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around the world just in time for the upcoming holiday season Corvette today features our annual holiday vendor
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showcase filled with some great gift ideas for every Corvette Enthusiast first up Dante is here from E5 Wheels
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with some Terri holiday ideas Dante welcome to Corvette today buddy hey Steve thank you so much for having me on
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man I really appreciate it you bet buddy Dante tell me how you started E5 wheels
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and what the mission statement was for the company so E5 Wheels started I've always been a huge fan of Corvette I'm a
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Corvette Enthusiast myself we have a few Corvettes I have a C7 and we also have a C8 so I've always been into it also my
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dad was actually the founder of American Force Wheels which is a very prominent wheel brand in the wheel industry yeah
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and I've always had a passing for Corvette so I really wanted to start a brand Wheels specifically for Corvette
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that's pretty much why we started this that's really cool now E5 Wheels has wheels for C6 C7 and C8 Corvettes isn't
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that correct yes exactly so we produce C8 C7 and C6 Wheels the spun forg wheels
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so we have them for the C8 Stingray we're working on them for the C8 Z6 eay
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and ZR1 we have them for C7 Stingray the Grand Sport and Z6 and the ZR1 and for
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the C6 we have them for the base for the Grand Sport Z6 and for the ZR1 as well
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and we're actually about to release our fully forged drag racing wheels which are going to fit all those applications
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they're going to be 18 by 12 in the rear 18 by6 in the front we're going to have double bead lock single bead loock
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non-lock so that's something very exciting that we're about to release on our website as well that sounds awesome so you have for Ray and widebody then
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for all those Generations yes all the different applications that's cool now tell me more about spun forged wheels
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because that sounds really really cool they're tailor made for Corvette so it's actually funny because these wheels
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they're a lot stronger and lighter compared to the factory wheels I get calls every single day about the C7 OEM
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wheels cracking right because you know there's just a problem with those Wheels the way they were manufactured and designed I got calls every day people
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are calling me like oh okay like I have these wheels the Grand Sport Wheels or the Z six and they cracked and they're leaking and stuff like that and I need
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something ASAP something as soon as possible like what do you have and I'm like we have all our wheels for all the applications but that one is pretty
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popular the spun Forge process really helps because it's just a different manufacturing process and I have them in
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stock ready to go so if they have a leaking problem or cracking issue I Shi them out the same day as order that's
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fantastic yeah so it fixes a lot of those problems and people don't have to worry about the cracking or leaking
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anymore what's good about these wheels is that they're very compatible with the Corvette you know they fit the factory
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OEM center cap fits them if you don't want to use the E5 center caps you can use the factory Corvette center caps you
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can also use the factory lug nuts so you don't have to buy after market it's optional they're hubcentric so you don't
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have to worry about any spacers you don't have to worry about any shaking you can also transfer your factory TPMS
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sensors to our Wheels you don't have to get after market so the C7 and the C8 you can use your factory stock tires you
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don't have to worry about getting a different size or anything like that A different brand you can use the same exact tires the only difference with
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these wheels is the offset is going to be a few millimeters different so the wheels are going to sit flush with the
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fender the factor Wheels sit in and sometimes you'll buy some aftermarket wheels and they sit too aggressively
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outside these are going to sit right under the fender so it's going to have a nice look a nice bold stance to the car
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that's awesome now each set of wheels comes with a five-year warranty too doesn't it yeah so all our Wheels come
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with a full lifetime structural warranty under normal use so any normal use yes lifetime structural warranty but you
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know let's say you're going like 60 M hour and you hit like a pothole or something like that we can't cover that
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but any normal use we do cover as for the finish the Finish is a fiveyear warranty if it peels or it chips we do
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cover that as well nice now tell me about the different finishes for your wheels we have five different vishes
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available we have the gloss black titanium bronze brush tint and dark
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bronze and finally we just put them up on our website they're finally available the Chrome is also available I know a
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lot of the Corvette guys have been asking me like why don't you have Chrome why don't you have Chrome like that's what we want in the beginning we didn't
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have it but now we finally have it available which I'm really excited about because most of my calls people are
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asking me for Chrome I finally have it available for all these guys so that's pretty exciting that's awesome now Dante
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tell everybody where a Corvette Enthusiast can get in touch with you guys at E5 wheels and where can they
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follow you on social media so you guys can find us at E5 letter e number5
