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Join the Corvette Forum at Vette Magazine to discuss your Chevrolet Corvette including all models, performance & tech questions, latest news, shows & events, and more.Vette Magazine Forumshttp://forums.vetteweb.comThu, 03 Jul 2008 15:07:37 -0700<![CDATA[SATCAR Track Days]]>SATCAR Track Days
Sports And Touring CAr Racing (SATCAR) is excited to announce the Formula Street Fall Series of track events in the Great Lakes area. Bring your street car or your race car. This series consists of four events at different tracks and points will be awarded to determine a series champion. Each of these events will have different run groups for driving school, practice/lapping, and race, along with lunch time touring - - something for everyone. Sept. 1 “Speed at the Farms” - Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL Sept. 27-28 “Grattan G-Fair” - Grattan Raceway, Grattan, MI Oct. 17-18 “ColorFall Sprints” - GingerMan Raceway, South Haven, MI Nov. 1-2 “Four Mile Finale” - Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI SATCAR racing uses a format that is very much like driving schools and open tracking in that passing is allowed only on selected straights, corners must be taken single file, and cars start single file from pit lane. This format creates a reasonable degree of safety for drivers and their cars so drivers can enter any track worthy car, from street stock to race prepared. The safe format is combined with a unique, handicap based scoring system that provides fairness for all drivers, whether they bring 100 HP or 500 HP to the track. The result is a totally new form of road racing at a much lower cost than has been available in the past. Further information about SATCAR and the Fall Series, including the Rules Of Competition, is available at the SATCAR web site: www.satcarracing.com. See you at the track!!! Information is also available by calling or writing: Kern Fischer Phone: 630-232-6063 E-mail: kern@satcarracing.com

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6873225/corvette-racing/satcar-track-days/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6873225/corvette-racing/satcar-track-daysThu, 03 Jul 2008 14:07:47 -0700<![CDATA[idle miss 96]]>idle miss 96
I have a 96 Vet conv that has a idle miss at a stop light. Have you heard of this before. Thanks

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6833803/ask-the-vette-staff/idle-miss-96/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6833803/ask-the-vette-staff/idle-miss-96Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:07:33 -0700<![CDATA[GM unveils Corvette S-Limited for Japan]]>GM unveils Corvette S-Limited for Japan
In celebration of GM's 100th Anniversary, GM Asia-Pacific has unveiled the Corvette S-Limited, a 30-car special for the Japanese market. Full details and photos: http://corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105949

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6839573/general-corvette-discussion/gm-unveils-corvette-s-limited-for-japan/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6839573/general-corvette-discussion/gm-unveils-corvette-s-limited-for-japanMon, 30 Jun 2008 20:06:20 -0700<![CDATA[How long will the Corvette be immune?]]>How long will the Corvette be immune?
How much longer before even the fuel miserly Corvette won't be immune to the gas crunch?

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6834905/general-corvette-discussion/how-long-will-the-corvette-be-immune/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6834905/general-corvette-discussion/how-long-will-the-corvette-be-immuneSun, 22 Jun 2008 22:06:26 -0700<![CDATA[Passenger door no power.]]>Passenger door no power.
Hi, My power window, mirror adjust and door lock will not function on the passenger side. (2001 C5 Corvette) I checked all fuses and were ok. What else should i be looking for? Thanks, JP.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6848250/ask-the-vette-staff/passenger-door-no-power/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6848250/ask-the-vette-staff/passenger-door-no-powerSun, 22 Jun 2008 00:06:27 -0700<![CDATA[Another timing question]]>Another timing question
If i want 36degrees total timing and i have a mechanical advance of 20 degrees i need to set my base timing at 16 right? If i do this and then have a timing value of 36 degrees at 3000 (which is when my mechanical is "all In") The car runs great. If i hook up my vacum it shoots obove 40 and more so i adjust my vacum curve (allen key inside my vac pot on my MSD Street fire distributor) so that i have very little vac advance but i still need to drop my idle/base timing way down to not go above 36.... I am a little confused i guess...do i run without vacum? I can't afford the mileage to tell you the truth so what is my other option....I must be missing something in my line of thinking. Much appreciated if someone could make sense of this for the thick headed guys like me. Thanks again for reading. Al

