New vette website and poll ? - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

WB9MCW · 03-20-2006

check out this one....

A26B · 09-25-2007

A couple of months after I bought my 94 Zee in 2002, I met Gordon Killibrew in Eureka Springs, AR at the fall Corvette Gathering. Gordon introduced me to the nickel test. The engine was stock at the time with 68,000+ on the odometer and passed the test at idle. I've seen some guys "cheat" a bit and do the test with the engine revved to 1500~2000. I laugh a bit at the comments about losing the nickel. Just set it in the center of the plenum, it's not going any where, assuming the car is level. If all is as it should be, the nickel will balance on edge, parallel or perpendicular to the engine centerline.

I'm surprised so many weren't aware of the test. It's just part of the LT5 legend.

Now, no nickel test for me. I'm like Frank......thinking my cams would win out over the nickel now.

We Gone · 09-25-2007

I have a vid of mine from idle to 3K just turned a few times...

cuisinartvette · 09-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patton

loose metal just waiting to find someplace to fall and get lost just really doesnt make me too comfortable. But If at gunpoint I'm sure it could do it, she is silky smooth.

Its only a nickel dont be skeered big guy.

USAFPILOT · 09-26-2007

So is there more or less leg room when the interior is switched to drive on the other side?

gbrtng · 09-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

So is there more or less leg room when the interior is switched to drive on the other side?

Less, unless they move the tunnel too.

kenthompson · 09-30-2007

Did it to mine. Amazed my dad and my kids.

How long is it supposed to stay there? Mine was there for at least 30 seconds before I grabbed it.

KT

kenthompson · 09-30-2007

I did it to mine the other day. How long is it supposed to stay there?

Amazed the kids and my dad.

KT

WB9MCW · 10-01-2007

KT---just long enough to make believers of em all!!!

CAV -- Mr Patton sold the Z last X-Mass time I do believe.

He said someday he would join us again when he scores another Z.

I sent him a PM of good will xmas cheer in Dec.-- and he reported back as told above.

View Poll Results: Have you ever done the sidways nickel balence on the plentium test???
yes and I passed with flying colors!	24	54.55%
yes and I failed and lost my nickel too boot!	3	6.82%
no I have not tried it yet but will and report and post/poll answer l8ter!	17	38.64%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

03-20-2006	#31
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: New vette website and poll ? check out this one.... __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

09-25-2007	#32
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: New vette website and poll ? A couple of months after I bought my 94 Zee in 2002, I met Gordon Killibrew in Eureka Springs, AR at the fall Corvette Gathering. Gordon introduced me to the nickel test. The engine was stock at the time with 68,000+ on the odometer and passed the test at idle. I've seen some guys "cheat" a bit and do the test with the engine revved to 1500~2000. I laugh a bit at the comments about losing the nickel. Just set it in the center of the plenum, it's not going any where, assuming the car is level. If all is as it should be, the nickel will balance on edge, parallel or perpendicular to the engine centerline. I'm surprised so many weren't aware of the test. It's just part of the LT5 legend. Now, no nickel test for me. I'm like Frank......thinking my cams would win out over the nickel now. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

09-25-2007	#33
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: New vette website and poll ? I have a vid of mine from idle to 3K just turned a few times... __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

09-26-2007	#35
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: New vette website and poll ? So is there more or less leg room when the interior is switched to drive on the other side?

09-30-2007	#37
kenthompson Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 298	Re: New vette website and poll ? Did it to mine. Amazed my dad and my kids. How long is it supposed to stay there? Mine was there for at least 30 seconds before I grabbed it. KT __________________ 1990 Grey/Black Too many for the sig.

10-01-2007	#39
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: New vette website and poll ? KT---just long enough to make believers of em all!!! CAV -- Mr Patton sold the Z last X-Mass time I do believe. He said someday he would join us again when he scores another Z. I sent him a PM of good will xmas cheer in Dec.-- and he reported back as told above. __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

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