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Old 06-12-2014, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mikymu
Ron and I are testing to find the best possible brake pads for CCM - we are the two rare Z06 that truly push our machine to it's mechanical limits. Will pass on useful info once available.

Pagid RSC-2 ?? What are your other prospects?
The RSC-2 are designed for brembo ccm...don't know if they are available in the shape needed for a vette though.
I have been using the RSC-3 on Surface Transforms discs. They feel really nice but the discs aren't going to last long enough to justify the price.
Old 06-12-2014, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mikymu
Originally Posted by mooty
with regard to someone's comment about savvys spin and kissing wall....

if u haven't spun or hit things, TRUST ME, u WILL
if u have spun and hit stuff.... well u will do it again..

those who think I I'm wrong.... I wish u luck...
I never spin or off track once
Me neither
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Old 06-12-2014, 07:45 PM
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^^ hehehe
Old 06-13-2014, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
^^^^^
Whahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


I'm like Savy spin once every 10 years but when I do I go big.
And I blame it on flat tire or somesuch.
spin is too rough of a term. we call it gentleman stroll in the park

Originally Posted by paver
Pagid RSC-2 ?? What are your other prospects?
The RSC-2 are designed for brembo ccm...don't know if they are available in the shape needed for a vette though.
I have been using the RSC-3 on Surface Transforms discs. They feel really nice but the discs aren't going to last long enough to justify the price.
depending on your disc replacement cost. Ron and I are trying to find solution for OEM CCM rotors which cost approx $1K each with good discount. I tried several Pagid material without success. The trick is get the rotor/brake pad in the optimal operating temperature. Stay tune ....

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Me neither
man! that's a mud bath!
Old 06-13-2014, 01:24 AM
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"gentleman stroll in the park"


LOL

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Old 06-13-2014, 11:11 AM
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" General Motors Co., which before today had already recalled almost 14 million vehicles in the U.S. this year, is calling back 511,528 current-generation Chevrolet Camaros in North America.
The biggest U.S. automaker said it’s recalling the muscle cars because the driver’s knee can bump the key FOB and cause the key to move out of the “run” position leading the car to lose power...."
Old 06-13-2014, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kosmo
" General Motors Co., which before today had already recalled almost 14 million vehicles in the U.S. this year, is calling back 511,528 current-generation Chevrolet Camaros in North America.
The biggest U.S. automaker said it’s recalling the muscle cars because the driver’s knee can bump the key FOB and cause the key to move out of the “run” position leading the car to lose power...."
While I have no idea what that's about, I do know my knee is nowhere near the key in my car. FYI
Old 06-13-2014, 02:18 PM
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It's the design of the switchblade key.

I think they are just replacing the key itself not the column or mechanism. All this reevaluation of the cobalt bumping the key with knee etc made them look at the key lock and possibility of car shutting off. So I believe dealer is just replacing the key with a more regular key.

Just don't put anything hanging on your fob and you're good I think.
Old 06-13-2014, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by savyboy
Correct- in addition to specific track set up recommendations in the owners manual, it has a track use warranty. If not a competitive event (race), warranty while on track is in effect.
Dang that's cool!
Old 06-13-2014, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
^^^^^
Whahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


I'm like Savy spin once every 10 years but when I do I go big.
And I blame it on flat tire or somesuch.
You don't count...you are world famous Trakcar!
Old 06-13-2014, 08:18 PM
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[QUOTE=mikymu;11437469]spin is too rough of a term. we call it gentleman stroll in the park

We calling going for a Latte
Old 06-13-2014, 11:30 PM
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Looks like a couple days at the track means I am late to this party!

Pete - congrats on the z28
I find the car intriguing and I am keen to follow your thread detailing your experiences with the car. So far so good!

Thank you for sticking with rennlist - I very much appreciate your perspective
Old 06-14-2014, 03:39 AM
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^ the contrarian keep us real, as my porsche coolaid is running low.
Old 06-14-2014, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by P.J.S.
Pete - congrats on the z28
I find the car intriguing and I am keen to follow your thread detailing your experiences with the car. So far so good!

Thank you for sticking with rennlist - I very much appreciate your perspective
Thank the fine moderating gentlemen of this forum for giving me permission to open this thread

SCCA PDX/CT at my home track in two weeks. That'll be the acid test. I can ring it out, compare to years of previous experiences and have the information to form a much better overall opinion. However- so far, so good, and I feel I received a bargain at $75k.

Funny side note - my (awesome) Porsche tech at Reno Porsche is doing the track prep on it for me at the dealer service dept. He loves it because he is a Chevy nut and is finishing up his own personal track prepped "Super Street" Chevelle! So I still have first-class facilities, a loaner if I need it and meticulous workmanship. Only the parts are 80% less than P-car parts...lol. Wild stuff and all good.

Old 06-14-2014, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
^^^^^
Whahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


I'm like Savy spin once every 10 years but when I do I go big.
And I blame it on flat tire or somesuch.
I have spun more in my Spec Racer in two months than in my entire DE/TT experience! Just yesterday as a matter of fact!

Savy- I love your enthusiasm and the new car seems awesome, thanks for the write up. I still have your Akra exhaust, but sadly the car and the exhaust are now for sale.


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