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Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-18-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,585
Views: 1,060,616
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Yesterday I took a courtesy deliver of my new Z51...

Yesterday I took a courtesy deliver of my new Z51 at my local Chevy dealer. I purchased the car from Ken Fichtner, the 3rd Corvette I have bought from him. His part of the deal went flawlessly. The...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-05-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,972
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Paradise was spectacular, and the 2nd best...

Paradise was spectacular, and the 2nd best dealership I ever worked with, Ken Fichtner being the best. Paradise honored my warranty in '96 on my '94 Z28, despite it being heavily modified (Vortech...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-27-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

As mentioned, I bought my '00 Z51 and '05 Z51...

As mentioned, I bought my '00 Z51 and '05 Z51 from Ken Fichtner, and my '08 Z06 and '19 Z06 from Stephen Wade, my local dealer. After finding out Ken is back in business, I contacted him a few days...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-23-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

So, now I feel stupid. I've had pucks since 2000,...

So, now I feel stupid. I've had pucks since 2000, and used them on my C5, 2 C6s, and my C7, which I traded 2-1/2 years ago. I finally recycled the pucks a few months ago, and one month ago I decided...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-23-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Hey, we ain't dead yet!

Hey, we ain't dead yet!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-22-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

My '21 GLA 45 AMG is a fun car, if only because...

My '21 GLA 45 AMG is a fun car, if only because it's such a sleeper. The Race Start launch with AWD feels like I got rear-ended by a dump truck. The 2.0L 4-banger does 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. But, I...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-22-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Hanging in there, Carl. All the best!

Hanging in there, Carl. All the best!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-22-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

I've had Kevin Smith work on 4 of my new...

I've had Kevin Smith work on 4 of my new Corvettes since 2004, and he's as good a Corvette mechanic as there is. They don't want to sell me a car, but I'll bring it there for service.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-19-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

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My last Corvette; a '19 Z06, 7 sp....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-19-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Very helpful. Thanks. I'm a Golden Retriever...

Very helpful. Thanks. I'm a Golden Retriever person, too, BTW.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-19-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,322
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Odd treatment by local dealer

Hey, kids. I haven't been around in a number of years, and I hope everyone has been well. Since 1999 when I joined this great forum, I've bought 4 new Corvettes, and I'm trying to buy number five....
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-05-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,179
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

I spent an hour online yesterday trying to find...

I spent an hour online yesterday trying to find Pilot Super Sports, and apparently they're discontinued. They're by far the best OEM tire I've had on four new Corvettes since 1999. The replacement is...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-13-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,548
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Congratulations for buying a spectacular car....

Congratulations for buying a spectacular car. Mine is similar; a white 2019 Z06 7-sp manual 2LZ. You'll love the Tremec TR-6070 manual trans with rev-matching, and you'll also enjoy not paying the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-07-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,026
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Delayed reaction, but I have the 2LZ with the...

Delayed reaction, but I have the 2LZ with the optional seats. The interior is attractive and functional, and the seats were well worth the upcharge.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-22-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,026
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Oh, and thanks for the comments and all the help....

Oh, and thanks for the comments and all the help. Much appreciated.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-22-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,026
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

It sounds as if many of you had serious problems...

It sounds as if many of you had serious problems with your C6 Z06s. I had mine for 10 and a half years, 42,000 miles, 6 sets of tires, and all I did were oil changes other than a main seal replaced...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-21-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,026
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Thanks for the suggestion on keeping the exhaust...

Thanks for the suggestion on keeping the exhaust in Track mode. And even though someone could have told me "RTFM," no one did. Missed opportunity!)
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-21-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,026
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

First impressions of C7 Z06 versus my C6 Z06

Last week I took delivery of a white Z06 7-speed, black wheels, moderately-optioned. Sticker was $88,500. I traded my perfect 2008 black Z06 with 42k miles, and the dealer sold it immediately for...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-17-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Two hundred bucks for a Triad Gold Monitor is a...

Two hundred bucks for a Triad Gold Monitor is a *pretty good deal* seeing as they retail for $3,400 each. I still use three of them across the front soundstage in my theater. If you blew a tweeter,...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-17-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Wow, great to hear from you guys again. Southern...

Wow, great to hear from you guys again. Southern Utah is still a red rock paradise. Good road bike riding, and plenty of empty great two-lane roads for defying death in a car or on a bike.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-16-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

The return of Scarpelli, AKA "Mugwump."

Hey, kids, long time! I haven't been around for years, but I'm in contact with Mike Erb, Ed Traylor, Joe Buck, and a few others. I hope all you older bastages are well and still semi-ambulatory. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-08-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,891
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

I bought my black Z06 new in 2008, and I have...

I bought my black Z06 new in 2008, and I have around 26,000 miles, with not a single problem of any kind. I change the oil and buy a shirtload of tires, and that's it. No engine issues, and it's been...
Forum: Ken's Newsletters
03-25-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,334
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Dennis, thanks for taking care of me on my GMPP....

Dennis, thanks for taking care of me on my GMPP. My 2008 Z06 is now covered until I'll be too old and infirm to drive such a vehicle. I assume I'll receiver paperwork in the mail?

All the best to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,174
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

I suppose you can race on the street if you have...

I suppose you can race on the street if you have a 14-second car, but how the hell do you race a Viper, Z06, or GTR on a public road?? It's hardly practical, and really stupid.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,174
Posted By Paul Scarpelli

Hope you have the new Eckler's catalog. Mine came...

Hope you have the new Eckler's catalog. Mine came yesterday. Neener-neener. :toetap:
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