tommypenguin Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I used to be a regular on here back in the day as you can see in the thread below... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/tommypenguins-maintenance-repair-thread-112966.html I had a highly modded LGT that I was daily driving around 20k a year at the time. I never had a major repair on it despite doing over at least 1500 3rd gear red line pulls running 20+psi on an FP Green and 68HTA.(That is not an exaggeration), but found it became too much maintenance troubleshoot issues to daily drive. I replaced my LGT with a 2010 Accord Coupe that I still daily drive and have modded mildly by Suby standards. If you want to read how my experience has been with that car you can read up in this thread... http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=41129 I just picked up a sight unseen 01 Supercharged Corvette and had it shipped to me from a corvette forum owner, it has the following mods.... -243 C5 Z06 ported heads with PSI beehive springs -Thunder Racing cam (220/220 .561/.561 114 LSA) -FAST 92 intake manifold -LS2 throttle body -60 lbs. Injectors -A&A SC with 3.6 pulley running 7.8psi at peak -LPE fuel pump and boost a pump -190 degree DYI thermostat -PCV oil catch can -FLP header with high flow cats, x-pipe -GHL magnum catback -East Coast Supercharging (ECS) rear end with 3.90 gears -Fidanza 6.5 dual clutch -RSD C6 Z06 snap shifter -DBA cross-drilled/slotted rotors -Hawk HPS pads -Bilstein sport shocks -C6 Z51 sway bars -20"CCW wheels in the rear 19" in the front. There are other mods but those are the performance related ones worth mentioning. The car made 610whp/533wtq before spinning on the dyno 200rpms before red line when I got tuned on 91octane+Meth. It is great to have a toy again, it has been almost 5 years since I had my LGT but I never forgot how much I enjoy the feeling of being shot into the back of my seat. I will post up some pics after I detail it this weekend. For now I have a video to post of the car being delivered to my house my wife took with my iphone. Good times. http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af94/tommypenguin/photo_zpsb9ddb44e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Nice! Yet another LGT-Corvette convert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hahaha that video made me smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 AWWWW HELL YEAH BUDDY! What an awesome video. You have been extremely patient and diligent on your search and this is exactly what you said you wanted 5 years ago. So great to see the smile on your face and even better to hear that support from your wife. Sometimes that is the hardest part. CONGRATULATIONS! My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Now we just got to find someone local who wants to get some pics and video of two local former heavily modded ~350whp LGT guys who converted to heavily modded supercharged domestic ~600whp V8 guys playing around and staying out of trouble. Maybe Dave (cryo) would be up for that. Plus, we could swap cars a bit too. I really want to drive his SWP STi. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Now we just got to find someone local who wants to get some pics and video of two local former heavily modded ~350whp LGT guys who converted to heavily modded supercharged domestic ~600whp V8 guys playing around and staying out of trouble. Maybe Dave (cryo) would be up for that. Plus, we could swap cars a bit too. I really want to drive his SWP STi. TP- Very nice to see you take delivery, I remember you pming me about this. Looks very nice and I'm sure its a blast to drive. Congrats Legend - Yeah we still need to get together to switch cars for a cruise, The STi is not "fast" by any account at stage 2 compared to the old LGT but it drives very nice, has power when I need it and handles like a go cart. I have a Canon HDLR and have been wanting to find an excuse to get some scenic pic's of the STi so we could set up something for all three. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks guys, it's been too fun having the car. My wife has been very excited for it, no way I would have gotten the car without her being supportive of it. If work and school didn't keep getting in the way I would be taking the car out everyday this week. That would be a lot of fun to get together. We could cruise on some roads outside the metro area and enjoy the our cars a little bit more than usual while getting some pics. I'm not sure what weekend would work best to coordinate it, slammed with family functions, vacation, and homework for another 5 weeks or so. If you guys are available we could try and get together on a weekend in August, I'm still down south in Parker but could meetup wherever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Video made me smile too. Your smile is infectious. Congrats. Can you lower a Corvette? Is there mag-ride? Can you monkey with that? Needs moar lower. Enjoy it. Looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nick and Dave (and other locals), the Lafayette Cars and Coffee is this weekend. It is 1000x better than the Denver one. This one draws a lot more exotics and really cool modern cars. My buddy with a 911 and I will be crusing over together leaving from Westminster. Either of you want to joing up with us either ahead of time for a little driving or meet up there? I'd love to have you join us... Here is a youtube video of the May event: My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What day is it and what time are you guys leaving? Let me know and I can take a look at what we have going. