http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/ 1997 - 2004 Corvettes Sponsored by NakidParts.com en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:30:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.smokinvette.com/dolophine/misc/rss.jpg http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/ http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45648&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:43:03 GMT We still have spots open for Corvette Track Days (http://www.racespringmountain.com/corvette-track-days) on September 25-26, 2010 at Spring Mountain... We still have spots open for Corvette Track Days on September 25-26, 2010 at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch.

For just $300.00, you will enjoy:

• 2 full days of driving your Vette on our track!

• Continental Breakfast

• Gourmet dinner Saturday night at the Pahrump Nugget

• Commemorative Shirt

The Pahrump Nugget will be catering lunch. You can purchase lunch tickets for $15 per day. Be sure to purchase lunch tickets when you register. Lunch will not be available to purchase the day of the event.

We will be running the 2.2 mile Road Course (video) which is designed specifically to showcase the Corvette's impressive performance. It features sweeping corners, tight esses, elevation changes and fast straights that are sure to thrill even the most experienced driver.

We are limiting participation to just 80 drivers so register early to reserver your spot.

Dyno testing will also be available on request.

This years charity raffle will benefit: Corvettes Conquer Cancer.

We are have a block of rooms on hold at the Pahrump Nugget and Pahrump Best Western so be sure to make your reservations soon.

You can download the Registration Form and email to Lindsay: lindsay@springmountainmotorsports.com.

Or Mail or Fax to:

Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
3601 S. Hwy. 160
Pahrump, NV 89048
FAX: 775-727-6366

You can contact Lindsay via phone at 800-391-6891.

We'll see you at the track!



]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion SpringMountainMotorsports http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45648 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45634&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:25:27 GMT I am removing the front speakers entirely - crossovers and all. I have changed the headunit to a Power Acoustiks PTID-5300. My question is: Can I... I am removing the front speakers entirely - crossovers and all. I have changed the headunit to a Power Acoustiks PTID-5300. My question is:
Can I still use the speaker hookup from the factory harness?? I am NOT going with a component system just a single 2 way Infinity speaker. ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion wascapsfan http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45634 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45629&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:49:22 GMT Image: http://mbmfiles.com/Sep2010/100902-Ksx2kePt4Qb.png (http://www.mybannermaker.com) Offer Expires: 9/7/2010 Stainless Addiction...


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http://www.stainlessaddiction.com ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Stainless Addiction http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45629 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45620&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:21:21 GMT Anyone have these installed? Did the sound change much from all stock? Anyone have these installed? Did the sound change much from all stock? ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Silver48 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45620 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45617&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:15:06 GMT *HAWK BRAKE PADS now at PartsTaxi.com* Due to pricing policies by Hawk, we are not permited to openly advertise our extremely low selling prices.... HAWK BRAKE PADS now at PartsTaxi.com
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HP Plus Autocross Rear - HB248N650 ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion PartsTaxi.com http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45617 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45612&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:48:57 GMT Just got an email from Bondurant racing school for their 2 day Z06 Experience. This class is normally $2795 but Bondurant is giving some fantastic... Just got an email from Bondurant racing school for their 2 day Z06 Experience.
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Promotion may be changed or ended at Bondurant's discretion ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion smokinvette2 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45612 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45608&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:09 GMT what exactly does this do? how is it different from just turning off the traction control? what exactly does this do? how is it different from just turning off the traction control? ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Erik C. http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45608 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45591&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:47:00 GMT Call me crazy but I test drove a 1990 with only 78xxx on it and it was truly fun! What a difference from my C5 but IMO in a good way! Also for the... Call me crazy but I test drove a 1990 with only 78xxx on it and it was truly fun! What a difference from my C5 but IMO in a good way! Also for the price how can one argue! ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Goodtimes! http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45591 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45588&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:43:33 GMT Hey everyone please tell me how you keep the temps down on a black interior. Is there a gizmo or something out there that will help. I have a cover... Hey everyone please tell me how you keep the temps down on a black interior. Is there a gizmo or something out there that will help. I have a cover (hard to use in the comuter lot) and window shades, they work ok, but the temp still seems to climb....and tinting here in Va. is next to impossible (police love to stop you and check it).
Any help would be appreciated...:smiley_drinkcoffee:

