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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-10-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,946
Posted By OkieBikerDude

My C5 (see avatar) had top rattle issues. I...

My C5 (see avatar) had top rattle issues. I cleaned the seals with 3M adhesive trim cement remover and gave them a good coat of silicon rubber preservative. I used Griot's and that fixed my issues. ...
Forum: C6 Vendor for Sale
05-10-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By OkieBikerDude

My used 2011 GS came with the Mild2Wild exhaust...

My used 2011 GS came with the Mild2Wild exhaust controller installed by the previous owner. A very pleasant surprise.

Now that I've owned one, I wouldn't be without a two-tone exhaust or a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-07-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,473
Posted By OkieBikerDude

$33k for a 60,000 mile car needing some TLC is...

$33k for a 60,000 mile car needing some TLC is too high imho. Last Oct. I bought a 2011 GS, 3LT with 13,100 miles in perfect condition for $35.

Obviously the color is important to you but I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-22-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By OkieBikerDude

When I bought my '11 GS a few months ago I found...

When I bought my '11 GS a few months ago I found two remote "garage door openers" in the glove compartment. After a little more study and reviewing the build sheet I discovered I had inherited a...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-21-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I believe your comments about "oil all over the...

I believe your comments about "oil all over the place" to be exactly what I would have experienced if that was indeed the case. I plan to change the oil and filter Monday, if it quits raining by...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-20-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By OkieBikerDude

Too much oil?

I recently purchased a low-mileage 2011 GS from an out of town Cadillac dealership. At the time of the purchase I confirmed the oil was as fresh as the "98% oil life remaining" message stated. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-13-2018, 12:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,773
Posted By OkieBikerDude

That price sounds pretty close to me. Three...

That price sounds pretty close to me. Three months ago I paid $38K for a 2011 GS with the 3LT package, automatic transmission and 12k miles.

I believe the manual GS has the "dry sump" engine with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-23-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,727
Posted By OkieBikerDude

Eight years ago I bought a Deltran Battery...

Eight years ago I bought a Deltran Battery Tender, Jr. to use on my cycle. I would use it on my wife's old Lexus when we would be out of town for a couple of weeks. It worked well in both...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-16-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I think they should last longer than 4 years. My...

I think they should last longer than 4 years. My '02 had the original sensors when I traded it off in 2016 but they only had 48,000 miles on them.

If I'm not mistaken it's the time in service...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-16-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,798
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I would love to see the odometer readings in a...

I would love to see the odometer readings in a couple of years. Your Corvette will leave them in their tracks with longevity and driving enjoyment. The last time I saw a Ferrari on the road it had...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-15-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Posted By OkieBikerDude

Thanks for the info. It sounds like I need to...

Thanks for the info. It sounds like I need to plan a trip to Auto Zone.:thumbs: OBD
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I may not understand "float voltage" but my...

I may not understand "float voltage" but my little Battery Tender, Jr. doesn't starting charging until the battery voltage drops down to 12.65v. I'm not sure at what voltage it goes into standby...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,471
Posted By OkieBikerDude

Just curious. How many miles do you have on you...

Just curious. How many miles do you have on you '10 GS? I have a '11 GS with 13k miles and the factory pads are the dirtiest I've ever owned. I'm thinking about changing just the pads, even if it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,235
Posted By OkieBikerDude

Enough is enough! I didn't see where the OP asked...

Enough is enough! I didn't see where the OP asked for anyone's understanding. Do I get tired of cleaning dirty wheels when the rest of the car is still clean, you bet. Does the squealing embarrass...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,876
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I want to believe you are serious with your...

I want to believe you are serious with your question so I'll try to give you a serious answer by pointing out a couple of obvious issues. First, the GS (I own a '11 GS) is 4+ years older than the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-05-2017, 12:59 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,672
Posted By OkieBikerDude

:iagree: That's my M.O. as well. I use the...

:iagree: That's my M.O. as well. I use the high-mileage Mobil 1 as it has additives that were standard several years ago but have been removed from regular synthetic oil as being harmful to the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-02-2017, 01:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,570
Posted By OkieBikerDude

This time of year I would use this three-step...

This time of year I would use this three-step process: 1) warm up the badge with a hair dryer or heat gun. 2) "saw" behind the badge with fishing line or dental floss, being careful to pull away...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-02-2017, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I had non-runflat Bridgestone Potenza's on my C5...

I had non-runflat Bridgestone Potenza's on my C5 and loved them. I don't believe Bridgestone makes a non-runflat tire that will fit a GS. I would buy them if they did but I'm not risking the harsh...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,267
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I have a tendency toward overkill, on my C5 coupe...

I have a tendency toward overkill, on my C5 coupe I had non-runflat's so I carried a plugging kit, 12v compressor, small scissor jack, jacking puck, and a socket with extension and a 1/2" drive...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 20,836
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I'm on Medicare, AARP, retired for 10 years and...

I'm on Medicare, AARP, retired for 10 years and getting discounts at restaurants, theaters and national parks. That makes me 71 and I've owned 9 Corvettes. :thumbs: :flag: OBD

...old age is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,079
Posted By OkieBikerDude

Congratulations on the new C6! I got mine about...

Congratulations on the new C6! I got mine about two months ago and I can't stop grinning long enough to get a picture for my avatar. I tell myself that if I can recognize what is in the road, I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2017, 01:09 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,720
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I've used my Escort Passport for years and would...

I've used my Escort Passport for years and would go with Escort again. My last ticket was for the same speed you were going/stopped for in Utah. Oklahoma is the same as Utah where 20+ mph over the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2017, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,015
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I just made a similar trade myself, an '02 C5 for...

I just made a similar trade myself, an '02 C5 for an 11 C6 GS and it just keeps getting better and better. In addition to the balancer I would confirm the UBEC jumper harness has been changed. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2017, 12:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,737
Posted By OkieBikerDude

:iagree: In high school we painted our...

:iagree:

In high school we painted our wheels black (like NASCAR) because we couldn't afford chrome. :thumbs: OBD
Forum: Help Forum
11-11-2017, 02:25 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 41,222
Posted By OkieBikerDude

I'm having the same problem. OBD

I'm having the same problem. OBD
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