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Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-15-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,800
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Coolest thing has got to be the "Dumbo" ears on...

Coolest thing has got to be the "Dumbo" ears on the doors. It's one-of-a-kind styling that only the designer of the Aztek could pull off. This feature is a real thumb in the eye to those "exotic"...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-18-2019, 03:52 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 78,227
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Epic Dumbo Ears on the doors. I'll buy a C8 just...

Epic Dumbo Ears on the doors. I'll buy a C8 just so I can punch holes in cars I park next to :) . I've got a '70 C3, two '96 C4's, a '98 C5, and an '08 C6 Z06. Had to skip the C7 due to goofy styling...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 76,231
Posted By Dan Parker '96

I'm sure somebody already pointed this out (I...

I'm sure somebody already pointed this out (I didn't read all 14 pages of posts), but those side intakes are not even close to real. Here's why... just open the door and look how stupid your...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-31-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 706
Views: 150,883
Posted By Dan Parker '96

I do believe that Car and Driver had TWO C7 Z06...

I do believe that Car and Driver had TWO C7 Z06 engines fail during their initial review.
My '08 Z06 spun a main bearing at 6500 miles (engine replaced under warranty) and two days ago the...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-03-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Sorry guys, I gave everyone a shot at it. I...

Sorry guys, I gave everyone a shot at it. I delayed my decision to buy and was positive this item would be gone, gone, gone, when I came back to check on it. When it proved to still be available I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-19-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 179,745
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Just did this last night for both my '08 fobs. ...

Just did this last night for both my '08 fobs. Pop your key loose and slide it out about 3/4 of the way and give it a bit of a twist. Both my fobs popped apart easily. Replace battery with CR-2032...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-21-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,190
Posted By Dan Parker '96

It will be the ZF 8 speed transmission. I can't...

It will be the ZF 8 speed transmission. I can't predict the shifting options but it will be the only transmission.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,768
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Jim, would it make business sense to primarily...

Jim, would it make business sense to primarily sell a tune that results in 20 RWHP rather than the expense of producing a hard part? Of course you could follow up with a product that accentuates the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 15,845
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Mine is a GM Major Guard plan...

Mine is a GM Major Guard plan (gmprotectionplan.com). I bought this with less than six months left on the 5/100. Warranty or service plan....makes no difference to me. Drivetrain is covered for the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-21-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 15,845
Posted By Dan Parker '96

When my '08 Z06 was in the shop (main bearing...

When my '08 Z06 was in the shop (main bearing failure @ 6700 miles) getting a new engine under the 5 yr/100k powertrain warranty, the dealer offered me the GM 48 mo. extended warranty. I did still...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-20-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 15,845
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Honestly, I don't understand what you expect out...

Honestly, I don't understand what you expect out of these results. Wouldn't most people just run these engines until they sell the car or a failure happens? The factory warranty is VERY long for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-18-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,547
Posted By Dan Parker '96

The tail lights will be mostly round but straight...

The tail lights will be mostly round but straight across the top. Just like GM SUVs.. Bet me.
EDIT: Steering wheel will be from a GM truck.....DOUBLE DOWN!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-18-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,930
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Tires seem narrow, mirrors too wide. 4/10. Would...

Tires seem narrow, mirrors too wide. 4/10. Would not buy.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-11-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 22,410
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Obsolete parts is the name of the game.Thank god...

Obsolete parts is the name of the game.Thank god everyone in the organization (plus the original designers) is ****ing smart. No worries. My concerns are with the ignorant. Very dangerous.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-11-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3,364
Views: 452,360
Posted By Dan Parker '96

There is much butthurt here. Many of you seem to...

There is much butthurt here. Many of you seem to expect a blanket of zero failure considering a high performance machine with a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty. Quit being cry-babies about engine...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-10-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Whew! Not so bad. I thought it may be about how...

Whew! Not so bad. I thought it may be about how CAIs are like fishing lures... "They may not catch fish but they sure do catch fishermen". Remember.. "If its too good to be true..."
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-10-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 22,410
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Mine failed ('08 main bearing, 6700 miles) and...

Mine failed ('08 main bearing, 6700 miles) and was replaced under warranty. I run a huge nuclear reactor and things break there as well. Fix and GO.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-10-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Just had an '08 fail and be repaired under...

Just had an '08 fail and be repaired under warranty Link (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/3121085-2008-z06-goes-down-with-bad-2-main-bearing.html)
The factory warranty expires in...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-10-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,423
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Update: Picked up the car today with a fresh...

Update: Picked up the car today with a fresh engine (plus all new 'anything the oil flowed through'), a new set of rear tires (these things really will only last to about 8k), and an extended GMPP 4...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-01-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,423
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Factory powertrain warranty. Was lucky the engine...

Factory powertrain warranty. Was lucky the engine crapped out now rather than early next year.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-30-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,423
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Loss of oil pressure (8psi at idle, never got...

Loss of oil pressure (8psi at idle, never got above 40psi) and a mild knock were the only symptoms. I caught it quickly.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-30-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,423
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Just went up and snapped some pics. This one is...

Just went up and snapped some pics. This one is representative. #2 bearing is the really smoked one. Notice towards the bottom of the pic at the #2 bearing that the bearing shell has actually...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-30-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,423
Posted By Dan Parker '96

Dealer didn't mention specific cause. I'll have...

Dealer didn't mention specific cause. I'll have to ask later. Bearing damage was limited to the #2 bearing though. I still need to visit the dealer to take some pictures.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-30-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,423
Posted By Dan Parker '96

2008 Z06 Goes Down with Bad #2 Main Bearing

Just got the word from the dealership today. New engine on the way (still under warranty). 6700 miles, completely stock, never driven hard until oil temps at least 140 (then driven like it was...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-19-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,513
Posted By Dan Parker '96

It's an easy sell. Popular young star/starlet +...

It's an easy sell. Popular young star/starlet + popular media form (movie/TV) + Corvette = Success.

It worked for the Vette using astronauts in the '60s and for the Camaro just recently in the...
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