zmotorsports
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Shop is looking great. Speakers add a nice touch. Happy New Year to you and your family and I am looking forward to seeing what you do in your shop in 2025.
Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Roboto's Garage
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Workspaces between 705 and 1200 squarefeet.
Finallygotit
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Nice score on the Klipsch speakers! 
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Mr. Roboto
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Thank you very much! Same to you and yours!
Nice score on the Klipsch speakers!
Thanks!
Still chipping away on my windows over here. 5 down 8 to go. For the 100th time… I hate painting haha.
Finally bought some stuff for my car trailer I’ve been putting off too. Got a spare tire
And I got covers for all the tires to keep the sun off of them to help with them dry rotting
I also signed up for a welding class. It’s a 5 week program, every Monday, through the adult ed program at the local trade school. Welding is a skill I’ve really been wanting to add. I have a flux core 110 welder that I’ve used a few times to make small repairs but I want to get better.
Week one was stick welding. Really just laid some ugly beads and welded some scrap plates together.
Week 2 was MIG. Still also not very pretty but I’ll take it for my first time.
Now I want a gas MiG welder haha.
Bessy
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I really need to find a course around here so I can make better use of my stick welder, highschool classes seem like they are now forever ago and while I got down the basics of stick, I'm a ****** welder to say the least!
I echo your sentiments though, a gas MiG is on my list!
I echo your sentiments though, a gas MiG is on my list!
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Mr. Roboto
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Well, I did something this weekend that I did not think I would be able to do until much later in life/if at all. It started with loading up my trailer and supplies on a cold Saturday afternoon.
And waking up early Sunday morning to drive 2.5 hours north to the woods of Maine to go look at this. Here is a shot from the seller's listing:
One of my "realistic" dream cars. A 2009 C6 corvette with the LS3 and a 6 speed manual transmission. It has just over 50K miles on it, black leather interior, 2 targa tops (clear and silver). A base model 1LT car. I would have loved a Grand Sport, but they were out of my budget.
Got there, and was very happy with the condition of the car. I chatted with the seller over the phone at length last week, and we agreed on a price. The car was just as he said it was. I paid the man and loaded her up.
Stopped for lunch on the way back. Came out to this view, and it really made me smile/appreciate what I've been able to accomplish.
Back home!
And unloaded. 2 of my 3 girls hopped in and quickly approved.
And tucked her into the garage for the night.,
Honestly, I am still kind of in disbelief that I bought this car. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can get out and enjoy it and make some memories. More pics to come as things progress!
And waking up early Sunday morning to drive 2.5 hours north to the woods of Maine to go look at this. Here is a shot from the seller's listing:
One of my "realistic" dream cars. A 2009 C6 corvette with the LS3 and a 6 speed manual transmission. It has just over 50K miles on it, black leather interior, 2 targa tops (clear and silver). A base model 1LT car. I would have loved a Grand Sport, but they were out of my budget.
Got there, and was very happy with the condition of the car. I chatted with the seller over the phone at length last week, and we agreed on a price. The car was just as he said it was. I paid the man and loaded her up.
Stopped for lunch on the way back. Came out to this view, and it really made me smile/appreciate what I've been able to accomplish.
Back home!
And unloaded. 2 of my 3 girls hopped in and quickly approved.
And tucked her into the garage for the night.,
Honestly, I am still kind of in disbelief that I bought this car. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can get out and enjoy it and make some memories. More pics to come as things progress!
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68400BIRD
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What happened or is the plan for the Camaro?? Or, is it going down the road?? Nice looking Vette!!
nicholam77
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Awesome!! Congrats man!
zmotorsports
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Congrats on the new ride in the stable.
I feel the same way to have been able to have some of the things at an earlier point in my life than where I ever thought I'd be able to, and know how hard it is to accomplish so I salute you on your accomplishment. Looking forward to seeing more of it in the future on your thread.
I feel the same way to have been able to have some of the things at an earlier point in my life than where I ever thought I'd be able to, and know how hard it is to accomplish so I salute you on your accomplishment. Looking forward to seeing more of it in the future on your thread.
Finallygotit
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Congrats on achieving your bucket list item!!
