Thief Tries to Steal Corvette, Winds Up Trapped Inside
10-25-2011, 07:56 PM
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Actually, with a C6 coupe, there are 2 ways to get out if the battery goes dead, and at least 2 ways to get in.
A friend of mine who shall go nameless, has owned 25 or 26 Corvettes and he locked himself into one of the 05 coupes I used to own. He didn't know about the release on the floor, and I still don't know why he didn't just take the top off. He called his SIL on his cell phone to come and get him out.
A friend of mine who shall go nameless, has owned 25 or 26 Corvettes and he locked himself into one of the 05 coupes I used to own. He didn't know about the release on the floor, and I still don't know why he didn't just take the top off. He called his SIL on his cell phone to come and get him out.
10-25-2011, 08:33 PM
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Burning Brakes
If I had not read my owners manual, I would have been in a similar situation.
I thought it would be funny to share my humbling experience with corvette owners here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-i-feel-stupid.
I thought it would be funny to share my humbling experience with corvette owners here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-i-feel-stupid.
10-25-2011, 08:41 PM
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10-25-2011, 10:35 PM
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Or a dumba$$ owner locked in his Corvette at work... after 20 minutes he finally called a dealership for help!
See "Venting in the Corvette" on youtube.
I'd post it here but the language might offend sensitive folks.
See "Venting in the Corvette" on youtube.
I'd post it here but the language might offend sensitive folks.
. I forgot that i before e except after c rule!
10-26-2011, 07:39 AM
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Personally, I love the system. I just open the car, sttart it up, and go. No taking keys out, no putting keys back in my pocket. Never really have to worry about forgetting my keys anywhere because they never leave my pocket. ... Although it seems like the system adds weight, I really wonder if it does. Even with "normal" power locks, you have the same electronic actuators, some electronics for door locking logic, etc. The only difference is the substitution of pushbuttons for mechanical levers, and the elimination of the lock cylinders. My guess is it probably saves weight overall...
I like to think of it as my car knows my DNA. Whenever my finger touches the car it responds but it won't respond at all for anyone else unless I'm very close to them to vouch for them. I never have to fumble for (drop/loose) keys. I never have to think about locking or unlocking the car. The car has a brain of its own and knows I'm the only one allowed to give it commands.As for weight I would also assume that electronics weigh less than steel lock cylinders, rods, and levers. And steel lock cylinders are a MAJOR pain in the north where they freeze in the winter. Which is easier, putting a smooth FOB in your pocket once a day or having sharp keys and a lighter to thaw the lock?
Finally, the FOB system has fewer moving parts to wear. I've had mechanical locks fail from wear several times but I have never had a FOB fail where simply replacing the battery didn't solve the problem.
OK, IB, is this what you had in mind for noobs to see following your "ad" thread?
10-26-2011, 01:56 PM
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I like to think of it as my car knows my DNA. Whenever my finger touches the car it responds but it won't respond at all for anyone else unless I'm very close to them to vouch for them. I never have to fumble for (drop/loose) keys. I never have to think about locking or unlocking the car. The car has a brain of its own and knows I'm the only one allowed to give it commands.As for weight I would also assume that electronics weigh less than steel lock cylinders, rods, and levers. And steel lock cylinders are a MAJOR pain in the north where they freeze in the winter. Which is easier, putting a smooth FOB in your pocket once a day or having sharp keys and a lighter to thaw the lock?
Finally, the FOB system has fewer moving parts to wear. I've had mechanical locks fail from wear several times but I have never had a FOB fail where simply replacing the battery didn't solve the problem.
OK, IB, is this what you had in mind for noobs to see following your "ad" thread?
As for posting this thread, I just figured people would get a kick out of this story. I hope you did!
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10-26-2011, 11:27 PM
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One other thing to note- if the Corvette used a standard key system, it would have been stolen. Instead of not starting because there wasn't enough battery power, I'm guessing the fob was with the owner, so the start button wouldn't work.
10-27-2011, 10:39 AM
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A more likely explanation is that the door was locked, and the thief, who was obviously unfamiliar with the car, didn't notice the unlock button.
10-29-2011, 11:40 PM
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10-30-2011, 07:18 PM
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Personally, I love the system. I just open the car, sttart it up, and go. No taking keys out, no putting keys back in my pocket. Never really have to worry about forgetting my keys anywhere because they never leave my pocket. About the only thing I would change would be the addition of a sensor in the rear hatch area to prevent the "keys in the jacket - jacket in the trunk" syndrome.
Although it seems like the system adds weight, I really wonder if it does. Even with "normal" power locks, you have the same electronic actuators, some electronics for door locking logic, etc. The only difference is the substitution of pushbuttons for mechanical levers, and the elimination of the lock cylinders. My guess is it probably saves weight overall.
I wish all of my cars had the system. (BTW - my battery has been perfect for 4+ years, and 6 - 10 weeks of inactivity per week 1-2 weeks at a time. Maybe I've been lucky)
Although it seems like the system adds weight, I really wonder if it does. Even with "normal" power locks, you have the same electronic actuators, some electronics for door locking logic, etc. The only difference is the substitution of pushbuttons for mechanical levers, and the elimination of the lock cylinders. My guess is it probably saves weight overall.
I wish all of my cars had the system. (BTW - my battery has been perfect for 4+ years, and 6 - 10 weeks of inactivity per week 1-2 weeks at a time. Maybe I've been lucky)
In fact this normally sufficient icon just doesn't do it justice in this regard. I couldn't agree more with you. The C6 fob is one of the things I love the most about its technology when it comes to daily convenience. "With great power comes great responsibility." My suggestion is to learn the system and go with the flow.
10-30-2011, 07:31 PM
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11-02-2011, 11:28 AM
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11-04-2011, 07:57 AM
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11-04-2011, 10:30 AM
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11-08-2011, 01:48 PM
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