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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-17-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By gtpvette
Brian Redman Event

I went to Homestead-Miami Speedway today as Brian Redman is hosting an event this weekend. To be honest, fewer older cars than I expected but a few really nice ones. I missed seeing the 962 and 935...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-14-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 70,599
Posted By gtpvette
Gates are for keeping dogs in the yard, The house...

Gates are for keeping dogs in the yard, The house above keeps the sun off. That said, the house faces east so they do get some of the good morning sun LOL!
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-13-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 70,599
Posted By gtpvette
Took more time than expected,,, typicall LOL....

Took more time than expected,,, typicall LOL. Cars are now out of the sun!

https://youtu.be/EYkDtkDC14w?si=xOChHVyrMQuxNBR5
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-13-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4,635
Views: 498,658
Posted By gtpvette
Wife took this picture on her walk this week. HIs...

Wife took this picture on her walk this week. HIs tag says 'SPLIT'.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-13-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 70,599
Posted By gtpvette
Started working on installing double gate openers...

Started working on installing double gate openers for two of the bays under the house. I ordered Topens openers as well as electric locks yesterday. Today I started running the power as there is a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-22-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
These came in last night. BC Forged monobloc,...

These came in last night. BC Forged monobloc, 19x12, 19x9.5. No tires yet. Needs 325/30 and 275/30.

This may be the best Christmas since I was 12.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-22-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,560
Posted By gtpvette
Porsche 962 Ferrari F40 Carrera GT

Porsche 962
Ferrari F40
Carrera GT
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-19-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Oh La La,, Santa A.K.A. UPS came early. 6-pot...

Oh La La,, Santa A.K.A. UPS came early. 6-pot fronts, 4-pot rears. These are OEM Brembo Z06 calipers. The really big rotors are coming. They have aluminum hats with bolt on steel rings. Still waiting...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-10-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10,267
Views: 773,713
Posted By gtpvette
Stephen, So sorry to hear about your wife....

Stephen,
So sorry to hear about your wife. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for her.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-10-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10,267
Views: 773,713
Posted By gtpvette
Growing up and living in Florida pretty much my...

Growing up and living in Florida pretty much my whole life, I've had my face worked on a bunch over the years. 4 Mohs procedures on my face and 1 pending on side of my nose. I've done a couple of...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-16-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,770
Views: 490,855
Posted By gtpvette
Looks like ticket sale for Las Vegas are in the...

Looks like ticket sale for Las Vegas are in the dumpster. Good.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/took-formula-1-way-too-010041914.html


I'll make sure I stay up to 1AM ET to watch the race LOL
...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-12-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13,285
Views: 2,791,359
Posted By gtpvette
Should totally work if this does, and it does.

Should totally work if this does, and it does.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-08-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By gtpvette
I can't speak to respray in Mexico but have been...

I can't speak to respray in Mexico but have been looking into supplies to paint my C7 due to a clear coat failure. For a decent brand of materials, in the case Axalta Chromabase (formally Dupont)...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-08-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Sorry for tardy reply. Only have 750 miles on it...

Sorry for tardy reply. Only have 750 miles on it and most of that was getting home. I'm retired now so no daily to work any longer. That said, I really like it.

More difficult to get in (door sill...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-19-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Steering wheel is fine, yes dual zone AC,...

Steering wheel is fine, yes dual zone AC, skinniest AC vents I ever saw. The dash is configurable to a degree so that's good. Although I don't like some of it and the right-hand side is useless...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
In Torch Red, with body molding painted the same.

In Torch Red, with body molding painted the same.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Well trunk room is a bit of an issue. The Frunk...

Well trunk room is a bit of an issue. The Frunk A.K.A. front trunk will hold a carryon bag and maybe one personal item in a soft bag on top. They say the rear will hold two golf bags. Frankley I...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Yes,, they all have that moulding on the side...

Yes,, they all have that moulding on the side vents. The Z06 has one as well but shaped a bit different. To me it destroys the body lines.

As for the red calipers, aways wanted them and never had...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
LOL,, I'm going for low visibility and want to...

LOL,, I'm going for low visibility and want to blend in like a Honda Accord this time. That said, I really loved the Torch Red color, once that side molding was painted it looked like a 488 Ferrari....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Suspension seems great, really tight. It's just...

Suspension seems great, really tight. It's just that The Z51 pieces are a pretty good bump up in both suspension and braking. I have both on my current car and like the tightness and stopping power....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Well, my FRS hasn't run in a while but never...

Well, my FRS hasn't run in a while but never really had and issue getting in and out of it. It was very much like the C7. Of course, I do it old man style now, put my ass is first swing legs around....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Couldn't agree more and thought the same about my...

Couldn't agree more and thought the same about my C7 which I got as a new leftover at 20% off MSRP. I had to go to NJ to get this one at MSRP at Ciocca Chevy, #2 corvette dealer in country. The local...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Oh brother,, you have no idea LOL. ...

Oh brother,, you have no idea LOL.




C8 non-Z51 cars come with all season tires which for me leaves a lot to be desired. Guys up north with Z51 are selling take off summer only Pilot Sport 4S...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-15-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
Fair question. My C7 had a 7 speed manual and I...

Fair question. My C7 had a 7 speed manual and I used 1-6 a lot and 7th only cruising on expressways. Yesterday on the expressways it was in 8th at around 1500 RPM, so it would seem the final drives...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-14-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,439
Posted By gtpvette
My New Ride

I made a deal with the wife. Sell the GTM and the C7 and I can have this. It's a 1LT base model with no options. Bought in Atlantic City taking home on Auto Train as I write this. Put 200 miles on it...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-04-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3,207
Views: 452,011
Posted By gtpvette
I quick update from earlier post. We didn't get...

I quick update from earlier post. We didn't get any Yellowtail but did get a bunch of Bluefin. Largest was 131lb gutted and gilled so maybe 150lb whole. We had another 9 or so total up to 40lbs or...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-03-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,303
Posted By gtpvette
I did buy a truck once,, 2004 Titan. I needed it...

I did buy a truck once,, 2004 Titan. I needed it to pull a 23' boat. I bought it used with 21K on the clock. Truck was great, new wife wanted it so I bought a Corvette, she took the Titan. That said...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-02-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,736
Posted By gtpvette
So much to love about this car.

So much to love about this car.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-14-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,233
Posted By gtpvette
https://car-part.com/

https://car-part.com/
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-13-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By gtpvette
She swears someone hit her. LOL,, I dont think...

She swears someone hit her. LOL,, I dont think so. It's so high up and super rough I'm thinking it was a building.

We dont have many body shops here but do have a couple. I'm going to swing by...
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