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XfireZ51 · 12-20-2010

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

... Brake pedal is nonexistent, so I've got to do some more bleeding apparently.

The stock boot was very bunched up and restricting movement of the ZFDoc shortened shifter. I've got a new shifter boot and console armrest cover on the way from redline goods, will take pics after install.

We're gettin' there!

Use a Mighty Vac for the brake bleeding. Works great.

VetteMed · 12-20-2010

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Use a Mighty Vac for the brake bleeding. Works great.

Yaknow, I have one, and just can't ever get the process to work smoothly. Seems like it's always sucking in air past the threads of the bleeder screw.

XfireZ51 · 12-20-2010

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

Yaknow, I have one, and just can't ever get the process to work smoothly. Seems like it's always sucking in air past the threads of the bleeder screw.

When I did my C5 brake upgrade, I installed the one-way bleeders. Pedal stiffened quickly when the time was right and I didn't even need any Cialis.

VetteMed · 12-20-2010

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

When I did my C5 brake upgrade, I installed the one-way bleeders. Pedal stiffened quickly when the time was right and I didn't even need any Cialis.

Did you use speed bleeders, or the solo-bleed type? I tried the solo-bleed and had zero luck with them. I've used speed bleeders in the past but don't like the way the sealant on the threads is basically a one-time use.

HIZNHRZ · 12-20-2010

Great news Andrew. Sounds like you're over the hump. While there will always be things to fix you'll hopefully be able to get some enjoyment out of the car; at least be able to drive it enough to be able to remember why you bought it!

Does the passenger side collector connection leak or are you just not happy with it? Hopefully someone here has what you need to tighten it up.

VetteMed · 12-20-2010

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Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

Great news Andrew. Sounds like you're over the hump. While there will always be things to fix you'll hopefully be able to get some enjoyment out of the car; at least be able to drive it enough to be able to remember why you bought it!

Does the passenger side collector connection leak or are you just not happy with it? Hopefully someone here has what you need to tighten it up.

I really just need to go to an exhaust shop, as the headers were used (off of Matt's (scholtmj) '91, and the section of pipe coming off the passenger collector was not long enough to reach the slip-fit of the Corsa pipes. So I cut some spare pipe to fit... needs some mild tweaking and welding though.

I also have some B&B tips I'm going to try to have welded on, so I'm going to have a set of Corsa tips for sale if anyone is interested.

Scrrem · 02-07-2011

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

I also have some B&B tips I'm going to try to have welded on, so I'm going to have a set of Corsa tips for sale if anyone is interested.

Are those Corsa tips still for sale?
Rich

Blue Flame Restorations · 02-07-2011

Looks good!

tomtom72 · 02-07-2011

I think it came out great.

To ourselves, our own cars will always need new paint but to others not so much. Drive & enjoy her for a while before you spend money on paint....JMHO...was it a cloudy day when you took the pictures? I'm not seeing the screaming need for a repaint. I think I see what you see. The shade changes from panel to panel?. At least your rockers don't look like mine! The front part of my rockers and the front generally look like I've been hosed with rocks I've got so many chips...Yikes!

Tom

-=Jeff=- · 12-20-2010

Did you get the Shift knob? I forgot to tell you I sent it last week.. LOL

12-20-2010	#5
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 732	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Great news Andrew. Sounds like you're over the hump. While there will always be things to fix you'll hopefully be able to get some enjoyment out of the car; at least be able to drive it enough to be able to remember why you bought it! Does the passenger side collector connection leak or are you just not happy with it? Hopefully someone here has what you need to tighten it up.

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Looks good! __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

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tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project I think it came out great. To ourselves, our own cars will always need new paint but to others not so much. Drive & enjoy her for a while before you spend money on paint....JMHO...was it a cloudy day when you took the pictures? I'm not seeing the screaming need for a repaint. I think I see what you see. The shade changes from panel to panel?. At least your rockers don't look like mine! The front part of my rockers and the front generally look like I've been hosed with rocks I've got so many chips...Yikes! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member Last edited by tomtom72; 02-07-2011 at 12:59 PM.

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,167	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Did you get the Shift knob? I forgot to tell you I sent it last week.. LOL __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978