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Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-11-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,108
Posted By Paratrooper307

A forum is definitely likely to have skewed...

A forum is definitely likely to have skewed results. The larger the sample the better the picture, although the reality is that compared to a lot of cars the pool of C8s is going to be pretty small,...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-10-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,364
Posted By Paratrooper307

That's usually how it goes. Each time the new...

That's usually how it goes. Each time the new generation comes out the additional markups are everywhere and after the early adopters get them then dealers are offering incentives to move inventory....
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-10-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,364
Posted By Paratrooper307

It could happen. GM's has a history of making...

It could happen. GM's has a history of making changes when necessary. The C6 is a prime example. Lots of parts (differential, ECM, steering column lock, reverse shift, steering wheel, etc.) were one...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-08-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,634
Posted By Paratrooper307

FCW, AEB, and adaptive cruise control all seem to...

FCW, AEB, and adaptive cruise control all seem to be features that cater more to the people that are too busy focusing on their phone and yelling at their kids in the backseat rather than actually...
Forum: C5 General
12-12-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,650
Posted By Paratrooper307

I'd like to find tires for a Corvette that'll...

I'd like to find tires for a Corvette that'll last 60K miles as the article claimed...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-05-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,781
Posted By Paratrooper307

I'm doing a boost leak test right now and find...

I'm doing a boost leak test right now and find that seal leaks on an A&A MAF housing under low boost (<10 psi). I'm hoping that running a silicone bead will take care of that. It doesn't seem to...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-13-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,876
Posted By Paratrooper307

Could be a loose plug or connector. If you don't...

Could be a loose plug or connector. If you don't turn up anything with the codes, it might be time to test your battery. Low voltage can cause a lot of strange issues on these cars.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-13-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,265
Posted By Paratrooper307

They have a nice write-up with pictures on the...

They have a nice write-up with pictures on the A&A Corvette site. It was particularly helpful for me when removing the steering rack and dealing with the ABS module.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-08-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By Paratrooper307

Before going to all the trouble I'd clean...

Before going to all the trouble I'd clean everything up and see if you can localize the leak. Possible leak points include the cooler hose connections, sensors, drain/fill plugs, vent, and tail...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-08-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By Paratrooper307

This. In order to pass emissions, the computer...

This. In order to pass emissions, the computer has to show a "ready" signal from all (or most of) the monitors. If you haven't driven enough, it will show a "not ready" status. Every time you...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By Paratrooper307

Might as well. It's a $50 part and the passenger...

Might as well. It's a $50 part and the passenger side tank comes out easier than the driver side.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By Paratrooper307

The Z06 didn't go through as many changes as the...

The Z06 didn't go through as many changes as the standard C6. For the most part, later years have features and small extras not available on earlier models.

This thread is a few years old, but it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-05-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,825
Posted By Paratrooper307

Working on Corvettes gets expensive real quick. ...

Working on Corvettes gets expensive real quick. A guy backed his truck into mine, and even though the only body parts damaged were the ZR1 spoiler and a headlight assembly, that's 3 grand in parts...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-28-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,222
Posted By Paratrooper307

Wheels and fobs are sold.

Wheels and fobs are sold.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-28-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By Paratrooper307

Pretty much. In a traditional setup where the...

Pretty much. In a traditional setup where the transmission would be directly mounted to the engine, the tailsection would terminate into a yoke for attachment of the driveshaft. Here, it just...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-28-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By Paratrooper307

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Here you go. The extension is on the left. ...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-28-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By Paratrooper307

Honestly there's not much to it, it's just an...

Honestly there's not much to it, it's just an adapter. If you can find one on a used or broken transmission, grab it. There's no bearings or clutches per se. All you have to do is swap over the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-28-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,961
Posted By Paratrooper307

Here's hoping that the proposed national...

Here's hoping that the proposed national concealed carry gets some traction, but I'm not holding my breath. You'd think exercising a right would be recognized nationwide when a privilege (driving)...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-28-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,253
Posted By Paratrooper307

Some tips, because I ran into window issues on my...

Some tips, because I ran into window issues on my 05 as well.

Check the door latches. I had door latches that had intermittent issues. Sometimes the car didn't know if the door was open or...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-28-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Paratrooper307

It sounds like you've hit the basics. I know...

It sounds like you've hit the basics. I know you've probably already done it, but check and recheck any and all connections you disturbed, since you say this problem didn't exist before.

Engines...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,597
Posted By Paratrooper307

I put 4.10s in my 05 z51 when I had it. I was...

I put 4.10s in my 05 z51 when I had it. I was changing the gears anyway, so it was worth it to me. It was a little snappier on the street and of course had higher revs on highway trips, but not a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-25-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,264
Posted By Paratrooper307

There could be. The bolt is torque-to-yield. ...

There could be. The bolt is torque-to-yield. Like head bolts, these actually stretch slightly when installed. Because of this stretch, they should only be used once. There is a possibility that...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-25-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,222
Posted By Paratrooper307

Console is sold, FOBs pending

Console is sold, FOBs pending
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,961
Posted By Paratrooper307

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,191
Posted By Paratrooper307

Others' experiences will vary, but based on my...

Others' experiences will vary, but based on my personal time with an 05 it is going to be the more likely than newer years to give you issues. Unfortunately GM's have first-year teething problems. ...
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