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Mr. Roboto
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Great question. I thought I'd be able to resist the urge to buy a nicer sports car with the Camaro for a little while, but at the end of the day, it's just going to take too much money to get it to the level where I'd like it to be at. I'm at a point now where I can wrap up the last few odds and ends it needs, and list in the spring and make some money on it, which was a factor in the decision to buy the C6. Before I put it away for the winter, I took my wife out in it to see what she thought, as I really want us to be able to go out the 2 of us and enjoy a cruise/date night, and she hated everything about it haha. It's honestly set up as a race car vs. something nice to enjoy so I don't blame her. There's no AC and she hates driving with the windows down and T tops off.
Thanks Nick!
Thank you Mike! I've been setting aside the money I've made on the side from flipping cars and working on other peoples stuff with the goal of buying this car without spending "real" money someday. It's kept me motivated there, and feels great to finally accomplishing the goal. Makes me feel a lot less guilty about buying it, too.
Congrats on achieving your bucket list item!!
Thank you both!
moab11
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Awesome vette! Hope you enjoy many miles cruising in it!
Corvetteforum is a great resource for them, and I hope you keep the corvette wave alive when you are out in it!
Corvetteforum is a great resource for them, and I hope you keep the corvette wave alive when you are out in it!
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Mr. Roboto
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Wait there's a Vette wave? You mean to tell me that I have to wave at Jeeps and Corvettes now? This is going to be too much
moab11
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Yep!Wait there's a Vette wave? You mean to tell me that I have to wave at Jeeps and Corvettes now? This is going to be too much
Now the trick will be to remember which to wave at depending on what you are driving
Dude, so pumped for you and cannot wait for some mountain driving together this summer! CONGRATS!
I 3rd this. I had a poster of an E46 M3 on my college dorm room wall and now to have owned one for going on 6+ years, it's a great feeling. I also had a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my bedroom wall when I was like 8, so is that next for me?!
Guys, we'd better stop it here...
I had 55 car posters in my dorm room including full size Countach, Testarossa, etc... (wish I made pictures - people used to come to check out my room)
I think I will need to really start working to catch up to your trend of buying the poster cars...
I had 55 car posters in my dorm room including full size Countach, Testarossa, etc... (wish I made pictures - people used to come to check out my room)
I think I will need to really start working to catch up to your trend of buying the poster cars...
Jawn
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Mr. Roboto
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Dude, so pumped for you and cannot wait for some mountain driving together this summer! CONGRATS!
I 3rd this. I had a poster of an E46 M3 on my college dorm room wall and now to have owned one for going on 6+ years, it's a great feeling. I also had a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my bedroom wall when I was like 8, so is that next for me?!
Hell yeah man, same, it's going to be great!
Nice C5! There was a long period of time where I though that I would end up with one of those instead of a C6.
Jawn
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For me, it came down to C4 ZR1 vs C5 vs C6... C6 Z06 would have been the ultimate choice, but I started looking too late. I missed out when you could pick one up for $30k-$35k. C4 ZR1 got passed over since I figured I'd get more enjoyment out of something I'd feel comfortable roadtripping in.
So I went for nostalgia and got what I geeked out over in my late teens / early 20s (and pop-up headlights).
Bob Heine
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I don't know one good reason to spend your hard earned money on a Corvette. From my experience there are way too many good reasons to list here. I spent ten years at night school while working full time, taking care of and upgrading our house, two cars and being present for all our children's activities. We moved from New York to Florida when I needed two years' night classes to finish my degree. When I graduated at 32 our children were 14 and 15 and Liane asked if I wanted to start a second family. I said: "Not really, I'd rather buy a Corvette." She said: "Great, you go shop for your Corvette and I'm going to have my tubes tied!"
