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Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-24-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By cortex

Thanks. Charged it up to 12 but when...

Thanks. Charged it up to 12 but when reconnecting the volts drop to 2. New battery needed I suppose. This one only lasted 35 months.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-23-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By cortex

Hazards won't shut off

2014. Dead battery and when I hooked up the charger the horn came on solid (not like the theft deterrent alarm) and the hazards came on (the fob wouldn't do anything). The horn stopped after 20...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
11-09-2021, 02:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,844
Posted By cortex

Great info. I've been through the ringer on the...

Great info. I've been through the ringer on the sensors ready status too. The lesson is do not lose power from a dead battery because getting all the sensors back to ready on this car can be a...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
05-30-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
V4
Views: 1,928
Posted By cortex

V4

When running in the Econ mode (V4 or cylinder deactivation) is it the same 4 cylinders that are deactivated each time it engages?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-25-2021, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,921
Posted By cortex

Yup and don't forget the 3 contact points.

Yup and don't forget the 3 contact points.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-24-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
Posted By cortex

Yeah, me too ('14 as well, orig batt. w/trickle...

Yeah, me too ('14 as well, orig batt. w/trickle charger). About a month ago I closed the hatch while the alarm system was active. Holy hell!!! Horn and lights went nuts and would not stop for a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-23-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,926
Posted By cortex

I went from a 1999 C5 to a 2014 C7 Z51. C7 is...

I went from a 1999 C5 to a 2014 C7 Z51. C7 is better in every way except vision, the stereo and cargo space. Their is a mirror setup tutorial on here somewhere that helped me with blind spots. I've...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-01-2020, 01:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,721
Posted By cortex

Big Disapointment

C7 stereo sucks compared to my C5. Ideas for improvement?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-18-2018, 01:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,297
Posted By cortex

+1 for Travelers. Was with Geico for 20 years (no...

+1 for Travelers. Was with Geico for 20 years (no claims) and finally decided to shop. 40% save.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
06-25-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,081
Posted By cortex

No worries, thanks for your input. Sounds like...

No worries, thanks for your input. Sounds like prior 'oil life remaining' algorithms should have included time!
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
06-23-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,081
Posted By cortex

Oil Change Q

Synthetic oil is shelf stable for at least 5 years according to ExxonMobil. So, if I use the dexos 1 and hardly drive any miles why do I need to change it every year? I liked my C5 "oil life...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-03-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By cortex

Stock Stereo Replacement

'14 Z51 3LT. Stock radio is my biggest complaint. My C5 audio was much louder and clearer sounding. Ideas?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-28-2018, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By cortex

I never had 'em till I had 'em either. Ounce of...

I never had 'em till I had 'em either. Ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure (or in my case almost $3000)

I used the green square/rectangular stuff from Home Depot. They love it.

Also,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-28-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By cortex

F'in rats ate my 2 cars up last year. Chewed...

F'in rats ate my 2 cars up last year. Chewed wires and ate / used hose insulation for nest. Bill for Caddy: $1800. C7: $970.

These days they make the hose insulation from soybeans. What a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-12-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,381
Posted By cortex

zoom zoom

zoom zoom
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
10-01-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By cortex

I ran Nitto 555's on my C5 for 210,000 trouble...

I ran Nitto 555's on my C5 for 210,000 trouble free miles. Three sets total with 7mm left on the third set when I sold the car. 70k+ miles per set! 80k on the rears easy. $750 for all 4 mounted...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-12-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By cortex

My 2014 z51 doesn't need tires yet but I know...

My 2014 z51 doesn't need tires yet but I know what I'll be getting when the time comes: Nitto 555's. I put 210,000 miles on my '99 and was only 20% into my third set of Nitto's (replaced the run...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-08-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,556
Posted By cortex

Shipping quote to north Dallas area? You can PM...

Shipping quote to north Dallas area? You can PM with answer vs. post if you prefer...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-17-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By cortex

Inside BG, KY

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Forum: Testing
07-05-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By cortex

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Forum: Testing
05-29-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 205
Posted By cortex

test

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Forum: C5 Tech
03-07-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 600
Posted By cortex

R's. I'll admit I was extra careful in the rain...

R's. I'll admit I was extra careful in the rain after 50k.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-06-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 543
Posted By cortex

Yeah, the write-ups say counter-clockwise for up....

Yeah, the write-ups say counter-clockwise for up. I tried for a long time since that's the only thing I know to try, lol. Most of the rotation is it just loose. About the last 1/8 of the circle it...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-06-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 600
Posted By cortex

Ditto here but using the Nitto 555's. I got...

Ditto here but using the Nitto 555's. I got 65,000 miles out of the last set. :cheers:
Forum: C5 Tech
03-06-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 543
Posted By cortex

I did try that to no avail. Appreciate the input...

I did try that to no avail. Appreciate the input though.
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