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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-13-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,167
Posted By jptonks

New Member-Need Details

I had a new 2008 Corvette convertible and had to keep it on a battery tender all the time. PITA for a $55,000 car.

I am now considering a 2010 or 2011 Corvette coupe, and was wondering about this...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
04-09-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By jptonks

Car sold on 4/9/2010

This car was sold on 4/9/2010.

Thanks to all who inquired.

John T.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-30-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By jptonks

2008 C6 Convertible For Sale, Connecticut

2008 Corvette convertible for sale, 1980 miles, Connecticut

Specs are as follows:

1. Smells new, looks new, immaculate car with 1980 easy miles on it.
2. 3LT interior, cashmere leather seats,...
Forum: Help Forum
03-14-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By jptonks

Something other than blue.

Website Administrator:

I have loved your Website for several years now and have probably signed on about 2500 times. Thank you.

One suggestion- I am a bit tired of seeing that blue Corvette...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
10-01-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 896
Posted By jptonks

2008 Cystal Red Metallic Convert For Sale

2008 crystal red metallic convertible for sale, 1981 miles

Paint is flawless with no rock chips or scratches, garaged and covered since new on 4/30/2008.

Beige top with cashmere leather...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-19-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,352
Posted By jptonks

My 2 cents worth-F55 suspension

bluemax 77:

I bought a new 2008 convertible in May 2008 with the F55 suspension. I do not drag race, autocross or do burnouts. My spirited driving comes from Interstae entance and exit ramps,...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-15-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By jptonks

Update

Hello all,

Just an update. We determined that the stain lines were caused by the owner's mauual tri-fold pouch that is vinyl. It was sitting on the seat for about a week. The lesson here- don't...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-13-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By jptonks

Stain on leather seats of 2008 C6

Hello all,

I just noticed a stain (two straight lines about 8 inches apart) on the passenger seat (color-cashmere) of my C6 that I cannot get out. It may be from a brochure that sat on the seat ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-19-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By jptonks

Dead Battery

Hello all,

I had the battery disconnected in my 2008 C6 convertible all winter while the car was stored for 5 months. When I reconnected it three weeks ago, the car started right up. Over the last...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-15-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 875
Posted By jptonks

Easy and Shiny

Hello all,

I have a 2008 crystal red metallic covertible. It has two coats of Rejex (sealant) followed by 2 coats of Pinnacle Sovereign carnuba wax. When the Pinnacle wers of , the car still is...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-08-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By jptonks

Ist Gear

Hello all,

35 years ago, I got into the habit of always shifting into second gear before shifting into first, with any car that has a manual tranny. This has become habit for me and I don't notice...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-07-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,080
Posted By jptonks

Using alcohol to remove sealant/wax

Hello all,

Sometimes the weather is too cold/rainy/windy to wash my 2008 C6. When this happens and I want to remove the existing sealant/wax so that I can apply a fresh coat, I have heard that you...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-28-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By jptonks

Restoring Some Clutch Pedal Pressure

Hello all,

My 2008 MN6 convertible, with 1200 miles on it, comes out of winter storage tommorrow. Last year, when I put it away, I thought that the clutch effort had become too soft, almost no...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-28-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By jptonks

Vette Owner's Nissan Paint Question

Hello all,

My 2008 C6 convertible comes out of winter storage tomorrow, but my question concerns my wife's red 2009 Nissan Altima.

I should know better, but I removed some debris on the car's...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-11-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 277
Posted By jptonks

F55 Question

Hello all,

You can always mix and match original Corvette parts. I have a 2008 C6 covertible with MN6 and F55. I swapped the base sway bars that came with the car for Z51 sway bars. Now I have al...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-31-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 429
Posted By jptonks

I Cannot Believe I Did This

Hello all,

Believe it or not, when I was disconnecting the negative battery terminal on my C6 for the winter, I dropped a 10mm socket down below the battery and it did not come out on the ground....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-22-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,470
Posted By jptonks

Vararam Quality

Hello all,

I have a street driven 2008 convertible, F55 and MN6. I am considering getting a MGW shifter, tune, CAI, and 4.10 gears this spring from a famous Westchester NY area tuner (guess...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-09-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By jptonks

Differential Case

Hello all,

This may be over reacting on my part but here is the situation.

I have 1250 miles on a 2008 MN6, base C6 convertible that I bought new. I am going to have 4.10 gears installed. Every...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-06-2009, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By jptonks

Rejex and Pinnacle

Hello all,

My 2008 C6 covertible (crystal red metallic) has two coats of Rejex on it at present. I was given some Pinnacle Sovereign wax as a present and I want to try it out. I want to see what...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-13-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,582
Posted By jptonks

Soft Clutch Pedal

Hello all,

I have a 2008 C6 that I bought new in May 2008. The car has 1280 miles on it at present and it has a manual 6 speed transmission.

Recently, the clutch pedal seems too easy. It...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 773
Posted By jptonks

Covertible Top Doesn'T Work

Hello all,

I have a 2008 C6 convertible with 1087 miles on it. I have been having dead battery issues lately and I had to jump start the car today and take it it for a 40 minute ride after just 10...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-05-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,125
Posted By jptonks

Can't Start 2008 C6

That reply was to my post of two days ago.

The situation is now different. Today, I tried to jump start my car and nothing happened. I am looking for advice on how to start this car now that...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-05-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,125
Posted By jptonks

Can't Jump Start 2008 C6

I need some help real quick.

My 2008 (3 month old convertible) seems to have a dead battery after 10 days of sitting in my garage.

The car will not start, even when being jumped from my wife’s...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By jptonks

Thanks to all who replied. Tomorrow, I will...

Thanks to all who replied.

Tomorrow, I will purchase a battery tender plus. After I jump start the car, I will look for an interior light being on. Otherwise, it is the short trip syndrome.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By jptonks

Winter Storage-Dead Battery Questions

Hello all,

I have a 2008 C6 convertible bought new in May 2008. Today, after 10 days of not being driven, the car has a dead battery and I do not know why.

I left the car, as I always do, in...
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