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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-07-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By bobstripower

update

well as we speak they are dropping the tranny to take it apart to see whats going on--really sucks for a 1000 mile car!!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-06-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By bobstripower

lost drive power

today was driving my 2012 vette with 1000miles on it and all of a sudden foward power stopped,although engine was running.It would move in reverse but not any foward movement-ts an A/T car.Had it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-24-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,214
Posted By bobstripower

3M just introuced a new spray on film--- can be...

3M just introuced a new spray on film--- can be taken off w/o anyrisk to paint underneath--its called 3M defender and can be bought at Autozone
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-11-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,632
Posted By bobstripower

had my wifes vette at a Road Atlanta training...

had my wifes vette at a Road Atlanta training event/Lots of fun,they let us drive the car on the track.Didnt need roll cage for some reason,gotit up to 160--anyway,i went out with a pro driver and he...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-11-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,282
Posted By bobstripower

got my wifes 3LT vert about a month ago--she...

got my wifes 3LT vert about a month ago--she loves it, esp after i totalled her Monterrey red 2007.Funny though,both of us think its alot fasterthan her 07..I checked the buildsheet,and found that...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-30-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,815
Posted By bobstripower

another reason its taught is to avoid over...

another reason its taught is to avoid over torqueing the car by downshifting and jumping the revs--i actually saw a brand new Ferrari owned by a friend of over torque his car going into the first...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-29-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 857
Posted By bobstripower

the NAV system in the google droid is the...

the NAV system in the google droid is the best--voice activated,always current (google maps) and free
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-15-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,059
Posted By bobstripower

if you want a really rare cool V caddy, find...

if you want a really rare cool V caddy, find yourself an STS V--only made 2500 over 5 years--ive got an 08 and love it
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-08-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 62,190
Posted By bobstripower

interesting background

looking over the build sheet for my CB vert i just boguth for my wife, i found some iteresting history-I as wondering why there so many very low mileage cars,like less than 100 miles--well in looking...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-07-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 62,190
Posted By bobstripower

i did a search before and after yur post and i...

i did a search before and after yur post and i just cant find the glu and glf refernce your referring to--the test would be if the PPG paint is the same but i cant find the glu code--if youd be so...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-06-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 62,190
Posted By bobstripower

i bought one too a vert--- they told me it was...

i bought one too a vert--- they told me it was a show car under 300 miles found 4 verts all the same colors mileage in atlanta--guess your was in the same auction--paid 50K for mine and just got...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-06-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By bobstripower

my shelbyhas alcantra==its 2010 and still fine.I...

my shelbyhas alcantra==its 2010 and still fine.I clean with just plain soap and water couple times a year--its a light soap not detergent--dont use the leather conditioner on it--do a google search...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-02-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,256
Posted By bobstripower

actually #9 is the swirl remover--#2 is a...

actually #9 is the swirl remover--#2 is a moderately aggressive compund--i usually use #3 ,much lighter. I also use Liquid glass--its best to put on multiple coats, i usually put at least 6--its a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-29-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,009
Posted By bobstripower

ive had sveral GM Nav susyems and they work...

ive had sveral GM Nav susyems and they work fine--- i personally prefer the Nav in the droids--they take verbal commands and react much quicker if yoiu go off course--i notice my new 2012 has a mic...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-24-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By bobstripower

his best book is The Mind-Body connection read...

his best book is The Mind-Body connection read that first and i hope it helps you as it has thousands of others
PM me if you have further questions--and do look at someof the video testimonials
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-24-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,501
Posted By bobstripower

i had a similar problem--1st step is to use...

i had a similar problem--1st step is to use Maguiars #9 to get the swirls out then #3 if it appears dull. If this doesnt work Ive used Liquid Glass--i did it on a black car and after 6 coats i...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-23-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By bobstripower

highly recoomend you google Dr John Sarno--and...

highly recoomend you google Dr John Sarno--and read his book first.I too was threatened with all that fusion BS, and afetr 30 days my back pain was gone.Its worth a 30 day delay--he has an 85%...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-23-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 211
Posted By bobstripower

nav discs 2

selling these on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/171011953446?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

never out of case-- for c6 vettes this is an upgrade to my 07 got it in 09
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-23-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By bobstripower

checked fluids and its full--just wondering with...

checked fluids and its full--just wondering with only 300 miles on it maybe the linings need some breaking in--or could there be a return spring thats gone awry
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-22-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,574
Posted By bobstripower

just bought a 2012 vert for 50K with 300 mils on...

just bought a 2012 vert for 50K with 300 mils on it-- used as a show car for GM so far so good--although brake pedal seems a little low compared to my 07 Theres 3 more with les miles on tham here in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-22-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By bobstripower

low brake pedal

just bought a 300 mile 12 vert last week--seems the brake pedal is alot lower than the 07 i totalled---stops ok,although i havent done an all in stop yet--is this normal for the 12s --thanks alot
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-21-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,447
Posted By bobstripower

most cars nowadays arestolenfor parts--- thats...

most cars nowadays arestolenfor parts--- thats why hondas always lead the list--- the vettes are not intereting to parts guys
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-18-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 63,708
Posted By bobstripower

thats a great list just got a 12 vert, totalled...

thats a great list just got a 12 vert, totalled my 07--theres a little plastic thing about halfway up the pillar on the drivers side--looks like a motion sensor, like my shelby has--if you reach...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-18-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,260
Posted By bobstripower

verts hold their value the most--used to be...

verts hold their value the most--used to be manual shifters held value best, but doesnt seem that way with the paddle shifters.Get a rare color combo--get low mileage as possible--unles your a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-17-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,851
Posted By bobstripower

my wifes 07 was Monterey Red--that was he one i...

my wifes 07 was Monterey Red--that was he one i totalled--wa a pretty car--funny thing i looked in the glove box and didnt see any codes--all my other GM cars had them??
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