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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2019, 01:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,453
Posted By Thmprr

I started with HotRod Magazine in 1964, still...

I started with HotRod Magazine in 1964, still getting it in printed form. I also used to get CarCraft, Popular HotRodding later on, Corvette Magazine, then Vette, & SuperChevy when CCI TriFive...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-23-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 555,188
Posted By Thmprr

Densonavi?

Densonavi last visited this site Sept 19 11.55pm.
Are we sure we haven't been trolled?
Is there any correlation from GM that Denso was even working on the fix?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-31-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 555,188
Posted By Thmprr

Replaced Original Audio/Nav head with a Sony XAVAX3000 Audio head

A month ago, I decided that if GM did resolve the GPS clock issue, I still wouldn't be happy with the unit, because, here in NZ we have the European frequency format which the original USA spec...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-30-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

Yes, tied the brake wire to the ground, no...

Yes, tied the brake wire to the ground, no problem. Thank you for your help, I should have done this years ago, owing to the radio frequency problem alone. The GPS clock issue was the straw that...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-30-2019, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

Everything went well

I had some help from a professional installer to fit everything. We had one scare when the original head was removed (I asked them if we should disconnect the battery, no they said) anyhow, dead...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-14-2019, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

On the PAC RP5-GM11 harness are 2 leads red &...

On the PAC RP5-GM11 harness are 2 leads red & white, ending in RCA male plugs. The instructions say these are for Rear Seat Entertainment
Audio Retention Harness. Not needed?
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-11-2019, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By Thmprr

Yes, that's what I have, but I read the...

Yes, that's what I have, but I read the instructions that some vehicles don't need it fitted. I was just fishing to see if anyone had done this and confirmed that the PAC chime was needed or not.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-10-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By Thmprr

C6 Chimes

Anyone know if the chimes in a C6 stay if the Nav/Audio head unit is replaced with an aftermarket unit?
Car is 2006 3LT Coupe.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-08-2019, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

A few questions re the PAC RP5-GM11

I have been joining the RP5-GM11 harness to the Sony connections, , most are straight forward, but there are a few that need to be queried.
1. Light Green wire. Googling this it seems that the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-06-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 555,188
Posted By Thmprr

Just a Thought

I just thought it would be a good idea to create a thread focused on a poll, so that if GM are looking, they can see the extent of the problem, in the unlikely event that remedies are triggered by...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
08-01-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

I looked at the RP5 GM11 instructions, and the...

I looked at the RP5 GM11 instructions, and the Sony instructions. Forgive me, but I need to ask why the need to connect to the Parking brake.
Is this to do with the GPS programming on the move...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-19-2019, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 555,188
Posted By Thmprr

I believe this to be GM problem caused by...

I believe this to be GM problem caused by inadequate coding by Nippon Denso, so is the delay caused by each party unwilling to fund a repair/replacement strategy.
For my purpose, my 2006 U3U...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
07-16-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

Thanks, I have purchased the Sony XAVAX3000 head...

Thanks, I have purchased the Sony XAVAX3000 head unit which fortunately was on special $150 off locally.
Also ordered the harness and the fascia from Amazon, should be in New Zealand by the month...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
07-12-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

Thanks, I note that the RP5 GM11 unit allows...

Thanks, I note that the RP5 GM11 unit allows retention of Onstar, which is fitted to our Vette, but not available as a service in NZ, does that change things?
I will also fit a rear camera, as per...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
07-12-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Thmprr

Advice needed to Replace C6 Nav for Sony XAVAX3000

Advice needed to Replace C6 Navigation Unit (tired of waiting for GM GPS time fix) for Sony XAVAX3000 head unit.
Being a basic audiophile, I need to know what adaption harness(es) to purchase, and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-04-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 555,188
Posted By Thmprr

For those that have upgraded to a Kenwood or...

For those that have upgraded to a Kenwood or other unit, do the chimes still work?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By Thmprr

Join the club of thousands and read this thread...

Join the club of thousands and read this thread 950 posts!
Nav Clock Missing...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-18-2019, 02:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 622
Posted By Thmprr

Attn Kiwi's & Aussies Re C6 Missing Clock Issue

I had a battery fail yesterday in my '06 C6, after replacing it I noticed that the Nav screen clock was missing, and no way to correct it using the normal method.
I then did a bit of research, this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2019, 05:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,375
Posted By Thmprr

I have 2x4BC Carter WCFBs in my original '57 2dr...

I have 2x4BC Carter WCFBs in my original '57 2dr HT, although mine is a 245hp PowerGlide option.
Have you checked the fuel filter? If it's a glass type original, the filter externally can look fine...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2016, 04:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,095
Posted By Thmprr

Being a New Zealander, in our city of New...

Being a New Zealander, in our city of New Plymouth, about 70,000 in the area, we have about 45 Corvettes. Because we have a reasonably mild climate, we get to go on cruises every month. We would do...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-02-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,772
Posted By Thmprr

Yep, those are Rat droppings, there was a big...

Yep, those are Rat droppings, there was a big pile under the car. All that damage happened in 2 weeks!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-02-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,772
Posted By Thmprr

Over here we can still use Wolfram baits, as soon...

Over here we can still use Wolfram baits, as soon as we saw the damage we put them around in that shed. So far no bodies found. We have another system we're going to try which is an ultrasonic device...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,772
Posted By Thmprr

It was inside, and we have a good mouse catcher...

It was inside, and we have a good mouse catcher but she doesn't get access to that shed.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,772
Posted By Thmprr

Lots of other damage as well, we've put in an...

Lots of other damage as well, we've put in an insurance claim.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,772
Posted By Thmprr

Rodents Strike. Where's this Part From?

Hi Guys, after having a warm summer and mid fall, now it's getting chilly at night. We had a club run yesterday, I found this on the top of the C6 intake manifold, obviously chewed but concerned to...
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