[Good thing she did or this mob would be even bigger]
The Corvette thing started early in our marriage and we were going to buy one when I earned more than $10,000 a year (in 1962, the average family income in the United States was approximately $6,000). When I found an eight year old (1969) 427 4-speed convertible with 96,000 miles on it for $3,500, it came home with me. Wrecked it six months later and Liane told me to forget about fixing it -- just go buy another one but make it an automatic coupe. Found a '72 454 and made it my daily driver for seven years. Turned a few upgrades into a gigantic project that is still a work in progress. Returned from a 2-year assignment in Australia ready to finish the '72 and Liane said: "No way, your job is sucking up all your time so just buy another Corvette." She saw one she liked in a used car lot on the way home from a Corvette Club meeting in our '74 Fiat X1/9. It was a four year old '87 convertible with a bunch of stuff on it. Drove it to the drug and grocery stores yesterday when it was mid 70s and brilliant sunshine.
When you see an old geezer driving around in a Corvette convertible with a $hit eatin' grin on his face, it's because he (or she) found at least one good reason to own one.
Save the wave...
[Good thing she did or this mob would be even bigger]
The Corvette thing started early in our marriage and we were going to buy one when I earned more than $10,000 a year (in 1962, the average family income in the United States was approximately $6,000). When I found an eight year old (1969) 427 4-speed convertible with 96,000 miles on it for $3,500, it came home with me. Wrecked it six months later and Liane told me to forget about fixing it -- just go buy another one but make it an automatic coupe. Found a '72 454 and made it my daily driver for seven years. Turned a few upgrades into a gigantic project that is still a work in progress. Returned from a 2-year assignment in Australia ready to finish the '72 and Liane said: "No way, your job is sucking up all your time so just buy another Corvette." She saw one she liked in a used car lot on the way home from a Corvette Club meeting in our '74 Fiat X1/9. It was a four year old '87 convertible with a bunch of stuff on it. Drove it to the drug and grocery stores yesterday when it was mid 70s and brilliant sunshine.
When you see an old geezer driving around in a Corvette convertible with a $hit eatin' grin on his face, it's because he (or she) found at least one good reason to own one.
Save the wave...
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Mr. Roboto
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I don't know one good reason to spend your hard earned money on a Corvette. From my experience there are way too many good reasons to list here. I spent ten years at night school while working full time, taking care of and upgrading our house, two cars and being present for all our children's activities. We moved from New York to Florida when I needed two years' night classes to finish my degree. When I graduated at 32 our children were 14 and 15 and Liane asked if I wanted to start a second family. I said: "Not really, I'd rather buy a Corvette." She said: "Great, you go shop for your Corvette and I'm going to have my tubes tied!"
[Good thing she did or this mob would be even bigger]
The Corvette thing started early in our marriage and we were going to buy one when I earned more than $10,000 a year (in 1962, the average family income in the United States was approximately $6,000). When I found an eight year old (1969) 427 4-speed convertible with 96,000 miles on it for $3,500, it came home with me. Wrecked it six months later and Liane told me to forget about fixing it -- just go buy another one but make it an automatic coupe. Found a '72 454 and made it my daily driver for seven years. Turned a few upgrades into a gigantic project that is still a work in progress. Returned from a 2-year assignment in Australia ready to finish the '72 and Liane said: "No way, your job is sucking up all your time so just buy another Corvette." She saw one she liked in a used car lot on the way home from a Corvette Club meeting in our '74 Fiat X1/9. It was a four year old '87 convertible with a bunch of stuff on it. Drove it to the drug and grocery stores yesterday when it was mid 70s and brilliant sunshine.
When you see an old geezer driving around in a Corvette convertible with a $hit eatin' grin on his face, it's because he (or she) found at least one good reason to own one.
Save the wave...
Bob, thanks for sharing the stories of your Corvette ownership though the years! Sounds like it's been a positive experience for you and you have no regrets. Your C4 looks wild! Is that how you purchased it or you've made it that way on your own? And you still have the 72 as well?
The only thing I'm a little sad about is that since it's a 2 seater, we can't go out in it as a family of 4, and my kids are still too small to sit in the front passenger seat. But that's ok, we do get out in the jeep often when we want to take a "fun" car, and I don't see that changing any time soon. I briefly discussed with my wife the thought of selling the Jeep as part of buying the Corvette, but she quickly shot it down, as we already have made a ton of memories in it... and she's right.
