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  1. frank_nesta

    C3 Brakes

    When you carry out the bleeding are the back ones more difficult than the front? If so, bleed both halves of each caliber at the same time . Good luck. I have never heard of that. How is this done? Do you run 2 separate bleeder hoses? Please explain.
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    C3 Brakes

    Rotor Runout Rotor runout is another cause for air being sucked into the calipers. I believe runout should not be more that .005".
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    Seat exchange

    They do sit higher than stock seats. Taller people with t-tops on may have a problem. I almost never have my top up.
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    Seat exchange

    C6 Seats They take some work to get them in the right position. I have the lumbar, booster, and heated seats working. Seat belts are seat mounted and stock mount on the retractor side. Planet Seatbelt made them for me. Good luck.
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    Touching up "silver colored" edge of center console

    Craft shops also might carry these items.
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    Wheels/tires for autocrossing

    Depending on what you buy. Wheels around $1,000.00 tires around $1,000.00 to $1,500.00. I suggest that that you try playing around with the tire pressure first. I would under inflate rather that over inflate. But, why not try both. I usually under inflate when we make canyon runs. I...
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    Question: C3 (77) Door/Window Mechanism Rebuild

    And have patience putting the clip back on. You will need it. it is a bear. Unless someone has a great trick they would like to share.
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    cheap velco left stain parking brake console

    You have to pull the console sides off. The center console rear screws need to be removed. Then it pulls off with some gentle prodding by lifting the sides down and outward. You need the interior dye promoter, adhesive spray to help with adhesion and the vinyl paint to ensure no flaking. I...
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    cheap velco left stain parking brake console

    There are interior paints and dyes that hopefully cover up the stain. Here is a link to Eckler's. http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Paint+interior&x=0&y=0 There are products to prep the material to be painter and I believe something that aids in painting vinyl materials...
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    New Gran Sport

    A friend of mine found this car online for me. The MacMulkin guys inspired my order of a 2017 Grand Sport Convertible, Color Black Rose, Interior Gray, Black Top. Saw it on line. I talked to them and was impressed. In the final decision I decided to order and get it delivered it here Southern...
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    Wheel spacer question

    I like using Hubcentric wheel spacers especially on the front wheels. Have a look at these. You might need Hubcentric rings between the spacer and your wheels to keeping everything concentric. 1 5" Hubcentric Wheel Spacers 5x4 75 7 16" Studs for Older Chevy Buick | eBay
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    HyperKuhl Super Coolant

    OK, I am confused, yes conventional coolants raise the boiling point compared to water, but I thought that plain water coolers better or efficient than a 50/50 mixture of conventional coolants. Yes, they are apples and oranges. But, if water cools better than the 50/50 mixture of conventional...
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    HyperKuhl Super Coolant

    Have any of you ever heard or used HyperKuh with an aluminum radiator? If not do you have an opinion? Were I live we do not need Antifreeze, but I want to protect my radiator corrosion. HyperKuhl SuperCoolant
  14. frank_nesta

    Moving to 3.73 gears

    It is like driving a different car. Isn't it???
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    Moving to 3.73 gears

    Oh stop smiling. You are going to love it.
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    Question: Spare tire lock

    Door key.... Oval key.
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    ignition fuse keeps blowing

    When you shorted the system you probably caused another wire to melt and that is most likely cause of your new short. I would also pull the starter and bench test it to see if it is still working. You will either have to visually check each wire and/or test each of the wires point to point...
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    Why This Recent Obsession For C3 Weight Reduction?

    Weight I have a friend who is all about weight reduction. Unstrung weight. Drives a Lotus 7 with a Cosworth engine(250 HP). It started out at 1200 pounds and has it down to 980 pounds. He weights 120 pounds and recently bought a magnesium bell housing to save 5 pounds and a titanium...
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    Interior restoration- a couple of thoughts

    I agree. Bagging and taking digital picture are so helpful.
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