Archive | January, 2009

Pfadt Featherlight Generation Coil Overs to Launch in February

If you’re in the market for coil overs, add another great option to the list.  Pfadt Engineering will be releasing Pfadt Featherlight Generation coil over series next month.  The Featherlight Generation of coil overs from Pfadt have a lot to offer: 1.  Inverted design for lower unsprung mass 2.  Aluminum body 3.  Made in the [...]

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C6 Z06 Brake Kit Install on C5: Worth the Weight?

There is no question that the C6 Corvette Z06 brakes look impressive and provide increased clamping force, but are they worth the weight? If you have been thinking about upgrading your C5 Corvette brakes with the C6 Z06 Corvette brakes you may want to consider the increased unsprung weight.

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Chrysler Financial gets 1.5B Government Loan

This article from 1983 brings up some interesting points on Chrysler’s last bailout. Ford and General Motors would have taken over much of a bankrupt Chrysler’s market and produced cars more efficiently, reducing the cost of domestic automobiles. I hope it will be different this time around.

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GM needs a new strategy to survive

For 76 consecutive years GM was the #1 selling vehicle manufacturer in the world.  Toyota took the top spot from GM in 2008 with three brands: Toyota, Lexus, and Scion.  As the US economy continues to deteriorate through 2009, GM must make significant changes to its product lines to survive.  As part of GM’s restructuring plan presented to law makers, [...]

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2009 Houston Auto Show

The 2009 Houston Auto Show was missing something this year. In my opinion the only two attractions are the ZR1 Corvette and the Nissan GTR. The show is still worth the time, but I had just wished for more excitement. New Rule: Never take automotive advice from a man wearing a fanny pack.

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2009 Competition Sport Corvette: Z51 and Z06

Chevrolet introduces a new Corvette package available for a limited time  under option code (RPO CSC) The Competition Sport package is for the Corvette purist and driving enthusiast Perfect Corvette for the enthusiast who attends driving schools and track events Focus on lightweight and performance driving Serious track influenced design features Excellent value pricing – [...]

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Corvette Posters and Prints Coupon Code

I wanted to share a new source for Corvette related posters and prints that I found at Cruiserboulevard.com. There is a good selection of Corvette posters available, many of which I have not seen available elsewhere. [singlepic id=186 w=320 h=240 float=left] I am a big fan of the technical Corvette cutaway posters and just ordered [...]

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The best all around LSx engine

Now that it looks to like we will be stuck with what we have a period of time, I was giving some thought to which motor I would use if I was starting a new late model project car today. The LSx series of engines that power the current C6 and the previous C5 generation [...]

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