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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
12-20-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,981
Posted By Chevy-SS

Wow, that's interesting, thanks for the notice. I...

Wow, that's interesting, thanks for the notice. I loved that car. Probably should have kept it, but I wanted something a little scarier, so I bought a 700hp Roush Mustang with a stick shift. The...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-29-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 39,308
Posted By Chevy-SS

I'm 70, had a C5 and then a C6, I might have to...

I'm 70, had a C5 and then a C6, I might have to own a C7 before I jump into a C8.... hahaha
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Chevy-SS

What kind of vacuum reading are you getting at...

What kind of vacuum reading are you getting at idle? Big cam?

The first suspect IMHO is a vacuum leak somewhere. Your lines seem good. Maybe intake gasket leaking? I would check to make sure the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-29-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,235
Posted By Chevy-SS

I know, I know, this is an old thread.... BUT ......

I know, I know, this is an old thread.... BUT ... I have same issue as OP. I am looking for a super-lightweight indoor dust cover with NO stretch, basically I want a 'drape' style cover. I had one,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-16-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 57,406
Posted By Chevy-SS

Pretty hard to photograph something that's almost...

Pretty hard to photograph something that's almost invisible................ :rofl:

Sorry for :beatdeadhorse: I just can't help it. The black wheel craze is something I just can't fathom. :D
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-14-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 57,406
Posted By Chevy-SS

Oh yeah.............................. :hide:

Oh yeah.............................. :hide:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-29-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 57,406
Posted By Chevy-SS

I saw a black C7 go by the other day. He had...

I saw a black C7 go by the other day. He had black wheels on it and the visual effect (black car + black wheels) was horrible. But hey, it's a free country... if you want to drive ugly car, then...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-23-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 57,406
Posted By Chevy-SS

Haha, funny to see this old discussion still...

Haha, funny to see this old discussion still lives on. :rofl: I can certainly understand the controversy. IMHO, black wheels are absolutely awful....... BUT I can respect the fact that we all have...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-21-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,671
Posted By Chevy-SS

DON'T waste your time 'turning' the rotors. Buy...

DON'T waste your time 'turning' the rotors. Buy two brand new rotors. Old rotors that have been turned almost always pulsate right after, or soon after, they have been turned. I've seen this so many...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-30-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,516
Posted By Chevy-SS

Your point is valid, but why does steering have...

Your point is valid, but why does steering have to be heavy at 5 mph or even 55 mph? Steering effort has been adjustable by ECM and valving for many years. My 1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-12-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,779
Posted By Chevy-SS

The game is called "policing for profit". And oh...

The game is called "policing for profit". And oh yeah, they must LOVE it. If you ask me, it's nothing more than legalized robbery.

And there's absolutely ZERO need for a Corvette to be used as a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-09-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,012
Posted By Chevy-SS

So, you bought it "to have fun with", but it...

So, you bought it "to have fun with", but it sounds like you are not able to enjoy the car as-is. I've been there, done that.... and it's not a whole lotta fun, unless you really enjoy spending lots...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-07-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,012
Posted By Chevy-SS

Yes, great points! These are critical issues, no...

Yes, great points! These are critical issues, no doubt..... thanks.... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

I wasn't really considering this enough, but now that I dwell on it, I can see...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,012
Posted By Chevy-SS

Well, your situation is much different than mine....

Well, your situation is much different than mine. You have built up your car for a specific purpose, to facilitate an enjoyable hobby, so it's understandable that you would sink "kazillions of...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By Chevy-SS

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::t...

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

As a potential buyer myself, I totally agree about the 'buyer's market' but there seems to be a LOT of sellers that don't...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,012
Posted By Chevy-SS

Those are pretty much the exact numbers I had in...

Those are pretty much the exact numbers I had in mind. Most people can't believe it would ever cost that much, but I was thinking ~$10k all day long - which totally kills the deal for me. I'm not...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,012
Posted By Chevy-SS

Yeah, this is a big problem. Seller likely won't...

Yeah, this is a big problem. Seller likely won't want to discount price enough to offset paint job.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-05-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,012
Posted By Chevy-SS

If I change exterior color on a ZR-1, how does that impact resale value?

This black ZR-1 needs a paint job and is in the For Sale section here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4s-for-sale-wanted/3842499-fs-north-nj-1990-zr1-black-black-34-500-miles.html
If I...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-05-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,581
Posted By Chevy-SS

I like the car a lot. If I was a little closer,...

I like the car a lot. If I was a little closer, I'd be over to look at it.

I especially like your apparent honesty and the abundance of closeup pics that shows some of life's wear and tear.

Any...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-02-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,287
Posted By Chevy-SS

So far, I've owned a C5 and then a C6 (both Base...

So far, I've owned a C5 and then a C6 (both Base models). Those cars were wonderful, even on bumpy roads. :thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-28-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,997
Posted By Chevy-SS

I had to re-read this a few times. It's your...

I had to re-read this a few times. It's your dad??? How can you guys be haggling over price, LOL??? Lots of dads just give their cars to their kids.

But if that isn't possible, then just get a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-26-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,364
Posted By Chevy-SS

Keep the faith brutha! I've been down and out a...

Keep the faith brutha! I've been down and out a few times myself and it's never any fun.

Meditation helped me a lot, as crazy as that may sound. Prayers may help too. Heck, just do anything and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-25-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,789
Posted By Chevy-SS

Bad mistake IMHO. Just do a little research on...

Bad mistake IMHO. Just do a little research on the opti-spark. That one thing alone would scare me away from using it as a DD. And there's plenty of other issues to consider as a daily driver. After...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-22-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 30,550
Posted By Chevy-SS

Already owned a C5 and then a C6, and plenty of...

Already owned a C5 and then a C6, and plenty of muscle cars before the Vettes. I've been considering buying a C4.

This Opti Spark is one of the dumbest designs I have ever seen in my life. Is...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-22-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,718
Posted By Chevy-SS

Damn, that's a great name for a wheel, haha! I...

Damn, that's a great name for a wheel, haha! I wonder who thinks up these monikers?
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