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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-01-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 898
Posted By Nice Ride

Hi, good question. I can just speak to my...

Hi, good question. I can just speak to my experience and what I do. I have had 6 Corvettes over 45 years. No battery issues with my 62 and 74 but with my 98 going forward I found the battery would...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-16-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,742
Posted By Nice Ride

I have had 6 Corvettes over 40 years or so...

I have had 6 Corvettes over 40 years or so including a 2011 C6 Base, 2015 C7 Z51 A8 and my current Corvette which is a 2013 427 Anniversary Edition Vert. IMHO the C6 Grand Sport body is the best...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-04-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,592
Posted By Nice Ride

May be more info than you want but I had the same...

May be more info than you want but I had the same problem in my wife's Volvo. Get it fixed or it will get worse over time. I let it go at first and the few minutes it took to work the shifter...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-27-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,784
Posted By Nice Ride

Good for you hope it works out. I have had 6...

Good for you hope it works out. I have had 6 corvettes through the years 62,74,78,11,15 and currently have a 2013 427 60th Anniversary Corvette. I bought the car when it was less than two years old...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-01-2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By Nice Ride

There is a good reason GM/Chevy started including...

There is a good reason GM/Chevy started including the battery protection option on these cars. I have owned 6 Corvettes over the years and currently have a 2013 60th Anniversary Edition. When it is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-30-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,741
Posted By Nice Ride

I'm old school. Have had 6 Corvettes through the...

I'm old school. Have had 6 Corvettes through the years 62,74,78,2011,2015 and currently love my 2013 Anniversary edition 427. I know the C8 is high tech and offers bang for the buck but I like the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-29-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,065
Posted By Nice Ride

Love Florida in winter but summer is too hot. I...

Love Florida in winter but summer is too hot. I do like weather here in central North Carolina. Four seasons with reasonable temps and although summer can get hot and we might have a few snow days...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-24-2020, 11:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,484
Posted By Nice Ride

Chevy improves these cars each year so of the two...

Chevy improves these cars each year so of the two options I would go for the newer car. Three years is enough time to pick up several improvements. Condition is key with any used car. If you could...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 918
Posted By Nice Ride

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will make...

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will make sure all connections are tight. With regard to battery technology does a battery maintainer keep the battery at the level where/when it is applied or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-24-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 918
Posted By Nice Ride

Maintainer or battery?

2013 Anniversary edition. Corvette is seldom driven and spends extended time in garage on GM battery maintainer. GM replacement Battery in car is one year old. Car always starts good and lights are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-28-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 28,279
Posted By Nice Ride

I have owned 6 Corvettes over the last 45 years...

I have owned 6 Corvettes over the last 45 years or so. Owned a 2011 C6 auto base car and currently own a 2013 C6 60th Anniversary 427. In 2015 I bought a C7 Z51 auto. I sold the C7 when I found a C6...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-15-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 94,246
Posted By Nice Ride

Corvette Short Story just for info. I am...

Corvette Short Story just for info. I am currently on Corvette number 6 over 40 years or so. Had a sweet 2011 C6 and could not wait for beautiful C7 and advertised "upgrade A8 Trans" I wanted a 2014...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-04-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,815
Posted By Nice Ride

Seldom see the 2013 427/505HP Anniversary Edition...

Seldom see the 2013 427/505HP Anniversary Edition which is white with blue canvas vert top and full up silver stripe. Best of ZO6 and ZR1 for 60th Anniversary. I was fortunate to find one a few years...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,628
Posted By Nice Ride

I am sure it is fine but I favor Mobile 1.

I am sure it is fine but I favor Mobile 1.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-23-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By Nice Ride

Chevy up grades these cars every year which is...

Chevy up grades these cars every year which is why in general buyers are told to buy the newest car they can afford in a series. Good reason to buy a 13 over an 06 or 07. If you can get a 60th...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-13-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Nice Ride

I want to thank all of you for your comments and...

I want to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions. I think my first and probably best option is to try to find an OEM replacement wheel. Thanks again!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-13-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Nice Ride

Bent rear wheel repair or replace. 2013 427.

Left rear wheel struck a pot hole on a night drive and is noticeably bent. Car drives fine, no vibration and no loss of air pressure. Service tech at dealer says their scratch and dent repair guy...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-01-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,662
Posted By Nice Ride

There is more room in C6. I am 6'3'' and weigh...

There is more room in C6. I am 6'3'' and weigh about 270. I went back to C6 from C7 because I had opportunity to pick up a 2013 garage queen 427. I actually like the bigger and more comfortable...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-28-2019, 06:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,343
Posted By Nice Ride

I had Hagarty ins. on my 1974 back in the day....

I had Hagarty ins. on my 1974 back in the day. They were good to work with and cost of ins. was fair. I had a finder bender claim which they took care of no issues. I don't have them now because I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By Nice Ride

Sorry to hear about your problems with the C6...

Sorry to hear about your problems with the C6 427. I have a 2013 Anniversary 427 and it runs great and have had no issues. Car is highly pampered and never driven hard although it is designed for...
Forum: C5 General
06-24-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,831
Posted By Nice Ride

Always sweet to pick up a new to you Vett. Not...

Always sweet to pick up a new to you Vett. Not sure if you have service records and if not as you may be aware just about all fluids are over due for change not based on miles but on time. I would...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,010
Posted By Nice Ride

Driving a Corvette is special and when you are in...

Driving a Corvette is special and when you are in the Corvette community other Corvette owners are happy to acknowledge you and your car with a wave. Most Corvette owners will wave when they see...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By Nice Ride

Unlike older Corvettes these cars are loaded with...

Unlike older Corvettes these cars are loaded with computers some of which that run and drain battery power even when the car is sitting covered in the garage. Battery drain is real and Chevy started...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-06-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,516
Posted By Nice Ride

Wow based on your explanation I would walk away...

Wow based on your explanation I would walk away and never look back. Don't waste your time. Many dealers are looking to build a good relationship with buyer so you become a repeat customer and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-03-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,684
Posted By Nice Ride

I don't think you necessarily notice MRC when it...

I don't think you necessarily notice MRC when it is working. Cost is a factor so I get that but so is safety. I have had six Corvettes some with MRC and some with out. Current C6 is a 2013...
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