUVs and cars of that ilk around here in Dallas too. It's all relative. For right now beating the pants off mustangs and challengers will have to suffice.
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