SHOP NIGHT WED. FEB. 15th!!!!

[wazzzup]

Good news for all you gear heads and good people alike! We will be holding a shop night at Koons on Wed., February 15th!!! So it's time to bring your babies out of the garages and dust them off to get them ready for spring! [:D] Once again Joe Malo has opened his doors for the club to come in to work on their Corvette for the evening!!! Thanks Joe! [B-)]

For those that have now been to a shop night before it is a lot of fun to attend. Pretty much anything you can do to your car in UNDER 4 hours is welcome. (No Tranny changes!) If you just wanted to bring your toy out to change the oil or just look under it to see what it looks like is fine too. There will be plenty of people there to help out and give sound advise also. If you have routine maintenence you want to do that's ok too! Hope to see everyone out there!!!

Oh, by the way. this night WILL NOT take the place of the February GBM meeting. In the past we have canceled the meeting but we are going to try something a little different this time to see how it works out.

George

[Black396]

Good news George, thanks for setting it up. I'm looking forward to it.

[LilRedCorvette]

Shop Night has beed added to the event calendar.........

1st 2006 Shop Night (http://www.nvcorvetteclub.com/nvcc/events/eventView.do?mode=view&id=202)

[wazzzup]

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[0013]

Awesome! Thanks for arranging this.

It the weather is nice I'll be there with the new exhaust [B-)] if not, I'll be there to help anyone looking for assistance.
[:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Between the '89 and the '94 I've seen the inside of Koons too many times lately. [:O] Dunno if I'll be there or not yet... [:(]

[AlohaC5]

Weights, measurements, ratios, strengths, etc.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927

JMX LS1/LS6 How To (Modifications and Maintenance)
http://www.ls1howto.com/

http://www.97vette.com/

http://www.jakelatham.com/C5/misc/faq.shtml

C5 Corvette "Do It Yourself"
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/

I copied this over from my thread on "Technical/Performance" to help those who plan to do a few installs and mods. [\:D/]

[wazzzup]

Weights, measurements, ratios, strengths, etc.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927

JMX LS1/LS6 How To (Modifications and Maintenance)
http://www.ls1howto.com/

http://www.97vette.com/

http://www.jakelatham.com/C5/misc/faq.shtml

C5 Corvette "Do It Yourself"
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/

I copied this over from my thread on "Technical/Performance" to help those who plan to do a few installs and mods. [\:D/]

DUDE!!! Stop playing on the web sites and start studying!!! [:p] [:))] [:D]

[kedvesh]

[B-)] [B-)] [B-)]

I have a tunnel plate I need to install. Hopefully, someone who's not too busy that night can help me with some of the disconnect/reconnect work (i.e., dropping the X-pipe to gain access.)

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/5625/img44368no.jpg

If time allows, I need to bleed my brakes too.

[wazzzup]

You should have plenty of time for that. Just get there at 6 though. [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Dan Kinney installed his tunnel plate at the last shop night, no issues with time, and another club member gave him a hand as well. You should be good. [:)]

[Black396]

I have a tunnel plate I need to install.

Which one did you get?

[Red78L82]

George, thanks for setting up shop night I'll gladly help out whoever needs help. I also want a few minutes lift time just to look underneath w/o having to crawl around on my garage floor. Can Joe or anyone else familiar with C4's give me a few pointers/things to look out for? thanks, Jerry

[Black396]

Can Joe or anyone else familiar with C4's give me a few pointers/things to look out for?

No problem Jerry, one of us will definitely be available.

[wazzzup]

George, thanks for setting up shop night I'll gladly help out whoever needs help. I also want a few minutes lift time just to look underneath w/o having to crawl around on my garage floor. Can Joe or anyone else familiar with C4's give me a few pointers/things to look out for? thanks, Jerry


Not a problem Jerry. [;)]

[89x2]

George, thanks for setting up shop night I'll gladly help out whoever needs help. I also want a few minutes lift time just to look underneath w/o having to crawl around on my garage floor. Can Joe or anyone else familiar with C4's give me a few pointers/things to look out for? thanks, Jerry


while up on a lift, the rear wheel bearings are what I would look at mostly - that, and the condition of your exhaust, as the car is now 11 yrs old.

You can also look at / for any leaks, as there are 3 main places they tend (LT1's) leak - front seal, rear seal, and temp sensors/fill level [:((]

...anyone else have some pointers to look for???

[kedvesh]

You should have plenty of time for that. Just get there at 6 though. [;)]
[B-)]

[Black396]

...anyone else have some pointers to look for???


