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Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-24-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,306
Posted By Orbit

Corvette

The issues that corvette has had over the years drove me away. I have owned 4 corvettes and they have all had major issues. I looked elsewhere and couldn't be happier. It is so embarrassing to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-16-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,206
Posted By Orbit

Because I wanted the performance and the looks of...

Because I wanted the performance and the looks of the car. Grew up with a 66 Chevy Chevelle 396 and have always loved the big blocks. I bought the ZO6 in 2008 and made a big mistake a year later...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-08-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,948
Posted By Orbit

The CAGS caught me off guard one too many times...

The CAGS caught me off guard one too many times and I invested and installed the skip shift eliminator. Took about 5 minutes to install once the back of the car was off the ground so I could get...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-08-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,747
Posted By Orbit

I have a smell, but I love it. It smells just...

I have a smell, but I love it. It smells just like my 07 coupe smelled.;)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-29-2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 594
Posted By Orbit

I am happy for you. I just turned over 700 miles...

I am happy for you. I just turned over 700 miles in mine also. I am in the same situation with my wife now that I traded her 2007 coupe for the Z06. She can't drive the stick so must ride. She is...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-07-2008, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
[Z06] My New Z06
Views: 1,252
Posted By Orbit

Congrats! :cheers: Nice color as mine is a 2008...

Congrats! :cheers: Nice color as mine is a 2008 Machine Silver and competition gray wheels also.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-04-2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,222
Posted By Orbit

Just hit 500 miles on mine yesterday. I kept it...

Just hit 500 miles on mine yesterday. I kept it pretty much under 60 most of the times but have yet to go full throttle. Never had it on the freeway for more than 20 miles so cruise was only turned...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-23-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 898
Posted By Orbit

Welcome to the forum. I use it more for info...

Welcome to the forum. I use it more for info than doing a lot of posting. Got me back on the road once when I couldn't get my steering wheel unlocked in my 2000 C5. Found a solution on the board...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-23-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,547
Posted By Orbit

Wouldn't buy it again

Had the Nav in my 2007 coupe and is in my wife's Camry. Used the Nav in the 2007 one time in 15 months. Never use the Nav in the Camry. It just happened to be there in the XLE model. I prefer...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-23-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4,268
Views: 758,670
Posted By Orbit

Jeff Monetta built mine. Only 275 miles on it. ...

Jeff Monetta built mine. Only 275 miles on it. Just picked it up Wednesday the 19th.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-19-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 20,035
Posted By Orbit

Engineering Tech

Manufacturing disposable contact lenses. USN retired also helps pay the bills.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-19-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,473
Posted By Orbit

New Machine Silver ZO6 today

You should have seen the look on my wife's face. I bought her a 2007 3LT coupe in December of 2006. She hasn't driven it but about 4 or 5 times in the last 15 months. Got the urge for the Z06 and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-16-2007, 06:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,105
Posted By Orbit

The only thing I know is that it has the same...

The only thing I know is that it has the same problems as the older C6's. My co-worker has 700 miles on his 2008 Z51 and while on his way home from work Sunday, the clutch went to the floor and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-19-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 13,526
Posted By Orbit

I agree. I have subscribed to CR for many years....

I agree. I have subscribed to CR for many years. I use their tests and results for buying products. Yes, I have been stung. Things they recommend aren't always what they say they are. OTOH, the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,908
Posted By Orbit

2006 Road King Classic, Big Bore II and lots of...

2006 Road King Classic, Big Bore II and lots of chrome.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-23-2006, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By Orbit

I put my V1 in the same place and it works great....

I put my V1 in the same place and it works great. It is easy for me to remove when I go onto a military base then just slide it back in the bracket when off the base.:flag:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2006, 08:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,160
Posted By Orbit

I had the same problem the day I picked up my...

I had the same problem the day I picked up my car. I suspect that the light switch (dimmer) was pushed in while the car was being cleaned. I didn't notice it all day while driving the car. Parked...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-27-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Orbit

Thanks, I will check out the ground wires the...

Thanks,
I will check out the ground wires the next time they stop working. It doesn't make sense that a ground wire could cause this when all I have to do is beat on the window motor? :confused: I...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-27-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Orbit

Window nightmares!

Last week I had a problem with the drivers window. It wouldn't go down. Followed a link to the window techincal advice page. Removed door panel and beat on the motor 3 times before it started...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-16-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By Orbit

Driver window operating now

Looked up the Tech Tips as mentioned in this thread and got the window working. Removed the door panel, unplugged all connectors and reconnected them but it still didn't work. Took a small hammer...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-13-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,042
Posted By Orbit

Fuel Gauge drops to empty

This has happened to me 2 times. In September 2002 once I hit 1/2 tank the gauge would drop to empty. A sending unit replaced. November 2002 the same problem again. Replaced the other Fuel Level...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-13-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By Orbit

Driver window acting up

My 00 coupe drivers window will not go up or down. Stuck in the up position which I am thankful for. It acted up one time before but started working on it's own about a year ago. I tried the tech...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-08-2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By Orbit

Rear end oil leak

I had my Y2k start making a puddle on the garage floor at 7500 miles. Dealer replaced seals under warranty. :rant:
Forum: C5 Tech
09-14-2003, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,163
Posted By Orbit

Re: Fuel Gauge on a 2003 (irfgt)

Welcome to the ongoing fuel gauge problems most C-5 owners have had once or twice. I have a 2000 which I have had to have repaired 2 times under warranty. This problem will go on until GM replaces...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2003, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Orbit

Re: FUEL GAUGE WENT DEAD?! HAD 1/3 TANK LEFT. (lager99)

I had the same thing happen to me 2 times. Took it to the shop and they replaced only one sending unit. Happened 2 months later and they replaced both sending units. It has now been 9 months and...
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