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C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-23-2011, 05:45 PM
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ZR1 on Charlie's Angels TV show
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ZR1 on Charlie's Angels TV show
Hope everyone saw the ZR1's on the new TV show Charlie's Angels.
Look great.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-09-2011, 05:04 PM
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Forum Dealers and ordering vs buying on the lot
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Call Tommy Jr. Get the car you want at the best...
Call Tommy Jr. Get the car you want at the best price I found. We flew to NH and drove home via the NMC and Factory Tour. Will do NCM delivery on next car.
You cannot beat Tommy Jr., for service...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-31-2011, 07:57 PM
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What is your mileage 2008's?
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49,265 2008 Vert, CRM/Cashmere interior, Loaded...
49,265 2008 Vert, CRM/Cashmere interior, Loaded with 3LT, F55, NPP,Chrome Wheels, Original Tires with good tread remaining.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-31-2011, 05:40 PM
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Whats the reasoning for oil change every 3-5K with Mobile 1?
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Our 2008 is averaging 13,000 miles per oil change...
Our 2008 is averaging 13,000 miles per oil change via the DIC. No issues during 49,000 miles.
Dealership stated just follow the DIC and change when recommended, about 8% remaining is typical.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-31-2011, 01:36 AM
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Bondurant School of HP Driving
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George I have been to two of there schools, one...
George I have been to two of there schools, one with the Mustangs and one with the Corvette Z06. Both were excellent, the first school was the three day high performance driving school and the...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-19-2011, 12:06 PM
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MacMulkin Chevrolet delivers what they promise
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We worked with Tommy Jr. in 2008 for our 08 Vert....
We worked with Tommy Jr. in 2008 for our 08 Vert. No hassle, just a great deal, outstanding communications and excellent delivery. One email, one phone call, then done! We chose to fly to NH and...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-07-2011, 10:05 PM
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Photoradar in Maryland/Washington DC
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For the units that remain in Arizona it is...
For the units that remain in Arizona it is typically 10 miles per hour lee-way. But the ticket starts about $185. The cities are getting smarter and serving the ticket/summons, at that point it is...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-16-2011, 07:14 PM
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Just pulled trigger on new GS, out of state, advice, comments?
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We got ours through Tommy. Great transaction, no...
We got ours through Tommy. Great transaction, no issues. We chose to fly to New Hamphsire and drive the car home.
Came back through Bolwing Green and the NCM. Plant tour just like Museum...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-29-2011, 01:46 AM
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falling radar detector
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Our V1 is mounted with suction cups. Just put...
Our V1 is mounted with suction cups. Just put them in hot water for a couple of minutes before leaving the cups wet, then mounting, let dry before hanging the V1
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C6 Tech/Performance
06-06-2011, 02:58 PM
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Active Handling system modification
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We have just over 45,000 miles on our 2008 Vert. ...
We have just over 45,000 miles on our 2008 Vert. No issues of any kind. No concerns on our part to driving the car under any and all conditions.
Our 1998 Indy Pace car also had active handling...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-02-2011, 07:31 PM
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Corvette issues
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Our 2008 Vert has basically been trouble free. ...
Our 2008 Vert has basically been trouble free. Any service is done by Legends Cadillac in Scottsdale. Great service, loaner if needed, problems solved first time. They do the oil changes,...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-09-2011, 10:51 PM
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How many Vettes have you owned?
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Two: 1998 Indy Pace Car 2008 Crystal Red...
Two:
1998 Indy Pace Car
2008 Crystal Red Metallic
Both fully loaded, put 65,000+ miles on the 1998 and currently have 45,000+ on the 2008.
Both daily drivers.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-03-2011, 07:20 PM
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What is the basic C6 top speed?
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There is no speed limiter on the C6. ...
There is no speed limiter on the C6. Aerodynamically limited due to drag. Our 2008 Vert has seen 167 multiple times on a closed track. Very stable, totally stock. Don't know how much remained as...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-21-2011, 08:23 PM
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Track newbie goes to Bondurant
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I have had the opportunity to take two trips to...
I have had the opportunity to take two trips to Bondurant and found it excellent. Enjoy yourself and I am sure you will be amazed at what you learn!
Have fun!
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-08-2011, 07:15 PM
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why does chevy service suck?
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All of our service has been dne by Legends...
All of our service has been dne by Legends Cadillac in Scottsdale. They are professional, straight-forward and honest.
If need be the tech will take the car home to verify issue and/or repairs. ...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-08-2011, 06:55 PM
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What kind of gas do you put in your C6?
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87 anytime except middle of summer when temps are...
87 anytime except middle of summer when temps are over 100*.
No issues, timing retard is not noticable and the car runs great.
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C6 Tech/Performance
04-05-2011, 11:23 PM
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New Michelin Pilot Super Sport Opinions?
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Our 2008 Convertible has 43007 miles and the rear...
Our 2008 Convertible has 43007 miles and the rear tires are original. The front tires were replaced at 32087 miles due to an alignment issue.
While we don't race the car, we certainly enjoy it...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2011, 02:07 PM
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Driving in the rain
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Our 2008 Convertible is our sole car and...
Our 2008 Convertible is our sole car and therefore a daily driver. Typically warm and dry, but we get rain, snoe, hail occasionally. No problems of any kind.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-29-2011, 12:59 PM
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Your Total Miles in Corvettes?
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1998 Indy Pace Car, 65K in 3 years 2008...
1998 Indy Pace Car, 65K in 3 years
2008 Convertible 45K in 3 years
Great road cars for trips.
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C6 Tech/Performance
03-27-2011, 01:25 PM
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engine idle speed
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Same as our 2008 LS3 with NPP. Idles slightly...
Same as our 2008 LS3 with NPP. Idles slightly faster with NPP open.
No issues.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-23-2011, 09:27 PM
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Convertible Top
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jimhild
We have used this on four different tops, two...
We have used this on four different tops, two Corvettes a C5 and our
C6, The Thunderbird Convertible and the Solara Convertible. Worked great on all of them. Really makes the water bead up and...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-19-2011, 05:31 PM
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Top Down Crusing - Great Weather
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Here is hoping all the bad weather and cold temps...
Here is hoping all the bad weather and cold temps go away for Corvette owners so you can enjoy your car like we do. Every day is a Corvette day in Arizona, some are just better than others.
Enjoy!
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-19-2011, 12:15 AM
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Top Down Crusing - Great Weather
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902
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Top Down Crusing - Great Weather
Had the opportunity to drive about 110 miles today with the top down. Both freeway and local roads, temp was 84 so things were great.
It is outstanding to be able to drive the car every day if...
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-19-2011, 12:10 AM
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Car goes "ding ding ding" when I open it -- why?
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jimhild
If by chance you had been in accessory mode when...
If by chance you had been in accessory mode when you got out of the car it will ding also.
Easy to do if you press the switch twice to shut off the engine.
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C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-12-2011, 02:04 PM
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Good idea to lease a new Corvette as a 'business vehicle' for my LLC ?
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8,858
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jimhild
Talk to your CPA first. Our Corvette is leased...
Talk to your CPA first. Our Corvette is leased for the business and we are happy with the results.
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