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- Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:55 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7907
Re: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
I was able to get the front lowering "kit" installed last weekend. A pretty simple install with dramatic effect on how it looks. The front is as advertised, 4" lower than stock. I did the flip on the rear shock mount and it netted about a 2" drop in the back, but the reality is t...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:37 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
- Replies: 164
- Views: 149873
Re: 1987 Corvette Z52
I haven't posted in a little while as I was having trouble getting the pictures from my phone to my computer. I have since remedied the problem. Right now I've gathered a few parts that will be going on. A new steering wheel I bought off ebay has "blemishes" but it's new, the guy has a ton...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:20 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7907
Re: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
Lowering the front end by that much has a positive side effect, and that the front track will increase by about 2" adding to the stability of it. Probably not a huge issue on a short drag, but if I run the 1/4, I expect that will help. From what I've been reading, it should be mid to low 8's in...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
- Replies: 164
- Views: 149873
Re: 1987 Corvette Z52
On Saturday we swapped the autocross tires off and stacked those back up. We then stuck the car back in the corner and put the battery tender on it as it most likely won't be getting much use until spring. We also made another list of things to do to it this winter. Some are maintenance, most are up...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7907
Re: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
So I've been kind of busy on the Raptor. After deciding a quick carb cleaning wasn't going to make it run correctly, I ordered a new Mikuni carb rebuild kit online. It comes with a parts breakdown, so it was pretty easy to figure where everything went. I removed the carb and soaked it in a hot clean...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1990 Corvette Z51
- Replies: 90
- Views: 97786
Re: 1990 Corvette Z51
Those look pretty rough towards the spray end.
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Re: 2003 S-10
I left this one in the ditch. She wasn't too big or worthy of breaking my back for. It was about the same time of year, and you're right, it was just north of Fairmont on 306. It might have been the first time I used a cell phone when you arrived on the scene in your sweet Mustang GT! I started the ...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:52 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20573
Re: 1971 El Camino
It was sometime after 1983...
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Re: 2003 S-10
Bad day for S10 fans everywhere. My first deer collision since I was 16.
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- Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:56 am
- Forum: Reference / Tech-Tips
- Topic: C4 Corvette fuel starvation fix
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7022
C4 Corvette fuel starvation fix
Based on the discussion with WXO, that factory tray I learned is not enough, and tends to come undone over time. Something like this is the fix. I know Andy and I have talked about it, but until now have yet to visualize it. Here's someone's writeup: No, but it was quite easy once the concept was th...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
- Topic: Autocross Dragway 42 Sun, Nov 5, 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5216
Re: Autocross Dragway 42 Sun, Nov 5, 2023
That's very interesting. I'll have to look into interchangeability. That's good info.
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- Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:28 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7907
2005 Yamaha Raptor 660
Apparently I have a problem. I like the dirt drags, but there's a lot of down time between practice and the actual races for a guy who runs his Corvette in only two classes. The solution is shown here in the form of a 2005 Raptor 660. Initially I was looking for 250-300cc models, but ultimately thos...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:05 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20573
Re: 1971 El Camino
You could already turn a profit. Looks great!
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- Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
- Topic: Autocross Dragway 42 Sun, Nov 5, 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5216
Re: Autocross Dragway 42 Sun, Nov 5, 2023
I'm going to look into it. It's a big tank, and half full is ten gallons. I would prefer to be at 4-5 gallons race weight. I still can't believe the factory let this high performance car slide by like this.
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- Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: online videos of whatever
- Replies: 301
- Views: 289874
Re: online videos of whatever
So, it seems we don't have a lot of new ideas today, compared to 50 years ago. Maybe better and more common execution, but not much else. Interesting watch, plus the old cars are always cool.
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