Archive | March, 2007

Fuel System Service, Not Just a Tank Additive

Dirt, varnish, build-up, corrosion, and carbon deposits restrict the flow of air and fuel to your engine. This happens with all fuel-injected vehicles at some point.    Can You See A Difference?   Clogged  Fuel Injector Clean  Fuel Injector Dirty  Intake Valve Clean  Intake Valve If it has been a year or 15,000 miles, your engine [...]

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Alternative Tire Pressure Sensor Re-Programming Tool

Sometimes the most useful and effective tools end up being designed for some other purpose.  One day while working in the Self-Service garage a member discovered out of desperation that a 6″ inch magnetic parts tray is a good replacement for the GM Tire Pressure Monitor Tool (TPM). If you have changed wheels on your [...]

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Sound Clip: Modified 2004 Corvette Coupe

2004 Corvette Coupe Owner: Dale Townson Modifications: Cam 238/242 .609/.615 111 LSA, Kooks 1 7/8 long tubes, Kooks catted x, BB Bullet catback, pulley, Donaldson CAI, 160 thermostat. Horsepower: 431 Torque:  399 [audio:http://www.velocitycorvette.com/audio/DaleTownson2004ModifiedCorvette.mp3]

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Sound Clip: Stock 2002 Corvette Coupe

2002 Corvette Coupe Owner: Dawn Ritacco Modifications: Stock [audio:http://www.velocitycorvette.com/audio/mikeR2002StockCorvetteCoupe.mp3]

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Sound Clip: 1999 Corvette FRC

1999 Corvette FRC Owner: Tony Ritacco Modifications: Corsa Pace Car mufflers and X-Pipe [audio:http://www.velocitycorvette.com/audio/tonyR1999CorvetteFRC.mp3]

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Invisible EZ Tag Installation

If you live in Houston, Texas an EZ Tag on your windshield has become a necessary evil. While the new HCTRA tag is less of an obstruction then the old plastic box design the recommended install location remains an eye sore on the Corvette. The HCTRA recommends you install the EZ Tag four inches below [...]

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VCC BBQ kicks off 2007 Event Calendar

The VCC BBQ on March 10th was the first in 2007, and what a way to start out the year!  As expected, we had a great group of cars to look at, many of which started some good conversations.  We also got to meet some new faces as well.   Between the great cars, the tasty [...]

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VCC places first in Lonestar Motorsports Park Corvette Car Show

It was a cold clear day in Sealy for the Lonestar Motorsports Park Corvette/Chevy Shootout and Car Show. There was a good turn-out of late model Corvettes, but the wind and cold made it hard for those who showed up in short sleeves to stay all day. Congratulations to Jerry and Tony who were the [...]

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BP MS 150 FUND RAISING KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR

The BP MS 150 is the largest single fund-raising event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In 2006, participants raised a record $11.4 million, beating the previous 2005 record of $9.6 million. The 2007 fund raising goal is $11.5 million, supporting MS research and client services to thousands of men, women and children living with [...]

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