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6807568/corvette-tech-discussion/another-timing-question/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6807568/corvette-tech-discussion/another-timing-questionFri, 20 Jun 2008 06:06:09 -0700<![CDATA[Problem cold starting]]>Problem cold starting
I have an 84 with crossfire, once it starts the first time it will contiue to start easy until cold again. I don't think they have a choke so what gives it the extra gas when cold.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6811862/ask-the-vette-staff/problem-cold-starting/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6811862/ask-the-vette-staff/problem-cold-startingThu, 19 Jun 2008 17:06:58 -0700<![CDATA[1986 Chevrolet Corvette - May The Downforce Be With You]]>1986 Chevrolet Corvette - May The Downforce Be With You
In the article "1986 Chevrolet Corvette - May The Downforce Be With You"...where did they get the rear air spoiler? Did they make it or buy it? If they purchased it, where? Thanks vettehawk@aol.com terry pisell

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6810056/ask-the-vette-staff/1986-chevrolet-corvette-may-the-downforce-be-with-you/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6810056/ask-the-vette-staff/1986-chevrolet-corvette-may-the-downforce-be-with-youThu, 19 Jun 2008 15:06:07 -0700<![CDATA[1987 Chevrolet Corvette - James Don't Know Jack article]]>1987 Chevrolet Corvette - James Don't Know Jack article
Hello I had a quick question for you regarding your article on the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette - James Don't Know Jack article. Where did you buy the pressure fittings and did they come with the gold caps that were used to hold the two lines together?

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6801418/ask-the-vette-staff/1987-chevrolet-corvette-james-dont-know-jack-article/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6801418/ask-the-vette-staff/1987-chevrolet-corvette-james-dont-know-jack-articleThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:06:51 -0700<![CDATA[Timing is everything....right!]]>Timing is everything....right!
So i have read much in the way of timing on these forums but am still a bit confused about it. I understand that i am to disconnect my vacum and run up my rpm's until my mech. timing is all in (as early as possible without pinging) It is a 383 stroker and i wish to achieve 36 deg total advance.(I THINK!...any advive on this would be appreciated) When setting my full in with my vac disconnected i am to subtract my initial timing....here is where my question lies. Is the number that i subtract my "total vacum advance" or the degrees that my engine is running at idle with the vac dissconnected. I assume it is the total vac but how do i decide what that number should be if i am starting from scratch? Where should my car idle and what do i want my initial timing to be at (degrees,RPM)? Any Advice on where to go to correctly step by step set my timing would be appreciated. I would also like to add something from my experience for others. I put timing tape my first 383 stroker and it came off so i only had a limited chance to set my timing...then i resorted to the common "set it till it doesn't ping" type method. Not always a good idea....my car is somewhat but not too loud and even though i could not hear it...the car was detonating. Now we could discuss in length for much time as to why my first attempt at a 383 stroker came apart in the worst way (chunks breaking off the top of the piston (over the Pin section) but i have been though it. Now it is back to blowing a whack more money and i will leave nothing to chance. Living is learning. I would just like to suggest that if people want to do it right and are spending the money it is a good idea to get a balancer cover (summit $29) and a good light and do whatever it takes to get the right information to SET YOUR TIMING RIGHT Reading this forum if definitely a good start. Thanks in advance for the help and time reading this and thanks in the past for help i have already recieved. "Why do i like Corvettes?" "Cause they are shaped like a beautiful woman and handle like an angry tiger" Al

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6839724/corvette-tech-discussion/timing-is-everythingright/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6839724/corvette-tech-discussion/timing-is-everythingrightWed, 18 Jun 2008 17:06:14 -0700<![CDATA[1962 corvette]]>1962 corvette
how can i find out info on a corvette 1962? vin#208675103883 was this a fuelie car or no?