Bob Heine
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@Mr. Roboto, that's how my C4 looked when it caught Liane's eye. It had the ground effects, gold paint and aftermarket wheels put on by a Chevrolet dealer in Ft. Lauderdale. Not sure when the Bose audio system was replaced with a bizarre Sony audio system but it produced a spectacular smoke show a few years later. Over the years I changed a lot of things but kept the basic look Liane liked. The front bumper and hood had bug pox (acne?) that I couldn't polish out so after I replaced the front and side ground effects (matching design) I had it re-painted the same colors. Early in my retirement I re-covered the seats with crack- and tear-free leather, polished all the aluminum in the engine compartment and stripped and polished the wheels. For S&Gs I got the startup oil cloud fixed with new valve seals and higher ratio roller rockers and installed a set of stainless headers. There's a complete stainless exhaust system waiting for my lazy *** to get back under the car.
I still have the '72. It blew an oil filter and spun a main bearing on a Corvette Club outing in 1983 so I helped a friend blueprint the 454. My stupid happy guy avatar was taken while I was cleaning up the empty engine compartment. My friend had a complete engine machine shop that his father started, doing small industrial engines. The kid wanted to expand the business and do auto engines. When my engine broke down he offered to blueprint it for free if I paid for the parts because he wanted to use the tooling he acquired for Big Block Chevy engines. He was trying to make his shop specialize in offshore racing boat engines, many of which were monster size Big Block Chevies. The new engine deserved something better than the TH400 I rebuilt so a TCI took its place. Drove it to work for a year and decided the new drivetrain deserved something better than the crazed Ontario Orange lacquer paint on the car. Once I had the paint stripped, it seemed like a good time to make a few mods. Started with an L-88 hood, custom front and side grilles, a pair of custom rear bumpers and some aftermarket 16" wheels (when the C4 size wheel was 'in'). Things escalated from there with rack&pinion steering, hydroboost brakes, coilover conversion on all four corners, a set of Jet Hot coated ****** headers and a Magnaflow stainless exhaust system. I needed an adapter pipe between the Hookers and Magnaflow and the quote from a local welding shop forced me to buy my own MIG flux core welder. Flux core wire doesn't play well with stainless steel pipes so a second MIG welding machine (still cheaper than the welding shop's estimate) joined the fleet. A fair bit of Google-foo later and the new welder was set up to weld stainless. By now, it's 1997 and the C5 is born. My C3 had to have quad center outlet exhaust so a bunch of bodywork and a few feet of mandrel bent stainless pipe got glued together. My mods to the rear escalated with a fiberglass Camaro spoiler fitted to the rear. It helped disguise the raised license frame. I'm not done by a long shot but it keeps me out of the bars and almost everywhere else beyond our driveway,
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Mr. Roboto
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@Mr. Roboto, that's how my C4 looked when it caught Liane's eye. It had the ground effects, gold paint and aftermarket wheels put on by a Chevrolet dealer in Ft. Lauderdale. Not sure when the Bose audio system was replaced with a bizarre Sony audio system but it produced a spectacular smoke show a few years later. Over the years I changed a lot of things but kept the basic look Liane liked. The front bumper and hood had bug pox (acne?) that I couldn't polish out so after I replaced the front and side ground effects (matching design) I had it re-painted the same colors. Early in my retirement I re-covered the seats with crack- and tear-free leather, polished all the aluminum in the engine compartment and stripped and polished the wheels. For S&Gs I got the startup oil cloud fixed with new valve seals and higher ratio roller rockers and installed a set of stainless headers. There's a complete stainless exhaust system waiting for my lazy *** to get back under the car.
