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  • About Gearhead Jim
    Name
    Jim
    Location
    Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
    Occupation
    Retired airline pilot/FFDO, retired police chief
    Year & Model
    2017 Z51 Coupe, A8, 2LT + Nav & MSRC
    Color
    Long Beach Red
    Country of Residence
    US
    Gender
    Male
  • Signature
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    2017 Z51 Coupe; Long Beach Red, A8, 2LT + Nav & MSRC, transparent top.

    Previous: 2009 Coupe (102k miles), 2006 Coupe (44k miles), 2001 Coupe (66k miles), 1967 Roadster w/ hardtop (20k miles),
    1987 Caramo IROC-Z and 1998 Camaro Z28

    "I can only be young once, but I can be immature forever"

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  • Last Activity: Yesterday 09:09 PM
  • Member Since: 09-20-2000

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  1. SteveWells
    08-25-2020 08:39 AM
    Hello Jim. I saw your avatar and had to write. I was at the Blue Swallow talking to the owner 11 days ago. I had just purchased a 2019 Grand Sport in Florida and was driving it home to San Jose, California.
  2. orca1946
    03-01-2018 10:58 PM
    I'm in Schaumburg with friends in Hampshire and elgin. Is that close to you? orca46
  3. Chasinya
    07-25-2017 09:03 PM
    Jim,
    Not sure if the "reply" messages went through or not but I do have a set of the Z51 (tuning Fork style) Factory silver painted wheels if you're still interested. Steve@8503166622
  4. Gmh28277
    07-25-2017 12:15 AM
    Hey Jim hope you enjoy your Z51 as much as I did my 2015. First Corvette I ever had. Just moved up to the Grand Sport and love it as well. I'm the guy with the Z51 Rims for sale. New member getting use to this msg and email system. Enjoy that new ride!!!!
  5. Gearhead Jim
    04-24-2016 09:11 PM
    Welcome Aboard!

    If you want to get updated maps for the nav system, Google "GM Nav Disc" and you should find the GM website that will sell you the 2016 version. With tax & shipping, a little under $200.
    Or you could look in the C6 Parts For Sale section on CF and perhaps buy a 2012/2013 disc for a lower price, depends on how much you want the very latest maps.
    I would avoid the fleabay disc copies that are frequently for sale, sometimes they work and sometimes not.

    For the best info on how to use your system, "talon90" has a website "The Red Lion" with a tutorial you can load into your laptop and learn in the car. Do it in short periods to avoid brain fade and running down the car battery.

    Enjoy!
  6. junkboyjude
    04-22-2016 10:00 PM
    Hello sir. Jude Crawford. Purchased my first corvette about 5 months ago. c6 2006 base 3LT options package. 30,000 miles Nav system everything. One owner. I think it was you that posted about an update for the nav system ? I have all documentation from the origanal owner for the nav system. Both discs. This guy was meticulous. Any help on where I could purchase an update to the maps or what not would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time sir.
    Jude A Crawford
  7. Boomer111
    10-28-2015 09:24 AM
    2 3/16 in. 2 5/16 in. Rake left side 5/8 Rake right side 1/2

    2 13/16 in. 2 13/16 in.

    Fender to tire all look to be uniform.

    Rake is within 3/8-3/4 inch, which is what LG recommends at the jacking pucks location.

    I am tempted to try and get it closer but I know the cross adjustment will change. The right front is 1/8 in high. If it was the drivers side it would be better.

    Good to go? Or play with it some more?

    Jim I posted this in the tech section but I wanted to be sure to get your opinion....

    Thanks

    Dave
  8. johnodrake
    08-24-2012 02:39 PM
    Chuck flew out of O'Hare a lot when he was dating a FA who lived there. Most of his trips though originated from IAD
  9. johnodrake
    08-24-2012 02:28 PM
    I flew TS2A/US2B as an IP and P3C Operationally

    Did you know a CB "Chuck" Coltrin? Chuck was also a Marine fighter and attack pilot F-8 and A-4. Chuck retired from UAL in '02 or '03.
  10. johnodrake
    08-24-2012 12:03 AM
    We are in it for sure!! My buddy is a retired United 777 Driver.

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