I'm going to be there, aren't you? It's easier to show him on the car then it is to tell him [:))]

Ball joints, upper and lower, front and rear spring, all bushings... the list goes on and on. Basically start at one end of the car and walk to the other looking at everything along the way.

LIfts are NICE things. { I gotta get me one in the garage, much better than some crazy car hauler something or other ) [:))] [:D] [:))] [:x] <j/k>

[wazzzup]

Looks like we are going to have a good turn out! [:)]

[Red78L82]

Thanks all, looking forward to checking things out. I'm sure there won't be as many items to fix that were on my '78! Jerry

[C4B4the04]

Looking forward to this! I am new to the forum/NVCC but not to Corvettes. Looking forward to meeting all of you as well

Do we need to pre-register or reserve a space? I just need to change oil without the crazy routine I usually do on the ground...

See you all at the annual banquet!

Cassidy

[wazzzup]

Nope! Just show up around 6-7pm. [;)]

[Akcelr8]

I hope there's room for one more. I surely would like to replace my rotors at all four corners. I figure I can do the fronts in 30-45 minutes but I've never done the rears. The emergency brake cable might slow me down . See you all there. BTW, for those who are interested I am a club member for at least another year![:D]

[Black396]

I hope there's room for one more. I surely would like to replace my rotors at all four corners. I figure I can do the fronts in 30-45 minutes but I've never done the rears. The emergency brake cable might slow me down . See you all there. BTW, for those who are interested I am a club member for at least another year![:D]


First come, first serve... just be there as close to 6:00 as you can.

In the past we've had between 6 and 8 racks in use at one time.


[:D]

[89x2]

I hope there's room for one more. I surely would like to replace my rotors at all four corners. I figure I can do the fronts in 30-45 minutes but I've never done the rears. The emergency brake cable might slow me down . See you all there. BTW, for those who are interested I am a club member for at least another year![:D]


Rears take as much time and effort as fronts - e-brake is part of the rear caliper assy. so when it is swung out of the way, the rears just come right off [B-)]

[Akcelr8]

Rears take as much time and effort as fronts - e-brake is part of the rear caliper assy. so when it is swung out of the way, the rears just come right off [B-)]
The manual says that the e-brake cable has to be disengaged and then it explains to do that at the e-brake lever. To get to it, I'd have to remove my racing seat (royal PIA). Are you saying this step isn't necessary?

[89x2]

Rears take as much time and effort as fronts - e-brake is part of the rear caliper assy. so when it is swung out of the way, the rears just come right off [B-)]
The manual says that the e-brake cable has to be disengaged and then it explains to do that at the e-brake lever. To get to it, I'd have to remove my racing seat (royal PIA). Are you saying this step isn't necessary?


I am saying that I released the e-brake - if it were engaged, you would never be able to get the caliper off the rotor...

I did not have to dissasemble anything otherwise. [B-)]

[kedvesh]

Rears take as much time and effort as fronts - e-brake is part of the rear caliper assy. so when it is swung out of the way, the rears just come right off [B-)]
The manual says that the e-brake cable has to be disengaged and then it explains to do that at the e-brake lever. To get to it, I'd have to remove my racing seat (royal PIA). Are you saying this step isn't necessary?


I am saying that I released the e-brake - if it were engaged, you would never be able to get the caliper off the rotor...

I did not have to dissasemble anything otherwise. [B-)]
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[urtoslo]

Rears take as much time and effort as fronts - e-brake is part of the rear caliper assy. so when it is swung out of the way, the rears just come right off [B-)]
The manual says that the e-brake cable has to be disengaged and then it explains to do that at the e-brake lever. To get to it, I'd have to remove my racing seat (royal PIA). Are you saying this step isn't necessary?


The seat stays in. There is plenty of cable length with the e-cable released (in the down position) to remove the caliper.

[Akcelr8]

Thanks for the help, folks. Chris, your comment brought back an old memory. I was pretty nervous the very first time I attempted to change my brake pads -- I had never done brakes on anything before. I was successful on the fronts and, with new found confidence, started the rears. I loosened the bolt but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get the frickin' caliper to budge! Discouraged, I tightened everything back up, took the car off the stands, and then RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE to move it in the driveway! At that second, I felt like a total idiot! [:))] [:))]

[Akcelr8]

The seat stays in. There is plenty of cable length with the e-cable released (in the down position) to remove the caliper.

