'05 Vette build thread

[bonecrrusher]

I filmed a couple review videos - one with about my Maxjax lift - and one about my E-Force install, issues, and overall impression.

MaxJax review:


E-Force install/review/mods:

[bonecrrusher]

SS update...

The SS comes with a lot of chrome on it - both on the exterior and interior.

I have already deleted the chrome on the front of the car - but not the interior.

I just finished up removing and installing the following Holden black trim parts.

Touch Screen Navigation surround.
Shifter surround.
Bottom half of the steering wheel trim.

Install was fairly painless - just took the time to be careful and not break anything.

I have to say - it looks way better.

I got these Holden parts from HoldenPartsUSA in California - and I got them in 3 days to NC. That sure beats shipping from down under.

Here are some finished pics:

[bonecrrusher]

Hey guys - been a while - but I'm still around.

Things have been busy around here - I've been busy shooting/producing/and uploading some videos to my Youtube channel. If you are interested in seeing the updates to the truck, SS, Vette, and around the shop - you can see them here:

https://www.youtube.com/user/bonecrrusherSS

Besides that - I finally got the exhaust for my Duramax.

This spring I ordered a Corsa front pipe - and got it in a few days.

Back in May - I tried to order a Corsa catback. The supplier took 5 weeks to tell me that it was on back order, and then discontinued. So I got my money back. Then in early July - I called Corsa directly and asked if they still sold there diesel mufflers - they said yes it was a valid number and still available. So I ordered just the muffler - and a Jamo 4" stainless exhaust. The catback w/ muffler delete showed up - but the muffler was on backorder. 6 more weeks the supplier called me and said it was on backorder and then discontinued.

At this point I got fed up - and did some research. I found a company called FTE Diesel based out of Ohio - and they sold a 30" x 4" resonator/muffler that cuts down on drone. A lot of Cummins guys and a few Duramax guys recommended these mufflers - so I placed an order for a stainless unit.

I got the muffler in a few days and I installed the exhaust this week.

Overall the install went smoothly - and I am fairly happy. It's louder at idle, and when you gas it - and it quiets down when cruising on the interstate.

Here are some pics - I'll post a video in a few days.

[bonecrrusher]

I finally had time to make an install video for the exhaust - heres the install and overview of my Duramax exhaust system upgrade:

[bonecrrusher]

I finally had some free time to take the Corvette out - and beat on it.

2 weeks ago - the local 1/4 mile drag strip was open. Zmax is never open for Test and Tune - but they where open one night for the Nascar shops - so I went racing with them.

I got 3 runs in - and managed not to break the car.

My times where:
13.1 @ 111
13.7 @ 115
13.5 @ 121

I didn't launch the car hard off the line - I barely have 1k miles on the clutch. I rolled into the throttle and screwed up the 1-2 shift twice.

My video of the runs:




Last weekend I was able to go autocrossing finally.

I autocrossed with the local CCR-SCCA chapter - and went autocrossing in the big parking lot at Zmax Dragway.

I was in the first run group - and on my first run - it was only 54* outside. On the last turn of my run - I gassed it to hard and ended up kicking the rear end out and I slid right into the timing box.

This ended up cracking my side splitter in 3 spots - but luckily the door and rest of the car where fine. There is a small scratch in the clear coat on the door - that will probably buff out.

My times for the day where:

Run 1: 95.752
Run 2: 90.086
Run 3: 90.022
Run 4: 86.403

I managed to drop time each run - I just wish we had one or 2 more runs and I might have been able to drop more time.

Video of the runs:

[rixtrix1]

Tons of potential left for AutoX. Video looked like a nice Sunday cruise. When you get everything broken in and some more track time, car should be killer!

[z28cp]

Not my Region, not my issue to worry about. But... Those timing lights are way too close to the course for a finish line that close to the final turn.