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    Sloan rollback trailer?

    Fairing doesn't get in the way and is a must have and pretty easy to remove if you need to. Surge brakes are mostly used on boat trailers and rental trailers and can survive under water where the electronics cannot. Most vehicles with tow packages are wired for electric brakes and you only need...
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    Sloan rollback trailer?

    I've owned two Sloan Kwik Load trailers one steel and aluminum which I used for over 8 years towing a porsche to club racing events so approx. 20k miles of towing. Pro's, no ramps to get lost and you can get super low cars on without ramp extensions. You can load and unload in less than half...
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    Cars and Coffee Irvine

    I'll be there with black betty
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    Living in So-Cal

    You really need to check out the communites yourself as you will find there are communities within cities that may fit your needs and style. I find many of the beach communites suffer for overcrowding in the summer months which wears on you if you value your privacy. There are so many...
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    Shop manual inconsistencies

    Humm...Must be set at 8000 before it comes on.
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    Shop manual inconsistencies

    I'm still looking for my upshift indicator light to work! It's in the manual!!
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    OK.....OK......i KNOW this isn't a Corvette forum, but......

    I read the youtube comments that were posted on the Corvette Forum. Amazing as to the idiots who felt that the camera man was chewing his gum too loud!!
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    Tire Temps on the Track?

    Hoosiers says 180-200 degrees F is optimum. Be sure and use a probe pyrometer as the static infer red isn't as acccurate. I do use the infer red to check temps accros the tire in pit lane as it's a lot faster and I don't always have a crew to help.
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    Mojave Mile THANKS going out!

    This was my first event with the FGT and didn't know what to expect. Having said that, I can only say thanks to all of you for taking a newbie and making him feel like one of the family. John and Rob saved me the embarrassment of having to pretend to like corvettes even though i talked to many...
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    What would you rather have?

    Not counting the museum Ferrari 250's and FXX's, a price no object would be a Pagani Zonda F would be in the garage. In the FGT price range, well there's nothing that compares... really there's nothing.
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    I have a GREAT detailer.

    Gtfun, Great results as black is difficult color to shoot. I've found there are no magic pills for results like this, so my question is what paint prep did your detailer do prior to using the Blackfire sealant? Most detailers have a secret for their results and begrudgingly divulge them. Jimmy
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    Whippled DA Engine Makes 851 hp/870 torque at the wheels on 91 octane/17 lb boost

    I'm new to the FGT family but not to forced induction vehicles and have followed this thread with some interest. Virtually every performance car forum has the same predictable responses when someone post dyno figures and I see spirited debate is still with us! Don't you love bench racing. I...
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    Estate planning & maximizing your lifetime exemption

    A little OT for a car forum. I only post as to my personal experience and in this case over 30 years is pretty substantial. Tax planning is great idea if you can crystal ball what congress is going to do and you care after your dead. This seems to close the opening of the Business...
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    Battery post bolt/nut size??

    The one question I actually knew the answer to. This board is a wealth of information.
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    The Problem with the Color RED

    Ah the red car, I've owned several. The negative aspects of the color according to psychologists are fearful, ruthless, brutal resentful, self pitying and obstinate. Not to mention red was the color of the communists.
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    So.... anybody ready to start talking about alternative gauges for the FGT?

    You hit the nail on the head. I don't believe I've seen an aftermarket gauge that can read a CAN bus message so you would need some interface to decode and drive the new gauge. Jimmy
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    So.... anybody ready to start talking about alternative gauges for the FGT?

    Short answer is No. The CAN (controller area network) communicates with various other systems like the Power Control Module (PCM) in the vehicle which would require a detailed wiring diagram to find where the signal comes from. We could by pass the instrument control module if we knew what...
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    So.... anybody ready to start talking about alternative gauges for the FGT?

    I've had three failed gauges and like many would like a miracle cure. However the premise that the RF signal may cause a voltage spike is like a galvanic battery bringing life to Frankenstein. It works in the movies but not in real life. As the desperation for a fix increases the wilder the...
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    Clutch and Brake Fluid

    Seems like brake fluid is getting like religion or what's the best oil. I've owned other marque cars where the same discussion got ugly thankfully the FGT forum is civil to one another. Since I'm a new owner I appreciate the information others have contributed and respect those that have...