Thanks Dre. I didn't word my question clearly, but you provided the answer that I was looking for. I was concerned about having enough slack. Thanks again. [;)]

[89x2]

Thanks for the help, folks. Chris, your comment brought back an old memory. I was pretty nervous the very first time I attempted to change my brake pads -- I had never done brakes on anything before. I was successful on the fronts and, with new found confidence, started the rears. I loosened the bolt but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get the frickin' caliper to budge! Discouraged, I tightened everything back up, took the car off the stands, and then RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE to move it in the driveway! At that second, I felt like a total idiot! [:))] [:))]


Hey - I am glad it not only helped, but brought back some humorous moments in your memory [B-)]

I just did the rears on my wifes Jeep - the back parking brake uses inner shoes inside the rear disc, seperate from the caliper - Live and learn, right [B-)]

[wazzzup]

I may have to be mounting new rear tires! Just looked at mine and noticed cords starting to pop up! [:O] Time to start pricing!

[kedvesh]

I may have to be mounting new rear tires! Just looked at mine and noticed cords starting to pop up! [:O] Time to start pricing!
Some info I looked into may interest you.

Frisby Performance Tire has Toyo RA1s, 275/40-17 $170 ea and
305/35-18 $299 ea. Shipping for a set to VA would be $70 for all four.

POC: Todd
www.frisbyracetire.com
1.800.798.7201

[wazzzup]

I think I'm going with a set of Kumos for the street. under $800 for a set of four. [;)]

[Black396]

I think I'm going with a set of Kumos for the street. under $800 for a set of four. [;)]


I've been looking at the Kumhos as well. Which ones are you thinking about getting George?

[kedvesh]

I think I'm going with a set of Kumos for the street. under $800 for a set of four. [;)]Are they the Kumho Ecsta MXs?

[wazzzup]

Ecsta MX's. I talked to a guy out in Leesburg that swears by them. He said that he has had 2 sets of them and he's gotten 35,000+ miles out of each set and they have super grip for a street tire.

[Black396]

Everyone I've talked to has liked the grip but I've heard different things about the mileage. I guess it depends on how aggressive you drive and how aggressive of alignment you go with.

[wazzzup]

The way I look at it the Goodyears lasted 8,000 miles and are twice the price. It's really a no brainer for street tires. I got the Hoosiers for the track. I got to at least try them once. [;)]

[89x2]

The way I look at it the Goodyears lasted 8,000 miles and are twice the price. It's really a no brainer for street tires. I got the Hoosiers for the track. I got to at least try them once. [;)]


The Goodyears are LOUD on the Z06 [>:)] (2003)

I really liked the Pirelli Pzero Rosso's and thought the grip was amazing [B-)]

just my 2c. [B-)]

[wazzzup]

I looked at them, but at $350 a tire they are more that the Goodyears. [:(] My biggest problem is I just got a new bike for the Ironman NC this year and that set me back a little. [:(] Consdering my last bicycle had 42,000 miles on it, it was time for a new one [;)] . Just think... I had more miles on a bicycle than a lot of the club members have on their Corvettes! [:))] [:))] [:))]

[LilRedCorvette]

Just think... I had more miles on a bicycle than a lot of the club members have on their Corvettes! [:))] [:))] [:))]

Not me...have 75K and 85K on the '94 and '89 respectively. [:))] Although I can count on one hand the number of miles I've put on the '89 since I bought it in September. [:(]

Sad when it breaks down before you can even get it to a gas station.[:((]

[wazzzup]

Hey Red! You have been quite comical when it comes to the "89"! [:))] [:))] Has there been any good points about it yet? [:))] [:))]

[Black396]

Hey Red! You have been quite comical when it comes to the "89"! [:))] [:))] Has there been any good points about it yet? [:))] [:))]

You're looking to get the beejeesus slapped outa you boy! ...and I'm gonna hide and watch [:))]

[89x2]

Sad when it breaks down before you can even get it to a gas station.[:((]


Did you discuss the aftermarket slave cyl. w/ Joe? He told me there was one avail. and it might be a good choice for me - Might be avail for your 89 to get it on the road [:-/]

[LilRedCorvette]

Sad when it breaks down before you can even get it to a gas station.[:((]


Did you discuss the aftermarket slave cyl. w/ Joe? He told me there was one avail. and it might be a good choice for me - Might be avail for your 89 to get it on the road [:-/]

Would rather just stick to what I've ordered...thanks anyway.

[LilRedCorvette]

Hey Red! You have been quite comical when it comes to the "89"! [:))] [:))] Has there been any good points about it yet? [:))] [:))]

Hmmm...gimme some time to think about that one...[:-?]










