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Forum: C5 General
04-06-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,394
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

:rofl: HOW ABOUT JUST BUY A NEW CAR? Hey...

:rofl: HOW ABOUT JUST BUY A NEW CAR?

Hey guy, if you have a scanner use it. That's what it's for.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-26-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

I agree. Never, ever leave a battery charger of...

I agree. Never, ever leave a battery charger of any sort even trickle unattended. I know of too many places that went up in smoke for that reason. One was the garage where I was having my 55 Sedan...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-26-2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 17,279
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

One other question guys. If you leave a battery...

One other question guys. If you leave a battery hooked up al winter with very little or no use won't that start making your aluminum look bad and other metal parts? Not only that I have also noticed...
Forum: Canadian Events
01-26-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

What really gets me teed is here in VA. where I...

What really gets me teed is here in VA. where I am from if you just get a sniff of snow or if they even think it might snow they get those friggen trucks outs and start spreading the sh!!!!...
Forum: C5 General
09-20-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

And to believe they built this road on top of the...

And to believe they built this road on top of the mountain through all the rocks and rough terrain from 1931 through 1939 during the CCC camps with little equipment and a lot of manpower at a cost of...
Forum: C5 General
09-20-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

The ranger told me if you drove straight from...

The ranger told me if you drove straight from Front Royal VA. to Harrisonburg VA, actually I think it goes to Elkton, it takes about three hrs. straight through without stops and going the speed...
Forum: C5 General
09-20-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

How long did it take you to go that far? I just...

How long did it take you to go that far? I just went about 4 hrs. worth and did not get to far. I want to leave one morning early and make a weekend of it. It is a great place to go. They say stay...
Forum: C5 General
09-20-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

True, the 35 mph is a bit slow but if you are...

True, the 35 mph is a bit slow but if you are viewing the sights it's ok. But then again if you have two cars going different directions looking at the scenery and not the road that would be a 70 mph...
Forum: C5 General
09-20-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

Through the rock tunnel

Here is a pic going through the tunnel. It is located just south of Newmarket on skyline drive and a few views.

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj528/spedialty/corvette/photo.jpg
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Forum: C5 General
09-20-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

C5 on the Skyline Drive

Wife and I took a trip on the Drive last week. Got on at Front Royal VA and headed south. I urge anyone who has not taken this trip to go!. It starts at Front Royal and goes to Charlottesville Va....
Forum: C5 General
08-20-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

best stuff to clean cloth uphosltery

I know this is not a corvette question but what is the best product to clean cloth seats with? Buying my son a ZR2 blazer that looks ok but the seats are dirty. Not torn but soiled with dirt and...
Forum: C5 General
07-31-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,747
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

Never thought of that. I will locate the temp....

Never thought of that. I will locate the temp. sender and see if that could be the problem. Maybe I can insulate from the air and see what happens. Thanks. Godd having people like you and some of the...
Forum: C5 General
07-31-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,747
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

I have put this on here before but my car with...

I have put this on here before but my car with the VIS vented hood in the winter will keep the temp about 150 to 160. Come to a stop and it will heat up to about 195-200. I think some people did not...
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,686
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

just sit there and stir at it for awhile. It...

just sit there and stir at it for awhile. It kinda grows on ya. Hey I am talking about the tic on my hand.
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

like your ramps. Got any plans or sketches of...

like your ramps. Got any plans or sketches of them?
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

If I get you right you want to make the lip...

If I get you right you want to make the lip larger. If what you have is tape just remove it and go to the auto store and get some wider pin stripping tape and do it yourself. Take it off or jack it...
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,512
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

I thought it was just me that thought that....

I thought it was just me that thought that. :willy:
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,386
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

Mine was hot also on driver side. Had no codes so...

Mine was hot also on driver side. Had no codes so I got the gauges and gave it a shot of R138a and it is fine. Hard to believe just being a little low in refrigerant can make one side blow hot and...
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,670
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

True that it is 1/2 taller but on diameter there...

True that it is 1/2 taller but on diameter there would only be 1/4 of that in the fender and the other1/4 on the road. Not much more really and after seeing his I think they wold have worked. The...
Forum: C5 General
07-28-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,587
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

you might be able to get the blue tape at your...

you might be able to get the blue tape at your auto store. I got red for mine. I ZO6 wheels, replicas, that the chrome is getting bad on I replaced and was thinking about doing those. However I want...
Forum: C5 General
07-27-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,328
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

are you saying that Colonel Sanders secret recipe...

are you saying that Colonel Sanders secret recipe is not a secret anymore?
Forum: C5 General
07-27-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,328
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

I have tried a few different kinds and unless I...

I have tried a few different kinds and unless I am doing it wrong I always see smudges and get swirls. especially on the dark color. What am I doing wrong or is this just the way it is?
Forum: C5 General
07-27-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,670
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

John, I think you're right. He does say the rear...

John, I think you're right. He does say the rear tire is a 315/18 but does not give the aspect ratio. What a awesome looking car Rick has. In my opinion those big tall tires filling up the fenders on...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-27-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

What a deal, wish I had the wheel size for them....

What a deal, wish I had the wheel size for them. TTT.
Forum: C5 General
07-25-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,670
Posted By Ronnie wilkins

[QUOTE=Rich-L;1584497957]I am running the...

[QUOTE=Rich-L;1584497957]I am running the 295/35/18 and they look like this.
Look good Rich. Wish my 45 was replaced with a 35 like yours but it is what it is. Thanks for the pic.
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