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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-05-2006, 01:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By Rachane

Peter's Auto Radio

I've seen plenty of modern high-end cars in there, including domestic marques. Call Rick and ask him; he's a very friendly, savvy fellow. :)
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-05-2006, 01:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,622
Posted By Rachane

Sun Exposure

In addition to the problem of heat per se, sunlight uv rays coming through that transparent top will sunburn you, just as through the side windows.

If you're going to use that top [or go topless]...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-04-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,313
Posted By Rachane

Zo6

Don't know whether you are looking for a regular Vette or a ZO6. I happened to be at Ellis Brooks yesterday. Didn't see any regulars (though there might be some squirreled away somewhere), but Don...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-03-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By Rachane

Peter's Auto Radio

Having had several exotics over the years, I have taken them exclusively to Peter's Auto Radio, 2128 Lombard Street, San Francisco 94123. Telephone (415) 567-4678. Owner: Rick Theis. Rick not only...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-03-2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,313
Posted By Rachane

Ellis Brooks San Francisco

I bought my 06 Coupe from Ellis Brooks in San Francisco and had a superb customer experience with them - which carries through to their Service Department as well. You might contact Sales Manager Don...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-02-2006, 01:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,747
Posted By Rachane

Vanity License Plate Ideas

Here's a useful site - some of these may be available in your state:

http://www-chaos.umd.edu/misc/origplates.html
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-28-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By Rachane

"ResistAll" Paint Sealant?

Has anyone here had any experience with "ResistAll" paint sealant?

http://www.ctpc.com

I saw a Cadillac XLR-V treated with this stuff in a Cadillac showroom today, and the gloss and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-21-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,931
Posted By Rachane

Elise Musings

The two standing Lotus jokes:

(1) All Lotuses are built so tight because Colin Chapman was 5'6" and saw no need for bigger cabins.

(2) The "Lotus" name explained:

L ots
O f
T rouble
U...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By Rachane

Ellis Brooks San Francisco

I have been a regular customer of Ellis Brooks (same ownership) in San Francisco for many years. Great people in all of the departments. Longtime family business; current CEO is Mrs. Marie Brooks, an...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By Rachane

Possibility

I seem to recall that, while the radio functions of the stereo unit don't draw much power, the nav system draws a great deal. You might have had it on, but not visible on the screen.

Generally in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,172
Posted By Rachane

Best of All Worlds

Get a nylon bra from:

http://www.c5reations.com/c6.php

or MadVette. Easy to install, remove, use. If it gets wet, it dries on the car. If it gets dirty, throw it in the washing machine. Not as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,265
Posted By Rachane

Key

Since the key is only to unlock the trunk, why bother carrying it? You can't start the car with it. If your fob won't let you in the car, you probably won't be able to start the car while carrying it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By Rachane

Noise Level

In that case keep the stock setup. Everything else will be louder.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By Rachane

Problem Apparently Still Active

Apparently, however, a number of tops past the original VIN-recall group have still been failing, and as reported on this forum, some failed tops replaced or reglued by local dealerships have also...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,734
Posted By Rachane

More Roof Thoughts

I have a so-far-unseparated painted roof. Spoke with the local Chevrolet body shop manager. He said that he could re-glue, or if necessary replace, a separated roof - but cannot take any action under...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-13-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By Rachane

GM Bra Nix

Save yourself lots of sweat, irritation, and grief. Return it to the dealer (as I did) and get one of the nylon ones from:

http://www.c5reations.com/c6.php
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 753
Posted By Rachane

Simple/Obvious Flying Roof Fix?

Am I correct that the infamous flying roof is just a smooth sheet of plastic, held to its frame only by [apparently inadequate] glue?

If so, merely re-gluing doesn't seem to solve the problem...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,440
Posted By Rachane

Limbo-Land

Another annoyance is that if you try to fix the roof yourself, you immediately void Chevrolet's warranty/responsibility. So you're stuck waiting for the thing to cause an without-warning accident...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,044
Posted By Rachane

GM No Thanks

I originally bought a GM bra, took one look at the instructions and how it would compress/distort the headlight seals, and returned it to the dealer.

Bought a nylon bra from
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 640
Posted By Rachane

Warranty Coverage

If your car is under warranty, or ESP, and if you can do without the skipshift eliminator, leave it alone. Putting anything at all on the transmission would give a dealership an excuse for denial of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2006, 03:03 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,440
Posted By Rachane

My point exactly. Chevrolet's "solution" so far...

My point exactly. Chevrolet's "solution" so far seems to be (a) doing nothing until a top separates (which could be at least inconvenient and at most dangerous), then (b) providing a replacement...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By Rachane

Static Cling Adhesion

Did the installation as above, it "clung" for only a few minutes, then began to peel/fall off from the edges. Could have had something to do with the local humidity, who knows? Anyway if it's...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,440
Posted By Rachane

Bite the Bullet

After reading all of these roof-threads, I am coming to the conclusion that since Chevrolet apparently doesn't know how to fix the problem reliably, the bottom line for those of us who want solid...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By Rachane

Don't Bug Me ...

Get one of the nylon bras from

http://www.c5reations.com/c6.php

Instant-on, instant-off, stores in 1/2 of one of those little trunk compartments, when it gets bugged-up or dirty just throw it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By Rachane

Static Cling Shades

I have also ordered one of the DSV liners, which I understand are held to the glass by eight suction cups.

I might add that I first tried one of the much less expensive (+/-$25) "static cling"...
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