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Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,629
Posted By B-52

7/8 when full

I’ve used Techron to sort out the gauge going to zero and it worked .
When full it only reads 7/8.
Any idea if continued use of Techron would remedy it ?
I’ll try nonetheless.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-18-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By B-52

Speed limit camera sign

Somehow I’ve managed to turn off the little picture of the most recent speed limit sign
on my 2024 . Looked through the book , online , etc. Tried settings in all modes . I’m missing something. ...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-07-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,767
Posted By B-52

I have a Ferrari 360 , C5 Z51, and now a C8 Z51. ...

I have a Ferrari 360 , C5 Z51, and now a C8 Z51.
What I can say with this limited experience the Corvettes can be easily adapted to race. The Ferrari is setup to race.
The Ferrari rides like it is...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-16-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By B-52

I am sure no surprise that NY is the same . Same...

I am sure no surprise that NY is the same . Same political party and it shows , roads , crime , taxes. Best places for car guys and gals is neither of these states.
im in Florida for the winter and...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-16-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By B-52

Well I have 2 things working against me getting a...

Well I have 2 things working against me getting a Z06 spec the way I would like. Or maybe it’s just one issue.
I just got a 2024 Z51 and naturally “ I want more “
McMaulkin says rhe order wait...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-16-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By B-52

Z06 suspension

Have a friend , NASCAR modified driver . Has a car shop. Worked on all the Italians , Germans, Corvettes , etc .
Has owned both a Z51 and a Z06 . Both with magnetic ride shocks.
His comments on...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-16-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By B-52

Ride difference Z06

Have a friend , NASCAR modified driver . Has a car shop. Worked on all the Italians , Germans, Corvettes , etc .
Has owned both a Z51 and a Z06 . Both with magnetic ride shocks.
His comments on...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-21-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By B-52

Adding oil to your C8

DIYers .I’ll assume you all know to only check your oil level with warm engine and engine running , if not go read your manual and avoid a messy mistake and dumping oil into your intake manifold . ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By B-52

Have my 360 set up with Challenge Stradale TCU...

Have my 360 set up with Challenge Stradale TCU tuned to perfection on a Launch 431.
it’s really a track car detuned for the road , but it’s 23 year old technology. I love it .
I love my C5 Z51 and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By B-52

Engine porn

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0170_c3e7f955f48c6d20dbbbaf837b2c11081ae1ce36.jpeg...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-19-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By B-52

800 mile oil filter Inspection OK

Well made oil filter .
Some very small minor bits of silvery shiny non ferrous material . Aluminum or whatever.
Some magnetic ferrous material . Perhaps piston rings . Nothing I found unusual or...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-18-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

Well made oil filter . Some very small minor...

Well made oil filter .
Some very small minor bits of silvery shiny non ferrous material . Aluminum or whatever.
Some magnetic ferrous material . Perhaps piston rings . Nothing I found unusual or...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-18-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/ebcdeac0_d35d_4e69_ac48_00efe2d1d44a_822bf5a06162ffa282476d2c74df95b3b291c720.jpeg...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

Well , I made 800 miles . Been working it up to...

Well , I made 800 miles . Been working it up to redline a few times. Exploring the different driving modes , handling , shifting points. Certainly no disappointments in sport and track modes .
Did...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-11-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,025
Posted By B-52

Yeah , I guess that horse is dead . Never mind

Yeah , I guess that horse is dead . Never mind
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-11-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,025
Posted By B-52

DCT failure “rate”

It certainly could happen to me with my 2024 . I feel for those who have had to wait for a replacement transmission.
That said , given in 2023 , Bowling Green produced on average almost 2900...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-22-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

As an NCRS member it was nice that the dealer...

As an NCRS member it was nice that the dealer sent EVERYTHING with the car . Plastic seat covers, steering wheel cover, build sheet , window sticker, etc. , every tag , all of it .
I have safely...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-20-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

Up to 356 miles Here is an observation , not a...

Up to 356 miles
Here is an observation , not a complaint , just the way it is . The Bose in my C5 convertible sounds better than the Bose in the C8. I think the speakers in the C5 are larger , but...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-15-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

This is a 2024 Z51 LT3 HTC with most of the “ low...

This is a 2024 Z51 LT3 HTC with most of the “ low key “ appearance options . By that I mean no big spoilers , wings, etc.
Put close to 200 miles on it yesterday.
The more my wife and drove it the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-13-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By B-52

C8 arrived , now I experience it

I’ve been part of a “ car “ family since my dads post WWII car enthusiasm. I got to eventually drive many many great cars once I was of age and ride in many beforehand.
(Corvette tidbit : I restored...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-06-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,540
Posted By B-52

Good idea. Will do.

Good idea. Will do.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-06-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,540
Posted By B-52

Build was the week of 10/23 . I ordered it in July

Build was the week of 10/23 . I ordered it in July
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-04-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,540
Posted By B-52

C8 arrived MacMulkin

Must say that the experience dealing with them via email has been exceptional.
I registered it , paid my NYS sales tax , email them the PDF and they responded promptly.
Next step is to run the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-24-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By B-52

It is MacMaulkin (sp?) . I didn’t know if...

It is MacMaulkin (sp?) . I didn’t know if appropriate on a forum to mention a dealer name but it certainly isn’t a complaint , a compliment if anything.
They update a qualified list of depositors...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-24-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By B-52

2024 C8 specs called for early ?

I recently put a deposit with a large volume Corvette dealer . Very easy process, professional staff.
I had a deposit position of about 580 . Great . Out of curiosity I emailed asking when they...
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