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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-16-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,953
Posted By Wayne O

How do you use your car and what do you want to...

How do you use your car and what do you want to accomplish? Are you looking for performance and/or aesthetic benefits? My C6 is a dedicated track car so for me form follows function. I'm not a big...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-08-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Posted By Wayne O

The overwhelming majority of people do not coat...

The overwhelming majority of people do not coat their headers simply because of money....ceramic coating represents an additional expense. I imagine if ceramic coating was a free option those who...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-30-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,995
Posted By Wayne O

I'm sorry for the damage to your wheels but I'm...

I'm sorry for the damage to your wheels but I'm glad Discount Tire is accepting responsibility. I imagine the carbon fiber is especially susceptible to damage when changing tires. Mistakes can happen...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-30-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By Wayne O

Always use a fender pad to protect against...

Always use a fender pad to protect against scratching the body of the car. To lift the battery out it helps to use a battery carrier or 'grabber.' I slide a small, web strap under the battery which...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-25-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By Wayne O

Happy Christmas to all!

Happy Christmas to all!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-25-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 30,318
Posted By Wayne O

:iagree: FWIW lots of Corvettes on the track run...

:iagree: FWIW lots of Corvettes on the track run 91 too.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,405
Posted By Wayne O

"Do You Name Your Car Or Call It A She." ...

"Do You Name Your Car Or Call It A She."

Neither.....my Corvette doesn't have a name or a gender. It's a car.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By Wayne O

Good on you and I hope you continue with the...

Good on you and I hope you continue with the sport. Like with anything it takes practice, practice, practice. Besides continually improving your driving skill you'll meet great, like-minded people...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-03-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,888
Posted By Wayne O

"...I guess you guys care more about making a...

"...I guess you guys care more about making a buck than how often people are taken advantage of.... I have a very thick skin so your comments and bashing does not bother me....My moment of wow has...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-21-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,905
Posted By Wayne O

I'm always leery of people who de-modify a car to...

I'm always leery of people who de-modify a car to sell it. Having been performance modified it's safest to assume the car has been driven 'hard.' I'm an avid road racer so for my purposes I'm not a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-21-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wayne O

Obviously, there is no "best" color. I'm glad you...

Obviously, there is no "best" color. I'm glad you have the color you like best but we each have our own preferences. Life would be boring indeed if we all liked the same color....variety is a good...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-19-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,157
Posted By Wayne O

Who are we to judge how someone else uses and...

Who are we to judge how someone else uses and enjoys their car? Some owners are content having a shrine perpetually parked in the garage; some only drive their Corvette on Sunday morning; and, for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-11-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,617
Posted By Wayne O

So what's wrong with making a great car even...

So what's wrong with making a great car even better? If you're OK losing your factory (power train) warranty and after weighing other pros and cons....if modding is what you want to do go for it!...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-05-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,619
Posted By Wayne O

This reminds me of 2 friends….2 guys who were...

This reminds me of 2 friends….2 guys who were ‘batchin’ it’ for the weekend when their wives went out of town. The guys were trying to decide what to do on a Saturday night without their wives. The...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-05-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,889
Posted By Wayne O

If you're that dissatisfied with your C6 and with...

If you're that dissatisfied with your C6 and with General Motors sell the Corvette and take your business elsewhere. Why be miserable and unhappy? From my experience, any car from any maker can have...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,306
Posted By Wayne O

I wouldn't consider an aftermarket exhaust a...

I wouldn't consider an aftermarket exhaust a "performance" mod per se but no matter....whether you leave your car stock, make appearance and/or performance mods it's all good depending on your...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,186
Posted By Wayne O

We all wish that whatever we order will arrive...

We all wish that whatever we order will arrive promptly. I would hope a vendor will be honest estimating when a product will arrive. I'd rather be told the product will arrive in 8-12 weeks rather...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-12-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,797
Posted By Wayne O

How will you be using your car? Is it merely a...

How will you be using your car? Is it merely a daily driver with an occasional straight line blast and/or 'spirited' ride through the twisties or will you use the car competitively? Could you become...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,590
Posted By Wayne O

Also, Summit Racing sells a crossbeam adaptor...

Also, Summit Racing sells a crossbeam adaptor (for around $46.00) very similar to the old Northern Tool crossbeam adaptor:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-918008/

I have a couple of the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-06-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,923
Posted By Wayne O

Nice looking Corvettes! Everyone has their own...

Nice looking Corvettes! Everyone has their own favorite color but without question mine is Magnetic Red Metallic II. Here's my mag red C6......
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-06-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wayne O

Easy, my favorite Corvette is my Corvette.....

Easy, my favorite Corvette is my Corvette.....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,688
Posted By Wayne O

These are just some offhand thoughts....I don't...

These are just some offhand thoughts....I don't know about HPDE's but I'm an avid road racer in a couple road racing organizations. Over the years my 2005 C6 evolved into a dedicated track car. It...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-23-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,727
Posted By Wayne O

Good on the Jeep! :thumbs: Maybe it'll enlighten...

Good on the Jeep! :thumbs: Maybe it'll enlighten the Corvette owner as to the correct way to park a car.



It's not just the Vette community....I'll venture to say most everyone frowns upon...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-16-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By Wayne O

Intake and exhaust are important overall...

Intake and exhaust are important overall 'performance' considerations but I would not let the 'rated' 6 hp of the variable exhaust influence your decision. 6 hp is negligible at best. Personally, I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-16-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Posted By Wayne O

If you're comfortable pulling a trailer with your...

If you're comfortable pulling a trailer with your Corvette and with putting your beloved dogs in the trailer then it's all good. :thumbs:

I've pulled horse and auto trailers for many years and...
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