THe Eagle ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Eagleavn http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45588 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45573&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:22 GMT Anyone have a set of used seats (black) for a 2004 C5? Or know where I can find a set? Anyone have a set of used seats (black) for a 2004 C5? Or know where I can find a set? ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Hitman http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45573 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45570&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:51:31 GMT Glad to see that there are other ladies here! I loved the booth you all had at Carlisle, never met anyone from a forum before and it's nice to see the face behind the forum. Look forward to talking to you all! ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion girlyc5 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45570 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45547&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:06:13 GMT What do you think of the Comp Cam XFI™ XE-R, XER273HR (224/230 .581/.588 114)?
I was thinking of some Patriot heads too. I don't have headers right now just a cat back. I will get some supporting mods but just wanted to see what your thoughts were on the cam itself for now. ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion electronbluebyyou http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45547 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45545&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:47:41 GMT This is really tough!! I bought a set of Borla stingers and headers and had them put on last year. Well I got the xpipe just recently and my friend... This is really tough!! I bought a set of Borla stingers and headers and had them put on last year.
Well I got the xpipe just recently and my friend and I are trying to put it on and getting it to fit onto the headers.
It doesn't look like they want to fit? Any help or tricks of the trade would be welcomed. ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion crazytown http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45545 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45539&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:19:49 GMT I thought everyone was going to meet at the SmokinVette tent at noon. I was there all alone :wtf:

You guys didn't set me up, did you? :sheep: ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Sir Drives2Fast http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45539 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45535&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:58:16 GMT After big teardown of my car today...both of my fuel tanks are punctured from a profession auto trim shop who took it upon himself to use screws on... After big teardown of my car today...both of my fuel tanks are punctured from a profession auto trim shop who took it upon himself to use screws on the chrome seatback hoops. I had purchased the epoxy kit and had a conversation with him about NOT using screws. I guess the screw holes were just a little too temping. The 2 GM replacement tanks have to come out of Texas and list for over 1800.OO plus around 15 hours of labor. The cost will be around 2700.00 bucks. The whole rearend of my car had to come down and out to get to these tanks. If you attempt to do this install yourself or let a professional do it..please share this info and do not make this expensive and heatbreaking mistake. Use the expoxy kit only and do not let this happen to you. ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion jtmaddux http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45535 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45529&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:02:12 GMT I finally finished glassing my door pulls. I took them off the door panels and took a razor to them. I cut off the molded rubber that GM uses. The... I finally finished glassing my door pulls. I took them off the door panels and took a razor to them.
I cut off the molded rubber that GM uses. The rubber is about 1/4" to 1/2" thick in some spots.
I wrapped them in 1/4" fleece and started shaping from there. Then paint and clear...


Paint and color sanded.. no clear.


Cleared, wet sanded, and buffed..




]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Shagster http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45529 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45519&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:40:36 GMT No special brand or store to get it from right?
Secondly, I don't need anything else but just the thermostat itself right? ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45519 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45504&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:32:09 GMT What is the general consensus on these folks? I am looking at a few of their products however I have never done any business with them in the past. What is the general consensus on these folks? I am looking at a few of their products however I have never done any business with them in the past. ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion junipersc5 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45504 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45500&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:05:13 GMT Hey all, met SV at Carlisle and I am now a convert from CF. Didn't take too long to see the difference! Looks like a lot less political mumbo jumbo here.
Anyways, I almost got some AR headers at the event but held off as I saw the Kooks set up there. Now Kooks was a tad bit more but I know Kooks has been around for a long *** time with a great rep.
My question is two parted, first what if any would be the differences in the two and secondly do I get 1 3/4 or 1 7/8 for a LS1 with a cat back and cold air installed? Thanks! ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion redneckcowboy http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45500 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45490&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:46:16 GMT I spent all day Saturday at Carlise griping at the Corsa guys about how stupid it is that they don't offer the Extreme exhaust with the tiger shark tips :soapbox: They explain to me that they think it was a tuning issue with the way the pro tips split in a "y" but the tiger sharks tips branched off like an "F". :yoda: They tell me to forget about the looks because the Extreme will sound better than my touring setup. I listened to a stock C5 get started and revved for about 4 hours, and it didn't sound that much better than mine so I figured I didn't need spend the money. So I drive all the way home (160 miles) :loser: and I'm wathcing the UFC on Saturday night, and I keep thinking about what a great deal they offered. So I wake up early Sunday, drive all the way back up there :burnout: and buy the exhaust. The Extreme with my long tubes sounds AWESOME :rockon6rk:

Long story short, I will always listen to Corvette Don from now on :yoda: (Hey, I'm a poet) :coffeetime: ]]> C5 Corvette General Discussion Sir Drives2Fast http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45490