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04Jan 2021 by vettevues

[Video] TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR

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The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story – Part 2 - Engineering Chevrolet released (January 4, 2021) the second chapter of its two-part documentary: “Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story.” This episode follows the Corvette engineering team’s journey to build a supercar for every day – with superior ride comfort on the highway and well-balanced handling on the track – while also chronicling the rigorous performance testing process at the most demanding track in the world. Filmed on location at GM Test Center Nürburgring GM Test Center Nürburgring TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR https://youtu.be/VLIc2rzwYTg In this video you will hear from the following engineers and Former Corvette Racing Driver: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story - Part 2 Tadge Juechter - Executive Chief EngineerMichael Petrucci - Corvette Lead Development EngineerKen Morris -…

23Dec 2020 by vettevues

[Video] REVOLUTION: the Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story (December 2020) – Part 1: Design

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Our video today is a Corvette Design Documentary by General Motors. It is filmed on location at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan (You can find Part 2 Here) Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story - Part 1 Part 1: You will find the following designers in this Corvette Mid-Engine development story: Design Tom Peters: Former Director, Exterior Design, GM Performance Car Studio Brett Golliff: Color and Trim Design Manager, Global Chevrolet at GM Vlad Kapitonov: Lead Designer, Performance Car Exteriors, Corvette Kirk Bennion: Exterior Design Manager for Corvette at GM Tristan Murphy: Interior Design Manager, GM https://vette-vues.com/video-teams-journey-to-build-the-mid-engine-supercar/ AND NOW OUR VIDEO... https://youtu.be/0S8tmoAk15U Here are some other articles on the new C8 Mid-Engine Corvette you might enjoy: https://vette-vues.com/2021-corvette-pricing-new-features-press-release-july-8-2020/ https://vette-vues.com/23-videos_2020-c8-corvette/ https://vette-vues.com/2020-c8-corvette-quickest-in-history/ https://vette-vues.com/tonawanda-build-6-2l_small_block_v8_2020_corvette/ We are continually adding posts to our blog. You can…

10Sep 2020 by vettevues

Bomb Proof Clutch Linkage (Video)

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Lone Wolf Hot Rods shares with Vette Vues how to build a high quality, low friction rod end clutch linkage at home. This is a big step up from using the readily available kits that are out there too (beware of some of those!). How to build a high quality, low friction rod end clutch linkage at home. The differences between off-shore rod ends and high quality, Made-In-The-USA rod ends are explained too. It's not that difficult to build and its the right fix for common "ovalled" holes in z-bars and clutch pedals. Check it out! Here are some other Corvette Tech Videos by Lone Wolf Hot Rods You can read his column every month is Vette Vues Magazine. If you have never seen Vette Vues Magazine you can see what our…

08Aug 2020 by vettevues

CRUISIN’ in Your Chevrolet Virtually

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The world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise is canceled this year, so Chevrolet came up with a great idea, CRUISIN' in Your Chevrolet Virtually. At the end of this post, we will post up the videos as they are released. Chevrolet is reimagining summer car cruising through a week-long virtual festival – Cruisin’ the USA in your Chevrolet – that celebrates more than a century of the brand’s automotive history. Hosted on Chevy’s social media channels from August 10-16, the event is designed to take viewers back in time to experience the brand’s rich heritage of innovation, design, and passion. Chevrolet hosts a week-long virtual fan experience called Cruisin’ the USA in Your Chevrolet on its social media channels from August 10-16 to celebrate more than a century of the brand’s automotive history. “Classic car events have served…

05Jun 2020 by vettevues

Video: How To Build A Permanent Starter Bump Switch

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Tech guy, Wayne Scraba, shares his secrets on how to build a permanent bump switch. Permanent starter bump switches are super-common on race cars. But did you know you can use them on street cars too. They work better than clip-on jobs and aside from saving time, the big bonus is…. Who wants to melt their skin on a hot set of headers every time you lash the valves? Check out the video on how to set up a permanent circuit. Wayne says that it is easy and anyone can do it. By the way, this system is for a GM, but it can be adapted to other cars. Check it out! https://youtu.be/YwCHnfLeS9k Here are some other blog post you might find interesting: https://vette-vues.com/harbor-freight-jack-stands-recalled-risk-collapsing/ https://vette-vues.com/floor-jacks/ https://vette-vues.com/current-issue-preview/corvette-advertisers/ https://vette-vues.com/23-videos_2020-c8-corvette/ https://vette-vues.com/2020_c8_lego_corvette_instructions/ https://vette-vues.com/cliff-gottlobs-1967-corvette-l88-goes-mecum-auction/ Share…

