My Corvette

twitch54 · « **Reply #20 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 01:14 pm »

Quote from: dcbingaman on 6 Oct 2020, 04:12 am

A thing of beauty ! I just picked my new baby about 3 weeks ago
after a 12 month wait ! She is The Silver Bullet !! Wicked fast !!!

I trust you're aware of the potential valve spring issue, hopefully yours won't be one of the affected ones !

DaveC113 · « **Reply #21 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 01:33 pm »

Congrats on that C8, beautiful car!

Here's a link to the vale spring recall, best to get it done asap if required.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/09/new-service-bulletin-addresses-valve-spring-issues-in-gm-v8-engines/

stlrman · « **Reply #22 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 05:59 pm »

That C8 is SUPERB!!! Enjoy it !!!

Folsom · « **Reply #23 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 07:09 pm »

I like old engines... so fun. I've built a 383 before, they're fantastic.

The new Corvette is kinda cool except no manual? MEh.

dcbingaman · « **Reply #24 on:** 7 Oct 2020, 01:23 am »

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't heard about this one yet. The car hasn't thrown any lites or done anything weird yet, but it is still breaking in. No revs above 4500 rpm for another couple hundred miles. Fortunately it is under warranty for the next six years.

DaveC113 · « **Reply #25 on:** 7 Oct 2020, 02:25 pm »

Quote from: dcbingaman on 7 Oct 2020, 01:23 am

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't heard about this one yet. The car hasn't thrown any lites or done anything weird yet, but it is still breaking in. No revs above 4500 rpm for another couple hundred miles. Fortunately it is under warranty for the next six years.

Yes, but you don't want a valve spring to break as it could potentially destroy the motor. If your car is part of the recall I'd schedule the service immediately. Replacing valve springs is really easy and a minor issue, but once one is broken it can be a major issue.

twitch54 · « **Reply #26 on:** 7 Oct 2020, 07:03 pm »

Quote from: dcbingaman on 7 Oct 2020, 01:23 am

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't heard about this one yet. The car hasn't thrown any lites or done anything weird yet, but it is still breaking in. No revs above 4500 rpm for another couple hundred miles. Fortunately it is under warranty for the next six years.

FYI ........

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c8-general-discussion/4449159-attention-valve-spring-failures-concerns.html

Bizarroterl · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 Oct 2020, 03:58 pm »

Here's another Corvette wave.

twitch54 · « **Reply #28 on:** 13 Nov 2020, 08:58 pm »

Congrats to team Corvette and Antonio Garcia in breaking the track record @ Sebring today and qualifying on the pole (GTLM) for tomorrows season finale.

https://twitter.com/IMSA/status/1327279184943738893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1327279184943738893%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fracer.com%2F2020%2F11%2F13%2Fchampionship-rivals-1-2-in-sebring-12-hours-qualifying%2F

Any guesses as to what next year will bring for GTLM, Porsche gone and rumor has BMW will only be running endurance events ?

richidoo · « **Reply #29 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 03:55 am »

Quote from: twitch54 on 13 Nov 2020, 08:58 pm

Any guesses as to what next year will bring for GTLM, Porsche gone and rumor has BMW will only be running endurance events ?

I was surprised no Vette at LeMans

Is Ford getting back in for 2022 new rules?

jcsperson · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 03:43 pm »

Quote from: twitch54 on 13 Nov 2020, 08:58 pm

Any guesses as to what next year will bring for GTLM, Porsche gone and rumor has BMW will only be running endurance events ?

2021 is looking like a lost cause in IMSA.

I haven't heard anything about Ford in 2022, but the series absolutely needs another manufacturer or two.

undertowogt1 · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 04:16 pm »

Here's my Corvette ( and any other car I desire) Though it is not as cool as the real thing, I can drive my dream cars in Virtual reality equipped with Tactile transducers to feel the car and road. The Corvettes are some of my Favorites to drive for sure especially the old ones.

twitch54 · « **Reply #32 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 04:52 pm »

Quote from: richidoo on 14 Nov 2020, 03:55 am

I was surprised no Vette at LeMans

with COVID and International travel no real surprise

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Is Ford getting back in for 2022 new rules?

Not that I've heard. While the GT was one hell of a ride it wasn't based off a production car, nor was it even built in a 'Ford' plant.

twitch54 · « **Reply #33 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 04:54 pm »

Quote from: jcsperson on 14 Nov 2020, 03:43 pm

2021 is looking like a lost cause in IMSA.

I'm afraid you might be right for GTLM

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I haven't heard anything about Ford in 2022, but the series absolutely needs another manufacturer or two.

agreed for sure, rumor has it a couple 'privates' may step in ? also talk of IMSA reshuffling GTLM & GTD ?

twitch54 · « **Reply #34 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 04:56 pm »

Quote from: undertowogt1 on 14 Nov 2020, 04:16 pm

Here's my Corvette ( and any other car I desire) Though it is not as cool as the real thing, I can drive my dream cars in Virtual reality equipped with Tactile transducers to feel the car and road. The Corvettes are some of my Favorites to drive for sure especially the old ones.

cool, my son who's an engineer built this monster, unbelievably real ......

jcsperson · « **Reply #35 on:** 14 Nov 2020, 06:13 pm »

My GS

stlrman · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 Nov 2020, 01:49 am »

Undertow, how much is a set up like that ?
I’m driving a real Ducati , so I’m happy ! Maybe one day would like a set up like yours though .

rockadanny · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 Nov 2020, 05:15 pm »

CDavis1999 - Wow! ... Just, wow! What a beauty.
I am not a car guy - I've never had the scratch to play in that arena. And besides, being a worry-wart, I'd be too afraid to drive it anywhere. Still, I must say, your car is absolutely bomb sexy!

twitch54 · « **Reply #38 on:** 29 Apr 2021, 08:19 pm »

ZO6 on the way !!!

https://www.motor1.com/news/504228/chevy-corvette-z06-zr1-spied/

twitch54 · « **Reply #39 on:** 30 May 2021, 08:36 pm »

Happy Birthday, the 'old girl' was born 54 years ago today !