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Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-05-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,963
Posted By docrings1

The convertible option is not available for me on...

The convertible option is not available for me on my Samsung tablet... weird!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-18-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,189
Posted By docrings1

When you compare this GT2 seat to the picture...

When you compare this GT2 seat to the picture higher up in this thread...there is a definite difference in the leather back panels... which one is correct, or are these two different sub-styles??
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-18-2019, 12:38 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 35,985
Posted By docrings1

Anyone seen these in person at a reveal? Is...

Anyone seen these in person at a reveal?

Is the Corvette caliper logo a clear-coated decal or raised machine finish?

Thinking of ordering black calipers, and if so desired, refinish them myself...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,144
Posted By docrings1

Tint in the South is a huge boon. ..so much...

Tint in the South is a huge boon. ..so much cooler in the car! Can really tell the difference in the transmitted heat when you have to roll down the window and the Sun blasts in.

I also get an...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,585
Posted By docrings1

I wish there was a Kalahari option! ...

I wish there was a Kalahari option!

Hmmmm... couldn't be more than $5000 to have the leather dyed and plastic parts painted. .. :leaving:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,726
Posted By docrings1

It's a long story... but we have property in...

It's a long story... but we have property in Florida, and those dang fire ants need to DIE. We had an extra bag in Atlanta. ..
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,726
Posted By docrings1

Yup! That one piece of luggage is shared between...

Yup! That one piece of luggage is shared between me and my wife, and there is a little space for our 7 pound little dog in the back where she can curl up, or walk up to a pillow on the armrest...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,927
Posted By docrings1

Nope... She's as thin as the day we met 33 years...

Nope... She's as thin as the day we met 33 years ago. How I am this blessed, only God knows!

The C8 can't be that much wider that I can't reach my wife!
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-17-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,906
Posted By docrings1

Travel pics of your C6...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x877/20190917_182203_ba6c727110677f1821a992ede6994f65e2e0d7ff.jpg
Travel photo taken in Century, Florida, on our way to the Pensacola...
Forum: Photography
09-17-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12,098
Views: 1,617,665
Posted By docrings1

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x877/20190917_182203_22de5c8141009e29c69961e199b2c779f04b261a.jpg

Century, Florida... Stopped on our way to Pensacola
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-17-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By docrings1

So the $600 upcharge Chevy gets for painted...

So the $600 upcharge Chevy gets for painted calipers is not that bad... Or are the powder coated more durable?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,927
Posted By docrings1

As always, wife's thigh.... :cool:

As always, wife's thigh....

:cool:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,726
Posted By docrings1

Fingers crossed it'll hold this much!

Headed South from Atlanta to Pensacola... With a large piece of luggage and miscellaneous necessities (cooler, two beach chairs, hats, shoes, and a couple dozen loose items.)

Fingers crossed my...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
09-16-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,667
Posted By docrings1

Direct Injection - maintenance?

Does anyone have the engineering specs on the direct injection (DI) on the new C8 LT2 engine?

I have had DI on a number of high mileage cars, and I experienced no economy or power issues with...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-16-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,583
Posted By docrings1

:rofl: It would have been funny if the GM...

:rofl:

It would have been funny if the GM rep with the C8 traveling dealer show posted here... :)
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-24-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 108,596
Posted By docrings1

I think it refers to nearly every surface being...

I think it refers to nearly every surface being that color, not just the seats and a few other items. This would include dash, and A pillars, roof, rear engine firewall panel, etc.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-05-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,214
Posted By docrings1

Thank you! I installed the radio about four...

Thank you!

I installed the radio about four years ago... and just now getting around to putting the camera in. Ha... life happens.

I had previously installed the RCA cable to the back in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-05-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,214
Posted By docrings1

Reverse wire in the dash?

Hey forum bubbas,

Installing a reverse camera, and looking to see if there is a reverse wire in the cabin to hook the Pioneer headunit to for turning on the camera.

The camera is already...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-05-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,392
Posted By docrings1

I have the first year of the C6, 2005 model,...

I have the first year of the C6, 2005 model, built November 2004.

Things that Chevy fixed the second year (2006) included:

1) Column Lock security.... mine failed after a few years... removed...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-16-2017, 01:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,789
Posted By docrings1

Mine just blew up today on a spirited 1-2 shift. ...

Mine just blew up today on a spirited 1-2 shift. Stock 2005 Z-51 manual on stock tires accelerating to merge with traffic. Only 15k on the odo. Will get a report tomorrow from the dealer on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-07-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 54,230
Posted By docrings1

My bypass burned out my underdash SCL module in...

My bypass burned out my underdash SCL module in about a year (the black box which the bypass plugs into)...so my crazy logic was just replace everything back to stock (both SCL and module) and fix it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-06-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,105
Posted By docrings1

Absolutely DO NOT buy a 2005 with manual...

Absolutely DO NOT buy a 2005 with manual transmission... the Steering Column Lock failures are rampant, expensive, and extremely frustrating to leave you stranded somewhere, requiring a tow.
Chevy...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-06-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 54,230
Posted By docrings1

Okay... major disappointment. The new SCL and...

Okay... major disappointment. The new SCL and module worked GREAT for ONE DAY, with multiple starts with no DIC warnings. We drove it around for an hour, stopped for gas, and restarted reliably.
...
Forum: Help Forum
09-05-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 454
Posted By docrings1

Missing thread page...

Edited... page is now appearing...wierd.

www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-general-discussion/2918783-diy-steering-column-lock-2005-a-3.html
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-04-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 54,230
Posted By docrings1

Okay, just completed this Steering Column Lock...

Okay, just completed this Steering Column Lock and Steering Column Lock module replacement (successfully).

THANK YOU CSNOW for your excellent post...couldn't have done it without your post!!!
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