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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-12-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,121
Posted By jimdavis

Manifold issues

Let's clear the air on a few things. The Edelbrock Performer manifold is a direct copy of a G.M. factory high performance manifold offered back in the '60's. I think it might have been a Z-28...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-04-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 238
Posted By jimdavis

Car Cover

SOLD!!!!

Coverking Custom Satin Silverguard Car Cover for 1997 to 2004 Corvette. Brand new, never unfolded from original bag.

Google Coverking CH2464 to read details. For sale on Amazon for...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-24-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By jimdavis

Body color door handles, 3rd light

BOTH DOOR HANDLE SETS ARE SOLD.
LLOYD MATS ARE SOLD.

Then I have two of the third lights that have led's that run all the way across the entire housing. Unfortunately both of these have minor...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-04-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,476
Posted By jimdavis

I had a new 1984 Vette for about a year and I...

I had a new 1984 Vette for about a year and I must say it wasn't really a very good car. Kinda put me off Vettes until 2002 when I was trying to decide what I wanted for my next car. Hadn't even...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,431
Posted By jimdavis

Crappy transmission

Thanks for the further input. While I have sometimes experienced the issues on the 2-3 shift that was mentioned, I can live with that. The issue that drives me nuts is occurring when the trans can't...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-16-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,431
Posted By jimdavis

I guess I had brain fade and posted this in C5...

I guess I had brain fade and posted this in C5 General but I am seeing responses that say it is showing up in C6 General also.

Here are my comments in response to the posts that have been made....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-08-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,431
Posted By jimdavis

Really disappointed in 2008 Vette

This is my third Vette. Previously I had a 2002 C5 and a 2005 C6. I was extremely happy with both of them and never had any significant issues other than having the roof panel on the 2005 replaced...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-13-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By jimdavis

Yes you did and I appreciate it. Thanks again. ...

Yes you did and I appreciate it. Thanks again.

I didn't buy the $150 Delco Remy battery as a replacement. I bought an $86 Bosch at Pep Boys that has a higher cranking rating and also a much longer...
Forum: Other Cars
04-13-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,753
Posted By jimdavis

Ferrari 599 GTO

I just saw a photo of the new Ferrari 599 GTO in this week's Automotive News and it sure looks a lot like a Corvette. In fact when I first saw the photo I thought it was a Corvette. Maybe the actual...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-13-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By jimdavis

Hmmmm.....I was afraid somebody would come back...

Hmmmm.....I was afraid somebody would come back and tell me to read the manual. *lol*

Thanks for the heads up. Very much appreciated.

On my 2005 the battery died the week before I traded it in.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-13-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By jimdavis

Dead Battery and other issues

I have a 30-month old 2008 Corvette and Saturday I tried to start it and the battery was dead. This is a daily driver car. I tested the battery with a battery tester and it was history. On my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-08-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,901
Posted By jimdavis

Here's the part that I don't understand. I had a...

Here's the part that I don't understand. I had a 2002 C5, a 2005 C6, and now a 2008 C6. Nary a pop or creak out of the first two but have had ongoing issues with the 2008. I have taken the top off...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,368
Posted By jimdavis

I have an '08 A6 with about 6,000 miles on it...

I have an '08 A6 with about 6,000 miles on it now. I didn't really notice this issue when the car was new. I did detect a slight flare on, I think, the 2-3 shift which I found annoying although that...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-07-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 889
Posted By jimdavis

You can buy it here.....

You can buy it here.....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-07-2008, 12:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,306
Posted By jimdavis

I would be shocked if you could find a measurable...

I would be shocked if you could find a measurable difference between any of the name brand gasolines as long as the octane rating was comparable. I use 91 octane Mobil only because it is the most...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-04-2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By jimdavis

I think you will be very disappointed if you do...

I think you will be very disappointed if you do this. Driving at night your visibility will be seriously compromised to the point of it being highly dangerous. I rented a motorhome one time that had...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-22-2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 989
Posted By jimdavis

You all know the old saying..... There's no...

You all know the old saying.....

There's no substitute for cubic inches!!

I would guess the Vette's probably have the one of the biggest engines on the track which would go a long way to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-22-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,702
Posted By jimdavis

My 2002 (F22), my 2005 (Z51) and my 2008 (base)...

My 2002 (F22), my 2005 (Z51) and my 2008 (base) have all scraped about the same and it happens very frequently. It doesn't even bother me any more. It's just part of the deal. It is a cheap and easy...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-15-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By jimdavis

OK.....that explains it. It happens most...

OK.....that explains it. It happens most frequently when I park my car at my office. I usually park it close to a wall which doesn't allow me to walk very far away from the car after I close the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-15-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By jimdavis

Fob confusion

If you accidentally leave your fob in the car, you can program your Vette to alert you to this fact with three honks of the horn. I have mine programmed this way.

However, all too frequently I get...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-11-2008, 01:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,252
Posted By jimdavis

My 2008 VR coupe is a daily driver. My...

My 2008 VR coupe is a daily driver.

My weekend toys alternate between a blown '32 Ford roadster and a blown '33 Ford 3-window coupe. This weekend it will be the roadster.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-11-2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,141
Posted By jimdavis

I agree totally. I had the F55 on my 2002 C5....

I agree totally. I had the F55 on my 2002 C5. Didn't care for it too much. Got the Z51 on my 2005 C6. Liked it ok at first but kinda got tired of the stiff ride over time. Another negative to the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-05-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By jimdavis

On all three of the late model Corvettes I have...

On all three of the late model Corvettes I have had the dealer did not install it. It was in one of the boots in the trunk.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-04-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By jimdavis

Major changes.....

Remember the Trans-Am with the big chicken decal on the hood. Well the 2009 Corvette will have a huge Corvette crossed flag decal on the hood. I hear it is non-removable.

Oh wait, April 1st was...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-25-2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By jimdavis

I had that happen several times with my 2005....

I had that happen several times with my 2005. Took it to the dealer the first two times and they said there was nothing wrong so the next few times it did it, I just ignored it.
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