Well, it did come with a free car cover [:))]

[LilRedCorvette]

You're looking to get the beejeesus slapped outa you boy! ...and I'm gonna hide and watch [:))]

[/:)]

[Black396]

It looks like we are going to have another "full house" for shop night. Hopefully we get some people to drop by to supply a "helping hand" as well. Otherwise things can get real hectic for Joe.

[wazzzup]

I don't have too much to do so I should be able to help people out some. [;)]

[Black396]

I know we can always count on you George. I was thinking that maybe the club (Mr. Pres or the V.P) could put out an email.

You know, saying that everyone is welcome even if they don't want to get into their own car. If nothing else, help someone else that might need a hand. You know the stuff...

[:D]

[wazzzup]

I know we can always count on you George. I was thinking that maybe the club (Mr. Pres or the V.P) could put out an email.

You know, saying that everyone is welcome even if they don't want to get into their own car. If nothing else, help someone else that might need a hand. You know the stuff...

[:D]

Man you're slow! Already in the plans. [:))] [:p] [:D]

[Black396]

I know we can always count on you George. I was thinking that maybe the club (Mr. Pres or the V.P) could put out an email.

You know, saying that everyone is welcome even if they don't want to get into their own car. If nothing else, help someone else that might need a hand. You know the stuff...

[:D]

Man you're slow! Already in the plans. [:))] [:p] [:D]

Sometimes you just need to be REMINDED! [:))]

[c2.washington_]

[B-)] [B-)] [B-)]
I have a tunnel plate I need to install. Hopefully, someone who's not too busy that night can help me with some of the disconnect/reconnect work (i.e., dropping the X-pipe to gain access.)
I've done this mod on my 2002. Bring 13mm sockets and a few cordless drivers. I'll be there and I'm happy to help. It's really pretty easy.

[Jstyle]

How hard is it to bleed my clutch. The fluid is BLACK and not a clean black either. Is that something I can do? Also will this meeting count towards a membership into the Club? Also can I lower my car in that time frame?

[wazzzup]

To answer the second part of your question it will count as an event towards your membership, but it will not count as your meeting requirement.

[kedvesh]

[B-)] [B-)] [B-)]
I have a tunnel plate I need to install. Hopefully, someone who's not too busy that night can help me with some of the disconnect/reconnect work (i.e., dropping the X-pipe to gain access.)
I've done this mod on my 2002. Bring 13mm sockets and a few cordless drivers. I'll be there and I'm happy to help. It's really pretty easy.
Thanks for the offer of help! I have one 13mm socket right now and one 12v drill rather than a driver. You think I can find some drivers @ Koons? I think I can find an extra 13mm socket there. If not, I can go buy an extra one before the 15th.

[LilRedCorvette]

How hard is it to bleed my clutch. The fluid is BLACK and not a clean black either. Is that something I can do? Also will this meeting count towards a membership into the Club? Also can I lower my car in that time frame?

Shop Night is considered an event, not a meeting. Membership requirements are as follows:

-One General Business Meeting
-One event that is not a meeting (ie, shop night, social event, rallye, autox, HPDE, etc)

The application with $10 MUST be turned into the membership director, who in turn will supply you with the form to fill in your two events. The events do not count until you have this form...once received, you will have 4 months time to complete the events, have it signed by an attending council member, and return the form to the membership director.

Further membership questions can be referred to Judy Patrick at thepatricks@starpower.net [:)]

[Jstyle]

So I do not have to be a member yet to participate in the shop night then right? Sorry if that is a dumb question...

[wazzzup]

You have to at least be a prospective. You can fill out your application along with your $10 fee and you can participate. That will count as your one event needed then you only need a meeting to be voted in. [;)] [:)] This prevents anyone and everyone from showing up that is not a member because this is one of the benefits of being a member, and Koons is our sponsor.

George

[Black396]

The events do not count until you have this form...

Acutally there isn't anything in the By-Laws to that effect. What it says is that the 4 months that the two events (one of which must be a business meeting) doesn't start until the application and fee is submitted.

In the past the council members have carried blank applications with them. If someone wanted to submit for membership, the event coordinator/council member would sign that the event was attended and that event would count.

The application and fee can be submitted to any council member attending the event. Again nothing in the By-Laws says that the application has to be submitted directly to Judy (Membership Chairperson)

[wazzzup]

You are correct Mike. I always keep the extra forms with me for these types of occasions and can get them to Judy ASAP.

