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Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-14-2023, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Illinois427

Yeah, they did close. Here is the link: ...

Yeah, they did close. Here is the link:
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Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-14-2023, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Illinois427

I think it was top flight reproductions. They...

I think it was top flight reproductions. They used to make a front plate mount as well. Unfortunately, I think they shuttered the business a few years back if I remember correctly. I have their...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-03-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By Illinois427

PM sent on the Window Valet. I'll take it if it...

PM sent on the Window Valet. I'll take it if it is still available.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,623
Posted By Illinois427

Regarding the top, someone may have been a little...

Regarding the top, someone may have been a little aggressive with a brush when they were cleaning it. A stiff brush would do that.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-20-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,447
Posted By Illinois427

May need to reprogram the key fobs

One other possibility is that the car may have "forgotten" its key fobs while it was stored. My 2013 did this somehow while it was stored this winter. I put new batteries in the fobs, a new battery...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-30-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,876
Posted By Illinois427

You've probably already picked up on this through...

You've probably already picked up on this through your research, but be sure you understand the LS7 and its quirks, particularly around the valves. The "fix" for that can add a few thousand to the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-23-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
Posted By Illinois427

\ I did something similar with mine. ...

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I did something similar with mine.

Decided to change out my brake fluid. Removed the rear wheels and raised the car up on my QuickJack. Did the bleed procedure on the rear calipers and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-19-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5,477
Views: 2,824,150
Posted By Illinois427

Apsis was really the only option (albeit an...

Apsis was really the only option (albeit an expensive one) a few years ago when I did mine. There is another version made by RPI, but when I was doing my research, they were having a bunch of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-24-2019, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,728
Posted By Illinois427

Wonder if that isn't the result of brake parts...

Wonder if that isn't the result of brake parts cleaner. You might try to lightly polish it with an automotive paint polish. Beyond that, you may have to get them powder coated.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-29-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By Illinois427

The splitters on the 2013 cars that had the...

The splitters on the 2013 cars that had the carbon fiber option are indeed carbon fiber. The splitter and side skirts on the actual 60th Anniversary 427 cars with the stripes are carbon fiber...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,286
Posted By Illinois427

Maybe I'm not understanding, but if you are...

Maybe I'm not understanding, but if you are referring to the photos where the trailer's fender is tilted out and being held by a chain, that is the way they are designed to work. There are a bunch...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-09-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By Illinois427

If your car is the white one with the anniversary...

If your car is the white one with the anniversary stripes, the splitter and skirts are cyber grey. I had the dealer include touch up paint when I bought mine, they looked it up and cyber grey is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-16-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 774
Posted By Illinois427

Looks like it is a 4LT so check the dash over for...

Looks like it is a 4LT so check the dash over for delamination. The leather dash on 4LT cars can start to come loose and it is an expensive fix. Also check the harmonic balancer for wobble. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,902
Posted By Illinois427

I believe there are some clips over there that...

I believe there are some clips over there that have to be re-engaged. I that some have had issues with the clips breaking and have had to get them from the dealer to fix things. No personal...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-17-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5,477
Views: 2,824,150
Posted By Illinois427

Had mine aligned to Pfadt's street settings on...

Had mine aligned to Pfadt's street settings on Friday. Haven't driven it a lot since, but seemed good on the way home. These numbers are supposed to extend the life of the front tires by taking...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-15-2018, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,273
Posted By Illinois427

We'll be house hunting next week. Looking in...

We'll be house hunting next week. Looking in Waconia/St. Bonifacious, Lakeville/Burnsville and over in to Prescott, Wi for kicks. Are those areas okay? I know some of north Minneapolis is rough,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-15-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,902
Posted By Illinois427

Not sure on the thinnest, but I would suggest...

Not sure on the thinnest, but I would suggest looking at Weathertech laser liners. They would be the just the thickness of the plastic that they use. There are some molded in channels though. I...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-15-2018, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,273
Posted By Illinois427

Looks like I'm going to officially be an ex-Illinoisian by the end of the month

Company is moving me to Minneapolis. I've been traveling there weekly since March. House went under contract 2 weeks ago and they waived all of their contingencies last night. Closing is scheduled...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-11-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 152,741
Posted By Illinois427

Glad to hear this, I'll edit my original post. ...

Glad to hear this, I'll edit my original post. Surprised that the ISRA would have put this out without verifying.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-10-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 152,741
Posted By Illinois427

I hope that is right. Seems like they should...

I hope that is right. Seems like they should stick to the business of selling cars and not get involved in political issues. I'll keep an eye out for the Illinois State Rifle Association to respond...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-10-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 152,741
Posted By Illinois427

I am editing the original post below. Based on...

I am editing the original post below. Based on additional information that others have found, it looks like the ISRA jumped the gun on this. It appears that Bill Kay Chevrolet is not associated...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-30-2018, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Illinois427

:iagree: When I bought my 2013, I had the...

:iagree:

When I bought my 2013, I had the dealer throw in a tube of touch up for the skirts. They checked the code with their body shop and gave me Cyber Grey.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-30-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Illinois427

Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM.
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-30-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Illinois427

I ordered Lloyds trunk mat for mine. I went with...

I ordered Lloyds trunk mat for mine. I went with their "Luxe" line and ordered "Blue #779". Its a good match for the blue on the convertible top. I haven't actually compared it to the seats, but...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-08-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By Illinois427

That is the exact setup I have. I have a 2013...

That is the exact setup I have. I have a 2013 427 and the 5000SLX. The 5000SLX matches up with the side lifting points just fine. The only issue I run in to is that it is a tight fit sliding the...
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