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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-16-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By Devereaux

?Some reason not to use BG44 or Techron. BG44...

?Some reason not to use BG44 or Techron. BG44 always had an ingredient that dissolved crud nicely, but Techron added it later, and you can usually find Techron cheaper.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-14-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,765
Posted By Devereaux

I am not an engineer, nor did I sleep at a...

I am not an engineer, nor did I sleep at a Holiday Inn, but I use the 0-40 Mobil 1 Supercar oil. Of course, I live in northern Texas, where it does - occasionally - get cold, but mostly it's warm to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-05-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 512,017
Posted By Devereaux

?Have you considered buying the trans fluid on...

?Have you considered buying the trans fluid on your own and having someone (reputable) besides the dealer do the flush. I got mine done about 3 years ago or so by the dealer; I had secondary...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-30-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 152,732
Posted By Devereaux

Ain’t “de-niling” anything; just saying it as it...

Ain’t “de-niling” anything; just saying it as it is. IL sucks; you said so yourself. Whether or not you move is totally up to you. You may think you have too many reasons to move, but what that...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-30-2023, 01:22 AM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 152,732
Posted By Devereaux

Ain't happening any time soon. I know the Lefties...

Ain't happening any time soon. I know the Lefties drool over the concept, but there are too many level-headed people in TX to allow that. Interestingly, we just redid our kitchen. Mostly Hispanic...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-29-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 152,732
Posted By Devereaux

Frightening. It's why I moved to Texas 3 years...

Frightening. It's why I moved to Texas 3 years ago.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-23-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,181
Posted By Devereaux

If you're spinning, you already have too little...

If you're spinning, you already have too little rear traction. The front end is driving the car. Lifting will increase rear traction, trying to overcome the front end grip. When you want a car to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-23-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By Devereaux

Without a lot more info, I am not sure anyone can...

Without a lot more info, I am not sure anyone can answer your question.

Generally front tires are controlled by the brakes and rears by the throttle. In your case, that might not be the answer you...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-22-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,181
Posted By Devereaux

There are some universal truths about 4 wheeled...

There are some universal truths about 4 wheeled vehicles. The brakes control the front tires and the throttle controls the rears. Cornering is a balance of the two, keeping enough traction on the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 827
Posted By Devereaux

Well, you're right downstate is conservative but...

Well, you're right downstate is conservative but it votes Democrat never-the-less - usually. DJT was an exception.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-14-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 827
Posted By Devereaux

MY limited understanding is that while you may...

MY limited understanding is that while you may not be subscribed to OnStar, to truly disable it you must remove it - physically. Else it keeps track of what your car does, etc. Actually shouldn't be...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-13-2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 827
Posted By Devereaux

?Just what cars are manufactured in Illinois.

?Just what cars are manufactured in Illinois.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-13-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,161
Posted By Devereaux

I only got about 17,000 miles out of my first set...

I only got about 17,000 miles out of my first set on the Z06, but that may be in part because I had the original GM alignment for a long time.
Forum: In loving memory of lost CorvetteForum Brothers and Sisters
12-13-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,340
Posted By Devereaux

My condolences. Your Marine husband now hopefully...

My condolences. Your Marine husband now hopefully rests in God's eternal embrace.

Semper Fi. RIP.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-13-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,161
Posted By Devereaux

My fronts are smaller than the rears. And I'm...

My fronts are smaller than the rears. And I'm pretty sure there is a "direction of rotation" indicator on my tires, so you can't swap them out side-to-side. Wheel alignment, with emphasis on toe-in,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-11-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By Devereaux

I bought a brand new 06 vert. The tranny was out...

I bought a brand new 06 vert. The tranny was out of it and back to Detroit within 600 miles - leaking fluid on the garage floor. I always worried that would happen again. GM's procscibed method of...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-10-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,600
Posted By Devereaux

Mobil 1 Supercar 0-40.

Mobil 1 Supercar 0-40.
Forum: Intros
12-10-2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 187
Posted By Devereaux

Welcome from north Texas. Great place to be if...

Welcome from north Texas. Great place to be if you're a Corvette owner or even lover.
Forum: Intros
12-10-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 197
Posted By Devereaux

Welcome from north Texas. Don't you just love...

Welcome from north Texas. Don't you just love looking at cars!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-09-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,675
Posted By Devereaux

Yeah, doesn't it. That kind of bad behavior seems...

Yeah, doesn't it. That kind of bad behavior seems to be prevelant in too many places - like restaurants, where they eat 3/4 of the meal, then claim it's bad.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-08-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,675
Posted By Devereaux

Personally, I think the fact it was only one...

Personally, I think the fact it was only one cylinder in question and that cylinder valves checked out to be properly done would imply that there was a different issue than the valves. The guy...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-08-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,622
Posted By Devereaux

Just got mine. What the pics don’t show well is...

Just got mine. What the pics don’t show well is that it is NOT a “decal” you put on thee handle. There is some thickness to it - not enough to be major, but enough to give tactile response. The...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-07-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 837
Posted By Devereaux

Precisely. ?Is my memory faulty or did people...

Precisely. ?Is my memory faulty or did people find the aluminum chassis had more flex than the 800+WHP builds could deal with well. I suppose, since you made the comment, the ZR1 people do do high HP...
Forum: Intros
12-06-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 236
Posted By Devereaux

Welcome from northern Texas. Hope you enjoy...

Welcome from northern Texas. Hope you enjoy yourself here.
Forum: Intros
12-06-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 196
Posted By Devereaux

Welcome from northern Texas. You should find...

Welcome from northern Texas. You should find friendly, knowledgeable people here. Good group.
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