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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-12-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,163
Posted By Chuck Broten

What if ...

What if it's a clear bra?

On my C5 I used a black bra and really didn't like it.

My C6 has a clear bra that is nearly invisible and works great.

They don't last forever but when you take...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-11-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,163
Posted By Chuck Broten

Red on Velocity Yellow

I have them and they cost $200. The manufacturer had some video on their web site where they used a temp gun and measured caliper heat after various types of braking. The also measured naked...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-10-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,371
Posted By Chuck Broten

I had the same problem...

Swapped the switches and the problem moved. Cleaned the contacts and it was OK for a couple of days.

Spent 32.00 on two new switches and replaced them both. No more problem.

I read on this...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-17-2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,165
Posted By Chuck Broten

How do we know?

I ordered yesterday. How do we know if we are in the first 30? Doesn't really matter, but just curious.:lurk:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-23-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,850
Posted By Chuck Broten

I magnified the screen to 400% and there are ten...

I magnified the screen to 400% and there are ten of them.
I don't really care for the white but all of them lined up like that looks pretty good.

:flag:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-16-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Chuck Broten

Great Product

I had this on my C5 and loved it.

Just ordered the package for my 08 C6 with the top down - mild 2 wild - tail light seals package for $230.

Two features stand out.

1) Being able to lower...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-24-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,980
Posted By Chuck Broten

Fad or Coincidence

Hmmmm....

A fad is a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal.

Coincidence is the noteworthy alignment of two or more events or circumstances without obvious causal...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-06-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By Chuck Broten

Thanks for the replies

I put Bilsteins on my 2000 C5 and did not realign and never had any problems with uneven tire wear or handling problems.

As long as you make sure that you keep track of the spacers when you take...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-06-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By Chuck Broten

Looks like it will be awhile for Z51 sways, in the mean time ...

I should have my Bilstein sports in about a week and am wondering if highth will change just with the shocks?

I don't want my car to be any lower (it is stock) because of the speed bumps at some...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-25-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By Chuck Broten

Top Speed

Top speed has been right at 305 KMPH, or about 190 MPH.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-25-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By Chuck Broten

It could have been worse..

Driving on the Autobahn is a blast, for sure.

I knew I would get a scratch sometime but the way it happened was stupid. It is illegal for the motorcycles to drive down the middle but they do it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-24-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By Chuck Broten

Hmmm...

The upload of the C6 picture failed when I tried to update my signature and the C5 showed up in the preview when I posted this thread.... Hmmmmmm..... computers.....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-24-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By Chuck Broten

First Scratch - Motor Cycle got me...

This happend a couple of weeks ago, but I am still steamed.

I was on Autobahn A6 caught in a stau (traffic jam) here in Germany. Both lanes were totally stopped and in Germany you pull to either...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-16-2009, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Chuck Broten

Clear Bra

Will it help? Very definitely. If you take the blunt (handle) end of a screwdriver and press on the film you will notice a definite resiliancy that small rocks and gravel will bounce off of.

I...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-04-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,849
Posted By Chuck Broten

I sure wish...

Gene, I sure wish you folks would send your products to military APO's so us folks overseas could buy them. I have had complete wheel packages sent via the US Post Office from other vendors. I know...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-12-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By Chuck Broten

Thanks for the advice.

Since my budget is limited this time around I think I'll be going with the following:

Baer Decelorators with ceramic pads

Z51 Sways

Bilsteins because they can be used with a lowered car and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-08-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By Chuck Broten

Stock C6 Upgrades, suspension, brakes

I have been reading posts about upgrades to the stock, non-Z51, C6. I don't want to spend a lot so am thinking about the following:

Z51 brake upgrade from GM
Z51 sway bars from GM
Bilstein...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-07-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 368
Posted By Chuck Broten

The nice part about the NPP is that it is easily...

The nice part about the NPP is that it is easily modified to have the baffles stay open all the time or run normally. With normal mode the car is very quiet and suits my better half just fine. When...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-07-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 303
Posted By Chuck Broten

Insurance in Germany

I have been with USAA for 37 years and they have insured my cars in Europe and Asia a number of times.

Annual cost for my C6, personal property, and renters liability insurance is just over $1500....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-05-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 645
Posted By Chuck Broten

Insurance

My car will be insured by USAA, as it is now, and will be fully covered throughtout the trip over. The shipping companies tried to sell me expensive marine insurance, but it is not necessary with my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-05-2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 303
Posted By Chuck Broten

EuroVette07

I have already been in contact with the folks in the Corvette club.

Actually, I was the one that started that club by putting signs on Corvettes I saw around the Heidelberg area asking if anyone...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 645
Posted By Chuck Broten

Shipping C6 to Germany - any pitfalls?

Taking a job in Germany and shipping my 08 C6 next week. The car will go in a box in front of my house and I will get it out of the same box at my new address in Germany so it won't be sitting open...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-17-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Chuck Broten

Dirt/rocks in fender seam - update

A few days ago I posted a question about fixing the problem of dirt and small rocks getting into the seam between the rear fender and rocker panel, just behind the door (in my case).

C-INRED...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-14-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By Chuck Broten

Thanks for the info

That was the fix that I had remembered before I saw the same issue with my, also velocity yellow, C6.

I already have the foam and will take care of this problem today.

Thanks for helping.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-14-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By Chuck Broten

Dirt coming from seam....

I saw a post awhile back about putting some foam stirps between the wheel well plastic and the body to prevent dirt/debris form getting into a void then leaking out. Not sure if I am stating this...
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