I’ve been grinding hard to get this car truly reliable again so I can ramp the vlogs back up and keep pushing the short films too. We spent all winter fixing the mess left by the last shop and trying to make sure this car is dependable for how I drive, safe for me and anyone in the car, and something I can trust to never fail “on set.”
And for a minute, it felt like we finally got there.
After Tyler tuned the car, it was a huge win. The car feels way better, noticeably faster, and just way more refined driving normally.
But now… new problem.
Some of you probably remember the slight clutch pedal sticking issue from a previous video. At the time it went away, so I hoped it was minor. Unfortunately, it’s now much worse.
The photo here is from me replacing the clutch master with the newly revised version with the black reservoir, hoping it was just the cheap/easy fix. No such luck. So now it’s most likely the clutch slave.
Makes sense though, the car is 17 years old, has over 50k miles, makes more power now, and has a lot more heat in the system than it used to. But as a lot of you know, the clutch slave is not a small job.
That leaves me with some decisions to make.
This car has fought me every step of the way, and I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been frustrating. This is probably a job I’d have to trust a shop with, and after everything that happened before, I’ve got major PTSD even thinking about handing this car over again.
The crazy part is the car is so close to being exactly where I want it. If I do have a shop go in there, it would probably make sense to do it all at once: clutch, remote bleeder, billet release bearing, and possibly a torque tube rebuild while they’re in there.
So I figured I’d ask you guys..
If you’ve dealt with this before, or know a trustworthy shop in northern Illinois, let me know. Would seriously appreciate the advice.
The new email I created to take orders got too much action and got flagged in Google's system. Im appealing to try and get it back , which will take 2 days..
So I apologize for not being able to respond.
In the meantime email me XTALGIC@GMAIL.COM and get your orders in!
Hey friends! It’s been a minute! I’m moving all the Driver X short films to a brand-new channel: Xtalgic Films. This is where I’ll be CONTINUING the series and producing even more ambitious automotive films outside of Driver X.
This channel will stay as a personal outlet, but I’d love for you to join me over at Xtalgic Films as we gear up for an epic 2025. Big things are coming—hope to see you there! Cheers 🤘
Xtalgic
Little update on the Z06.
I’ve been grinding hard to get this car truly reliable again so I can ramp the vlogs back up and keep pushing the short films too. We spent all winter fixing the mess left by the last shop and trying to make sure this car is dependable for how I drive, safe for me and anyone in the car, and something I can trust to never fail “on set.”
And for a minute, it felt like we finally got there.
After Tyler tuned the car, it was a huge win. The car feels way better, noticeably faster, and just way more refined driving normally.
But now… new problem.
Some of you probably remember the slight clutch pedal sticking issue from a previous video. At the time it went away, so I hoped it was minor. Unfortunately, it’s now much worse.
The photo here is from me replacing the clutch master with the newly revised version with the black reservoir, hoping it was just the cheap/easy fix. No such luck. So now it’s most likely the clutch slave.
Makes sense though, the car is 17 years old, has over 50k miles, makes more power now, and has a lot more heat in the system than it used to. But as a lot of you know, the clutch slave is not a small job.
That leaves me with some decisions to make.
This car has fought me every step of the way, and I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been frustrating. This is probably a job I’d have to trust a shop with, and after everything that happened before, I’ve got major PTSD even thinking about handing this car over again.
The crazy part is the car is so close to being exactly where I want it. If I do have a shop go in there, it would probably make sense to do it all at once: clutch, remote bleeder, billet release bearing, and possibly a torque tube rebuild while they’re in there.
So I figured I’d ask you guys..
If you’ve dealt with this before, or know a trustworthy shop in northern Illinois, let me know. Would seriously appreciate the advice.
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The new email I created to take orders got too much action and got flagged in Google's system. Im appealing to try and get it back , which will take 2 days..
So I apologize for not being able to respond.
In the meantime email me XTALGIC@GMAIL.COM and get your orders in!
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Raw night POV in the cammed Z06. Some Hot Start issues and for sure the tune needs to be re-evaluated by someone else..
5 months ago | [YT] | 3
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Shakedown run in the newly cammed Corvette Z06. Crazy weather and unpredictable roads.
https://youtu.be/TQE_h7cmIbg
6 months ago | [YT] | 17
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7 months ago | [YT] | 3
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If you can go show some love!
11 months ago | [YT] | 4
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New Vlog.
1 year ago | [YT] | 4
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Hey friends, been a while! First official film for Xtalgic Films! Check it out!
1 year ago | [YT] | 6
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Hey friends! It’s been a minute! I’m moving all the Driver X short films to a brand-new channel: Xtalgic Films. This is where I’ll be CONTINUING the series and producing even more ambitious automotive films outside of Driver X.
This channel will stay as a personal outlet, but I’d love for you to join me over at Xtalgic Films as we gear up for an epic 2025. Big things are coming—hope to see you there! Cheers 🤘
youtube.com/@XtalgicFilms
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It's been a while. Come show some love tonight.
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