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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-05-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,375
Posted By needdlex

I asked this a few weeks ago when I picked mine...

I asked this a few weeks ago when I picked mine up too, and yes it's normal.

From how I understand it, the front tires are wide enough that a sharp turn causes the inside of the tire to travel...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-13-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,400
Posted By needdlex

Buy a can of Plasti-Dip before you spend money on...

Buy a can of Plasti-Dip before you spend money on it.

The OEM paint in my Arctic White C5 rubbed off where my right knee hit the bezel, and it left a huge black mark for years.

I decided to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,871
Posted By needdlex

I've been looking at backup cameras and I thought...

I've been looking at backup cameras and I thought I'd look at getting a "bumper camera" while I was at it.

Is there a way to use two cameras with a replacement head unit, and maybe a way to toggle...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-02-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,125
Posted By needdlex

That's good to hear that some of you have...

That's good to hear that some of you have actually tested the release bar on the jack stands. I feel a lot better knowing that.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-01-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By needdlex

I'm glad to hear that. I assumed that's what was...

I'm glad to hear that. I assumed that's what was going on as it wasn't a "hard feeling, like something touching the inside of the rotor notches, it was just something very soft.

The only thing I...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-01-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By needdlex

Turning at low speed noise

Hey guys,

I'm not an expert, but I think I can explain this well enough to give accurate information.

I can hear/feel a very faint noise coming from what I think is the front wheel area while...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-01-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,574
Posted By needdlex

Ordered... My headlights are just "okay" I...

Ordered...

My headlights are just "okay" I looked at them last night with the headlights on and I can see that all of the gunk is on the outside, so I ordered the McGuire's kit from amazon.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-30-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,125
Posted By needdlex

Or my face. I just don't quite feel comfortable...

Or my face. I just don't quite feel comfortable getting under the car quite yet.

The jack stands have the little metal "flip up" thing on the side that releases it. My biggest fear is to hit that...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-30-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,125
Posted By needdlex

I figured that was the case. I'm sure it'd be...

I figured that was the case. I'm sure it'd be fine for an oil change, but it's just not worth trusting my cheap harbor freight jack with.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-30-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,125
Posted By needdlex

I may have to invest in those two piece ramps. I...

I may have to invest in those two piece ramps. I have a huge Harbor freight jack and some "good" jack stands from there too.

I don't have a lot of experience with lifting cars. I've always owned...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,125
Posted By needdlex

Getting under the car

Okay, forgive me for being an idiot...

I just got a new to me 07 coupe and I want to use race ramps to change my oil and do whatever else.

I've never in my life used a ramp. I assume they go...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By needdlex

Yeah, that sounds like a good deal, especially...

Yeah, that sounds like a good deal, especially for polishing the whole car.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-29-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,209
Posted By needdlex

Better broken, than not having one.

Better broken, than not having one.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,032
Posted By needdlex

Welcome to the THUNDER DOME! Nice looking...

Welcome to the THUNDER DOME!

Nice looking car, you'll enjoy the muscle over your Toyota.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 418,913
Posted By needdlex

My father-in-law is a welder and I help him on...

My father-in-law is a welder and I help him on the weekends. I've never touched stainless, but it's 2nd nature to him.

Oklahoma doesn't require emissions or inspections (or mufflers). Did this for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7,718
Views: 893,711
Posted By needdlex

What model of Pioneer and camera did you get? I...

What model of Pioneer and camera did you get? I just picked up my 07 and it doesn't have XM.

I can't live without SXM where I live.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By needdlex

I prefer to do things myself, but sometimes it is...

I prefer to do things myself, but sometimes it is just better to let people that do those things for a living do them.

I've successfully done a couple of small scratches on my wife's car and my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 418,913
Posted By needdlex

I read the majority of this thread and I'll...

I read the majority of this thread and I'll eventually end up doing this and starting with the 1/2 hole, and expanding from there.

Does anyone that is using the knockout covers have any pictures...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,237
Posted By needdlex

Oklahoma heat is way too hot. I don't have a...

Oklahoma heat is way too hot. I don't have a glass roof, but I have super dark tint and cracking the windows sometimes still puts my GPS into "overheated" mode.

Ohio is quite a bit further North,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,182
Posted By needdlex

I had a jacket given to me by the company I...

I had a jacket given to me by the company I worked for and when I left, they fired about 30% of their workforce and most of the people that lived in my area...

SOoooo... I put a corvette racing...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-28-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,959
Posted By needdlex

I got a 3yr warranty on mine when I bought it...

I got a 3yr warranty on mine when I bought it from a dealership, covers all mechanical and electrical. It was the first "super nice" vette I've owned, so I did it. They added it into my monthly...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-28-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,574
Posted By needdlex

I'm going to try the McGuire's kit on my wife's...

I'm going to try the McGuire's kit on my wife's car first.....

I'm so scared to try anything new out on the vette. It's a process I've done dozens of times to get a good polish on wood or metal,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-28-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,505
Posted By needdlex

I just picked up a 2007 last week and I also had...

I just picked up a 2007 last week and I also had a C5 before upgrading. I repaired/replaced tons of stuff on my C5 as it was in decent condition, but not excellent condition. Depending on how much...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-28-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,574
Posted By needdlex

Mine need help. What kit did you use? i'm looking...

Mine need help. What kit did you use? i'm looking at the McGuires kit on amazon for $18 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HCOE72/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-23-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,027
Posted By needdlex

I have a similar mindset, I live in rural...

I have a similar mindset, I live in rural Oklahoma with farm trucks, semi traffic, and lots of dirt on roads. There's nothing I can do to prevent chips and rocks.

I'm more worried about water or...
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