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wheels.com or you can find us on social media at E5 Wheels you can give us a
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call at 305 964-7405
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docomo Steve Garrett Joe Lanza is here with me from solar performance with some great holay ideas Joe welcome to
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Corvette today buddy hi Stephen thanks for having me today a special thanks for all you do for the court community and
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ensuring we all know the key happenings every week buddy it's a labor of love I thoroughly enjoy the job that I've
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created and do every week so it's great to have you on Joe Solar performance focuses on throttle control systems for
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Corvette Camaro and Cadillac talk to me more about the solar throttle bodies and the throttle controllers sure Steve so
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first off for for those that may not know solar performance we specialize in high performance throttle controllers
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and throttle bodies both products produce incredible acceleration gains and driving experiences our throttle
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control are think of as an electronic change while the throttle body is actually a physical change let me first
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talk a few minutes about the throttle controller in a nutshell it does not alter the tune of the car it does not
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change fuel trims nor does it void your warranty what it does do is fully eliminate that lag in the pedal and
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provides instantaneous intoxicating acceleration Steve and drivability that is literally a night and day change over
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stock those that have installed it say it feels like they picked up 100 horsepower or lost 700 pounds off their
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weight of their car now those sound like really bold statements for sure but you can check those out on the many YouTube
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videos or testimonials that we post right on our site
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www.solarcity.com installation on both of these products is very easy and very straightforward isn't it it is Steve in
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terms of the throttle controller we have some great install videos and you can literally install it yourself in about
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10 minutes and then from there you just simply program it to your Bluetooth phone and you're off and running you can
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also if you don't choose to use your Bluetooth phone there's a small LCD
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screen that you can put near the start button or you can actually put it in your console if you want it out of sight
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so you actually have three different ways to go you can use your phone only Bluetooth you can use only the LCD
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display or you can use both at the same time fantastic now talk to me about the
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advantages of the throttle bodies along with the horsepower gains and let's talk about the advantage of the throttle
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controller because I've also heard there's a lock feature on the controller that will help protect our Corvettes
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isn't there there is Steve and let me finish off with that actually it's a good point in terms of the throttle
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controller before we jump into the throttle bodies lots of Corvettes as you know and others listening there's been a
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lot of thefts of C8 and z6s of late and so we came up with a way to actually
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lock the gas pedal from the throttle body so if somebody were able to
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actually get in your car and somehow start the car they would simply hit the gas and quickly find out that they're
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going nowhere and that's because on our Bluetooth we've actually implemented a
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lock feature that when enacted does exactly what I just described by simply
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hitting the button and unlocking it you're back to actually driving your vehicle wow that's amazing also Joe I
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heard that you now have partnered with NCM Insurance where the policy holders are now eligible for a discount on their
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insurance because of having the solar engineering throttle bodies and the throttle controllers so yes Steve proud
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to announce that working with Adam bokeh there now is a credit that all existing
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NCM insured policy holders can get and all new policy holders can get and it's
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actually a passive endorsement that we are now being recognized for and
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presumably if you're in a state that allows that type of discount and most do according to Adam some for whatever
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reason do not you would be eligible to receive a annual discount and we're also
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working with Adam on providing a discount code that can be presented at the time of purchase on our product so
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you can save money actually two different ways that's fantastic now both the throttle body and the throttle
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controller will work with other mods isn't that correct Joe that's correct let me give your listeners a little bit
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of insight on throttle bodies and why they should consider ours not only over stock but over any other competitors
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first off Steve most people do not even realize that often the same stock throttle body by manufacturers is
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actually used in different models so they are not always maximized to each car for example the same throttle body
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can be in a Corvette and also work in a Silverado truck so right there you get
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the sense that they're interchangeable but not necessarily maximized right why do companies do this they do it for
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economies of scale it's easier to buy five million of one throttle body and use it across your product line than it
