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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-20-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By SHOOTER 49

I was happy with the Michelin on my 06. I am also...

I was happy with the Michelin on my 06. I am also happy with the Continental E/T (extreme contact) on my 09.The Conti's do hook up unlike the crappy Goodyear supercars.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-15-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,697
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Thank you for posting the pics.You have a...

Thank you for posting the pics.You have a beautiful car with three exceptions. The black spoiler is a distraction and looks like it belongs on a ricer in a high school student parking lot-sorry.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-17-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,695
Posted By SHOOTER 49

The Goodyears with the z51 are worse then the non...

The Goodyears with the z51 are worse then the non z51 GY's, but both are bad for traction. I liked the Michelin replacement better on my 06 and the Continental Extreme Contact on my 09 much , much...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-17-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Had a friend with a 67 GTO with the 3 2's and a...

Had a friend with a 67 GTO with the 3 2's and a 4 speed and at the time I had a 68 GTX 440 and torqueflite, both cars bone stock. One time we went against each other in time trails on multiple...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-16-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,721
Posted By SHOOTER 49

:iagree::iagree:Michelin or Conti ET are superior...

:iagree::iagree:Michelin or Conti ET are superior to them.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-16-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

And here's looking at you kid...................

And here's looking at you kid...................
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-16-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Hondaamer, I did not intend imply that your car...

Hondaamer, I did not intend imply that your car didn't turn a 13.97 or to hijack your thread--so sorry if that is how my reply appears.But back then it wasn't uncommom mis-represent cars. I knew a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-16-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

I agree that in the last 10 years or so cars are...

I agree that in the last 10 years or so cars are capable of running quicker then the magazine test drivers. I had a couple of LS1 Camaros that proved that point quite well.
But back in the 60's...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-15-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

And that was my origional point of being a...

And that was my origional point of being a skeptic to a 63 Vette with a 300 horse breaking into the 13's. If the rare and very limited cars are excluded, the first factory, and that means no Yenko...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-15-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

If anyone is old enough (like me) when Hot Rod' s...

If anyone is old enough (like me) when Hot Rod' s cover had the 68 Mustang Cobra Jet on the cover with the ''fasted pure stock in history ''etc. and qouted a 13.56 time many of us went out and bought...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-15-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

The 63 came standard with 250 hp and three engine...

The 63 came standard with 250 hp and three engine options. The L75 /300 HP, the L76/340 HP, and the L84/360 Fuel Injected. I looked through my collection of old car mags and could not find a test on...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-14-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,791
Posted By SHOOTER 49

I used to race my GT 500 KR which had a 428 Cobra...

I used to race my GT 500 KR which had a 428 Cobra Jet which was under-rated at 335 horses and never once got into the 13's. In C purestock class ,I would race and beat Vette's rated at 350 horses...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-14-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,468
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Very nice. There is something about your car that...

Very nice. There is something about your car that seems familier, just can't seem to place it though........................:cool:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-04-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,079
Posted By SHOOTER 49

:iagree:My son's 5.0 was nice but no match for a...

:iagree:My son's 5.0 was nice but no match for a c6 when he got it. He took it to the pony corral for intake, tune and axlebacks and now it is indeed a match for a stock c6.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 19,995
Posted By SHOOTER 49

It is a tasteful color that I do like, but it...

It is a tasteful color that I do like, but it looks like an Audi or Benz color. On the other hand JSB and AO were STATEMENT colors. Comes down to personal preference and some guys want to be tasteful...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-02-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Yes you did see my car at R&R yesterday. They...

Yes you did see my car at R&R yesterday. They replaced my battery under the warrenty for a bad cell and she is back in action.

As for some other posters saying NOT to use a tender I was advised...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Thank you Geoff. The car is still under warrenty...

Thank you Geoff. The car is still under warrenty and my local dealer is bringing a new battery tomorrow morning and then taking the car and the old battery back to the shop.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

I did disconnect the tender before trying to...

I did disconnect the tender before trying to start the car. I saw the green light on the tender and assumed a fully charged battery. The door opened as usual and allowed me in and then upon trying to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,948
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Drop top unless you are really needing horsepower...

Drop top unless you are really needing horsepower you can not use.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

I hear you and agree. Thanks.

I hear you and agree. Thanks.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

You are so right, my 06 did this as well and...

You are so right, my 06 did this as well and would not respond to a jump. Corvette tax.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Thanks, but all I have is the low amp or low volt...

Thanks, but all I have is the low amp or low volt (MOTORCYCLE) one.Going to try an old fashion jump.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Now the green starter light is intermitently...

Now the green starter light is intermitently flashing and the ticking noise is gone and the tender light it showing full charge but I think you are right in the fact that the battery is shot. Gotta...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By SHOOTER 49

Would you keep it on the charger overnight with...

Would you keep it on the charger overnight with the ticking noise and the illuminated starter green light or just get the new battery in the morning?
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