In Laurie's deffence though we have had these discusions at the meetings in the past and it was clearly noted that things like this need to be for the benefit of our dues paying members. We all came to agreement that if a person is willing to fill out their membership request along with their $10 processing fee they can participate in events like this with us. That way we know the person (persons) are interested in joining the club and not taking advantage of our benefits like this. [:)]

[Black396]

We all came to agreement that if a person is willing to fill out their membership request along with their $10 processing fee they can participate in events like this with us.

That's the way it should be

That way we know the person (persons) are interested in joining the club and not taking advantage of our benefits like this. [:)]

We'll tak about that one off-line.

[LilRedCorvette]

Acutally there isn't anything in the By-Laws to that effect. What it says is that the 4 months that the two events (one of which must be a business meeting) doesn't start until the application and fee is submitted.

Basically the same thing I already said, Mike! After the fee and app are submitted a form is mailed to the prospective which needs to be filled in with the 2 events and signed. The 4 months when the prospective receives the form. Judy has said more than once that this is the proper process. Since she's membership director, I would imagine that she has a system to keep everything straight. We owe her that much.

In the past the council members have carried blank applications with them. If someone wanted to submit for membership, the event coordinator/council member would sign that the event was attended and that event would count.

Again, this has the potential to get messy and think we should follow Judy's system since she is 'in charge' of all of this. And I do carry membership apps with me as well. I would think that if a person was serious about becoming an active member that they would be attending more than 2 events anyway!

The application and fee can be submitted to any council member attending the event. Again nothing in the By-Laws says that the application has to be submitted directly to Judy (Membership Chairperson)

Again, you've misunderstood me. I said that any council member can to sign the form with respect to events attended. It's true that any council member can take the application but they are only mailed to Judy anyway since she is the only one who processes them.

As I said before, if anyone has membership questions, they can be emailed to Judy, it's probably best that she handles it directly. JMHO. [:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

In Laurie's deffence though we have had these discusions at the meetings in the past and it was clearly noted that things like this need to be for the benefit of our dues paying members. We all came to agreement that if a person is willing to fill out their membership request along with their $10 processing fee they can participate in events like this with us. That way we know the person (persons) are interested in joining the club and not taking advantage of our benefits like this. [:)]

Yes, this was discussed and agreed upon at a past Council meeting. *nods*

[Black396]

What I am 'hearing' is different than what is in the By-Laws.

As I said in the post to George, this is something that needs to be dicussed in person.

[wazzzup]

What I am 'hearing' is different than what is in the By-Laws.

As I said in the post to George, this is something that needs to be dicussed in person.

That's cool. [B-)] I'll be back on Wed.
This thread is not the place to discuss this. I wrote everything down at the meeting and will discuss it when I get back in town.
Jstyle: if you are interested in becoming a member and are willing to turn in your application the night of the shop night with the $10 processing fee please show up and you can participate. We would be glad to have you out and it would be a great time to meet other members. [:)] [:D] [;)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Actually, the place to discuss this is 'Membership Corner'...see the forum list.

As I said before, Judy should be involved in this.

Now, back to the Shop Night discussion.

[SteveM10]

That's cool. [B-)] I'll be back on Wed.
This thread is not the place to discuss this. I wrote everything down at the meeting and will discuss it when I get back in town.
Jstyle: if you are interested in becoming a member and are willing to turn in your application the night of the shop night with the $10 processing fee please show up and you can participate. We would be glad to have you out and it would be a great time to meet other members. [:)] [:D] [;)]
I'm planning on becoming a member and was just about to mail in my application. Seeing this I think I'll wait till shop night to do it. Who should I look for that night to turn the form and check in to?

[Black396]

I'm planning on becoming a member and was just about to mail in my application. Seeing this I think I'll wait till shop night to do it. Who should I look for that night to turn the form and check in to?

Look for George Kerns (the Prez) and give the application and a check for $10 to him.

Just ask anyone and they'll point him out. Just come down to the service bays on the east side of the building. We'll be parking there before getting into the lifts and bays.

[SteveM10]

I'm planning on becoming a member and was just about to mail in my application. Seeing this I think I'll wait till shop night to do it. Who should I look for that night to turn the form and check in to?

Look for George Kerns (the Prez) and give the application and a check for $10 to him.

Just ask anyone and they'll point him out. Just come down to the service bays on the east side of the building. We'll be parking there before getting into the lifts and bays.

