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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-19-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,132
Posted By MNVette

Do a search for "DBS" (dead battery syndrome). ...

Do a search for "DBS" (dead battery syndrome). Briefly - DBS affected 2005's and some 2006's (although some claim it affected some 2007's, but I've never seen that). For 2005's with a manual...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,166
Posted By MNVette

Has DBS (dead battery syndrome) reared its head...

Has DBS (dead battery syndrome) reared its head again?

Do a search - 2005's and 2006's had this problem - the batteries would die after only a short time. In the 2005's, it was the MN6's and the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,845
Posted By MNVette

The insurance company isn't stupid - there is...

The insurance company isn't stupid - there is something wrong with this car. I have no idea whether it was in a flood or if it was rained on - if it was outside in the rain for a few hours,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-04-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,279
Posted By MNVette

The front windshield comes in either HUD or...

The front windshield comes in either HUD or non-HUD flavors, with the only difference being an extra polish being given to the reflective material placed between the glass layers during construction...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By MNVette

Regardless of ethanol, add some Stabil to the...

Regardless of ethanol, add some Stabil to the tank and then fill it up. I've stored mine every winter like that and never a problem.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,201
Posted By MNVette

The C6's inability to stop eating its batteries...

The C6's inability to stop eating its batteries never ends.

For jeffjob - if a car's battery is dead after only 21 days, that is complete, unadulterated, 100% :bs. There is no earthly reason,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-12-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,247
Posted By MNVette

Then call me a hater. The parents of this...

Then call me a hater.

The parents of this child (yes, CHILD) need to get their collective heads examined. Handing a child a weapon of mass destruction like this is beyond idiotic. Yes,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 19,192
Posted By MNVette

To answer your question, yes, the powertrain...

To answer your question, yes, the powertrain warranty should be voided FOREVER once it has been determined that a modification has occurred. The warranty booklet clearly states as much. You bought...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,120
Posted By MNVette

My God, the OP is an idiot. This is NOT a...

My God, the OP is an idiot.

This is NOT a tune. It is a programming modification for the new hardware on 2008+ A6's. A TSB is a "dummies" repair guide for techs to easily diagnose commonly-found...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,623
Posted By MNVette

What difference does it make what the "odds" are?...

What difference does it make what the "odds" are?

If you tune your car, and it NEVER breaks, then it matters not since you've never asked GM for anything.

If you tune your car, and is DOES...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 19,192
Posted By MNVette

I have absolutely ZERO sympathy for the OP and...

I have absolutely ZERO sympathy for the OP and all those others who seem to be of the belief that GM (or any other car company, bankrupt or not) should simply eat a warranty repair to a MODIFIED car....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-24-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,675
Posted By MNVette

100% Correct. Hagerty is a collector insurer...

100% Correct.

Hagerty is a collector insurer - they issue specific policies on special, modified, and restored cars. Obviously, if I got a "blue book" on a 1969 Vette, it wouldn't be anywhere...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-18-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By MNVette

You don't, short of either taking the car to a...

You don't, short of either taking the car to a body shop to replace the glass. If you have full coverage w/ glass coverage, take it in to be replaced. Hopefully, you'll have a $0 deductible.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-18-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,460
Posted By MNVette

People seem to be forgetting something here -...

People seem to be forgetting something here - this was an INSURANCE work order. The insurance company is paying the bills here, with the OP paying for some stuff on top of that. What does the OP's...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-18-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,988
Posted By MNVette

Those bright angel eye lights have caused fires...

Those bright angel eye lights have caused fires in BMW's because they draw far more power/generate much more heat than the stock angel eyes put out - the system wasn't meant for those lights.

As...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-23-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,789
Posted By MNVette

As an attorney, here's my $.02. Obviously, I...

As an attorney, here's my $.02. Obviously, I don't know the specifics of your case, and I'm only speaking in general terms here.

First, I think all those folks advising you to hire any attorney...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-17-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By MNVette

Top tentatively sold - thanks for all the...

Top tentatively sold - thanks for all the inquiries.

If the sale does not go through, I will repost.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-17-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By MNVette

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-17-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By MNVette

I am offering this to the fastest person making a...

I am offering this to the fastest person making a legitimate offer - we all know what a new top costs from Parts Warehouse, etc., so make a reasonable offer, and it's yours. I don't need the top,...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-16-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By MNVette

New CMC Roof Panel For Sale

I have a CMC roof panel (the recall replacement-type panel) for sale from my 2006 C6. It has never been installed, and it is sitting in a storage bag. It is complete - roof liner, hardware, etc. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By MNVette

Categorically untrue. This is an old topic on...

Categorically untrue. This is an old topic on here, and one that has been refuted time and again. I am not disputing the value of the tune - mine was tuned as well. BUT, the tune is NOT invisible,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-26-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,561
Posted By MNVette

The amount of snobbery in here is pathetic, as is...

The amount of snobbery in here is pathetic, as is the xenophobic "Buy American" hype.

First, there are lots of wonderful cars produced around the globe. The BMW M3, for example. Audi makes a lot...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-20-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,910
Posted By MNVette

GM will have to meet a fleet-wide standard of...

GM will have to meet a fleet-wide standard of 35.5 mpg on cars, and about 8 mpg less for trucks. The Corvette's production numbers are too small to significantly impact GM's total production volume....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-19-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,673
Posted By MNVette

Doesn't surprise me in the least - but shouldn't...

Doesn't surprise me in the least - but shouldn't the federal government be out there mowing the lawn? With all the stimulus money sloshing around, you'd think some enterprising BG lawn care company...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-18-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By MNVette

ARGH! No, no, and no! GMPP is NOT an...

ARGH! No, no, and no!

GMPP is NOT an extended warranty. There is no such thing as an "extended warranty" unless GM, in writing, agrees to extend its existing factory warranty. This has never...
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