I still have the '72. It blew an oil filter and spun a main bearing on a Corvette Club outing in 1983 so I helped a friend blueprint the 454. My stupid happy guy avatar was taken while I was cleaning up the empty engine compartment. My friend had a complete engine machine shop that his father started, doing small industrial engines. The kid wanted to expand the business and do auto engines. When my engine broke down he offered to blueprint it for free if I paid for the parts because he wanted to use the tooling he acquired for Big Block Chevy engines. He was trying to make his shop specialize in offshore racing boat engines, many of which were monster size Big Block Chevies. The new engine deserved something better than the TH400 I rebuilt so a TCI took its place. Drove it to work for a year and decided the new drivetrain deserved something better than the crazed Ontario Orange lacquer paint on the car. Once I had the paint stripped, it seemed like a good time to make a few mods. Started with an L-88 hood, custom front and side grilles, a pair of custom rear bumpers and some aftermarket 16" wheels (when the C4 size wheel was 'in'). Things escalated from there with rack&pinion steering, hydroboost brakes, coilover conversion on all four corners, a set of Jet Hot coated ****** headers and a Magnaflow stainless exhaust system. I needed an adapter pipe between the Hookers and Magnaflow and the quote from a local welding shop forced me to buy my own MIG flux core welder. Flux core wire doesn't play well with stainless steel pipes so a second MIG welding machine (still cheaper than the welding shop's estimate) joined the fleet. A fair bit of Google-foo later and the new welder was set up to weld stainless. By now, it's 1997 and the C5 is born. My C3 had to have quad center outlet exhaust so a bunch of bodywork and a few feet of mandrel bent stainless pipe got glued together. My mods to the rear escalated with a fiberglass Camaro spoiler fitted to the rear. It helped disguise the raised license frame. I'm not done by a long shot but it keeps me out of the bars and almost everywhere else beyond our driveway,
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing all of the details and photos. I've never seen a C3 with the center exit exhaust like that. It looks incredible and very well done. You've done some awesome work to them throughout the years - a labor of love for sure.
First off, I got the car registered and insured Friday after work. Saturday turned into a beautiful day, so I couldn't resist taking the car out. I wanted to put the clear top on. Too cold still for roofless, but I snagged a shot of it while I was swapping them. Can't wait for the first nice day where I can drive it like this.
Clear top on - ready to go.
Took a drive up to one of the nearby lakes and snagged a few pics. I was approached by a few people who complimented me on the car in the short time I was there, which was cool.
It drives fantastic. It's smooth, comfortable, fast, handles well, looks good, and sounds incredible. Very happy with my purchase!
After I came back, I started on my first few mods. I put a magnetic wireless charging phone mount in all my cars now when I get them. Proclip makes a nice one that installs without any drilling or modification to the car. I also got one of those cheap AUX to Bluetooth adapters - the 2009 hadn't yet received bluetooth, but the aux was added to the factory radio at least. I will likely end up putting a new carplay radio in the car eventually, but I'll roll with this setup for a while.
One thing the C6 gets a lot of flack for is the steering wheel. It's a GM parts bin special and was used on many other cars, such as the Chevy Cobalt. I can't unsee it, and it really doesn't feel great in your hands.
Removed
I love me some OEM+ mods. The 2012-2013 C6 received an updated wheel. It's subtle, but makes all the difference. It's a nicer leather with red stitching, different trim bezels around the buttons, and has the 2 thicker hand holds at 10 and 2. New on the left, old on the right. The airbag from the old wheel swaps right over to it.
Mounted up. I love it! It looks good and feels much better in the hands.
I also ordered my next mod last night, so stay tuned!
zmotorsports
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Nice mods on the new to you Vette. Glad that you were able to get it out and enjoy it.
Wanted to get our Camaro out yesterday and go for a drive, but it was too overcast and looked like it was going to storm so decided against it. I really need to get ours out and drive it more this year.
Wanted to get our Camaro out yesterday and go for a drive, but it was too overcast and looked like it was going to storm so decided against it. I really need to get ours out and drive it more this year.
moab11
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Glad to hear you are loving the corvette life!
I can't wait to get my C5 out, but probably a few more weeks before winter is done with us yet.
I can't wait to get my C5 out, but probably a few more weeks before winter is done with us yet.
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Mr. Roboto
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Nice mods on the new to you Vette. Glad that you were able to get it out and enjoy it.
Wanted to get our Camaro out yesterday and go for a drive, but it was too overcast and looked like it was going to storm so decided against it. I really need to get ours out and drive it more this year.
To be honest, it's a bit earlier than I would normally get the fun cars out, but I just couldn't resist.
Took it to work last week.
With the intention of getting an inspection afterwards. It failed, because the OBD monitors were not active. It didn't dawn on me, but I pulled the battery to replace the steering wheel, so it reset them all.
Oh well, this just means I need to drive it some more.
