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Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
11-11-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By rayrevolver

Traded it in. Dealer gave me $23k plus...

Traded it in.

Dealer gave me $23k plus 1500 trade-in rebate. It also reduced my taxes by about $1k. I will sleep better at night thinking I got about $25.5k for it as opposed to $23k.

I...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
11-04-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By rayrevolver

2004 Z06 MSilver $27k (SOMD) ***SOLD***

It has 20,800 miles and is garage kept. All stock except for CLB, Skip Shift Eliminator, and oil catch can.

@18,762 miles new fluids:
Trans – Amsoil Torque Drive ATF
Diff – Amsoil Severe Gear...
Forum: Northeast
11-02-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,585
Posted By rayrevolver

How about doing the AutoX event at Blue Crabs...

How about doing the AutoX event at Blue Crabs Stadium in Southern MD? Cheap way to get to flog the cars.
Forum: C5 General
10-31-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,380
Posted By rayrevolver

Sir, The certified lab reports (aka Oil...

Sir,

The certified lab reports (aka Oil Analysis) come from individuals who send in their oil samples to independent labs. It is completely independent!!! It is a great indicator of both the oil...
Forum: C5 General
10-21-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,380
Posted By rayrevolver

Thanks for the info Subdriver. Its nice to learn...

Thanks for the info Subdriver. Its nice to learn new things about motor oil, truly.

I wish Castrol would give out the HTHS numbers for GC.

I did buy the trans and diff Amsoil fluids from you...
Forum: C5 General
10-19-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,380
Posted By rayrevolver

The German Castrol 0w-30 actually heats up to...

The German Castrol 0w-30 actually heats up to closer to 40w based on the analysis I have seen on BITOG. To me that means less horsepower than a thinner oil. Does that mean more protection or just...
Forum: C5 General
10-19-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By rayrevolver

What about a tunnel plate? I figure the...

What about a tunnel plate? I figure the increased stiffness can help in autox.

Like so:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/3135892-elite-engineering-tunnel-plates-on-sale.html
Forum: C5 General
09-20-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,089
Posted By rayrevolver

See this thread: ...

See this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z06-discussion/3053362-caravaggio-targa-z06.html

This car must have sold shortly after I posted.
Forum: C5 General
07-25-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,811
Posted By rayrevolver

Good article. HP required gets very big because...

Good article. HP required gets very big because the Velocity term is cubed. So a 400hp Z06 that goes 172mph needs 458hp to go 180mph.

I wonder if it would be cheaper to make a flat floor and...
Forum: C5 General
07-13-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,380
Posted By rayrevolver

Yes and yes. I also use Amsoil in the trans...

Yes and yes.

I also use Amsoil in the trans and rear end. I switched to German Castrol (0w30) for the engine but only because I can get it cheap locally.
Forum: C5 General
06-06-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,552
Posted By rayrevolver

Berserker, you are living the dream!!! Eau...

Berserker, you are living the dream!!!

Eau Rouge must be crazy in real life. And then you get to sample Parabolica in 9 days! Have fun and drive safe.
Forum: C5 General
05-07-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,037
Posted By rayrevolver

Caravaggio Targa Z06

Just saw one of these for sale at the local lemon lot. It is a 2001 with HRE wheels. MR interior.

I am not involved in any way but thought it was an interesting Z06.

I took a picture of the...
Forum: C5 General
03-13-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,349
Posted By rayrevolver

SS Brake Lines - I bought goodridge brake lines...

SS Brake Lines - I bought goodridge brake lines from Tirerack but have yet to install them.

As soon as the above lines get installed I will fill them up with Motul RBF600. Stock pads will stay...
Forum: C5 General
12-22-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
[Z06] Oil capacity
Views: 4,059
Posted By rayrevolver

My understanding is that too much oil can add...

My understanding is that too much oil can add drag on the crankshaft and reduce performance.
Forum: C5 General
08-26-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
[Z06] sea foam
Views: 3,684
Posted By rayrevolver

Quick question: Why did I buy and install an...

Quick question:
Why did I buy and install an oil catch can?

If these products are mostly light oils and we run them through the intake manifold or mix them with fuel, then why does it make sense...
Forum: C5 General
08-21-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,210
Posted By rayrevolver

I am new to the Z06. I'm also using German...

I am new to the Z06. I'm also using German Castrol 0w-30.

It is one of the cheaper full PAO oils that I can get locally. I was turned off to Mobil 1 5w-30 when they supposedly changed from PAO...
Forum: C5 General
07-20-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By rayrevolver

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/C5Z51/CIMG...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/C5Z51/CIMG1711.jpg

From this thread:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116779&page=3

Do it and post pics!
Forum: C5 General
05-23-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 996
Posted By rayrevolver

Of course newer is better, but Sport Rider Mag...

Of course newer is better, but Sport Rider Mag (in 2005) said do not buy motorcycle tires older than 7 years. I think 18 month old car tires will be just fine.

When I started club racing bikes,...
Forum: C5 General
05-02-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,471
Posted By rayrevolver

Use the search function on tirerack for the stock...

Use the search function on tirerack for the stock sizes and you will have more options. For some reason if you select our Z06 only 2 options show up.
Forum: C5 General
01-06-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
[Z06] Shift knobs?
Views: 2,285
Posted By rayrevolver

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mzuL8pBAivd784O87z...

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mzuL8pBAivd784O87zRnQAQ/140.jpg
Forum: C5 General
12-03-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 822
Posted By rayrevolver

Gran Turismo 5 Corvettes are listed below. I did...

Gran Turismo 5 Corvettes are listed below. I did see the 2000 C5 Z06 at the used car dealers but didn't have any cash to buy it. I think it was listed at 384 hp.

Chevrolet Corvette C5-R (C5) ‘00...
Forum: C5 General
08-09-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By rayrevolver

Yes sir. I believe it posted on 23 June and I...

Yes sir. I believe it posted on 23 June and I drove it on 24 June... something like that. I drove by a few days later and thought it sold. They must have moved it.

I wonder how low they would...
Forum: C5 General
08-08-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By rayrevolver

That was the first Z06 I test drove in June. ...

That was the first Z06 I test drove in June. Price wise it is in line with other local cars. There are 2 silver Zs around, 1 in lakecity and 1 in everett. Similar prices but one has 50k miles, the...
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,410
Posted By rayrevolver

Looks good. Would be nice for someone to get...

Looks good. Would be nice for someone to get into a tunnel and sell a balanced package for a beginning road racer.

I found this and it has lots of good information:...
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
[Z06] Shift Light
Views: 1,002
Posted By rayrevolver

The Datatool Revlights worked well for...

The Datatool Revlights worked well for motorcycles and work in cars too. I believe they can be programmed to come on all at once or sequentially. They are flexible so they can be mounted on curved...
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