Thanks, I should be there. [:)]

[glaing]

[B-)] [B-)] [B-)]
I have a tunnel plate I need to install. Hopefully, someone who's not too busy that night can help me with some of the disconnect/reconnect work (i.e., dropping the X-pipe to gain access.)
I've done this mod on my 2002. Bring 13mm sockets and a few cordless drivers. I'll be there and I'm happy to help. It's really pretty easy.
Thanks for the offer of help! I have one 13mm socket right now and one 12v drill rather than a driver. You think I can find some drivers @ Koons? I think I can find an extra 13mm socket there. If not, I can go buy an extra one before the 15th.

If I make it, I'll try and remember my 3/8 drill driver adaptor.

l8r
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[Jstyle]

Sorry to rehash this I promise I will keep this on topic. How hard is it to bleed my clutch? The fluid is BLACK and not a clean black either I don't think it's ever been changed. Is that something I can do? And\or can I lower my car in that time frame?

[Black396]

It shouldn't be that hard to bleed the clutch on a rack. I'm sure we can get it done.

I'm not sure what it takes (or how long) to lower the car. There was a write-up on the Corvette Forum a couple of months ( maybe six) about how to do it.

Maybe one of the guys that has done it will chime in.

[wazzzup]

I thought about doing this myself. I talked to Joe today about it and he said that it's easy to do. However your car is going to need to be aligned afterwards though because it will effect the tow in, and alignment. Of which he can't do there because the rack they have is a ramp rack and will catch the front end after being lowered.

[Jstyle]

Cool thanks guys well see you on wensday then with an application in hand...

[c2.washington_]

It shouldn't be that hard to bleed the clutch on a rack. I'm sure we can get it done.

I'm not sure what it takes (or how long) to lower the car. There was a write-up on the Corvette Forum a couple of months ( maybe six) about how to do it.

Maybe one of the guys that has done it will chime in.

Lowering the car isn't very difficult, but I've found that the bolts for doing this on most cars are partially or completely frozen. I lowered my c5 without a lift and it took just under two hours. A lift should reduce that to about 30 minutes.

[Black396]

So who all is coming to shop night on Wednesday? What are you planning on doing?

Are you going to bring your baby out in the salt and sand?

[wazzzup]

If I can get Mama to bring the Tahoe with the wheels. I just tried to get the new tires in the back. No luck. [X-(]

[Black396]

I just tried to get the new tires in the back. No luck. [X-(]


HaHAHaHaHAHaHaHAHaHaHAHaHaHAHaHaHAHa [:))]

You ARE joking right? [:-/]

[glaing]

So who all is coming to shop night on Wednesday? What are you planning on doing?

Are you going to bring your baby out in the salt and sand?

I got the new/used wheel today. Looks PURDY. Plan on bringing it and the Vette Wed to do the old wheel switcherroo. Maybe have a little looksie underneath while it's up on the lift too.

g-man

[wazzzup]

Mama is bringing the tires so I'm bringing the toy! [B-)] What about you Mike? You are one of the reasons for having this this early, so you could do this stuff before you went to VIR this weekend [:D]

[Black396]

Well I don't have anyone that wants to bring the tires and wheels that I need to get mounted and balanced... [:p] So I'll be driving the truck.

I was also trying to get an idea how much was going to go on. I might put the car on the trailer and bring it up to get a couple of other things done.

[wazzzup]

Just do it! [:p]

[Black396]

Just do it! [:p]

Yes Sur! {salutes smartly}

[Akcelr8]

So who all is coming to shop night on Wednesday? What are you planning on doing?
I think I'll tow the car out so I can do a quick brake fluid flush and oil change. I might switch to rain tires for Saturday AM at VIR.

[Jstyle]

I will be there... with the new drilled slotted rotors, mobil 1, and clutch fluid.

[LMBisHere]

Newbie here...looking forward in meeting all of you. CYA there!!!

[C4B4the04]

Just need a lift for an oil change. I am not sure if I want to drive it in the salt and crud....just detailed it two weeks ago and have not driven it since.

Worst case, I will be there with some tools, 04 manuals (basically the same for most C5's) and offering to help others.

Man I was really looking forward to changing it the easy way for once!

BTW, where do we "line up"? Is it in front of the lower shop facing 123?

Cassidy

[Black396]

BTW, where do we "line up"? Is it in front of the lower shop facing 123?

Cassidy

Down in front of the bays, normally parallel to 123 (ChainBridge Rd) lining up down towards Koons Pontiac (towards the south)

[wazzzup]

Ok, who's in for tonight? [:D]

[Black396]

Just got through loading the vette on the trailer. [:D]

[wazzzup]

Hey Mike,

Did you ever get your aluminum ramps?

