Author Topic: Look what TRJ has been up to (Read 94390 times)

MADVET · « **Reply #80 on:** March 09, 2007, 07:01:37 PM »

MMMMMM 6 piston callipers built by PBR.:spook Does that mean they're built in Australia??

TRJ · « **Reply #81 on:** March 09, 2007, 07:54:13 PM »

Only the pads...J/K...;53

You have a U2U.

MADVET · « **Reply #82 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:35:12 PM »

You're going to have to be careful when you stand on those brakes, you might set of the airbags.;53

TRJ · « **Reply #83 on:** March 10, 2007, 10:51:37 AM »

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Originally posted by MADVET
You're going to have to be careful when you stand on those brakes, you might set of the airbags.;53

Never happen...Whap!...;50

TRJ · « **Reply #84 on:** March 14, 2007, 05:31:38 PM »

Hi Gang,

Received more pics from Lingenfelter, and I'll post some of them now, and more tomorow. Looks like I should get my car some time next week...;42

1) Motors all in, headers have been installed.

2) Extra capacity Aluminum Radiator, extra coolers going in.

3) Aluminum Radiator and frame.

4) Pillar Pod for the extra gauges.

5) Tech. area.

6) LPE machine shop.

7) Machinery.

8) How's this for a neat tool tray.

9) Parts area.

10) Lingenfelter Trophy area.

11) Second Trophy area.

12) Finishing up the Z06 Brake install.

MADLT1 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 14, 2007, 05:54:08 PM »

thats mind blowing workshop/i notice he has a few hammers on his work bench/every mechanics tool of choice at times hahahahaha;41

TRJ · « **Reply #86 on:** March 14, 2007, 06:39:44 PM »

He looks very well prepared, MADLT1, I count (5) hammers..;56

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #87 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:26:26 AM »

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Originally posted by TRJ
Hi Gang,

Received more pics from Lingenfelter, and I'll post some of them now, and more tomorow. Looks like I should get my car some time next week...;42

5) Tech. area.

TRJ, I don't know how you are managing to sleep right now knowing you are likely going to be getting your baby delivered to you sometime next week. :spook

Having said that, I just noticed the goodyear slick on the back of the silver C6??? What's with that?

Thanks for sharing ;42 you are sharing what for many of us is a dream through this thread.

TRJ · « **Reply #88 on:** March 15, 2007, 11:50:57 AM »

Hi V.O.
I try to keep myself busy (detailing the driveway, pruning my neighbors shrubbery with a pickaxe, tried to Zaino the roof) anything to keep me busy and to wear myself out, I still walk around like a Zombie...;eek

As you may suspect, I have a close, fun, relationship with my Aussie friends, (I suspect that some of my ancestors were from OZ) I'm most happy to share my project with you and the gang, that's what friends do...;42

The Silver C6 that you asked about I believe is owned by a friend, and member of DC and CF named Bill Burton. He has his car at LPE now, getting the 403 CID package. I believe he will also be getting his car next week. He also had the full "wide body" Z06 body kit installed on his C6. Maybe they install a set of slicks on your car to test out the "launch" of the new package. I'll try to find out, now I'm curious also...;eek

Lpe will use the balance of this week, buttoning-up my car. They will put about 50 miles on it, out on the road, with (2) engineers and a laptop, fine tuning all the perameters, then back to the Dyno for more of the same, and the final Dyno run, recording the final numbers for mine, and their records.

Then a final, complete detailing, and shipping my baby back home to me in an enclosed carrier. I'm roughly about 200 miles Northwest of them. I'll keep up with all the pics, I've been promised another bunch in the next few days...:spook

I wanted to mention that I had a lot of fun talking to RubyZR1 (Wayne) and ozzievette (Ozzie) last night on Digital Corvettes, we were on a thread called RHD Z06's in of course, the Z06 section. We must have gone back and forth posting for at least a half an hour. What a couple of great guy's! Here's the thread, if you care to read it, I believe we get together on page 2...;49

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72971

My best regards, TRJ

TRJ · « **Reply #89 on:** March 15, 2007, 01:00:00 PM »

Here's a few more pics that I received from LPE today, they finished putting my new CCW wheels and new Michelin Pilot Sports on:

Wheels: Full polished SP 20's
Front: 18"X 10"
Rear: 19"X 13"
Tires: Front: 275/35/ZR18
Rear: 345/30/ZR19
All having the tire pressure sensors.
Nothing has been cleaned up yet, but here they are...:mmm

TRJ · « **Reply #90 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:24:03 PM »

While I'm sittin' 'ere in me dogbowl, 'avin a cool one, good 'ol Lingenfelter came thru again. More photos of me project progress, it'l take a few minutes to load 'em up....'ave a look mates....;53..(Hope I didn't do that too badly)...:ado

1) Stainless Steel Dynatech Headers, long tubes, 1 and 7/8", with high flow cats, being installed.(They coat these, inside and out, with a Titanium-Ceramic coating.)

