Recent content by slegros

I've been having good results with this. Cheap, lasts 6-9 months. Easy to apply (10-15min after a wash?). I like the whole Hybrid Solutions Ceramic line. Wet wax works great as a drying aid, and there is a detailer spray as well...

I had heard a possibility of a V-6 turbo similar to what's in the CT4-V for the C9. Mr. Corvette corrected me with better intel. Apparently GM has put a massive investment into the Tonawanda engine plant that makes the LT2, and the C9 Stingray will almost certainly have the next gen V-8...

Thanks for the info!! A couple of pads I've used that have similar street/track manners to the stock Z51 pads have been the Ferodo DS2500s, Endless MX72, Project Mu HC+. The first 2 are available for the Z51, but quite pricey. If you want part#s and suppliers, PM me!! Nothing from Project Mu...

The C8 I believe uses the Brembo e-boost system. The brake pedal is mechanically connected to the master cylinder, but the assist provided is electronic, controlling the different braking profiles in tour, sport, track. With the feel being adjusted by an electronic system, I had some doubts as...

Finally got out on track with my Z51. Came back from Spring Mountain, really enjoyed that, got out to TMP for a day.... In both cases completely stock Z51s with the exception of brake fluid. Great track car!! One of the better ones I've owned!! FWIW, a few notes: - I like the feel of the...

Opted not to get it. Same experience as ontcanuck. I've touched very few times, and always the air deflector in front of the tire, not the splitter. Was on a road in the US with very large speed bumps one after another for blocks. No issue, just approach/exit on a slight angle if in doubt. I...

There was guy on another forum who ran 10 days or so a year at the Nurburgring, and also did a lot of touring in his C8. He ran -1.5F, -1.3R and the pics of his tires at the end of the season looked great! Very even wear on the stock PS4Ss. Scott said he was running -1.0 on his C4 and a doing a...

I agree. There is an element of trust involved if you can't see what's going on or see the screen.

Yes, sat in the car while he did it. I think it can make a very small difference. We also put it on the scales to check the cross weights to see if it would benefit from adjustment. No adjustment needed. 50.2% with me in it and about 6/10ths fuel.

Just had my C8 aligned. My thanks to Scott Murfin at CanAlignment who did a great job! I went with GM track specs, but with less aggressive camber, front toe to zero, without relocating the washers. Having done many cars before, I wanted a street/track compromise that wouldn't result in...

Had it happen while working in my garage, and I bumped the car with my leg. Didn't take much. The vibration sensor or whatever it was that triggered the OnStar alert seems very sensitive.

This experience isn't going to stop us from road tripping with our car, we'll just be more aware and cautious.

These guys were on our car in less than 2 minutes. I'm sure in addition to the OBD tool the guy had, they also likely had every tool needed to defeat any anti-theft device they would encounter in the back of that CRV. Reading more on it thieves are disabling OnStar in minutes. Just bought 2...

Took a road trip to Chicago with my wife for a few days. On the last day we went to a beach. Lot was about half full, we parked off to the side where there were no other parked cars. Walked to the pay station, and realized I forgot my wallet. Turn around and see a Honda CRV pull in and park...

I'm very much liking the Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic line. The Ceramic Spray Coating supposedly lasts 9-12mos according to many accounts, and I've also gotten great results from the other products in the line like the Ceramic Wash, Wet Wax, and Detailer. My car looks clean after a rainstorm and...