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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 479
Views: 211,344
Posted By mgtr

Would be very interesting to see recalls by...

Would be very interesting to see recalls by maker. Wonder if the Germans and Japanese are really so much better than US.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,306
Posted By mgtr

Sounds like a reasonable hypothesis. Let us know...

Sounds like a reasonable hypothesis. Let us know the results. Other than solving the mystery, how important is radio reception in reverse?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-15-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,698
Posted By mgtr

Favorite - 1957 4 speed. Next favorite - 1958-...

Favorite - 1957 4 speed.
Next favorite - 1958- 1961 (not 1962)
Least favorite - C3 & C4
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-21-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,881
Posted By mgtr

Here you go -- send me $200 and I will send you...

Here you go -- send me $200 and I will send you an email saying that you don't have a leg to stand on. Happy to help out!
Seriously, you are not the first to have such a problem. The only open...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-15-2014, 03:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,008
Posted By mgtr

I like Victory Red a lot, more so than Torch Red....

I like Victory Red a lot, more so than Torch Red. When we bought our 09 Coupe, I was ready to get VR, but my wife complained we had too many red sports cars, so I got Cyber Gray Metallic, with which...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-28-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 5,876
Posted By mgtr

Only 2 generations -- C1 (57 and 58) and C6 (09)....

Only 2 generations -- C1 (57 and 58) and C6 (09). All purchased new by me. The 57 didn't hold up well -- it turned itself upside down and wrapped itself around a tree which had jumped out into the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,148
Posted By mgtr

We have a Corvette and a diesel pusher motorhome....

We have a Corvette and a diesel pusher motorhome. Before you plunk down the big bucks for a decent motorhome, make sure you have the time to really use it. When we bought our first motorhome, a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-19-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,497
Posted By mgtr

Of course, then he won't need the Dash Logic unit!

Of course, then he won't need the Dash Logic unit!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-06-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,721
Posted By mgtr

I have an 09 coupe, excellent condition, under...

I have an 09 coupe, excellent condition, under 20K miles, about the same equipment as the one you are looking at, except I have chrome wheels. My car is not for sale, but if it were, and somebody...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-24-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,147
Posted By mgtr

Years ago there were giant windup keys attached...

Years ago there were giant windup keys attached to the back of some VWs. That is what is needed on the back of the C7. Like a windup toy!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 5,956
Posted By mgtr

Well said, sir.

Well said, sir.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 13,588
Posted By mgtr

Oh, I get it all right. But I don't want it. ...

Oh, I get it all right. But I don't want it. Down the road, some poor guy will be stuck with this as a used car. No thanks.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 13,588
Posted By mgtr

If you want better gas mileage, just buy a Prius....

If you want better gas mileage, just buy a Prius. If you are unhappy with Corvette performance, mileage, fuel cost, or whatever -- why did you buy it?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-05-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,050
Posted By mgtr

Yes, real property taxes in SC (if you are SC...

Yes, real property taxes in SC (if you are SC resident) are kept low for political purposes. They make up for it with personal property tax on vehicles and state income tax, none in Florida. We...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-27-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,582
Posted By mgtr

Great story, and a time you will remember for a...

Great story, and a time you will remember for a long, long time.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-27-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 8,580
Posted By mgtr

Part of the problem is (in a two lane on each...

Part of the problem is (in a two lane on each side situation) that one person in the right lane will decide he wants to save fuel, and will drive 10 MPH slower than others in the right lane. Then...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-10-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By mgtr

Possibly he meant camshaft, not crankshaft. That...

Possibly he meant camshaft, not crankshaft. That would make more sense.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-05-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,233
Posted By mgtr

Looking only at the rears (the ones that would...

Looking only at the rears (the ones that would actually make a difference), the 295-30s are actually about 3% smaller in circumference than the 285-35s. Thus, you would theoretically have the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-02-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,622
Posted By mgtr

You guys are lucky. I didn't get a book, or...

You guys are lucky. I didn't get a book, or crossed flags, or cookies, or a letter. All I got was free oil changes and free washes for life.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By mgtr

While I agree completely with your sentiment, you...

While I agree completely with your sentiment, you do realize that this simple rule would knock out probably half the posts in this forum, don't you?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,412
Posted By mgtr

Well I guess you are using some imaginary...

Well I guess you are using some imaginary numbers!:willy:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-01-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,412
Posted By mgtr

To answer the OP's question, assuming all...

To answer the OP's question, assuming all combinations of numbers are possible, the odds are 10 million to one against that happening.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-28-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,232
Posted By mgtr

I will post just the cars I have owned or driven...

I will post just the cars I have owned or driven a lot:

1952 MG TD
1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 4DR HT (parents' car)
1956 MGA
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Convertible (parents' car)
1957...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-23-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 179,702
Posted By mgtr

Over the years, I have found that flowers,...

Over the years, I have found that flowers, champagne, and a little sweet talk will generally open the tightest things.:willy:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-18-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By mgtr

I live in the area (north of Spartanburg) in the...

I live in the area (north of Spartanburg) in the summer, but I don't know any Corvette mechanics (good or bad) for the simple reason that nothing has gone wrong with my car (an 09).
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