29May 2020 by vettevues

Floor Jacks — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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Wayne Scraba is one of our reader's favorite writers in each issue of Vette Vues Magazine. He has also made some videos we would like to share with you. Wayne's newest video is about floor jacks. Wayne shares tips on how to really pick a floor jack. No big deal? You could be wrong. Keep in mind China owns much of the hydraulic business, and some of the jacks they make are nothing but death traps. You need to check out this video to see what a quality shop jack is all about. https://youtu.be/NDEZAaO7G8M Here are some other videos you might enjoy: https://vette-vues.com/50th-anniversary-corvette-stingray-concept/ https://vette-vues.com/genovations-all-electric-vehicle-breaks-speed-record/ https://vette-vues.com/video_leaders_designers_engineers_details_c8_corvette/ https://vette-vues.com/recent-posts/ https://vette-vues.com/current-issue-preview/ Start getting Vette Vues Magazine every month in your mailbox or at the office. SUBSCRIPTION SPECIALS

21May 2020 by vettevues

Hennessey’s 2020 C8 Corvette Reached 205.1 MPH Set New Speed Record

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May 8, 2020, John Heinricy drove a Hennessey-prepared C8 Corvette to a top speed of 205.1 mph on the 8.0-mile high-speed oval at the Continental Tire Uvalde Proving Grounds, which is located approximately 80 miles west of San Antonio, Texas. The team at Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has a long history of testing its cars to over 200 mph. You might remember when the C7 2013 Corvette was introduced. John Hennessey ran their modified Vette with 700 hp to a top speed of 200.6 mph. The Hennessey team began working on the new mid-engine C8 Corvette as soon as they took delivery in March (2020). But would they be able to break the 200-mph mark? A noted automotive engineer and racecar driver John Heinricy has also had a long and…

17May 2020 by vettevues

23 Videos for Owners of 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray

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Chevrolet produced 23 videos for owners of 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray. The new videos show owners how to get the most out of their cars. The additional video series includes topics such as: Vehicle break-in scheduleMaintenanceTrack preparationDriver modesMemory settingsMany more how-tos for the ultimate vehicle experience Vehicle Break-In Schedule 200-, 500- and 1,500-mile markersDriving behaviors to avoid https://youtu.be/7zQdzvVIqSk Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Maintenance requirements and recommendationsFluid life may vary https://youtu.be/pDUVm0Y69ko Driver Modes How and when to use the 5 different driving modesHow to activate Z-Mode https://youtu.be/C964wkOvIGU Driver Assistance Features Driver assistance featuresAssistance systems for driving, backing up and parking https://youtu.be/coS1uGR8t3g Roof Panel Removal & Convertible Operation Removing and reinstalling coupe roof panelConvertible top operation https://youtu.be/yzuqJ-nADlk Front Lift Activating with the push of a buttonHow to store locations with 4-way pad https://youtu.be/MEmX7INesSc…

12May 2020 by vettevues

50TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE STINGRAY CONCEPT

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50TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE STINGRAY CONCEPT Design and technology come together to celebrate Corvette’s past, present and future 2009-10-30 Today we are looking back that the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept and a press release that was sent to the media. DETROIT – Chevrolet delivers a futuristic vision of technology and design with the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept. A version of the model was first shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and stars as “Sideswipe” in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The Corvette Stingray Concept represents both the iconic legacy and an exciting future for Corvette. 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept The Corvette Stingray Concept was developed as an internal design challenge to combine classic Corvette cues with surprisingly high-tech features, modern materials, and a striking new appearance. The car…

02Apr 2020 by vettevues

Two Videos on How-to Adjust the Holley Carburetor

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We have two videos by Wayne Scraba on How-to adjust the Holley Carburetor. We have two videos by Wayne Scraba on How-to adjust the Holley Carburetor. They are great videos and easy to follow. Set and Tune Holley Carburetor Idle Mixture and Idle SpeedSet & Tune Holley Carburetor Float Level In our first video we learn how-to Set and Tune Holley Carburetor Idle Mixture and Idle Speed -Video Wayne shows us how to set the float level on high-performance Holley carburetors. "The video also shows you how you can make small float level changes to richen or lean the carburetor slightly. It's a great tuning tool that allows you to change the mixture slightly without re-jetting." In our second video, Wayne Scraba shows us how to establish a baseline idle…