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  1. 73shark

    can't get my rear rotors off

    Don't forget to index the rotor to the hub. :thumb
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    Rear spring changes

    My experience w/ a 1.125" front bar and 5/8" rear bar made the car close to neutral w/ a slight tendency for oversteer which worked well for me for autoX.
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    sway bar

    The setup you now have will give you near neutral handling while going back to stock will bring back the factory designed in understeer which will help prevent the rear end from trying to lead if you take a curve too hot. :)
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    can't get my rear rotors off

    If there's still a portion of the head of the rivet present, then you'll need to drill the rest out and drive the rivet out. Removing the rotor may require soaking w/ Kroil and some persuasion to get it off. Post a pic if this doesn't work. Also since this is an original rotor, mark its...
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    1977 climate control vacuum diagram

    Since the condition described is the default position for the divertor door, I suspect either no vacuum or a bad vacuum diaphragm.
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    chrome mirrors don't stay in place.

    Another point is that the ball is not located in the vertical center of the mirror. So when you have it installed, rotate it so that the larger portion of the mirror is on top. That will actually enable you to see something besides just the rear fender hump. ;)
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    Question: Installing threaded inserts in fiberglass

    The door mirror brackets are held on by a threaded insert (Well-nut) that has a rubber sleeve that bulges as the screw tightens thereby clamping it in the fiberglass.
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    Short throw adjustment on Muncie

    And if the tranny is in the car, you will have to bend the steel stock slightly to clear the tunnel.
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    chrome mirrors don't stay in place.

    IIRC, you would have to remove the mirror glass and then figure out how to increase the tension (maybe by bending or finding new spring stock) on the flat, metal spring that's pressing against the ball that's connected to the mirror head. I think the spring is held by swaging the tubes which...
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    Important! Its official. 2015 Z06 will have 650 HP and 650 lb-ft torque!!!

    Those tires look like racing tires that are "street legal". Awesome car, have fun. :thumb
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    Wiggle Testing: How to Perform On-Engine Test for C6 Corvette LS7 Valve Stem-Guide Clearance

    That'll do it. Thanks, that saved reading the 23 pages of that other thread to find it. :)
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    Wiggle Testing: How to Perform On-Engine Test for C6 Corvette LS7 Valve Stem-Guide Clearance

    Not surprised at all after the recent ignition lock debacle. Then there's the cracked dashes on the GMT900 Tahoes.:BDH
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    Wiggle Testing: How to Perform On-Engine Test for C6 Corvette LS7 Valve Stem-Guide Clearance

    Anyone have a clue as to what the "machining error" was? Great write-up!
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    Vacuum Cannister Problem....Grrrr! (1982)

    Have you checked the hose to verify that it's not clogged?
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    C7 Corvette Stingray Attacked with Paint Stripper

    Since no mention of spouse, wonder if there was a brutal divorce. But the evicted tenants are probably POIs.
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