The XJ and C6 met in the light of day for the first time.
Headed over to my dad's. Convinced him to take the 69 out and get a few pics.
He's got me way beat in the cool department for sure.
Despite driving over 150 miles since I disconnected the battery, the Evap monitor is still pending. After some research, you need several cold starts and driving cycles separated by 17 hours min. So, we keep driving her till it's ready. What a terrible thing to suffer through
zmotorsports
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Awesome pictures. Love the pictures with your dad's ride. I'll bet that was a blast to be able to spend time with your dad going car things, even if just pictures. Enjoying them is time well spent.
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Mr. Roboto
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Definitely, it was just a quick tease towards what I hope to be more longer adventures together!
Had a 2007 Ridgeline in for a timing belt and water pump. I've read horror stories of the Honda 3.5 crank bolt.
Picked up one of these weighted sockets and crank pulley holders
Much to my relief , my M18 impact zipped it out no problem.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Checked the timing marks 100 times as I always do with any belt job
Noticed the motor mount was shot, so they gave me the OK to replace that too
Flagged a leaky valve cover gasket, as you can probably see from that crank gear photo, and both front lower control arms, but will deal with those another time.
Said a prayer and started her up and all was well haha. I'm always confident when I do a timing belt, but it's hard not to be a little nervous when doing a timing belt on an interference motor.
Had a 2007 Ridgeline in for a timing belt and water pump. I've read horror stories of the Honda 3.5 crank bolt.
Picked up one of these weighted sockets and crank pulley holders
Much to my relief , my M18 impact zipped it out no problem.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Checked the timing marks 100 times as I always do with any belt job
Noticed the motor mount was shot, so they gave me the OK to replace that too
Flagged a leaky valve cover gasket, as you can probably see from that crank gear photo, and both front lower control arms, but will deal with those another time.
Said a prayer and started her up and all was well haha. I'm always confident when I do a timing belt, but it's hard not to be a little nervous when doing a timing belt on an interference motor.
zmotorsports
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Funny you mentioned the Honda socket. I bought one many years ago for an upcoming job. To this day I've done multiple Honda/Acura timing belts and I have yet to have used the socket.
I tried a 1/2" drive socket years ago and it did OK, but I had to rattle on it just a bit to spin it off. Now I grab my 3/4" drive socket that has much more mass to it in wall thickness and it zips right off without issue.
I tried a 1/2" drive socket years ago and it did OK, but I had to rattle on it just a bit to spin it off. Now I grab my 3/4" drive socket that has much more mass to it in wall thickness and it zips right off without issue.
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Mr. Roboto
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Now, onto the fun stuff. I ordered a set of Morimoto LED tail lights, reverse bulbs and plate bulbs. AND a ZR1 style carbon fiber spoiler, which I've been very excited to get on.
Stripped the old lights and duck bill spoiler.
And in with the new!
I love them. The rear of the car needed this facelift for sure. The pics don't do them justice. I have LED side markers coming too. Pulled the old ones for now while I had access.
Brake lights
And the new lights have white leds that now come on with the reverse lights.
I also ordered a color matched front plate bracket. I don't love it, but it's better than giving them an excuse to pull me over. It also doesn't screw on, so it's removable.
Installed some jack pucks too
And finally, put up a bracket for storing the spare targa top, on what is pretty much my last bit of usable wall space in the garage .
That's about for now. Had a really productive weekend in the garage. It's been a while since I've been able to say that! Felt good.
Stripped the old lights and duck bill spoiler.
And in with the new!
I love them. The rear of the car needed this facelift for sure. The pics don't do them justice. I have LED side markers coming too. Pulled the old ones for now while I had access.
Brake lights
And the new lights have white leds that now come on with the reverse lights.
I also ordered a color matched front plate bracket. I don't love it, but it's better than giving them an excuse to pull me over. It also doesn't screw on, so it's removable.
Installed some jack pucks too
And finally, put up a bracket for storing the spare targa top, on what is pretty much my last bit of usable wall space in the garage .
That's about for now. Had a really productive weekend in the garage. It's been a while since I've been able to say that! Felt good.
holy smokes, this really makes a big difference.
love the silver, black, carbon combo.
zmotorsports
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The Vette is looking good. It's fun to make little and subtle "tweaks" that make big changes.