2) LPE Cold Air Intake being installed.

3) Left front CCW wheel and Stainless Steel Duct Screen

4) Front air intake with Stainless screening.

5) Rear shot with temporary Indiana Plates, & fat tires.

6) 427 CID motor left side.

7) Close up CCW wheel & Z06 Brake Caliper.

TRJ · « **Reply #91 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:51:26 PM »

Hope you enjoy the above, guys, I'm fascinated with the way Lingenfelter Tech's do their work so professionally, that it all has a factory look when they are through. What professionals. I may have more tomorrow. Should be about another week roughly, according to Lingenfelter, all the Dyno tuning and calibration to go, they will put on about 50 miles of driving, to break in the motor, differential, and bed the brakes....;42

MADVET · « **Reply #92 on:** March 16, 2007, 02:24:17 PM »

They definately are professionals TRJ, it all looks as though it's factory :v

TRJ · « **Reply #93 on:** March 16, 2007, 02:28:53 PM »

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Originally posted by MADVET
They definately are professionals TRJ, it all looks as though it's factory :v

Now I see first hand, why they have such a great reputation!...:evil

jolinari · « **Reply #94 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:21:26 PM »

out of curiosity TRJ...How does it compare to Z06 on the quarter mile? and why did not you go for Z06 instead of going through Lingenfelter?

TRJ · « **Reply #95 on:** March 17, 2007, 01:51:20 AM »

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Originally posted by jolinari
out of curiosity TRJ...How does it compare to Z06 on the quarter mile? and why did not you go for Z06 instead of going through Lingenfelter?

Hi jo,

Since I don't have the car yet, and have not run the 1/4 with it yet, I really don't know the answer, other than saying that my car will have more RWHP & RWTQ than a stock Z06. And as to your other question, I already owned the Z51 C6 prior to deciding on the 427+ package. Also, I prefer having the A6 paddle-shifting 6 speed transmission, the removable top, and not as "harsh" a car in general....hope this answers your questions....;42

RubyZR1 · « **Reply #96 on:** March 17, 2007, 09:30:49 AM »

Gidday Ted (TRJ).......all the kudos to you for your C6 project.

Can't wait to see the new hood installed and the final engine dyno stats.
Those 345's on the rear really help to fill the guards, eh!

You will have lotsa folks scratching their heads wondering where the "Z06" badges went.;laugh

As previously stated, LPE sure do tiddy work.

Congrats & enjoy your ride.;42

Wayne

TRJ · « **Reply #97 on:** March 17, 2007, 10:50:03 AM »

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Originally posted by RubyZR1
Gidday Ted (TRJ).......all the kudos to you for your C6 project.

Can't wait to see the new hood installed and the final engine dyno stats.
Those 345's on the rear really help to fill the guards, eh!

You will have lotsa folks scratching their heads wondering where the "Z06" badges went.;laugh

As previously stated, LPE sure do tiddy work.

Congrats & enjoy your ride.;42

Wayne

Thanks much Wayne,

I'm really looking forward to getting it...;42

BOSCHVETTE · « **Reply #98 on:** March 17, 2007, 11:01:59 AM »

TRJ
car is looking sweet,it should have more grunt than a pig in a microwave,when i go to states next year i will be hunting you up to have a look.
cheers boschvette

TRJ · « **Reply #99 on:** March 17, 2007, 11:12:24 AM »

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Originally posted by BOSCHVETTE
TRJ
car is looking sweet,it should have more grunt than a pig in a microwave,when i go to states next year i will be hunting you up to have a look.
cheers boschvette

G'day Boschie!

Thanks for your kind words, I'm still laughing out loud at your "pig in a microwave" statement. It would be great to be able to show her to you. For now, I'll provide plenty of pics...;42