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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,184
Posted By bps999

Gearing.

Gearing.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 10,604
Posted By bps999

I'm watching the in car feed, but does anyone...

I'm watching the in car feed, but does anyone know where you can get a real time running order??
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-23-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By bps999

BTW the pic in my avatar did not trigger the...

BTW the pic in my avatar did not trigger the limiter, but that is the exact spot where it happens. It's a frame from an accel video in which the camera was blocking the tach, so
I was shifting on...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-23-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By bps999

The limiter comes in right after redline, 6600 at...

The limiter comes in right after redline, 6600 at most. It is not dramatic when it happens and it won't hurt anything. It cuts power and rpm drops for a half second or so. If you leave the gas on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,928
Posted By bps999

after the prototype winner took the checkered...

after the prototype winner took the checkered flag I'm sitting there thinking... where on the track are the GT2 guys... how many seconds are left for something to happen to the Ferrari, could he...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-02-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,928
Posted By bps999

that was awsome, after 9 hours of watching......

that was awsome, after 9 hours of watching... that was awsome
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-28-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,335
Posted By bps999

I don't think the cars are different enough to...

I don't think the cars are different enough to justify the cost of the switch. I would be afraid that the novelty of the newer one would wear off quickly
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-28-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By bps999

corvette wins montreal 200 grand am race

Paul Edwards in the 07 vette won today. Boris Said had the other 31 vette in first half way through with the 07 in second. Then due to some pit stop "wave around" bs, they let the whole field pass...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,312
Posted By bps999

I don't like information brokers like credit...

I don't like information brokers like credit reporting agencies and carfax. They are under no obligation to have correct info and are not required to pay for their mistakes. Unfortunately society...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-10-2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,629
Posted By bps999

:iagree: use GA reg until your past the sales...

:iagree:
use GA reg until your past the sales tax date. If you get pulled over in that time window they will make you switch to CA reg within 20 days or something, but if your careful it should not...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-09-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,674
Posted By bps999

One of the problems with the manual disappearing...

One of the problems with the manual disappearing is that driver competence and driver understanding of the car is disappearing with it.

Toyota - unintented acceleration - people are literally...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-27-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,605
Posted By bps999

the paddles don't change anything, the auto is...

the paddles don't change anything, the auto is just like the auto in any other car. around 1/3 are manuals so it should not be hard to find.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-21-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By bps999

tires you could assign a value of roughly 1k. ...

tires you could assign a value of roughly 1k. The dirty thing, if you say it's not a problem, could be a non issue. As for the doors, I would not be comfortable with anyone putting the orig doors...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-21-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By bps999

For what its worth I will give you my rough...

For what its worth I will give you my rough pricing system for used vettes. I'm assuming a good private party deal and no issues with the car. Start with coupes with minimal options and less than...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-21-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By bps999

I would say $27 is good for a private party 06...

I would say $27 is good for a private party 06 coupe with 30k miles that is nice and clean with no problems or mods. I would not accept lambo doors, a dirty car, worn out tires, or a scratched non...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-13-2010, 02:32 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,238
Posted By bps999

They had JUST been talking about how aggressive...

They had JUST been talking about how aggressive the peugeot was being in traffic trying to catch the audi's. Then I see the vette ahead of it and had just enough time to think "I hope he doesn't...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,703
Posted By bps999

I don't think it's unreasonable, there is a small...

I don't think it's unreasonable, there is a small risk of something going wrong though. start the spin gently if its manual, no need for more than 2-3k at clutch engagement provided the rpm's are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-11-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,376
Posted By bps999

Interesting, Edmunds dealer retail base vert...

Interesting, Edmunds dealer retail base vert price is 34. The 42 figure means edmunds is assigning $8000 in options. It also assigns 5k over coupe price for a vert, which I think might be less than...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,376
Posted By bps999

I say check edmunds cause I found them to be...

I say check edmunds cause I found them to be lower than kbb when I was shopping. I did not put you combo into edmunds.

My numbers are from my own system, which is based on a low mileage 07 Z51...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,376
Posted By bps999

My feeling is that 34 is a good price, 36 is ok,...

My feeling is that 34 is a good price, 36 is ok, 38 is high. Check edmunds.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,913
Posted By bps999

MT got 12.2, C/D got 12.6. So clearly the MT car...

MT got 12.2, C/D got 12.6. So clearly the MT car had more power than a std. LS3, and the C/D car had the power of an LS2.

or....

magazine times are for day dreamers who have never been to the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,851
Posted By bps999

I have just produced a turd in my commode. I...

I have just produced a turd in my commode. I have declared it a limited edition, so it is the only one of it's kind. I am placing it in the freezer now in anticipation of it's value increasing due...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,851
Posted By bps999

its not collectable, rare, or desireable. The...

its not collectable, rare, or desireable. The only reason to buy one would be if it was alot cheaper than a non ZHZ. A typical low mileage 08 coupe might have an avg. selling price of say 34k. If...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-09-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,851
Posted By bps999

the idea that the car has been "abused" and is...

the idea that the car has been "abused" and is somehow broken, even if it's not broken, is being massively overplayed here.

I wouldn't want one cause it's an auto, and because it's forever marked...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-07-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,881
Posted By bps999

the dislike of DAS seems widespread. For...

the dislike of DAS seems widespread. For whatever my one data point is worth, my car was not even dirty when it arrived. Some of the prices posted here are HUGE compared to the $770 I paid for...
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