[Black396]

Yeah, got them last year. They are longer and much lighter weight than the ones that came with the trailer. They make loading the vette a lot easier.

[wazzzup]

Hmmmmmm??????? [:-?] [:-?] [:-?]

[Black396]

Oh did you see Hector's post over on CR? http://www.crossroadonline.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=68951&sid =4d37efe7f62aa17d9b9101a9bb95cfed

[wazzzup]

That's cool. I'll pass along the information. [B-)]

[kedvesh]

Good seeing everyone @ shop night tonight! [B-)]

Kudos (as always) to Joe Malo for the advice and help.

Kudos as well to new member Mark (sorry, I don't rememebr your last name; '04 Black Coupe) for helping me with my tunnel plate install! [=D>] [=D>] [=D>]

[Black396]

It was a really good turnout. I was surprised at the number of cars that were there. All in all we got a lot accomplished.

[02ElectronBlue]

Hi all!

Thanks to everyone... my first NVCC event was definitely cool and I'm looking forward to more. I just wanted to change the darn oil since I've never messed with my '02 at all and it was great to see the underside of the car for the first time!

Special Thanks to:
-George "the pres" for helping me get a lift...
-Joe Malo for showing me how to use the lift and not kill my car!
-"The guy with the white '00" for lending my completely unprepared self the ratchet, oil filter wrench for a C5, and funnel to replace the Mobil 1 that I took out (I don't think I ever got your name).
-Laurie for being the first person I knew when I got there and getting me started!

Anyway, I really enjoyed this event and look forward to becoming an active member of the club.

Chris - the newbie [:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Hi all!

Thanks to everyone... my first NVCC event was definitely cool and I'm looking forward to more. I just wanted to change the darn oil since I've never messed with my '02 at all and it was great to see the underside of the car for the first time!

Special Thanks to:
-George "the pres" for helping me get a lift...
-Joe Malo for showing me how to use the lift and not kill my car!
-"The guy with the white '00" for lending my completely unprepared self the ratchet, oil filter wrench for a C5, and funnel to replace the Mobil 1 that I took out (I don't think I ever got your name).
-Laurie for being the first person I knew when I got there and getting me started!

Anyway, I really enjoyed this event and look forward to becoming an active member of the club.

Chris - the newbie [:)]

Chris,

I'm glad you came out and accomplished what you needed to. I hope you enjoyed yourself and that we see you at more events soon. Nice chatting with you! [:D]

[02ElectronBlue]

Hey Laurie!

Nice chatting with you too... when we were talking you mentioned LilRed was in a magazine but I didn't know you meant CE (I just read the other thread). I subscribed to that for a year or two when it first came out, or I guess when it got switched from an older 'Vette rag a few years ago (what was that older one?). Then I let my sub run out... but I just renewed it tonight since now I have some new friends that are addicted to "the car" like I am!

Congrats on the magazine, save me one of those extra copies in case they don't send my first one 'till the May issue!

Chris

[LilRedCorvette]

Hey Laurie!

Nice chatting with you too... when we were talking you mentioned LilRed was in a magazine but I didn't know you meant CE (I just read the other thread). I subscribed to that for a year or two when it first came out, or I guess when it got switched from an older 'Vette rag a few years ago (what was that older one?). Then I let my sub run out... but I just renewed it tonight since now I have some new friends that are addicted to "the car" like I am!

Congrats on the magazine, save me one of those extra copies in case they don't send my first one 'till the May issue!

Chris

Hey Chris,

CE has been featuring all sorts of vettes now...a really cool mag, both my dad and I subscribe. Needless to say he was thrilled when he saw me in there! He brought it into work and showed everybody...he's such a typical dad [:))]

I will bring extra copies to the next GBM, I have had some members ask me for a copy...

[wazzzup]

Wow! 22 cars showed up for the shop night! I think that is a record. First of all I would really like to thank Joe Malo, and Koons for having us there for this event. Joe like a couple of others were exhausted by the end of the night. This is one of the reasons we become members of NVCC.

We had several new prospects show up last night to see first hand how we like to have fun. I recieved a couple of membership applications to turn in to Judy. 89x2 also showed up(Calloway Chris). I was tald that he was wirting an article for Corvettte enthusiast Magazine and is going to mention NVCC and Koons in hiis article. Chris, let us know when it makes it in! [;)] All in all a really good night! A lot of good things got done to a lot of cars.

