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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By drbonebreak

How dark is hatch glass?

I just picked up a 2012 coupe and before I tint the windows I was wondering how dark the factory hatch window is. It looks much darker than the glass on my 2006 coupe which I had to tint to 35%...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-27-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 813
Posted By drbonebreak

What did you change to go from Touring to Sport? ...

What did you change to go from Touring to Sport? I have Touring and would like a little more noise but cannot get Corsa to answer my repeated tech emails for help. I am guessing I can replace the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-16-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,307
Posted By drbonebreak

Kumho Ecsta SPT front 245/40ZR18 $132 ea ...

Kumho Ecsta SPT
front 245/40ZR18 $132 ea
rear 285/35ZR19 $182 ea
plus shipping etc from Tire Rack

I have 6000 miles on mine now and am very satisfied. As I expected they are not great in snow...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-09-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By drbonebreak

I can second any recommendation for Lynn Layton...

I can second any recommendation for Lynn Layton in Decatur AL. Their service manager and technicians seem to be extremely capable and they treat the car very carefully. It is the only place I will...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-18-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By drbonebreak

Drain holes point DOWN. Like anybody could mess...

Drain holes point DOWN. Like anybody could mess that one up the first time...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-18-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 831
Posted By drbonebreak

Stoner's Invisible Glass and a clean microfiber...

Stoner's Invisible Glass and a clean microfiber cloth + some elbow grease = spotless window.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-07-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,049
Posted By drbonebreak

I finally got around to fixing mine this weekend....

I finally got around to fixing mine this weekend. Rather than load the shift mechanism with foam, I got a good result simply by bending the copper colored spring out a bit so it would keep pressure...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-02-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,049
Posted By drbonebreak

I decided to take my shifter apart this past...

I decided to take my shifter apart this past Saturday and fix this problem once and for all. As I started I was just tugging and prying around the shift button and while pulling it forward and up...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-27-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,049
Posted By drbonebreak

Mine does this exactly as the OP says, was built...

Mine does this exactly as the OP says, was built in December 05. I plan to take it apart someday and try to fix myself.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,917
Posted By drbonebreak

I have an 06 coupe that has a few small flaws: ...

I have an 06 coupe that has a few small flaws:

Rear view mirror doesnt dim quickly or enough at night
Coupe roof fly away problem, mostly fixed
Squeeky roof problem, mostly fixed
No radio...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,307
Posted By drbonebreak

You are right about the weight. I was comparing...

You are right about the weight. I was comparing them to the FWO at 30lb/34lb since I had pretty much already decided to go with them from about a year ago. Not really sure what constitutes...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,307
Posted By drbonebreak

Kumho Tire 500 mile review

After much anguished review of tire choices I finally made a decision and installed new Kumho tires. Here is my assessment of them after the first 500 miles. I have a (white) 06 coupe with 30K...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By drbonebreak

Problem was failed parking lamp relay. Arrived...

Problem was failed parking lamp relay. Arrived at dealer 0715 Monday morning, mechanic started at 0730 and was finished at 0745. I had to hang around til 0800 just to finish looking at all the new...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,829
Posted By drbonebreak

Don't remove the mirror, you will regret it. But...

Don't remove the mirror, you will regret it. But if you need to the procedure is to rotate the mirror 120 degrees clockwise where the base attaches to the windshield then pull straight off the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-29-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By drbonebreak

Thanks a ton for posting your info. To my dismay...

Thanks a ton for posting your info. To my dismay I found that I have been driving for the last three days in twilight conditions WITH NO RUNNING LIGHTS. I was so focussed on being annoyed by the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By drbonebreak

I will check the running lights tonight on my way...

I will check the running lights tonight on my way home. Would having the headlamp switch in AUTO accomplish the same thing as HEAD or PARK assuming it is dark outside? I will try both.
Great clues...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By drbonebreak

Interior light problem (not the mirror lights!)

Looking for some help debugging this situation:

When started early in the morning and still dark outside the headlights come on automatically as normal but the interior lighting comes on in the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-12-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By drbonebreak

Trying to order padded console from DSVettes

Went to their web site today to order a cashmere padded center console but could not navigate the web site to pay for it using my credit card. Got sent to a page that was supposed to dispay existing...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By drbonebreak

Good grief, that is one I would not have been...

Good grief, that is one I would not have been aware of. :eek:

I think that convinces me all by itself.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By drbonebreak

Why disconnect the battery?

Getting ready to install a full set of sound and heat insulation that will require removing the seats and a good bit of the car interior. I suspect that step one will tell me to disconnect the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-28-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,364
Posted By drbonebreak

No regrets

No regrets at all, this is the best corvette ever. I can't imagine somebody not being satisfied by the car. Having said that, there are some areas that could be improved. You will learn a huge...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-24-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 573
Posted By drbonebreak

Not quite, at least for my Touring A6 2006 kit...

Not quite, at least for my Touring A6 2006 kit (PN14159). The difference between the Sport (PN 14166) and the Touring is the presence or absence of two small pre-mufflers that fit directly behind...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-23-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,847
Posted By drbonebreak

Wanted to clarify one thing about my Corsa...

Wanted to clarify one thing about my Corsa configuration that might contribute to the reduction in decel burbling sound. I installed the full kit for A6 that includes a crossover pipe (I think they...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-23-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,847
Posted By drbonebreak

Oddly enough mine does not "burble" quite that...

Oddly enough mine does not "burble" quite that much in decel but otherwise I think this clip nails it. At least as I can tell from how it sounds inside the car since it occurs to me I have never...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-23-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,847
Posted By drbonebreak

A6 with Touring

Since not too many people are coming forward with info on the A6 I will post my experience. I have a 2006 A6 coupe (white, the coolest color) and replaced the stock exhuast about 6 months ago with...
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