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6807620/corvette-tech-discussion/1962-corvette/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6807620/corvette-tech-discussion/1962-corvetteTue, 17 Jun 2008 20:06:50 -0700<![CDATA[RUNNING HOT]]>RUNNING HOT
I HAVE 1980 VETT IT RUNS HOT OVER 200 WHEN I SHOT OFF MOTOR IT COMES OUT OVER FLOW PETE

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6805883/corvette-tech-discussion/running-hot/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6805883/corvette-tech-discussion/running-hotTue, 17 Jun 2008 20:06:10 -0700<![CDATA[99 C5 Convertible LS1]]>99 C5 Convertible LS1
What is involved in replacing an 99 C5 Convertible LS1 with a LS3? Will the engine fit in the C5 without engine bay modifications? What else would need to updated (rear end, tranny, drive line, etc) to complete the change. Thanks, love the mag. :grin: .

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6796630/ask-the-vette-staff/99-c5-convertible-ls1/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6796630/ask-the-vette-staff/99-c5-convertible-ls1Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:06:43 -0700<![CDATA[anti theft 2001]]>anti theft 2001
When trying to start the car, It messages ... pull key wait for ten seconds... After that on trying to start again it shows service steering colulmn,, the car starts but won't move far then the engine turns off....what can I do?

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6802793/corvette-tech-discussion/anti-theft-2001/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6802793/corvette-tech-discussion/anti-theft-2001Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:06:07 -0700<![CDATA[Computer Management replacement, Easy?]]>Computer Management replacement, Easy?
I have had my 2003 Z06 in to the dealer on several occasions over the last 4 years because the "Service Active Handling" advisory came on intermittently. When it came on and stayed on, my local dealer replaced a steering sensor and solved the problem for a few miles. That sensor failed again and all three handling systems advisories came on - active handling, traction control and ABS. They replaced the sensor again saying I had trouble codes C1282 and C1214 in the ECM history and advised that if it failed again and trouble code C1214 was indicated I would need a new EBCM. Well, it failed again in less than a day. C1214 is an "internal EBCM relay coil failure". Questiion is: How difficult is it to replace the EBCM? Is it a simple plug and play or does it require more knowledge and experience. I can do a simple replacement but have no experience with engine management systems.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6829113/general-corvette-discussion/computer-management-replacement-easy/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6829113/general-corvette-discussion/computer-management-replacement-easyThu, 12 Jun 2008 03:06:34 -0700<![CDATA[Competitive driving mode for C5]]>Competitive driving mode for C5
I press the active handeling button for 5 seconds on my 2001 C5 and on the dashboard 'competive driving' appears. What changes, exactly, with my car in competitive driving mode? Swede1

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6785545/corvette-racing/competitive-driving-mode-for-c5/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6785545/corvette-racing/competitive-driving-mode-for-c5Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:06:42 -0700<![CDATA[Swapping fuel pumps]]>Swapping fuel pumps
Hey folks Upgrading my 80 corvette 350 to a 383 and i am putting a summit high flow pump on. First of all...do i have to regulate my pressure/flow and second...what do i do with the smaller of the two lines that went to my stock pump. Have i bought the wrong pump if it only has an in and out 1/4 inch port? Do i need a pump that returns gas to the tank? (i am assuming that the small line is coming from the tank and it is return ...not just vent because it does go to the tank...i think). The reason i am changing it is because i did have the correct push rod for the pump with the brass end and it was on the cam side but the brass mushroomed and would not come out...needed to be filed to exit the block....i called crane and he suggested the only thing he might do is try a different pump. Any help would be much appreciated.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6788819/corvette-tech-discussion/swapping-fuel-pumps/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6788819/corvette-tech-discussion/swapping-fuel-pumpsFri, 06 Jun 2008 08:06:35 -0700<![CDATA[corvette Z06 crack crack from transparent roof]]>corvette Z06 crack crack from transparent roof
My 2008 corvette Z06 Coupe started the first day after a few miles with crack noises coming from the roof. Now it's the same with the new transparent roof panel. The maintenance after a few days work, is not capable to find out, what is the solution ? It's really disturbing. Want to have information to find out a definite solution. Thanks.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6809106/corvette-tech-discussion/corvette-z06-crack-crack-from-transparent-roof/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6809106/corvette-tech-discussion/corvette-z06-crack-crack-from-transparent-roofThu, 05 Jun 2008 02:06:17 -0700<![CDATA[air condition problems]]>air condition problems
for some reason i get hot air in the driver side and cold air in the passenger side does anyone have any idea what cause this everything sseems to work fine just i cant get cold air out of the driver side.

