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08-05-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,376
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Yes, you should remove all of it. Just use a...

Yes, you should remove all of it. Just use a shop vac to keep it clean.
07-11-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,551
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

I much prefer the Continental ECS to the...

I much prefer the Continental ECS to the Michelin’s I was running.
06-26-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Update

This afternoon, I went back out to the garage, and the car started and operated normally. So I shut it down, and replicated my steps from yesterday. Opened the hatch, opened the passenger door,...
06-26-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Theft Deterrent Lit - Engine Running

Yesterday I drove to an appointment, and all was fine with my 2011 Grand Sport (A6, bone stock, 53k miles). About an hour later, I was ready to go. I opened the hatch, opened the passenger door to...
01-27-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,065
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

We left northwestern Illinois last year when I...

We left northwestern Illinois last year when I quit my job at Honeywell, and moved just outside of Athens, GA.

We love it here! A year ago, the Corvette had been sitting in the garage for at...
10-28-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,041
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Although the one on the right looks like a...

Although the one on the right looks like a regular clamp, it's got cutouts that are similar to the one on the left. I've got OEM clamps on the way (thanks, Paul!).

Yes, I can use regular hose...
10-27-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,041
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Yes - the one that attaches the air duct to the...

Yes - the one that attaches the air duct to the throttle body. It's the one on the right in your picture.

Steven
10-27-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,041
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Thanks! PM sent. Steven

Thanks!

PM sent.

Steven
10-27-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,041
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

OEM Air Duct Hose clamp

I was installing a new air filter on my 2011 LS3, and when I attempted to tighten the hose clamp that secures the flexible duct to the throttle body, it snapped and broke.

I can't seem to find...
03-31-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

That's what I went with. About $120 for the set,...

That's what I went with. About $120 for the set, and very low dust and noise. These perform just as good as the dusty and noisy stock pads. I replaced my stock pads at about 25,000 miles.

Steven
02-15-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,993
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Agree - your car looks really good! I also see...

Agree - your car looks really good! I also see that we're pretty close. We bought a house in Comer in December!

Steven
01-25-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 80,791
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

What's the range of the WV? Do you have to be...

What's the range of the WV? Do you have to be within a relatively short distance, or can you roll the windows down from half a block away?

Thanks,
Steven
01-18-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,549
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

I guess I've been lucky. In the thirteen years...

I guess I've been lucky. In the thirteen years between my C4 and my C6, I've only had a few occasions where I thought someone was trying to challenge me for a race, or felt like I was being targeted...
12-28-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

It made sense to me. This seems like a topic of...

It made sense to me. This seems like a topic of general interest to C6 owners that might have been considering going to BG in 2019. I don't think the OP was trying to reach the dedicated Camaro...
12-27-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Yep - from the email I got today... ...

Yep - from the email I got today...

Bloomington Gold Corvettes is excited to announce an addition to the 2019 Event. For the first time in the 45-year history of the Show, Bloomington Gold will...
12-23-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,466
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

What year is your C6? The VIN decoding changed...

What year is your C6? The VIN decoding changed throughout the C6 run. For 2008 and 2009 coupes, the VIN started as 1G1YY26W, indicating a coupe (sixth digit=2) with the LS3 engine (eighth digit=W).
...
12-18-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,177
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

So, expressing my opinion that I honestly think...

So, expressing my opinion that I honestly think that most of those cars appear overcooked to me means that I'm a hater? Just because I don't like them doesn't mean that I hate them. You may look at...
12-16-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,177
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Honestly, the only appealing cars were the two...

Honestly, the only appealing cars were the two Corvettes, gray Mercedes, and the green Porsche. And that Porsche style really hasn't looked new since the 1960's.

The rest of those look way...
10-11-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

I'm with NSF and others for Auto Zone pads. ...

I'm with NSF and others for Auto Zone pads.

My '11 GS would dust up the wheels in as little as two days of normal driving. Since I don't have time to wash the car every other day, I chose to go...
09-25-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,418
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Here's mine - we're selling the house, so it's a...

Here's mine - we're selling the house, so it's a lot cleaner than it usually is...

Steven
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08-13-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

I'm much more familiar with the C4 rear...

I'm much more familiar with the C4 rear suspension, so help me understand on the C6. Where are the C6 axle nuts located, how many are there, which Loctite are you supposed to use, and what's the...
07-23-2018, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Hi, Ted - You got 'em, and I've sent you...

Hi, Ted -

You got 'em, and I've sent you details through a PM.

Steven
07-22-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

Small Parts (New/Unused)

SOLD!!!

I have the following:

Two GM P/N 10054847, which are the throttle cable attachment clips for the LT1/LT4 engines. These attach to the engine covers and keep the cable in place.

One...
07-22-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 252
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

91 - 96 Lug Nut Covers (Used)

SOLD!

I found my original silver lug nut covers from my '95 coupe. I'd like $15 for the set, and I'll ship free to the continental US.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Steven
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07-22-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By OldCorvetteFan

SOLD! Steven

SOLD!

Steven
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