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is to buy 20 different throttle bodies for each and every model right right what makes us unique is our throttle
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bodies have a totally redesigned geometry which will improve what we call the air flow characteristics curve
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simply said this will allow more air in at every single throttle position starting right after idle all the way to
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wide open throttle we also have a redesigned blade to allow more air flow
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as well others just generally Port their throttle body polish it and just put it
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out there in the market one real example Steve that I'll share with you is that we have Corvette throttle body IES that
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allow up to 50% more air in at just 30% open throttle wow yeah that's a
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significant improvement over stock and the owner will instantly notice a meaningful gain on lowend and mid-end
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range torque the car really really wants to pull now I think you touched on
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having potentially both right yes while you can do a throttle controller
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separately than a throttle body they do work better together since the controller will still have to follow the
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OEM throttle body air characteristics curve that I mentioned a moment ago where when you pair them you actually
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get the best of both worlds since each product tackles one aspect of the problem and we always recommend using
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them together for a complete solution buddy I've got the solar throttle controller and I absolutely love it I
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put it on my car just a few weeks ago and it makes a night and day difference it is absolutely incredible how much
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resp response you get from that accelerator pedal now that I've got that solar controller on it Steve we're so
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confident that your listeners are going to like either or both of our products that we always offer a 30-day no
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questions asked buy and try full 100% money back guarantee fantastic Joe where
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can you purchase solar throttle bodies and controllers and I think you've got a promo code for Corvette today followers
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don't you we absolutely do so the website again is www. solar s o r n g i NE r i n.com so
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it's
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www.solarcity.com for that Joe I appreciate it hey if someone wants to get in touch with you guys to learn more
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about solar engineering and solar Performance Products whether it be the throttle body or the throttle controller
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how can they get in touch with you and where's your social media as well sure so they can actually email me directly
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and I'm happy to answer any questions or assist them with anything we've talked about in terms of your make model
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whether their thoughts are getting a throttle body or throttle controller Andor give them more information on the
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new pack we have with NCM insurance so my email is just simply Joe
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Solar engineering.com that is also obviously our website and on our website
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we have not only all the products we have helpful video gallery with installs live installs that people have done as
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well as just a ton of unsolicited feedback from people like yourself Steve who either put in the controller and had
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a night and day difference experience Andor the throttle body as well I watch the video Joe and put it on myself it
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took just a couple minutes it makes a world of difference buddy thank you so much for taking time to be on Corvette
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today and Happy Holidays happy holidays to you and thanks again everybody let's take our final break and coming up next
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thanks once again for listening and watching Corvette today the show that talks about everything Corvette Corvette
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a call 833 639- 4231 I'm your host Steve Garrett Bill
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waldock from racing sport Concepts is here with me to talk more about RFC Bill
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welcome to Corvette today hi Steve first off thank you for inviting me on the Corvette Today podcast and allowing us
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to be a sponsor of the show it's a great to be a part of the Corvette today Community what would you like to get
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into Bill let's talk more about RSC because you've got a company that is really after my own heart you guys make
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carbon fiber pieces and accessories for Corvette don't you yes sir so RSC is
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short for racing sport Concepts a lot of people sometimes assume that it's just
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RSC or it's racing Sports it's racing Sport and then Concepts is plural we
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specialize in carbon fiber body kits and carbon fiber replacement components for
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the Corvette C8 eay and the Z06 as well as other performance vehicles for
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example the BMW M3 we've been working on for almost 10 years now we do some
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Porsche GT3 GT3 RS parts we do a few different models of Lamborghini Parts
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everything we do is very focused on carbon fiber and Engineering body parts
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or trim pieces for high-end vehicles I love it tell me more about your R&D
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process Bill CU I know you guys use pree carbon fiber and I'm sure people that are listening and watching the show are
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saying what is prepreg carbon fiber sure so there's three main manufacturing
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processes for producing carbon fiber the first process I would say is kind of
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described as wet laid this is a process where you're taking dry carbon fiber