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for some reason i get hot air in the driver side and cold air in the passenger side does anyone have any idea what cause this everything sseems to work fine just i cant get cold air out of the driver side.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6805434/corvette-tech-discussion/air-condition-problems/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6805434/corvette-tech-discussion/air-condition-problemsWed, 04 Jun 2008 20:06:59 -0700<![CDATA[1965 Resto Mod in July 08 mag]]>1965 Resto Mod in July 08 mag
Love the article on restoring mid 60's vette with that little extra custom look. I have a 65 convertible and want to modify the headlights just like the 65 in your article. Problem is I can't seem to locae the clear Plexiglas lense covers. Can you HELP???? The prior owner removed the orignials and I guess threw everything away. Thanks, Sal

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6804582/ask-the-vette-staff/1965-resto-mod-in-july-08-mag/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6804582/ask-the-vette-staff/1965-resto-mod-in-july-08-magWed, 04 Jun 2008 18:06:22 -0700<![CDATA[air condition wont work in driver side]]>air condition wont work in driver side
please help for some reason the ait condition comes out hot in the driver side but in the pasenger side comes out cold any help also i notice the blower when i put it on high now i can hear it blowing high but the air on all vents is real low like the vent where half way close any help thanks......

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6766831/corvette-tech-discussion/air-condition-wont-work-in-driver-side/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6766831/corvette-tech-discussion/air-condition-wont-work-in-driver-sideTue, 03 Jun 2008 13:06:49 -0700<![CDATA[Plexiglas lense covers 1965]]>Plexiglas lense covers 1965
I have a 1965 Corvette Convertible that the prior owners removed the original headlight assemblies from. I want to create the exact look that was in the July 2008 issue of Vette. Does anyone know where these can be purchased? I thought this was going to be easy, but no one seems to know. Thank you for the help.

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6763066/general-corvette-discussion/plexiglas-lense-covers-1965/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6763066/general-corvette-discussion/plexiglas-lense-covers-1965Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:06:11 -0700<![CDATA[91 C4 Corvette Third Brake light will not come on]]>91 C4 Corvette Third Brake light will not come on
All tests appear good. I get 11.15 or better voltage in the light socket when the brake pedal is pressed. I have several bulbs that test good and will light off of as little as 6 volts. I have held the leads directly on the bulb out of the socket and still have no light. Does anyone have an idea?

]]>http://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6799506/ask-the-vette-staff/91-c4-corvette-third-brake-light-will-not-come-on/index.htmlhttp://forums.vetteweb.com/70/6799506/ask-the-vette-staff/91-c4-corvette-third-brake-light-will-not-come-onTue, 27 May 2008 12:05:43 -0700<![CDATA[POWER STEERING]]>POWER STEERING
I test drove a 1985 vette that I'm interested in purchasing. When making left and right turns it acted like there was no power steering. The owner said it was because of the wide tires , Is he blowing smoke? Is it really suppose to work like that?

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