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Mr. Roboto
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Funny you mentioned the Honda socket. I bought one many years ago for an upcoming job. To this day I've done multiple Honda/Acura timing belts and I have yet to have used the socket.
I tried a 1/2" drive socket years ago and it did OK, but I had to rattle on it just a bit to spin it off. Now I grab my 3/4" drive socket that has much more mass to it in wall thickness and it zips right off without issue.
I'm sure the extra mass of the 3/4" drive socket, coupled with the extra power of the 3/4" impact makes quick work of those bolts! I should have tried with a standard 1/2" drive socket to see if it would do the trick first. I did need the crank pulley holder when putting the bolt back on anyways. 49ft-lbs plus 60*
holy smokes, this really makes a big difference.
love the silver, black, carbon combo.
Thank you both! Definitely agreed, I love doing this little stuff to really make things my own. Few more minor things, and then the rear end look will be complete. Have to decide what I want to do out front next.
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Mr. Roboto
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With the Corvette now purchased and the nice weather rolling it, it was time to shift my attention back to the Camaro. I wanted to finish up the rest of what it needed and get it posted up for sale. Had Friday off so I went to work on it.
First up was the brakes. Got a set of slotted/drilled rotors for all 4 corners.
Next up this dash needed to be repaired. Very common problem on all 4th gen Camaros.
Much better
Also changed the oil, gave it a thorough cleaning inside and out, and took some listing photos.
It really came together nicely (if I do say so myself) and presets really well for a now 30 year old car. It has a lot going for it, for the price I was asking.
Posted it up Friday evening. Saturday morning someone came to look at it, we agreed on a price, and he came back later in the day with cash and took it home. He lives a town over, so I'll probably still see the car around from time to time. Cool car, but I can't keep them all. On to bigger and better things!
First up was the brakes. Got a set of slotted/drilled rotors for all 4 corners.
Next up this dash needed to be repaired. Very common problem on all 4th gen Camaros.
Much better
Also changed the oil, gave it a thorough cleaning inside and out, and took some listing photos.
It really came together nicely (if I do say so myself) and presets really well for a now 30 year old car. It has a lot going for it, for the price I was asking.
Posted it up Friday evening. Saturday morning someone came to look at it, we agreed on a price, and he came back later in the day with cash and took it home. He lives a town over, so I'll probably still see the car around from time to time. Cool car, but I can't keep them all. On to bigger and better things!
zmotorsports
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Glad the car came together quickly and sold quickly. That's always a good feeling vs. having to hang on to something and then waffling on selling or not. I tend to talk myself out of selling something if it doesn't sell as quickly as I want it to and like you, I can't keep every car or project that I "think" I have to have. As I get a bit older I am finding out that less is more.
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Mr. Roboto
Well-known member
Absolutely. I usually price my vehicles right, for a quick sale without too much negotiation. It's worked out well for me in the past, and I just don't have time for a lot of back and forth with 100 people on marketplace. They're all usually good to go too, never needing any major work, and I'm always very honest and up front with everyone.
It's my Birthday tomorrow, so the wife and I took advantage of some nice weather Friday and took the day off together. Finally got some time just the two of us to take the car out. Drove up the coast through MA, NH, and Maine. It was a nice little day. Put 150 miles on the car. Loved it.
I took this quick photo without really thinking anything of it at the time, but something hit me about it later on.
In 2009, when the ZR1 was released, I was at Hampton Beach and saw my first one in the wild. It's when I really fell in love with the C6 and sort of put the idea in my head of maybe owning one myself one day. Here is a photo from that day, in the same spot. 16 years later. I would have staged the shot a bit better if I had realized it at the time. Kind of a neat full circle moment.
Not much else to report. Did the yard spring cleanup finally. But not after taking the kids around in the cart 20 times!
nicholam77
Well-known member
Happy Birthday... tomorrow! The Corvette looks great, I bet it's a blast to drive. Love the full circle moment.
zmotorsports
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Happy birthday. Glad you and the wife were able to go for a nice drive in the Vette.