Some Pics of Recent Work Completed

[xlr8r]

Okay, so here's the latest mods. I think I am done for a while now. Nothing more for 2013 anyways.

New calipers and rotors for a more aggressive look.



A closer look at both ends....

My new Vararam, which does make a difference in the higher RPM range.

And just for good times, here is a shot of the headers poking out.

I think regular maintenance will take precedence over gains in power or looks. From the outside, for now anyways, my car is complete. Hope my brethren approves!

 

[vintageracer]

Looks like a bunch of smart choices.
Well done!
David

 

[FordPrefect]

Great mods, I'd love to copy you on the brakes, as said, very smart choices.

 

[Case75]

Good choices. Nice looking ride you have there. :coolgleam:

 

[CCO]

Awesome mods, Vince -- love it. Those plug wires and socks look new too.

C.

 

[buckhorn76]

good stuff vince. inhaling, exhaling, and gettin' whoa'd all in nice fashion, beautiful.

 

[Somebuddy]

Looking Awesome Vince...........some great choices...........such wisdom from such a young fella...lol

 

[xlr8r]

Colin.

Food catch, I did the wires when the headers went on. Forgot about that mod.....

 

[Laticsfan]

Nice looking rotors. Where did you get them and did you put new pads on too? I am thinking of doing this mod myself. I just have the standard rotors now.

Antony

 

[CCO]

Colin.

Food catch, I did the wires when the headers went on. Forgot about that mod.....

LOL, I love food....

ON second look I see no 'socks' -- and some of those wires will be real close to the headers. You might want to consider getting some.

Thanks for sharing Vince -- Here's hoping we get more decent weather to enjoy our rides. It sure was hot when Steamer and I passed thru Alta last Monday (26th).

Cheers,

Colin.

 

[xlr8r]

latics.

I got the rotors from Manny, pads were done too. There's no point putting new rotors on unless you put new pads on too IMO. Actually, I got all these mods from Manny. The rotors were through a company owned by Brembo--think Brembo quality without Brembo prices,

Pads were red series, meant for street. I've been gone most of the week, so they're not even broken in yet. I can comment on them later.

Colin, I love food too! I hate the autocorrect on my phone though, lol. What are "socks"? I MIT have to take a closer look. Are they a heat retardant from the headers to cover the wires?

Vince.

 

[LSXtasy]

Okay, so here's the latest mods. I think I am done for a while now. Nothing more for 2013 anyways.

New calipers and rotors for a more aggressive look.

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A closer look at both ends....

My new Vararam, which does make a difference in the higher RPM range.

And just for good times, here is a shot of the headers poking out.

I think regular maintenance will take precedence over gains in power or looks. From the outside, for now anyways, my car is complete. Hope my brethren approves!

Totally approve! I think it looks fantastic! Love your wheels.

Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2

 

[Riley P]

Those are very, very good mods and a great place to start IF you chose to do future mods. Well done!!!!

PS. any news on the hissing noise?

 

[CCO]

latics.

I got the rotors from Manny, pads were done too. There's no point putting new rotors on unless you put new pads on too IMO. Actually, I got all these mods from Manny. The rotors were through a company owned by Brembo--think Brembo quality without Brembo prices,

Pads were red series, meant for street. I've been gone most of the week, so they're not even broken in yet. I can comment on them later.

Colin, I love food too! I hate the autocorrect on my phone though, lol. What are "socks"? I MIT have to take a closer look. Are they a heat retardant from the headers to cover the wires?

Vince.

Hi Vince-- Corvette Central sells the socks I'm talking about-- Thermal spark plug wire and boot protectors:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000050c~Z5Z5Z523044~P64.95~~~~S3VA1CBHMW99236724470a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000050C

 

[xlr8r]

Riley.

I need a new AC core and to charge the system. The core is about 260 total and about an hour of labour, i think the charge is another 100 or so. Looking at 500 to fix, which isn't that bad.

Funny, my rad took a stone in my daily driver, so I was down an AC unit on both vehicles at some point this summer. Weird, I have never had a problem like this in the past, and then two in a row! When it rains it pours I guess................

 

[Riley P]

No doubt!

Glad a fix is in place and you will be able to cruise in your cool car! (pun intended! )

 

[Manny@Dasilva]

Looks great Vince

 

[fuelguy]

luv the rotors and calipers.....nice touch

 

[vony]

This is really great. I love this!