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Fabric and you're placing it into an open mold and then you're applying resin
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with typically a paintbrush or a roller this is the most basic form of manufacturing carbon fiber the benefit
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to it is that it's less expensive from a tooling and from an equipment standpoint
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the challenge is it tends to be heavy because you're using more resin you have
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very little control over how much resin is being applied compared to a vacuum infusion which is a different type of
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process that we'll discuss next when you do a vacuum infusion you can kind of control how much resin there is and then
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you're sucking that resin into a vacuum bagged mold with a part in it and that
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resin is being sucked in and it's being infused into the fabric the challenge with this is you're relying on that
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vacuum to distribute that resin through the carbon fiber Fabric and with both
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the wet laid and with the vacuum infusion process you start with this dry fabric that's a lot more prone to
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tearing or pulling apart where you'll see those slight imperfections in the
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weave another thing you'll see is hazing under high sunlight it won't have that
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super flat pressed against the mold look that you get with a pree product pree is
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short for pre-impregnated what that means is that the resin is pre-impregnated into the carbon fiber
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fabric when the Fabric's being manufactured So when you buy that fabric you get a roll of it it has kind of like
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a film on both sides of it it needs to be refrigerated it's very very sensitive
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to humidity and it needs to be in a temperature controlled environment so typically the first challenge with a
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pree is you have to lay it up in a clean room that's a temperature controlled
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climate controlled room it's got to be around you know 65 70° so that adds cost
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the material needs to be refrigerated that adds cost but some of the benefits are because that resin is
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pre-impregnated not to reuse the word into the fabric it's very evenly
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distributed end to end it also has a tack to it now when you use a dry carbon
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fiber product like a wet laid or a vacuum infusion you can buy certain spray adhesives like a high-tech
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spray adhesive from 3M which will kind of hold the material into the mold but
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it still distorts a lot more than what you will see with a pre-pre product having that resin infused kind of
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stiffens it up and it kind of holds it all together sometimes you have to use a heat gun to kind of loosen it up so that
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you can apply it into the mold and get it into all those little cracks and crevices But ultimately a pree product
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is the lightest and the strongest of those three methods and for someone like yourself who's really buying the product
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as an aesthetic enhancement to their vehicle the pree will always look the best in the Sun or in high sunlight
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it'll have a very straight and flat weave within pree there's actually two
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different processes there's an out of autoclave pree and then there's an autoclave cured preep we use autoclave
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cured because the autoclave adds an external pressure chamber to the mix so
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you have an external pressure pushing on the vacuum bag of let's say roughly eight bar which is like 120 PSI or
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something like that M and so you know if you're trying to pull a vacuum like you're just doing a vacuum infusion you
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might be able to get one maybe two atmospheres of vacuum with the auto clay you got this huge pressure chamber so
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you've got the vacuum hooked up to the vacuum bag and you've got all that external pressure of the auto clay
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pushing that m material as hard as it can as evenly as it can into the mold
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and that creates a very flat crisp weave which is what most of our customers are
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looking for yeah they wanted to look consistent under high sun and that's the
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process that Corvette uses they work with a company called The Botch down in North Carolina that does you know all
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their parts and all the major oems whether it's Ferrari Lamborghini Porsche BMW all of those OEM manufactured parts
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are preag autoclave cured product very cool now Bill talk more about the
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differences between carbon fiber replacement parts and Custom Body kits sure so we have two basic types of Parts
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like you just described a custom body kit is something that we designed it's a
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unique package that goes on the Corvette C8 it's not a copy of let's say the 5vm
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kit so I think on your car you got a 5vm kit right that's similar to the factory
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5vm kit that was offered from GM we know a lot of people want to do things that are different they want to customize
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their car sometimes they want to fix something that they don't like about how the car looks and I want to be very
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clear I have nothing but respect admiration for the entire Corvette team
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we don't view what we do as improving on the Corvette we think the Corvette is basically perfect already but there are
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small groups of people who want to do things differently and there are parts of General Motors that don't always
