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After Market Products
The Good The Bad and The Ugly This is a new section that was inspired by our readers comments about some of the products that they have been purchasing for their Corvettes. It has been and always will be our policy to reward the many good after-market suppliers and warn consumers about the dubious ones. Let the buyer beware Optima Batteries  Many of our readers have been complaining about the poor service life and
low voltage problems associated with the Optima battery line.
To be fair we have also recieved letters complimenting the OPTIMA line of batteries.
The Good Edelbrocks IAS shocks  We heard about Edelbrocks new line of IAS shocks, we contacted them and they
sent us over a set to test on a C5.
Edelbrock has introduced thier new line of IAS performance shocks. These shocks shocks feature Ricor’s patented Inertia Active System (IAS). This exclusive design switches instantly between a firm and a soft circuit for superior handling and a smooth ride. We installed these without using a lift in about an hour. The results are amazing. The car corners like a Grand Prix racer and rides like a Caddy. Retail price for these babies are $120 each. We give them a thumbs up for performance, easy installation and overall value. The Good Morse Creamic Brake Pads  If you have more than 30k miles on your Vette it is probably time
for a new set of brake pads. We have installed many types of pads on our
Vettes over the years for many types of applications including rallye, drag,
pro street etc...Most of these racing pads squeal,grab when cold and leave
copious amounts of brake dust in their wake.
We have found a real solution for serious street applications, Morse ceramic pads. They are available through AutoZone and are about half the price of factory units. They perform flawlessly, they have amazing stopping power with no noise, fade or brake dust to contend with. The Good Falken Street Radials   One of the most asked questions we get is "what are the best alternatives to
EMT tires that are standard on Vettes. EMT is he abbreviation for
extended mobility tire or "run flat". The Goodyear EMT's work great, the problem is
they cost an arm and a leg to replace.
We have tested many non EMT tires and have come up with an alternative that will suit any street application. That alternative is the FALKEN F451 street radial line. These tires have killer looks, they ride great and unlike some other brands have no noticeable road noise. These tires will also give a very noticeable increase in off the line and cornering traction. They also wear extremely well. The best part is they can be had for about $150 each,that's less then half the cost of an EMT. You can order these tires on line from tire wholesalers like Discount Tire Direct. They will ship them to you or if you prefer to one of their approved installers in your area. The Sometimes Good Hypertech system reprogrammer Hypertech's latest entry into
the wide world of electronics is the Max Energy reprogrammer.Just like its predecessors
the Hypertech Max Energy, is a system reprogrammer
that replaces the stock WOT (wide-open throttle)program with a new performance
version.
Product Description The Good Northern Tool Aluminum Race Jack  This Single Piston Pump 1 1/2-Ton jack has all the features of a professional aluminum race jack, and at a great price, it retails for under $100. The jack is light weight for easy transport and positioning. The jacking pad is made out of thick rubber and works great on a Corvettes lifting points. It has a beautiful blue and silver anodized finish. Lift Capacity (tons) 1 1/2 Min. Lift Height (in.) 3 1/4 Max. Lift Height (in.) 14 3/4 Frame Material Aluminum Strokes to Max. Lift (qty.) 10 Base 21 7/8 x 9 3/4 |