George

[C4B4the04]

Great to see everyone last night. I only changed oil but it was the first time I had mine up in the air. I really want to thank Joe for his assistance and the other mechanic (can't remember his name) that helped us all.

Found out I have some warranty work to get done so I will definately be sending some work to Joe out of this deal. See you all next week!

Cassidy

[wazzzup]

Good Deal! Glad to see you had a good time! [;)]

[Jstyle]

This was my first meet... I totally forgot to drop off my membership packet please let me know who I can mail that to or whatever you guys want. It was really great meeting so many people that are into the whole corvette deal. I got to meet a bunch of cool people and I am sure I will be there again. There are some beautiful cars out there...

Now time for the thank you's, thanks to Joe for fixing up my ebrake bracket. When I took my rear rotor off the whole ebrake assembly came with it. Thanks to Dave for helping me with so many different tools. Thanks to every one for making the event so fun. Damn that's a lot of thanks to go out.

I look forward to some more events...

[wazzzup]

Go ahead and mail it to Judy Patrick our membership director. The address is on the membership request form you filled out. [;)]

[02ElectronBlue]

Hi all:

I'm someone must have asked this in the past, but I've been looking through older posts and can't seem to find it. I apologize if the answer is painfully obvious without me asking, but...

Last night I changed my oil at shop night and forgot to ask someone how to reset the "Oil life remaining" readout on the DIC to 100%? Otherwise I'm sure it's going to start yelling at me soon that I need to change the oil. Do I need a special computer interface or something or is it simpler than that?

Thanks!
Chris

[Black396]

It should be in the owner's manual under oil life...


Should be something like...

1. Turn key to ON with the engine off
2. Press the TRIP button until the OIL LIFE % displayed
3. Press RESET and hold for two (2) seconds
4. Turn key to OFF

That's what it is on my 04, hope its the same.

[wazzzup]

Yep. It's the same on all of the C5's. [B-)]

[02ElectronBlue]

Cool thanks guys... I guess I should actually read my owner's manual huh?! [:">]

[wazzzup]

Naa! That's just one of those extra parts that come with the car. [:p]

[Black396]

Naa! That's just one of those extra parts that come with the car. [:p]


[:p] [:p] You KNOW! Sometimes you can be almost as big a smartazz as I am. [:p]



[:))]

[wazzzup]

Naa! That's just one of those extra parts that come with the car. [:p]


[:p] [:p] You KNOW! Sometimes you can be almost as big a smartazz as I am. [:p]



[:))]

Actually I'm a bigger one! [:))] What are you, about a buck fifty sopping wet! [:p] [:))]

[Red78L82]

[=D>] George and Joe, thanks again for Lift night. [=D>] It was the first time I was able to walk around under my car to see what's what. It's much easier changing the oil standing up... but for some reason I get less oil on me when I change oil at home! Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser got all the oil out of my sweatshirt. [:))]

Jerry

[LilRedCorvette]

It's much easier changing the oil standing up... but for some reason I get less oil on me when I change oil at home! Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser got all the oil out of my sweatshirt. [:))]

Jerry

I'm amazed that all came out in the wash! [B-)] [=D>]

[wazzzup]

[=D>] George and Joe, thanks again for Lift night. [=D>] It was the first time I was able to walk around under my car to see what's what. It's much easier changing the oil standing up... but for some reason I get less oil on me when I change oil at home! Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser got all the oil out of my sweatshirt. [:))]

Jerry

I guess we can call you an offical grease monkey now! [:))]

[AlohaC5]

Thanks to Koons and Joe Malo! I finally learned how to use their lift and replace the rotors/pads on my C5. I had a great time meeting new members and helping a few people on their projects. Felt good to get my hands dirty and learning more about this great car! I'm looking forward to our Dyno Day at Tonys Corvettes in MD in four weeks (need 4 more members) on 18 March.

[Jstyle]

I don't have the orginal form is there some where I can get it?

[LilRedCorvette]

I don't have the orginal form is there some where I can get it?

Are you talking about the event form? (the one you fill in events attended and then turn in) If so, email the membership director (Judy Patrick) for another one: thepatricks@starpower.net

[Red78L82]

George, I've been called worse things than a 'grease monkey". [:))]

[wazzzup]

George, I've been called worse things than a 'grease monkey". [:))]

Actually it's a good thing Jerry! [:D]

[wazzzup]

I don't have the orginal form is there some where I can get it?

Are you talking about Dyno Day? If you are there is a post on this forum to just sign up on. [;)]