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Forum: Wheels & Tires
05-28-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By duegatti

Pilot Super Sports After Parade Laps

Last week, about 500 miles before these pictures were taken, I did a couple of parade laps at Barber during their Historics weekend. Are my tires trashed? Does the molten rubber come from my tires,...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
09-28-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Posted By duegatti

Amazing? It looks like a hand, holding a camera,...

Amazing? It looks like a hand, holding a camera, and an arm, and a t-shirt, and a waterfall with the logo, and a light oak passenger seat. It's like a mirror. Sure, superimposed on that we can see...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
09-28-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Posted By duegatti

I just recently had a DNX893S installed, and I...

I just recently had a DNX893S installed, and I find the visibility of the screen to be horrible (this is in a convertible with the top down). It's a huge, expensive disappointment. I previously had...
Forum: C5 General
07-01-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By duegatti

Wheel Collision Center Refinished Wheels

I'm interested in getting refinished polished thin-spokes (the QF5's that came with the car) from Wheel Collision Center (http://www.wheelcollision.com/che9.htm), for my 2003 convertible. I'm...
Forum: C5 General
06-27-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By duegatti

Do we believe that there is a lower ambient...

Do we believe that there is a lower ambient temperature limit for summer tires? Tirerack suggested they should not be used below 45 F. Not a deal breaker; just gathering facts.
Forum: C5 General
06-27-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By duegatti

Tires For Everything But Snow

For my 2003 convertible. Original sizes. I'm looking for the most awesome performing tire that will be suitable for 90% dry summer driving, the rain that it will encounter, and ocassional gentle...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-18-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By duegatti

Stunning. I'm off to my appointment with no new...

Stunning. I'm off to my appointment with no new information.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-16-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,429
Posted By duegatti

Is there no one who races with Pfadt products and...

Is there no one who races with Pfadt products and has set their ride height according to Pfadt instructions?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-15-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By duegatti

Surely someone here can help. Has no one set...

Surely someone here can help. Has no one set their car's ride height using the J and K points?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-14-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,429
Posted By duegatti

I have a thread going in C5 tech...

I have a thread going in C5 tech (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/3451152-pfadts-ride-height-specs-and-the-j-k-measurements.html), and I thought that this forum might be able to help. I need...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-14-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By duegatti

That's appreciated, but keep in mind it is not...

That's appreciated, but keep in mind it is not you number, per se, that I'm after, but rather an interpretation of the Pfadt recommendations in such a way that I can identify the spot under the car...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-14-2014, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By duegatti

If I understand anything about suspension, I...

If I understand anything about suspension, I don't believe that the subjective ride of a Pfadt system will be impacted significantly by ride height. I've used their recommended (at least the tech...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-13-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By duegatti

I assume that you started with the Pfadt wheel...

I assume that you started with the Pfadt wheel arch recommendations, but that seems to not relate to the J/K positions because you're taking measurements from pucks located at the jacking points. I...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-12-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By duegatti

Pfadt's Ride Height Spec's and the J/K Measurements

I've got Pfadt single adjustable coilovers. I'm going back to the installer for a post settling re-alignment after about 1600 miles, and I'd like to fine tune the ride height. It looks like the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-10-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By duegatti

If you were to translate that into miles driven...

If you were to translate that into miles driven with just the driver and an empty trunk - what would you say? It sounds like the 500 miles would suffice; what do you think?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-10-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By duegatti

Wow; you're the owner of a suspension/alignment...

Wow; you're the owner of a suspension/alignment shop, and a Corvette owner. Thanks!

Of course I welcome comments from any and all others.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-10-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By duegatti

"Settling" New Suspension for Alignment

I've put on Pfadt single adjustable coilovers and light rate sway bars. They took a stab at setting the ride height, and aligned the car. How many miles would be advisable to stabilize the new...
Forum: C5 General
01-23-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,650
Posted By duegatti

I'd like to re-visit this, on my track if I may. ...

I'd like to re-visit this, on my track if I may. I don't think I want to go the polished aluminum route.

I've talked to Wheel Collision Center. They do any necessary metal work, and their...
Forum: Southeast
01-16-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,351
Posted By duegatti

I liked Fontana Village when I stayed there in...

I liked Fontana Village when I stayed there in 1998. There's an excellent restaurant, 47 miles of excellent roads (Route 28; the portion just south of 74 is very Dragonesque) away: Caffe REL in...
Forum: C5 General
01-14-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,953
Posted By duegatti

Reeder. Its' been there forever; how long does...

Reeder. Its' been there forever; how long does it take to pick up a new car? Maybe the buyer sobered up and changed his mind.
Forum: C5 General
12-05-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,163
Posted By duegatti

I understand some of the frustration here, but if...

I understand some of the frustration here, but if you look at the OP, it does request peoples' opinions about their experiences, as though anticipating that there will not be many people who can...
Forum: C5 General
12-01-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,163
Posted By duegatti

I had Pfadt single adjustable coilovers and light...

I had Pfadt single adjustable coilovers and light rate sway bars installed last Monday; just completed my first real drive after bringing it home. All settings were placed at the Pfadt recommended...
Forum: C5 General
12-01-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,578
Posted By duegatti

2013 Multistrada.

2013 Multistrada.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-21-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By duegatti

I just double checked the Pfadt instructions, and...

I just double checked the Pfadt instructions, and it appears you are absolutely correct; my memory had shifted the numbers by an inch.

So now, the 4" threshold being discussed here is an inch...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-21-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By duegatti

If I could get involved, I'm about to have Pfadt...

If I could get involved, I'm about to have Pfadt single adjustables installed, and I've been agonizing over ride height. I wanted to compare some of what I understand from Pfadt with the...
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