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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-16-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Sold!!!

Sold!!!
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-15-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By Alaskanpilot

No, it belonged to a guy who I don’t think is a...

No, it belonged to a guy who I don’t think is a member here. His name was Lee. He had just bought a new ZR1 and no longer had room for this one, which worked out great for me!
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-13-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Price drop to $27K, or best offer. I am still...

Price drop to $27K, or best offer. I am still hoping to make it down to SoCal sometime this weekend to beautify the car and collect its belongings together, so if anyone is interested is seeing the...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-10-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Yes, it sure is. Good question, I’ll edit this...

Yes, it sure is. Good question, I’ll edit this into my post. Thanks.

edit: are you in San Diego? That’s where this car’s first home was, and where I bought it from the first owner.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-10-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,304
Posted By Alaskanpilot

2006 Z06 in L.A., Stock, LeMans Blue, 51k miles $28K obo

SOLD!!!

Hello Everyone,

The time has finally come to part ways with my Corvette. My wife and I fell in love with Tesla, and with the second one on its way we just don't have room to keep the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-09-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Alaskanpilot

the previous owner actually had a good excuse, he...

the previous owner actually had a good excuse, he had a lot of corvettes besides this one. A 1965 427 convertible (I think) and a brand new (in 2010) ZR1, and some others. He spent a lot of time...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-09-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Alaskanpilot

I really appreciate everyone’s help! Lots of good...

I really appreciate everyone’s help! Lots of good feedback. Thanks everyone!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-09-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Thanks for the input, much appreciated!

Thanks for the input, much appreciated!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-09-2019, 12:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Help Needed on Sale Price - 06 Z06 in SoCal

Hi guys,

I guess it’s been 5 years since I was last on the forums, time and life both had other plans for me it seems. Anyway, I am looking to sell my Vette but I’ve been out of the loop so long,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-10-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Thanks for the informative reply. Maybe I'll take...

Thanks for the informative reply. Maybe I'll take the wheels back off and swap some of these pads around to even out the wear.

Do you know of a safe way to clean all the dirt and grime out of the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-10-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By Alaskanpilot

When should brake pads be replaced? Squealing Brakes...

Hi all,

Towards the last half of driving season last year, my brakes began to squeal. My 06Z has about 24,000 miles on it, and the brakes and pads are all stock. The car does not get tracked or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-07-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,775
Posted By Alaskanpilot

I live in Alaska, so you can imagine how much...

I live in Alaska, so you can imagine how much time I spend not driving my Vette. It generally hibernates from mid October to April. Usually... once it snows and gets cold, it stays that way...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,107
Posted By Alaskanpilot

How to Remove the Interior Air Temp Sensor?

Hi All,

Does anyone know how to remove the interior temp sensor? I presume that is the item just left of the start switch, behind the small grill?

So far, I can pull the dashboard shroud that...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-07-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 943
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Well it's been a few years since I switched my...

Well it's been a few years since I switched my bulbs out, but I think I finally resorted to using needlenose pliers to (very carefully) wiggle the stock bulb out.

Not the most elegant solution...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-06-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Alaskanpilot

It's been six years for me... and I still...

It's been six years for me...

and I still open the hallway door to my garage when I walk by sometimes, just to see my Z sitting there, and still I wonder...

"how did that get in there?" :D
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-18-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 16,994
Posted By Alaskanpilot

I'm in the same boat as the OP. Disappointed in...

I'm in the same boat as the OP. Disappointed in the new design and that I will not be buying another Corvette after all, unless I decide to replace my Z06 with a ZR1 later, but it did make me look...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-11-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By Alaskanpilot

I'm not positive, but I think I heard somewhere...

I'm not positive, but I think I heard somewhere that the figure 8's help to more quickly work the fluid into the clutch packs inside the diff. I changed my own fluid last month and found that all the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-10-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,979
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Hey thanks for the tip! I don't run by that area...

Hey thanks for the tip! I don't run by that area often but if I see fit to try an "other-than-Chevron" station I'll give them a go.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,626
Posted By Alaskanpilot

The new C7? I can't stand it. I find it hideous,...

The new C7? I can't stand it. I find it hideous, to be honest. But, my C6 still has tons of life left in it and so I don't plan to jump ship anytime soon; though I do expect my current one will be my...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-09-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
[Z06] Dirty Lyle?
Views: 1,668
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Definitely potential for mischief there... If...

Definitely potential for mischief there... If only someone else drove my Z so that I could screw with them!

For now mine reads "Prepare for Launch" but maybe it's time to get creative and cook up...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-09-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,979
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Well, sadly Alaska carries no higher octane than...

Well, sadly Alaska carries no higher octane than 90 so I have to run with that; but my car always gets Chevron without fail. Not sure if there's any logic to that or if it was just some unfounded...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-09-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 28,131
Posted By Alaskanpilot

I just changed my fluid a few weeks ago... Only...

I just changed my fluid a few weeks ago... Only 19K miles but it looked very tired! I have Amsoil Severe Gear in there now and very happy with it.

I did find one quirk when doing the fluid swap......
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-07-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,211
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Removing Swirls from Vinyl Wrap... Possible? How?

Hey guys,

I've got an interesting issue.

A buddy of mine, and a good repeat customer for that matter, is leaving me his summer toy for it's annual "spring cleanup" that I do for him. Only...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-24-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,614
Posted By Alaskanpilot

See, they didn't have THAT one in stock; I guess...

See, they didn't have THAT one in stock; I guess their customers are just used to that action!



Thanks for the offer! However I already acquired some from a local distributor. In fact, I now...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-24-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By Alaskanpilot

Has the radio bezel / surround been removed...

Has the radio bezel / surround been removed recently? I know I've had mine off before, and once I forgot to reconnect the plugs to the back of the seat switches. Aside from that possibility, I'm out...
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