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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-10-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,471
Posted By OttoNP

There may be something specific about that kind...

There may be something specific about that kind of transmission, my comments are only on synchromesh transmissions (C6). I suppose the friction from bearings and slight contact between clutch plate,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-10-2006, 09:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,227
Posted By OttoNP

When you "lock the column", all that is happening...

When you "lock the column", all that is happening is the spring loaded plunger can push through one of those holes, I don't see how it could make any kind of difference except as a mental cue...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-10-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,471
Posted By OttoNP

"Your comment about double clutching on the...

"Your comment about double clutching on the upshift is not correct. In the upshift situation the input shaft needs to slow down somewhat in order to syncronize with the next highest gear ratio and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-07-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By OttoNP

They always connect there, but you can read info...

They always connect there, but you can read info out of any module. Some new modules will pull information from others when replaced, but the manual is usually right. How do you know the BCM was...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-07-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,471
Posted By OttoNP

First of all, the entire purpose of synchros is...

First of all, the entire purpose of synchros is so that you don't have to double clutch. That is why they were even created, if you always double clutch it you don't need synchros. Synchos slow...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-07-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,755
Posted By OttoNP

The EPA and fuel economy What few people...

The EPA and fuel economy

What few people know, is that fuel economy stickers are based on a drive cycle made up by the EPA decades ago. It has a city, which is three cycles and a highway which is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-07-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 6,445
Posted By OttoNP

When I was younger I didn't think it mattered as...

When I was younger I didn't think it mattered as much, but as I get older I think it is more and more important to buy American (engineered and bought).

I recently started my own side business, my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-07-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,552
Posted By OttoNP

The dealers buy the cars before the future...

The dealers buy the cars before the future customer is identified. So what your saying is GM shouldn't ship cars until the customer has bought them? That obviously won't work. The other factor is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-06-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,552
Posted By OttoNP

Hmm...not sure why anyone is blaming GM....or if...

Hmm...not sure why anyone is blaming GM....or if there is a legitimate point here....They are not producing any unsold cars, every car rolling done the line has be bought by a dealer. Their...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-06-2006, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 588
Posted By OttoNP

The main issue isn't simply an age issue, it's...

The main issue isn't simply an age issue, it's all about their position when the air bag deploys. If you search through a lot of articles, the concern is that small children could slip under the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-22-2006, 08:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,879
Posted By OttoNP

I think we should all file a class action lawsuit...

I think we should all file a class action lawsuit against lawyers for creating higher costs for everything and lowering the standard of living. I now have to get cold coffee from Macdonalds, have to...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-22-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,290
Posted By OttoNP

In the manual the car has no way of knowing what...

In the manual the car has no way of knowing what gear you are in, so any kind of TM can't be based on that. What are the paramenters you are changing in LS2 edit?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-06-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By OttoNP

I've heard from many reliable people that...

I've heard from many reliable people that completely discharging a battery does some kind of damage, but my personal experiance so far has seemed to conflict with that. I've completely drained the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-02-2006, 04:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,354
Posted By OttoNP

You could still mess up the shutdown in an 2006...

You could still mess up the shutdown in an 2006 if the FOB isn't detected when your turn it off, it will stay in RUN unless you hit off again, I *think* if you leave it in ACC it will be ok (auto...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-02-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,789
Posted By OttoNP

How is your radar detector wired in? If its...

How is your radar detector wired in? If its connected to an unswitched source it will kill your battery, though I'd expect it to take awhile...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-12-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,946
Posted By OttoNP

Does it sound like it is right there? It could...

Does it sound like it is right there? It could be the wires the pass the controls to the steering wheel, see if you can see them by looking into the gap behind the steering wheel (*edit checked my...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-12-2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,460
Posted By OttoNP

BCM and many other modlues codes no longer clear...

BCM and many other modlues codes no longer clear with battery disconnect (or touching terminals), they must be cleared with scan tool. A problem on the 5 volt reference would mess up a lot of...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-11-2006, 03:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,460
Posted By OttoNP

Bad Dealer....Bad Dealer.... The steering...

Bad Dealer....Bad Dealer....

The steering wheel sensor would cause the code listed above and would turn off active handling, but would not cause reduced power mode. Stupid! Stupid!

I'd go...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-11-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By OttoNP

Hey Buffy, just curious about the squirrel...

Hey Buffy, just curious about the squirrel picture as your avatar....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-11-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,156
Posted By OttoNP

Try moving the seat around when it does it. ...

Try moving the seat around when it does it. Specifically move it up. If you can get the light to go out by moving it up, it is likely the wires for the pretensioner getting pinched. If you knew...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-21-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,295
Posted By OttoNP

I've also cut apart every fuel filter I've...

I've also cut apart every fuel filter I've changed. I've always been disappointed with the lack of stuff there and felt that the change was unneeded. So, I'm surprized to see cases of it catching...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,327
Posted By OttoNP

I've never heard of onstar contacting people...

I've never heard of onstar contacting people while driving aggressively, I think a airbag has to deploy.

Also, Onstar is designed to only allow activation from the vehicle. That is why you have...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-19-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 769
Posted By OttoNP

Less Throttle..... But seriously, just...

Less Throttle.....

But seriously, just thinking about I'd say it all comes done to the force pushing your vehicle, depending on how much rear wheel torque verse traction you have. Since you have...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-19-2005, 09:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By OttoNP

From all the information I've heard, the...

From all the information I've heard, the elimination of the column lock had nothing to do with DBS, it was no longer a government requirement and was eliminated as a result. GM hasn't had them in...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-16-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By OttoNP

The "crime scene" was contaminated as soon as you...

The "crime scene" was contaminated as soon as you popped the trunk and especially when you connected the charger.
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