TB removal and then some!!!

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Hi Tom great to hear the vehicle is running so good what do you think the average fuel economy would be. The best I have average is 26.4mpg our roads are very up and down the worst is 14.29mpg and I think your fuel is better than ours I have just finished befitting the front and rear suspension have also fitted anew Ron Davis radiator I have rebush the suspension with urethane I have adjusted the pinion bearings preload with a solid space no shims also have put insulation on the trans tunnel I have also had all my suspension vapor blast still alot to do
Regards Glen Collins

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[Roadster]

Originally Posted by gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz

Hi Tom great to hear the vehicle is running so good what do you think the average fuel economy would be. The best I have average is 26.4mpg our roads are very up and down the worst is 14.29mpg and I think your fuel is better than ours I have just finished befitting the front and rear suspension have also fitted anew Ron Davis radiator I have rebush the suspension with urethane I have adjusted the pinion bearings preload with a solid space no shims also have put insulation on the trans tunnel I have also had all my suspension vapor blast still alot to do
Regards Glen Collins

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Hello Glen, I can't give you a honest answer because I don't always take long trip with the Z on a regular basis. I can only go from what I experienced on the Carlisle trip. But I will say that on the return trip I was around 22.4 mpg give or take a tenth here and there. I will also say that I was in 6th gear much more than I was before as previously mentioned and did use and stay in 5th gear on some occasions as well as a downshifts to 4th, and traveling at various speeds. All-in-all, as mentioned before, running just fine.....again, very, very happy

[Roadster]

One of the highlights of the entire event was how the influence of one member's recommendation to buy a really cool product.....
A big thanks to Robert (cvette98pacecar) for coming back to the tent and help me spend some $$.....

these lug guide tool's for wheels are a easier way to take off and install your wheels on the vehicle, especially if you have aftermarket wheels and calipers. 3 needed per wheel, will be anxious to try them out....
Thank you Robert!!!

[lfalzarano]

I give up. How does this tool make it easier?


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[Roadster]

Originally Posted by lfalzarano

I give up. How does this tool make it easier?


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When you remove a lug nut, especially on your back wheels, you screw one of these extensions onto the wheel stud. Three is sufficient to attach, so that when you are removing the wheel/tire it will slide straight out towards you. And installation is easier as when you are attaching the wheel/tire, it will now line up with no problem. Then install 2 lugs that don't have the extensions on them and then remove one extension at a time and replace with lug nut.
I like them, easy on your back when trying to line up the wheel holes to the studs. No more using your finger through the wheel hole to feel for the stud, you know when your almost there, but's if off by a hair....and your finger will thank you.......

Plus for the aftermarket wheels and calipers, you have a much better chance of the wheel not tilting and not damaging anything in its way......

[Mystic ZR-1]

You could get by with just one of them?

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

You could get by with just one of them?

One lug nut?

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

One lug nut?

Sure, if it's tight...

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Sure, if it's tight...

Or even non, if you are continuously turning against the wheel with no lug nuts.

Actually the day I drove home from Jim's after 3 days of installing motor after the first rebuild (yes. My motor was rebuilt twice. Definitely living up to my handle...), I found out the next day that lug nuts on both my front wheels were hand tight. Frank, the mechanic who pulled my motor at his home before being towed to Jim's garage must have removed both wheels for some reason and never tightened them. To think I was running the car at 75-80 on I-70 and I-270 for 80 mile trip...

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

You could get by with just one of them?

Originally Posted by BigJohn

One lug nut?

No, not really....the way it was explained and it does make sense is that if you only used one lug guide tool, then the weight of the wheel would lean down and possibly damage those nice calipers you have. And also you lose leverage to say the least. With three, it makes it so much easier to "slide" the wheel on and know that it will be lined up perfectly to accept two of the lug nuts with no problem.....I bought 3 as recommended....can't wait to try them out.....