CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: Tom Beames
Showing results 1 to 25 of 70
Search took 1.12 seconds.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-02-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,384
Posted By Tom Beames

Where Have All The C6 ZO6's Gone?

I have the bee in my bonnet once again for a ZO6 but they are scarce as hen's teeth, or so it seems. Only 500+ made in 2010.

Has the Grand Sport become the ZO6 "wannabee" and replaced it in the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-10-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By Tom Beames

Who Will Win?

Let's put a 2011 Mustang 5.0, a C6 Grand Sport and a C6Z on the line and let 'em race a 1/4 mile.

I assume the Z will be first but who would finish second? Now let's add the 2011 Shelby at 550 hp....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-07-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By Tom Beames

CF ZO6 Sellers

Not familiar with site but have read several times that CF members selling Z's are very competitive. How do I find these CF sellers, new and "previously enjoyed" C6Z's in the mid-atlantic area?
...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-07-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,322
Posted By Tom Beames

Was She Rode Hard??

Found an 06Z. 15,900 on the clock. $48.500. Has, among other things, LG Motorsports top end package, LG custom heads, LG custom cam, LG long tube headers, Greddy Oil Separator, Performance shifter,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-18-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,705
Posted By Tom Beames

C6Z Trans "Notchy" Feeling

I owned a 07Z for 13 payments but had to sell her(economy). I wrote to the CF about a "notchy" feeling when shifting-most noticable 1-2 and lesser in 3-4.

CF'ers responded nicely. Seems about...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-18-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By Tom Beames

C6Z Trans "Notchy" Feeling

I owned a 07Z for 13 payments but had to sell her(economy). I wrote to the CF about a "notchy" feeling when shifting-most noticable 1-2 and lesser in 3-4.

CF'ers responded nicely. Seems about...
Forum: C5 General
05-17-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Tom Beames

Tune A Stock Z??

I have asked before and get differences of opinion. (Typical!). One very informative CF member sent me a PM in '09 on the subject. He was sure it would be a waste of money. He finally gave in and had...
Forum: C5 General
05-17-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,660
Posted By Tom Beames

How Do U Get It To Look So Good?

I own an 04Z Z16 trim. It is a "garage Queen"-admittedly. I have used Meguiar's (all of them), Zaino, Turtle Ice and some others I can't remember. I wash her with Dawn (per Zaino) and use only white...
Forum: C5 General
04-08-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Tom Beames

I appreciate all the responses but only 1 really...

I appreciate all the responses but only 1 really attempted to answer my query. I understand the economics of the trade. I understand and am grateful for the "opinions" but I am really looking for...
Forum: C5 General
04-08-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Tom Beames

C-6Z vs 04C-5Z in feet

Have the 04Z and thinking about C-6Z (had one in 07 but economy got the best of me). I have read the Fast List for both on the CF for times and MPH but would like the difference in feet so I can...
Forum: C5 General
01-29-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,018
Posted By Tom Beames

But maybe not. My 04Z is just a tad notchy when...

But maybe not. My 04Z is just a tad notchy when cold but gets very smooth when warmed up. NOTHING like my 07Z. It was a brute 1-2 and 2-3.

I do not know the first thing about transmissions but my...
Forum: C5 General
12-22-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Tom Beames

Snow Plow

Yep, had the snow in No. VA. My 04 Z is in the garage. My neighbor said he has a buddy who could make me a plow for the front end. He wants $5,000 up front and in cash. Says that he guarantees good...
Forum: C5 General
11-08-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11
[Z06] Octane
Views: 1,642
Posted By Tom Beames

It never ceases to amaze me. The post #8 is far...

It never ceases to amaze me. The post #8 is far and away the rudest and also one of the new dudes. Everyone else is not only more senior but so much more accommodating and provide meaningful...
Forum: C5 General
11-07-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
[Z06] Octane
Views: 1,642
Posted By Tom Beames

Octane

Got my ears pinned back by CF readers a month or so ago for running 87 octane in my 04Z. So, I 'googled' "Octane" and found some confirming reading about octance. Octane is only a resistance to...
Forum: C5 General
11-07-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,007
Posted By Tom Beames

Supercharge A Non "Z"?

Your opinion plz. My neighbor has an 01 automatic hatchback. He is taking it to NJ (we live in No. VA) to have installed a Supercharger. He said it's about $7,500.00.

Certainly none of my business...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-05-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By Tom Beames

Any performance changes from 2007 to 2009

Am a C-5Z owner wanting to move up to the "Big Boy" 'Vettes again. I owned an 07Z but had to sell. (darn economy!)

Are there any performance differences from 07Z to 09Z that I might want to take...
Forum: C5 General
10-01-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,331
Posted By Tom Beames

Some of y'all are helpful. Some are brutal. I get...

Some of y'all are helpful. Some are brutal. I get the hint about 91/93 octane but remember, what octane is-resistance to knock. My girl does not knock or ping (same thing), she does not deisel after...
Forum: C5 General
09-30-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,331
Posted By Tom Beames

What is a "Tune"?

I have an 04Z Z16. 17,500 miles on the clock. I have added the decal with the word CORVETTE on the top of the front windshield and Corsa Pace car exhaust. I use 87 octane fuel and drive the car to...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By Tom Beames

04Z Column Lock

I have an 04Z. Have been reading about "column lock" problems and thought how lucky I am to not have a problem. Don't ja' know that yesterday my DIC said to "check column lock". Darn!!

My question...
Forum: C5 General
06-28-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,333
Posted By Tom Beames

Z-16 Almost Done versus 07Z

I am courious-the auther of the "Z-16 Almost Done" thread dated 6/26 seems to have received many favorable responses for his mods and his approach. My question to y'all is: how will his "new" Z16...
Forum: C5 General
06-07-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By Tom Beames

I have owned a C6 w/Z51 package, an 07Z and now...

I have owned a C6 w/Z51 package, an 07Z and now an 04Z Z16. My 04 is GREAT but it is hard to not have 505 hp under the hood!! I do not track or race but WHEN I need to get around someone or something...
Forum: C5 General
06-06-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By Tom Beames

Another 04Z Striper and Wax vs Polish

2 things gang-last evening I saw another 04Z "Stripy" on Waterway Drive in Montclair, VA. Any body know who it might have been (it wasn't me. Mine was in the garage!)?

Also, I just realized that...
Forum: C5 General
02-09-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By Tom Beames

Cold weather and tires

I read the tread about losing traction in cold weather. Y'all were right on! This AM temp at 41. I accelerated "briskly" in 2nd and, sure 'nuf, she broke lose. Fortunately y'all had warned me just...
Forum: C5 General
01-12-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 583
Posted By Tom Beames

You guys have a great sense of humor!! What I...

You guys have a great sense of humor!! What I gather is-LIVE WITH IT. It's part of the fun.
Forum: C5 General
01-11-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 583
Posted By Tom Beames

Finger Prints--Ugh! Solutions??

Just came in from my weekend ritual D&C (dust and cleaning) of my 04Z 'striper' and I noticed fingerprints on the door where I had touched the door to push it closed. This is obviously not the first...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 70
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:14 AM.