Matatk wrote:
Congratulations. But no need to be a stranger! We want to see pics of that new ride!!!

TommyT-Bone wrote:
Stormy, Stormy, Stormy

I don't believe it's an expensive fix. With 275K on the clock there won't be people knocking down your door to buy it. You could get a pos daily driver and work the 93 into a weekend warrior. You know you'd miss it. But I can understand the recent let downs are working on your nerves a little. You know with the C4's it's always something. Why don't you just fix it and go give it a good spanking.

pr0zac wrote:
sounds like with 275k you got some use out of it.. nothing lasts forever.

Matatk wrote:
That's one possibility. You could also have a bad head unit. Or be low on freon. Sorry to say it's time to do some diagnostics.

Matthew

Matatk wrote:
So this same problem has happened on two clusters? If so I'd check grounds and connections first.

jhammons01 wrote:
It does look great, I am envious for sure..

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Epimax wrote:
Man, I love those wheels!

Do you?? Not many like the classic Krager look. I like them as well.

CentralCoaster wrote:
Wow, btdt. How far behind him were you following?

I try to hang back further on my bike because one of those gator treads would definitely take me out.

TommyT-Bone wrote:
Lookin good there stormy. Got all your mechanical issues resolved I imagine.

pianoguy wrote:
Looks like they did a great job, better than new!

BrianCunningham wrote:
A lot of crappy rotors will hold up just fine on the street, it's when you take them out for a 20 minute track sessions, that you find out what keeps from cracking and what doesn't.

CSS996 wrote:
Been thinking about painting my calipers too. I parked next to a pewter colored 350Z with gold Brembos on it. If you would have described it to me, I would have gagged, but it looked pretty cool. I'm considering it for the Ruby. Maybe I can do a photoshop tomorrow.

BillH wrote:
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apeacefulstorm wrote:
I initially talked to my mechanic about drilled rotors and pads (front and rear) and they gave me a price of 1100 bucks just for parts... I am not feeling that.... so that's why I am looking at other options....

Sounds like your mechanic has his eyes on a new Corvette and wants you to pay for it.

Slotted & Drilled Rotors Front - $99.00 a pair
" " " Rear - 99.00

Hawk HPS pads (F&R) 165.00

Total parts cost - $363.00

And at that cost, you'll get lo dust pads that blow your mind compared to what you're running now.

mikeV wrote:
Try r1 concepts on Fleaybay. I have been running their rotors for five years without a problem on the street and highway.Some "spirited" driving too. Pads I would reccomend Hawk HPS. Low dust,no noise and good stopping power for the street and highway

CSS996 wrote:
Please post pix if you make the swap!

How many miles do you have on your Ruby now?

bogus wrote:
yo, storm - Great to see you posting again!!!

I have done this math... and you are all debating the ROI.

Hot rodding, in general (meaning, is your name Chip Foose), is a bad ROI. Anything you buy is going to depreciate.

So, think about this:

You buy a 2001 Z06. Get it for $20k, put another $10 into the motor, you have $30k invested. 5 years from now, you would be lucky to have it worth $15k, tops. Remember, modified cars do not always sell for what they cost to build. That means that over the next 5 years, you will lose $15k.

Now, how long have you owned the 92?

If you take it, put the motor into it, you have actually HELPED it's value a little. The 92 is now worth about $6k, tops, so the depreciation has already been hit.

I would not do a 396, but a 383 will be a rocking good idea. I don't like the extra long stroke. A mild 383 with a super charger would be killer stout and be a lot nicer to drive. I 383 SC would be more expensive, yes, but the end result would be awesome.

Is your 92 a manual or automatic?

Matatk wrote:
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CentralCoaster wrote:
Don't tempt us like that. I'm supposed to put that into my mortgage.

You're upside down anyways, who cares. Ride it out. Buy a fast car instead. Remember, you can sleep in your car, but you can't drive a house.

Clay - I'd like to hear more about what you would like to do to the vette

Matthew

BillH wrote:
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apeacefulstorm wrote:
will 10-15k get me a C5 with 500hp?

Well, they're getting closer to that.
There's an 01 Z06 for sale here, immaculate, garage kept,older guy with only 30k on it for $22. If you could get it for $19, I'd say it was a good deal.

One of my HPDE students bought a 01 Z06 last year ( when they were higher priced) in the same condition for $23.

Wish I had $22 laying around.

TommyT-Bone wrote:
To put an engine in that's worth more than the car? Of course it'd do-able. Dont forget any transmission and other upgrades too.


I don't mean to be a smartass. I am guilty of spending more on my cars than they are worth.

joeld wrote:
I know exactly the smell you are talking about! Last Friday I started smelling a "burnt wire" type of odor coming thru the vents. My first thought was that a rodent or some varmit had chewed thru a wire. Everything was working fine so I dismissed that first panic thought. I pulled out the blower motor and after one good sniff, I knew that was it. Only thing odd about mine was the fan worked fine, with no noise. But regardless it was bad.

Joel

Blade_1 wrote:
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apeacefulstorm wrote:
let's see, headlight motor, window guide, rear hatch release, re-attach interior door panels and radio.....

When something goes down, ya' gotta' fix it now.

Other problems tend to get caught ahead of time when you fix one. But if you leave a problem, it will behave like a gray hair, or a fly uh-huh.

Swat a fly, it divides, and ya' got 2 of 'em. Pull a gray hair, you get 2 'of 'em.

Ramrod wrote:
The time to get rid of it is when you are tired of it? Think of it now, some cars have body off restorations completely rebuilt and like new. If you enjoy fixing it and driving it then you can't throw enough money at it. If it uses too much gas, rides rough, makes noise, it may be time.

TommyT-Bone wrote:
Glad to hear you got off easy. Keep up the good milage.