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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-20-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By TAFMAN618

2006 3LT Coupe vs 2015 2SS/1LE

I own a 2006 3LT Lemans Blue coupe. Has 11,400 miles. Love the car, but recently diagnosed with degenerative back disease. Very difficult for me to take long trips over a hundred miles in my Vette....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6,978
Views: 1,539,197
Posted By TAFMAN618

Didn't even notice, but looks better with your...

Didn't even notice, but looks better with your edits. I appreciate your OCD.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,402
Posted By TAFMAN618

Replica Z06 wheels from Corvettemods. ...

Replica Z06 wheels from Corvettemods.

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-01-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6,978
Views: 1,539,197
Posted By TAFMAN618

Taken just before sunset...I like the way the...

Taken just before sunset...I like the way the Lemans Blue looks.

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-01-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,402
Posted By TAFMAN618

Finally posting pictures...

2006 Lemans Blue 3LT...bought it in May with 3,700 mile on it. Love driving it, but even enjoy the time cleaning, waxing, and detailing it.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-08-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,140
Posted By TAFMAN618

Had huge rain storms in April. The Air Force...

Had huge rain storms in April. The Air Force Base where I work flooded leaving several parked cars in water. Two of my ten office workers had water seep through their door sills. Both GEICO and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-02-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By TAFMAN618

New 2013 for under $40.0K, where?

I read several threads where posters indicated new 2013 C6 models can be had for about $37,000. I searched within 200 miles of my location and haven't found one at this pricing. I found several...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-30-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By TAFMAN618

While I was active USAF, I used this company in...

While I was active USAF, I used this company in 2003 to ship my 2nd vehicle to the United Kingdom from Texas. In 2007, I also used them to ship it back to the US. Both times, my vehicles were on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-26-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 8,580
Posted By TAFMAN618

The meetings must also include membership drives...

The meetings must also include membership drives because it's happening here, in Illinois, too.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-26-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,882
Posted By TAFMAN618

My son and I put the car on stands today and...

My son and I put the car on stands today and inspected the fill hole and pan area and couldn't find any fluid. I wiped down the underbelly, exhaust and rear of the car. I then started the car and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-25-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,882
Posted By TAFMAN618

[QUOTE=Larry/car;1583989902]Lets see, the car has...

[QUOTE=Larry/car;1583989902]Lets see, the car has 4,000 miles and is a 2006, you changed the fluids; WHY??? If it isn't broke don't fix it. All this extra maintenance isn't required, now you have a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-25-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,882
Posted By TAFMAN618

Dealer changed fluids and now I have a (transmission) leak.

I recently bought a 2006 coupe (3LT) with less than 4,000 miles. Because of the low miles, I had the dealer change all of the fluids (oil, transmission, coolant, power steering, brake, and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-18-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,604
Posted By TAFMAN618

I too encountered problems getting HomeLink...

I too encountered problems getting HomeLink programmed on my 2006. Went to the HomeLink website and found instructions for my brand of opener and model/year of my vehicle. Followed step-by-step...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-10-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By TAFMAN618

What blue?

Noticed my coupe's Lemans Blue color is very similar to my 2013 Topaz Blue Chevy Avalanche. While at the Chevy dealer yesterday, I asked about the similarities. It looks like they have the exact...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-10-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 832
Posted By TAFMAN618

Moved from 96 CE to 00 convertible and thought...

Moved from 96 CE to 00 convertible and thought that was great. Now, think this is great. Definitely think the car drives a lot smoother and seems to have a quicker response on the throttle.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-10-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 832
Posted By TAFMAN618

Moving from a C5 to a C6...wooo hooo!

I have been lurking on the C6 site for a while. This past Tuesday, I traded up from a 2000 Magnetic Red Corvette convertible to a 2006 Lemans Blue coupe (3LT). The car is almost new with only 3,848...
Forum: C5 General
05-07-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,862
Posted By TAFMAN618

Two months ago I encountered the "Service Column...

Two months ago I encountered the "Service Column Lock" issue. Couldn't drive my car two feet without the fuel shutoff kicking in. I was afraid of the work involved so, I had a local mechanic doing...
Forum: C5 General
04-28-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,529
Posted By TAFMAN618

Local paint shop may be able to match paint. ...

Local paint shop may be able to match paint. Your color is a tri-coat. I attended the Funfest at Mid America last year and bought their exterior touch up paint. I have 2000 mag red and got the...
Forum: C5 General
02-29-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,319
Posted By TAFMAN618

Do C5s ever see the rain? And, have they always been garaged?

I have been helping my buddy look for a C5. We have looked at many online ads and gone to look at ten different local cars. Most of the online ads indicate the car never saw ran and was always...
Forum: C5 General
02-04-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,184
Posted By TAFMAN618

Twenty miles east of St. Louis in Illinois. ...

Twenty miles east of St. Louis in Illinois. Drive mine when the sun shines. Try to avoid the rain; too much involved to clean a dirty engine bay. I know what some of you are thinking; my wife...
Forum: C5 General
02-04-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By TAFMAN618

Periodically had the same problem with each of my...

Periodically had the same problem with each of my vehicles. By adjusting my cleaning process, I have eliminated the terrible streaking glass issues. Suggest using an ammonia-free cleaner. I use...
Forum: C5 General
12-30-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,192
Posted By TAFMAN618

I would advise caution when a CARFAX mileage...

I would advise caution when a CARFAX mileage jumps around and actually reflects a much lower clock than an earlier reported entry. Good luck with your hunt.

PM sent...
Forum: C5 General
11-27-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,525
Posted By TAFMAN618

How cold is too cold?

Had 67 degree clear weather on Thanksgiving. Dropped the top and went for a drive in the early afternoon. My wife couldn't believe I was going out with the top down.

Over the past summer, I...
Forum: C5 General
09-03-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,091
Posted By TAFMAN618

I recently had the same problem on both of my...

I recently had the same problem on both of my remotes. I replaced both batteries and couldn’t get either remote to program. I took the batteries out and used an alcohol swab to clean the batteries...
Forum: Intros
08-11-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 319
Posted By TAFMAN618

:rofl: Unless she's only in the 5th or 6th grade...

:rofl: Unless she's only in the 5th or 6th grade now, Mascoutah and the whole surrounding area has probably changed since then. :rofl:

Area has definately grown in the past few years. The growth...
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