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#1791 of 1905
Re: Drag Strip [bolivar] by jsouth
Feb 17, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: bolivar (Feb 17, 2008 12:35 am)

My car is also a 2007 with auto and I have done many full- throttle starts. I have found the best way for me is to start with half throttle and get the car moving then go for it. I will still try to break loose but it seems easier to control that way. My original question was to ask if there is anyone that has used the TC off or on to drag race. I saw on TV where a new Mustang GT 500 and an old GT 500 raced and the new car won because it had the TC on but when they turned it off the race was closer. I will just have to practice,practice, practice.
#1792 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright] by 55396
Feb 17, 2008 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2008 4:35 pm)

I'll stick with my Ducati and Conti mufflers. That's music to my ears. BMW 6 series isn't bad either.
#1793 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [55396] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Feb 18, 2008 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: 55396 (Feb 17, 2008 6:24 pm)

I like Ducatis, one of my two favorite makes of motorcycle. I wish America could make the motorcycle equivalent of the Corvette instead of that of a Buick.
#1794 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright] by 55396
Feb 18, 2008 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 18, 2008 9:03 am)

My Ducati is a 75 860 GT with electric start. Bought it new from a dealer friend. It only has 22k on it as I parked it in my other garage 1985 and got involved in other things like high end audio. Didn't fire it up again until 2005, then noticed it had a noisy bearing, so we did a complete rebuild. It is still at my friends dealership. He has put 300 miles on it running it in. In the mean time, I bought a Honda VTX 1800. The Ducati will probably have to go. I need to downsize lots of stuff as we just bought a place in AZ for winter. No place for a bike here. Spose I could leave a Vette here though.
#1795 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [55396] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Feb 18, 2008 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: 55396 (Feb 18, 2008 10:52 am)

Yeah but lots of wide open space for a Vette in AZ.
#1796 of 1905
Intermittant starting problem??? by vettever
Feb 24, 2008 (5:04 am)
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02 ZO6 16,000 miles. Every once in a while (like maybe once every 2 months) it fails to start. Everything works, acts like the neutral switch is not working. I replaced the battery after the first time it did it and it has happened about 3 or 4 times since. I changed keys, thought the chip could be the problem but it has happened again. It has always started after a bunch of tries and has not let me down yet but sooner or later I'll be calling for a tow truck. If I take it to the dealer he will have it for a while and give it back with a big bill and "couldn't find nothing wrong". Anybody got any ideas?
Thanks
Joe
#1797 of 1905
Re: Drag Strip [jsouth] by starrow68
Feb 24, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: jsouth (Feb 17, 2008 11:03 am)

Hope if you went, you did well. With TC off you can do burn out if you want. I went
3 times a few years back and got down to published 13.3's in a C5 coupe on the
third day with a 6sp manual. With Auto just do a couple practice runs and roll on
the throttle until you get some slip and figure out what the tires will take. Since my
350hp will break loose the rear, your 400hp will do the same, easily. The best I've
seen in autos, just hold brake, put in some throttle, far less than full and release
brake and roll toward floor as you gain speed. Biggest issue is timing the light,
and I had to release clutch on last of 3 yellows to get close, you will get to point
where you just have to follow a script and then only change one factor to see if you
get improvement.
   As to beating Stangs, remember $ are speed, and most drag guys have modded,
some heavily but they are still heavier than you. Then it is all about grip.
Good luck,
Randy
#1798 of 1905
Re: Intermittant starting problem??? [vettever] by gbjerke
Feb 25, 2008 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: vettever (Feb 24, 2008 5:04 am)

I had '01 and '03 Z's and this also happened to me. (Due to my own stupidity)!!!
Got in the car, turned the key, and nothing. Radio was on, fan blowing etc.
Yup, a few choice words, tried again and it started. Happened a couple more times until I realized I had not pushed the clutch all the way down....DOH!!!
Don't want to oversimplify but it may be something you want to try.
Like you, I dreaded the thought of taking it into the dealer, leaving it for a few days and then getting the proverbial "cannot duplicate the condition".
Once I realized my bonehead tactics, it never failed.
#1799 of 1905
Re: Intermittant starting problem??? [vettever] by yellowvette
Mar 18, 2008 (8:59 pm)
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Replying to: vettever (Feb 24, 2008 5:04 am)

Hello,I have had this problem with my 96 vette,after the car sat for 10 minutes it started right up. Thought maybe it was the vat's system going south, but i had the other key,never had been used and tryed it and its been a year and never had that problem again. Check your chip if you have one in the key. Sometimes they get loose or dirty even though they appear to be clean. Hope this info was some help to you.---------Yellowvette
#1800 of 1905
help! computer issues 1994 corvette coupe by mjb602
May 09, 2008 (9:12 am)
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I have been having an issue with inspection for my 94 with 105000 miles. I have an intermittent check engin light and if it on when the emissions is being done it fails. I have had issues fixed in past years that had showed up on the computer, but now nothing shows up. The mechanics think its a data link issue and to contact a dealer, or to try to get it inspected when the check engin light is off. I am told there are 3 computers involved and it could be a wiring harnass issue I have been trying to check consumer sites to see if there were old recalls. Any input will be helpful. thanks

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