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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-09-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By nhpln

Ok thanks. My GMPP runs out in December. I'll...

Ok thanks. My GMPP runs out in December. I'll it gets worse I'll be in touch. Luckily you're local.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-08-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By nhpln

Stock LS7 clutch stroke not smooth

2007 Z06, bone stock powertrain its whole life, ~60k miles currently.

I've noticed lately that sometimes (about 40% of the time) when I press the clutch it feels sort of crunchy/rubbery/squeaking...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-18-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,375
Posted By nhpln

Could be a solenoid in the rear bumper area. ...

Could be a solenoid in the rear bumper area.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-z06-discussion/3595900-tech-help-anyone-had-thier-exhaust-npp-solenoid-fail-on-thier-z06.html
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-04-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
Posted By nhpln

Yeah I remember asking you about if you lowered...

Yeah I remember asking you about if you lowered your last car since it looked really low. You just said it was old :D

I had to draw the line and raise the car back up when I was scraping the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-02-2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,108
Posted By nhpln

That's the characteristic of a fisheye lens. The...

That's the characteristic of a fisheye lens. The lens is jutting slightly outward so the top center will not be obscured.

In the absence of anyone else posting a pic of their backup camera image,...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-01-2016, 11:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,108
Posted By nhpln

Sounds like you just answered your own question. ...

Sounds like you just answered your own question. Maybe the 2016 is wide-angled/fisheye and thus those black corners are actually the car itself? Test it by having someone put their finger or...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-01-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
Posted By nhpln

Yeah, the rubber pads on mine developed a...

Yeah, the rubber pads on mine developed a "memory" and were somewhat crushed down, as you and TRSCobra stated. I raised the car by turning the bolts something like 5 turns. This was about half a...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-01-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,716
Posted By nhpln

How exactly is GM Customer Service going to help...

How exactly is GM Customer Service going to help you with this? Reimburse you for the cost of aftermarket exhaust mods? :rofl:
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-08-2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,539
Posted By nhpln

Looks like the shade of red is pretty close,...

Looks like the shade of red is pretty close, maybe one or two shades darker, but the lettering is white with the spice red package.

Search "spice red z06" in Google images and you'll find more...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-04-2016, 01:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,303
Posted By nhpln

The ZL1 LT4 only has a taller cover because the...

The ZL1 LT4 only has a taller cover because the Camaro's taller hoodline allows it to have the taller cover without failing pedestrian impact regulations.

The lower hoodline of the Z06 means it...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-01-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 29,280
Posted By nhpln

Yes, they knew. Per Tadge himself: "Some...

Yes, they knew. Per Tadge himself:

"Some may wonder why don't we design to higher temperatures, say 110 degrees, to accommodate southern tracks in the Summer. We have used the "pro driver at 86...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-31-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,943
Posted By nhpln

Just a wild guess. Generally manufacturers like...

Just a wild guess. Generally manufacturers like to release info at major events (auto shows, NCM bash, races, etc...) Le Mans is June 18-19. Maybe then or a little bit before in the pre-race...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-18-2016, 01:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By nhpln

Historically when Corvettes get HP bumps or...

Historically when Corvettes get HP bumps or automatic transmission changes the MSRP increase has been nominal. See 2001 Z06 LS6 385 hp to 2002 Z06 LS6 405 hp. Or 2007 C6 LS2 400 hp to 2008 C6 LS3 430...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-11-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 74,114
Posted By nhpln

Historically when Corvettes get HP bumps the MSRP...

Historically when Corvettes get HP bumps the MSRP increase has been nominal. See 2001 Z06 LS6 385 hp to 2002 Z06 LS6 405 hp. Or 2007 C6 LS2 400 hp to 2008 C6 LS3 430 hp. I doubt we'll see an HP...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,672
Posted By nhpln

Blade wheels are Z06-specific and different from...

Blade wheels are Z06-specific and different from the ones on the convertible. This thread needs to be merged with the other thread of the same subject. Actually, it should be locked since there...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,395
Posted By nhpln

The exterior is Long Beach red. The interior is...

The exterior is Long Beach red. The interior is Spice Red. The blade wheels you are referring to are Z06-specific. That car was a convertible and those are the correct wheels for the Stingray...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,597
Views: 175,290
Posted By nhpln

Somewhat fresh (4/13/2016) video of a LB red Z07...

Somewhat fresh (4/13/2016) video of a LB red Z07 at the ring. Third (or is it fourth or fifth or what) time's the charm?
...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,672
Posted By nhpln

Don't worry guys, like I stated above, we are...

Don't worry guys, like I stated above, we are safe for 2017 as this is a Spice Red edition convertible (LB Red with spice red interior & top). But I wouldn't put it past the current Corvette...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,395
Posted By nhpln

That's correct, like I stated above. The car at...

That's correct, like I stated above. The car at Long Beach was a Spice Red edition (Long Beach :D Red exterior w/Spice Red interior & top) convertible. It was parked inside the convention center so...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 29,585
Posted By nhpln

Oh the irony. When was the last time you hit a...

Oh the irony. When was the last time you hit a road course?
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,672
Posted By nhpln

Were you there to see it in person? Didn't think...

Were you there to see it in person? Didn't think so.

Per the GM spokesperson on site at the Long Beach grand prix, it is Long Beach red with the spice red interior.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,395
Posted By nhpln

The "brown" was actually a Long Beach Red C7...

The "brown" was actually a Long Beach Red C7 convertible with spice red interior package. The lighting in those screenshots is way off. There is no brown.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,672
Posted By nhpln

If that's the same car as the one that was inside...

If that's the same car as the one that was inside the convention center at the Long Beach grand prix last weekend then it's a Long Beach red convertible with spice red interior, not brown. The...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-13-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,722
Posted By nhpln

LS7 "Issues" to be discussed at NCM Bash Seminar

Anyone going to this seminar during the annual NCM Bash 2 weeks from now?

Wonder what they will be saying about the LS7 :lol:
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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-05-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By nhpln

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