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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-11-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 601
Posted By Vet

In the early days of the C6, the recommended diff...

In the early days of the C6, the recommended diff fluid was ACDelco gear oil, plus an additional limited slip additive. Then at a later point they switched the recommendation to the ACDelco 10-4034,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-10-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 601
Posted By Vet

What is the latest recommended oil for these...

What is the latest recommended oil for these differentials? Years ago GM had changed the recommended concoction at least once if not more times (per service bulletins), trying to get rid of the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-09-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,834
Posted By Vet

Not claiming to be an expert on windshield...

Not claiming to be an expert on windshield cleaning, it's been one of those life-long challenges. Has anyone ever truly achieved a perfectly streak-free result on the inside of an automobile...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-08-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 911
Posted By Vet

For whatever it's worth, I just did a test on my...

For whatever it's worth, I just did a test on my my original owner, bone stock 2006 C6 coupe. I've never touched any fuses, the car's electrical system has never been modified or repaired in any...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-04-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By Vet

Excellent! Thank you! :thumbs:

Excellent! Thank you! :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-04-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,347
Posted By Vet

Just chiming in, my bone stock C6 needed a new...

Just chiming in, my bone stock C6 needed a new balancer at a mere 27k miles. My car has never been raced or abused. Part just failed.

At about 20k miles, I noticed the balancer / pulley wobbling...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-04-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By Vet

What is involved with changing the fuel cap door...

What is involved with changing the fuel cap door cable / mechanism? What's the easiest way to approach it? Any good DIY articles on how to change? (C6)

Mine still works, cable isn't broken, but...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-03-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 872
Posted By Vet

C6 LS2, new strong battery, still cranks slow...?

2006 C6 coupe Z51 LS2 6-spd manual

Battery was about 5 years old, engine would crank very slowly, sometimes barely turn over, but then would turn over. Always started. Figured the battery was...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-23-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,604
Posted By Vet

Thank you guys for the very helpful info!!!! ...

Thank you guys for the very helpful info!!!!

I shall try the DIY fixes!

So this implies that the creaking comes mostly from the front latches. When inside my car, it almost sounds as if the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-23-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,604
Posted By Vet

C6 roof top creaking fix - updated latch hardware part numbers?

re: 2006 C6 coupe

A few years back I had my roof top replaced by GM for free due to the separation issue. At the time forgot to ask about getting updated roof latches / hardware installed etc to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By Vet

Thanks for the good ideas so far. :thumbs: ...

Thanks for the good ideas so far. :thumbs:

The screw appears to be fully tightened down but I'll check it. I wouldn't want to shave the screw head down because it's a pretty shallow screw head...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By Vet

For whatever it's worth, many performance cars...

For whatever it's worth, many performance cars and motorcycles I've owned over the years did this. As long as it's not too severe and there is no evidence of an issue, I'd chalk it up as "normal"......
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By Vet

Side window hitting screw in roof, chipped glass

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue.

Not too long after I installed a new roof top on my `06 C6 coupe, I noticed that the driver's side window glass would "clunk" as it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
Posted By Vet

Indeed, follow the latest TSB, use the latest GM...

Indeed, follow the latest TSB, use the latest GM fluid and NO additive (as the TSB directs).

Just a reminder, when backing out of your garage in the morning and making a sharp turn, it is easy to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-04-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,141
Posted By Vet

Outstanding!!! Thanks for sharing!!! ...

Outstanding!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-31-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,852
Posted By Vet

Nice work, guys! Glad to see some more C6 cross...

Nice work, guys! Glad to see some more C6 cross beam adapter progress happening. :thumbs:

Hey, I believe I started the C6 cross beam craze back in Febuary of `06 with the below linked post. Was...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-30-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,744
Posted By Vet

Got a hold of a small roll of flat-black 3M...

Got a hold of a small roll of flat-black 3M adhesive vinyl sticker material, cut out rectangles the exact shape of the warning stickers, covered the warning stickers with the rectangles of flat-black...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-15-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 9,157
Posted By Vet

http://www.davemiranda.com/images/DSC_5920b-72.jpg

http://www.davemiranda.com/images/DSC_5920b-72.jpg
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-17-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 13,672
Posted By Vet

I came here looking for information regarding...

I came here looking for information regarding dealing with steep inclines with the new e-brake and wasted 15 minutes reading through this completely ridiculous thread.

So, for anyone else...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-07-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,600
Posted By Vet

Howdy, Bob! I have no worries taking the C6...

Howdy, Bob!

I have no worries taking the C6 on 6,500+ mile trips. Long Island to Glacier National Park and beyond. No problems.

http://www.davemiranda.com/images/c6-0059.jpg

Trip details:...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-13-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,511
Posted By Vet

The guy says right in the Autoweek video, the new...

The guy says right in the Autoweek video, the new tail lights were very intentional in the name of attracting younger buyers etc... indeed the goal with this car was to move ahead into the future and...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-13-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,187
Posted By Vet

Great video. Car looks great in silver. These...

Great video. Car looks great in silver. These are the most impressive and appealing views of the car I've seen so far. :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-28-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 998
Posted By Vet

Yes, very likely front wheel SCRUB, or possibly...

Yes, very likely front wheel SCRUB, or possibly the differential. These two conditions are sometimes hard to tell apart, very similar characteristics.

Front wheel SCRUB is normal for these cars...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,616
Posted By Vet

Neat! Make another video, same car, same...

Neat!

Make another video, same car, same driveway, same position, same path etc, but this time do it with the car backed into the driveway.

:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-28-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,857
Posted By Vet

Quick follow up: I brought the bad Sears...

Quick follow up:

I brought the bad Sears Gold battery back to Sears, they replaced it, free of charge. I did not even have the receipt, they had me in their computer... quick, painless process. ...
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