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support the Corvette team and everything that they want to do and so we kind of view our Custom Body kits as an
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opportunity to produce a product for a small Niche group of people that you know might not be approved by a
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multinational corporation for a variety of reasons that we probably won't get into yeah a replacement part is a part
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that is similar to a factory part so a good example of that would be our carbon fiber side vents for the C8 Stingray so
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we produce those black you know sometimes they're called boomerangs right it's the door handle and the trim
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piece below it we had a bunch of customers reaching out to us because the only options that they could get were
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overlays where they would basically stick a layer of carbon fiber on top of
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the painted piece and it would be held on with tape and the challenge with that is there seams things aren't cons
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instantly gaped between the factory piece and where it's being held on with tape and a lot of people don't want to
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add a carbon fiber piece on top of a factory piece because it kind of goes against the idea of carbon fiber being
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lightweight and high quality exactly right yes so our piece is a full replacement so we worked for months to
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redesign all the little tabs and all the little mechanical attachment points so
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that you can actually take those Factory parts off the car completely and then you'll replace them with the
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RSC side vents they go into all the same places you use the exact same mounting Fasteners you use to take off the
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factory ones and that just gives you a very clean installation you don't have
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to worry about it flying off because it's held on mechanically it's not just taped on and then you don't have like
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the little seams and kind of the distortions in the surface that you get with an overlay yeah that's awesome now
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I know a lot of people get confused sometimes bill when they're order in online because there's a difference in the parts between the stingray and Z6
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and r-ray which are widebody isn't that correct correct so the r-ray and the ZO6
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share the same front bumper the z7 does have a slightly different bumper to hold
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the canards that you get with the z7 package okay but the base Z6 and r-ray
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bumper is the same so you know front splitters for those two cars are kind of interchangeable the C8 front bumper is
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totally different than the widebody the Rockers are totally different than the
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widebody I will say the diffuser mounting area is technically
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the same between the Z6 the eay and the C8 but obviously the Z6 has the center
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mounted exhaust so you can use a Z6 diffuser on a regular C8 as long as you
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have some sort of Center exhaust conversion but the spoiler and the wing area is different between the widebody
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cars and the narrow body car so the C8 Z6 and eay have the same rear bumper
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with the same rear spoiler the z7 car has a similar bumper but it doesn't have
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the mounting locations for the Z06 erra spoiler instead it has two cutout slots
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which are for the metal brackets that go through the bumper to hold the z7 or the ZR1 Weighing on gotcha and the side
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vents are different too yes and everything is warrantied from RSC isn't it correct so all our parts have a
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2-year warranty we do handle things on a Case by case basis we're here to provide
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a great purchase experience for our customers we feel that no matter what the scenario is we want to do their
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thing we may not always agree on what fair is some people have different perspectives on that you can always give
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us a call and we'll try to find a way to either repair something replace it even
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if it's outside of that 2-year warranty period we really just have that on there because sometimes a car gets parked
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outside at a dealership for two years that's kind of an extreme scenario compared to average usage well and that
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leads me right into my next question give them your website the phone number and where they can follow you guys on
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social media one of the big things that we hear about from customers is that they really appreciate our response
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speed and the fact that they can get someone on the phone during normal business hours from 9: to 5: Monday
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through Friday Eastern Standard time we do have live Corvette specialist it might be me it might be TJ it might be
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James who have a lot of experience with our parts and with these cars and we can answer any questions for you help you
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with installs we can be reached at 1 800 815 3751 or 614
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51685 the best email for us is sales at
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racingsport concepts.com and then we also can be reached via our website
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through contact forms or the live chat we do try to respond to everything within one business day we try to
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respond to messages over the weekend as best we can what I can tell you is that we don't hide and we're easy to get a
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hold of and we like to speak to other Corvette owners who are passionate about their vehicles and happy to take the
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time to explain things or clarify things or whatever we can do to assist you that's awesome Bill thank you so much
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