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09-06-2020, 02:01 PM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

So sorry that's really bad. Rick

So sorry that's really bad.
Rick
07-13-2020, 09:10 PM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

Go look at it and drive it that way you can tell...

Go look at it and drive it that way you can tell if it does weird things, talk to the owner if it looks reasonable have a body shop look at it. See what kind of parts he used to fix it and if he had...
07-09-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,822
Posted By Whiteonrice

I usually leave the top down in the summer I just...

I usually leave the top down in the summer I just put it up a couple of days ago after several months of being down and I didn't see any wrinkles or signs of wear. Mine is a 427 vert with a black top.
06-03-2020, 09:22 PM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

Nice car, you should probably only buy new cars....

Nice car, you should probably only buy new cars. I think buyers remorse would do you in. Good luck
05-30-2020, 12:49 PM
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Views: 1,582
Posted By Whiteonrice

Probably not a lifter if it does not tick quicker...

Probably not a lifter if it does not tick quicker when you give it more throttle. I had this happen on my 96 LT4 it was a fairly loud ticking sound and it did go faster with more throttle. Hope it's...
04-15-2020, 10:29 PM
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Views: 1,945
Posted By Whiteonrice

I don't think Z06 tops come off.

I don't think Z06 tops come off.
03-14-2020, 08:50 PM
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Views: 921
Posted By Whiteonrice

I was hoping someone had reprogrammed their ECU...

I was hoping someone had reprogrammed their ECU and had to drive around afterward to reset the OBD or they didn't have to. I don't know if the ECU holds the OBD values in memory or not that would...
03-14-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Whiteonrice

Only stressing because I need a new smog cert....

Only stressing because I need a new smog cert. and it won't pass with this showing in the OBD scanner. "fuel not ready"
03-14-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Whiteonrice

My OBD error is "fuel not ready" this is a...

My OBD error is "fuel not ready" this is a continuous monitor all the other sensors were ready. I was advised that reprogramming the ECU would fix this, all I want to know is if the ECU is...
03-14-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Whiteonrice

Sorry for the misunderstanding, the reason I...

Sorry for the misunderstanding, the reason I wanted the ECU reprogrammed was because of a problem getting a smog cert there was never a CEL . One OBD sensor would not reset, "Fuel not ready" would...
03-12-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Whiteonrice

Was my ECU reprogrammed

I took my 427 to the chevy dealer to have the ECU reprogrammed. I don't know if they did it or not. Is there a way to tell? I thought I would have to drive it for awhile to reset the OBD sensors but...
02-21-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,933
Posted By Whiteonrice

It's up to you of course. I recently bought a 427...

It's up to you of course. I recently bought a 427 roadster and asked around about this I talked to a couple of Chevy dealers and a local Corvette mechanic who only works on Vettes. He said the only...
02-19-2020, 12:16 AM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

I do my best to enjoy it. Really not that hard....

I do my best to enjoy it. Really not that hard. The rims look nice when their clean but they do require a little effort once in awhile.
02-01-2020, 11:03 PM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

I have both also. A vert and that great looking...

I have both also. A vert and that great looking spoiler.
02-01-2020, 10:27 PM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

Totaled totally, there's a lot more damage there...

Totaled totally, there's a lot more damage there that will show up when they try to repair it. Replacing the tub is a major project and who knows how much damage happened to the frame and suspension....
01-31-2020, 10:07 PM
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Views: 3,660
Posted By Whiteonrice

My 2013 goes to 70+ when cold.

My 2013 goes to 70+ when cold.
01-24-2020, 12:03 PM
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Views: 6,358
Posted By Whiteonrice

Paint! Otherwise it just looks like an add on.

Paint! Otherwise it just looks like an add on.
12-21-2019, 11:27 PM
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Views: 10,161
Posted By Whiteonrice

My 427 and it's red. ...

My 427 and it's red.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/image1_68eb8127129474185dd41dcbd7590658daa8996c.jpg
12-21-2019, 10:05 PM
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Posted By Whiteonrice

My 427 #2211. A winter day in SoCal. ...

My 427 #2211. A winter day in SoCal.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/image1_2984eb76b6c81549aeb19c77acea3c7026ac4f52.jpg
12-03-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,819
Posted By Whiteonrice

Nice looking car. I'm partial to red convertibles...

Nice looking car. I'm partial to red convertibles plus it's a stick. If they fixed the problems and that was 5 years ago I wouldn't worry about it. They are a dealership and probably wouldn't want to...
11-21-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,563
Posted By Whiteonrice

I wouldn't pass on a good car if it didn't have...

I wouldn't pass on a good car if it didn't have it. I had it in my C5 and it was just a novelty I just left the speedo on because the tach and oil pressure were too small to be useful.
11-17-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,606
Posted By Whiteonrice

Read this it may help...

Read this it may help https://www.liveabout.com/ls7-engine-problems-and-wiggle-test-916184
I just bought a 2013 427 roadster and don't plan on doing the heads. I talked to my Corvette mechanic and...
11-12-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 180
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10-31-2019, 10:19 PM
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Views: 3,778
Posted By Whiteonrice

Best of luck.

Best of luck.
10-28-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,459
Posted By Whiteonrice

I find it's easier to sell Corvettes in the...

I find it's easier to sell Corvettes in the spring. Maybe the IRS refund checks help maybe the warm weather but I have had better luck selling in the spring and I also got a few bucks more.
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