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08-25-2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By houston_aggie

Much appreciate the input guys. Seems that a...

Much appreciate the input guys. Seems that a spare solution isn't gonna be as simple as I thought. :cheers:
08-24-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By houston_aggie

I thought about the different wheel diameters...

I thought about the different wheel diameters too... but I agree with shopdog, as long as you go slow you'll be fine, limited slip and all. There are a lot of cars that come with a donut spare,...
08-24-2006, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By houston_aggie

Hmm never even considered the bolt pattern,...

Hmm never even considered the bolt pattern, useful info. I went out to the garage and measured how much clearance is available between the top and trunk area when the top is stowed away. There's...
08-23-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By houston_aggie

Will a 17" rim fit?

Was thinking about switching to non run-flats for my next tires, and building a mount in the rear to carry a spare. The spare would need to be no wider than the available clearance between where the...
08-23-2006, 01:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,003
Posted By houston_aggie

It'll be fine... I had mine fixed and can't be...

It'll be fine... I had mine fixed and can't be happier. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1470873
08-13-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By houston_aggie

'05 MN6 1st / 2nd gear issue resolved

Just wanted to post this to anyone who is interested in fixing their '05 MN6 1st / 2nd gear issue. The original issue was that some of the time when rolling in neutral and coming to a stop, it was...
07-28-2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 687
Posted By houston_aggie

Absolutely, that is probably what you felt. It's...

Absolutely, that is probably what you felt. It's got a ton of power. There's a certain on-ramp that I can spin the tires all the way through 3rd gear on. Gotta respect it, and be careful.
05-24-2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,930
Posted By houston_aggie

Guys, do a search for the anti-venom shift mod. ...

Guys, do a search for the anti-venom shift mod. I did this mod by shimming the detent bolt with two 20mm copper oil drain plug washers, and it made a world of difference. The notchyness has been...
01-24-2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,472
Posted By houston_aggie

Are your DIC settings configured to lock the car...

Are your DIC settings configured to lock the car after exiting? If not, you can enter the car without a FOB... I tried this when I first got my car because I was paranoid about the whole keyless...
01-12-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 925
Posted By houston_aggie

Don't you wish you could press a button to...

Don't you wish you could press a button to instantly change the color of the exterior? :) I wouldn't mind having one of each color C6 to drive around depending on how I feel. But since I couldn't...
12-31-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By houston_aggie

First DBS on my '05

Have had the car since March '05... first DBS. It's a 6 speed. Noticed when I got home from Vegas. Bummer :( Thought I was in the clear from DBS since I have had the car for about 9 months......
12-07-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,794
Posted By houston_aggie

:iagree:

:iagree:
12-07-2005, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,794
Posted By houston_aggie

I replaced my differential fluid with the Royal...

I replaced my differential fluid with the Royal Purple Max Gear 75 W90. Result: groaning and chatter is now gone! :cheers:
11-23-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By houston_aggie

Just about to do the same: Have Royal Purple...

Just about to do the same: Have Royal Purple Synchromax for the tranny and Max Gear (75W90) for the diffy. Planning to do the fluid swap this weekend!
Forum: C5 Tech
11-18-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,681
Posted By houston_aggie

Anyone try this mod on a C6? I don't think the...

Anyone try this mod on a C6? I don't think the trannys are that much different...
11-16-2005, 03:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,780
Posted By houston_aggie

Thanks for the heads up and pictures... Looks...

Thanks for the heads up and pictures... Looks like it was worth it; I'm considering doing the same. :cheers:
11-15-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,291
Posted By houston_aggie

No DBS Bought in March, 8k miles 1SA MN6 ...

No DBS
Bought in March, 8k miles
1SA
MN6
Z51
No HUD, XM, NAV, etc.
11-15-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,780
Posted By houston_aggie

Has anyone had this done? If so, any...

Has anyone had this done? If so, any improvement? Or was it a nightmare?

This issue, and the grinding rear differential during tight turns... that's what I want fixed if it's not too much of a...
11-01-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 902
Posted By houston_aggie

the BMW's work great :thumbs:

the BMW's work great :thumbs:
11-01-2005, 12:45 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,350
Posted By houston_aggie

I think this is a strange thread :lurk:

I think this is a strange thread :lurk:
10-26-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,102
Posted By houston_aggie

:eek: Sorry but that's how it works... 25 and...

:eek: Sorry but that's how it works... 25 and it'll go down.
10-20-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,491
Posted By houston_aggie

Are those front calipers red? Also, gotta remove...

Are those front calipers red? Also, gotta remove the front license plate :cheers:
09-20-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By houston_aggie

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading somewhere here on the forum that there were 1648 Millenium Yellows built.
09-20-2005, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,818
Posted By houston_aggie

How much tread do new tires have?

In the small amount of searching I have performed, I haven't found the answer to this...

My question is how many 32nd's of tread do new, z51 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT tires have?

I want to...
09-19-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,816
Posted By houston_aggie

Stock, about 6k miles, mn6, z51, active...

Stock, about 6k miles, mn6, z51, active handling/traction control disabled, done in 4th gear. Had a run done in 5th gear, but the guy dynoing it hit the rev limiter and messed the run up... it hit...
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