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What day is it and what time are you guys leaving? Let me know and I can take a look at what we have going. Dave It starts at 8am, so I'm thinking we can meet up at the Legacy Ridge Golf Course around 730am and cruise over from there. Early enough to do a fun car event and still have the whole weekend ahead of us. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Wish I could make it, doesn't look like your everyday kind of car meet. I'm an early bird and the time isn't bad but I have to take my dad to the airport Saturday morning. Does this meet recur first weekend of each month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yeah I'm having a little shindig on Friday night so Saturday is probably out.. I am interested to attend, maybe next month. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Alright guys let's try another time to get together. Nick, let's get some more pictures and videos of that Vette! My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I just got done installing the led tail lights and front corners on it, looks a little more modern now. Just need to wash it and I'll get some more pics up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 The weather has really sucked lately, haven't been able to wash my car. But I got a pic after installing the corners at my folks place. http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af94/tommypenguin/photo_zps3b3c3ac2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Very nice man. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIRED11 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What a beautiful car - wishing you many happy miles!!!! The video was great too!!! You were both like little kids at Christmas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very perty! My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks guys, gotten to spend some quality time with the car over the last couple weeks. I replaced the supercharger serpentine belt earlier this week. That was a PITA, my power locks went out on the driver side door, so I had to take apart the circuit board, desolder/solder some new relays in. The two cost me a total of 37$ to do on my own. Aside from that everything is going well. I ordered Z06 rear brake duct vents that will require me to drill and cut a section out of my side skirt. The thought of cutting the body panel makes me want to vomit, but it will be worth it. Here is a picture of the rear with the LED installed but not turned on, the car is a little dirty for my liking but its been hard to find a day to wash it this summer given all the ray we've had. http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af94/tommypenguin/photo4_zps48344d3f.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Good idea replacing the SC belt! I did mine this spring too which was very easy thanks to a nice tensioner pulley. That car is very beautiful... still can't wait to see it. Geesh nice job on the lock repair... pretty slick! My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIRED11 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Even dirty she is gorgeous!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Good idea replacing the SC belt! I did mine this spring too which was very easy thanks to a nice tensioner pulley. That car is very beautiful... still can't wait to see it. Geesh nice job on the lock repair... pretty slick! I wish the belt would have been easily accessible with a hydraulic tensioner like on every other car. Had to partially remove the SC to get access needed to slip the old belt off and get the new belt on. Took 3 hours to do. Never had done a thing with a circuit board in my life, so that was a fun project doing that job. Going to get an aftermarket head unit for the stereo, some gloss black vinyl wrap on the rear bumper fascia and call it good till next year. I'm parting out my engine performance mods on my honda soon to fund the mods on the vette. I love my honda but it doesn't bring any joy from accelerating since I got the vette. Got 3 weeks to go in my class but should be able to meet up soon. Spoke to Enthusiast this week and if he is available I would take him with to the meet up, have an old school LGT reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well, I grew a pair a cut two holes in my car. Easily the most mentally challenging install I have ever done. But I have one of the vents mounted up and the other will be tomorrow. More pics to come after I put the car back together and clean the fiberglass dust off of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well, I grew a pair a cut two holes in my car. Easily the most mentally challenging install I have ever done. But I have one of the vents mounted up and the other will be tomorrow. More pics to come after I put the car back together and clean the fiberglass dust off of it. very nice, make sure to post pics once its all put back together. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.