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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-01-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By Mike Green9

Really nice sills! Where did you get the...

Really nice sills!

Where did you get the airbag cover on your steering wheel ? Does this impair the air bag at all ?

Thanks,
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-21-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,877
Posted By Mike Green9

IMHO it is always best to use the lowest setting...

IMHO it is always best to use the lowest setting on your maintainer if you are not in a rush to use the vehicle.

On my CTEK, I use the 0.8 amp setting. High current charges reduce the life of the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-20-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,877
Posted By Mike Green9

Hi. There are several excellent battery...

Hi.

There are several excellent battery maintainers out there. My experience has been with CTEK - so here are my thoughts.

I went with CTEK back in '08 when I bought my C6. I have been using it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-07-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,300
Posted By Mike Green9

PAPAYOYO ...

PAPAYOYO (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/members/647217-papayoyo.html)"This is what I mean. So your 08 was replaced with a 09 which makes it look like just a year difference...."

Not sure...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-07-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,300
Posted By Mike Green9

FYI: My original '08 battery was still fine in...

FYI: My original '08 battery was still fine in 2019. But out of precaution, I changed it. Who knows how long it might have lasted.

New cars are tempermental about batteries, and that's why I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-07-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,021
Posted By Mike Green9

Congrats on the C6. Looks like a winner. And...

Congrats on the C6. Looks like a winner.

And the Buick Encore is decent and well reviewed.

You will be happy, and more important, your wife will be happy.

All good,
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-01-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,021
Posted By Mike Green9

I am biased but I would second the motion to go...

I am biased but I would second the motion to go with an '08.

Rev matching paddle shifts were introduced here, and if you plan to use the paddles (I use them exclusively) rev matching downshifts...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By Mike Green9

I use Techron annually on my '08 which has 38,000...

I use Techron annually on my '08 which has 38,000 miles on it. I now do about 2,000 miles a year.

You can overdose the stuff, so be careful. Here are 2 good articles on it:
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-10-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By Mike Green9

I don't have that problem but in case it...

I don't have that problem but in case it develops, please let's see what you got.
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-12-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 891,114
Posted By Mike Green9

Hey cthusker - That jack lifting bar is sweet. Is...

Hey cthusker - That jack lifting bar is sweet. Is it made out of wood or steel ? How far apart are the pad centres ? Can you share the specs ?

Thanks,
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-01-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 891,114
Posted By Mike Green9

Under hood fuse box lid can break if someone...

Under hood fuse box lid can break if someone tried to close the hood while the lid was open.
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-30-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 891,114
Posted By Mike Green9

tektrans: Replaced the plastic coolant overflow...

tektrans: Replaced the plastic coolant overflow “T” with a brass piece.

Where did you get the brass piece ?

Thanks,
M...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-28-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By Mike Green9

I added 88862587 - GM/AC Delco Engine Oil...

I added 88862587 - GM/AC Delco Engine Oil Supplement (EOS) - Engine Assembly Lube - 16 Oz....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-26-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By Mike Green9

Hi. I was heading over to the local GM dealer ...

Hi.
I was heading over to the local GM dealer - and 2 miles from my home the lifter unstuck. Runs like a champ now :).

I did talk to Dwayne the mechanic at the dealer. (He was working on a C7...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-25-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By Mike Green9

I'm going to pop over to our local GM dealer -...

I'm going to pop over to our local GM dealer - there is a recommended "vette expert" there and I will have him listen.
I'll keep you posted.
Thanks,
M...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-24-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By Mike Green9

Maybe a stethoscope, or I could try unpluging...

Maybe a stethoscope, or I could try unpluging injectors one at a time.

Injectors were fine when I shut down last November - could an injector fail just by sitting under pressure over a few months...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-24-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By Mike Green9

Thanks for your prompt response. I think I will...

Thanks for your prompt response. I think I will have it done since at this time I am not prepared to remove the heads. Too bad the lifters can't be pulled up through the heads.

Can a failed...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-24-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By Mike Green9

LS3 Clicking

Hi.

Last November I changed the oil (Castrol 5w-30 Edge) & coolant on my bone stock '08 with 37,000 easy miles, and let it sleep for the winter in my heated garage. This morning I cranked the LS3...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-23-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,094
Posted By Mike Green9

Thanks guys. I'll pass on the graphene for now, ...

Thanks guys. I'll pass on the graphene for now,
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-22-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,094
Posted By Mike Green9

Adams Advanced Graphene Spray

Has anyone tried Adams Advanced Graphene Spray:

https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Advanced-Graphene-Ceramic-Coating/dp/B09KTK4KB4?th=1 (http://Adams Advanced Graphene Spray)

Thanks,
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-16-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 891,114
Posted By Mike Green9

jeffs64 "...hasn't been out of the garage since...

jeffs64 "...hasn't been out of the garage since last September."

How come vette's away for the winter in Nevada?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-09-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7,689
Views: 891,114
Posted By Mike Green9

Has anyone tried the new Adam's Advanced Graphene...

Has anyone tried the new Adam's Advanced Graphene ?
Thanks,
M...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-03-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,016
Posted By Mike Green9

" ...found a number of YouTube videos showing...

" ...found a number of YouTube videos showing that it can be done on an automatic-equipped Corvette WITHOUT dropping the entire rear end.."

Hi mkel2010.
Can you share the links of these videos ?...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-03-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,887
Posted By Mike Green9

I installed a REAR tow hook and painted it flat...

I installed a REAR tow hook and painted it flat black. Barely noticeable. Easy install.

If you end up in a ditch, chances are the rear of the car is exposed. Easy to hook and tow.

I also carry...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-03-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By Mike Green9

All C6's have the balsa wood floor panels. ...

All C6's have the balsa wood floor panels.

M...
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