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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-11-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,467
Posted By florida john

I agree that the 87 octane shouldn't be a problem...

I agree that the 87 octane shouldn't be a problem in small doses. Engine would be more prone to "knock" or premature ignition during accelleration. I have used lower octane over the years when...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2021, 12:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 48,088
Posted By florida john

So all of us who have performed this "trick" (or...

So all of us who have performed this "trick" (or maybe it is magic) are imagining the car unlocking???
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-04-2021, 11:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 48,088
Posted By florida john

Worked for me several times ...

Using a cell phone and another fob via the phone has worked for me three times over the years with my 2009 C6. Has not worked with any of my other cars. But this trick is golden when you are miles...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-21-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,030
Posted By florida john

Horsepower isn't the issue for me, traction is! ...

Horsepower isn't the issue for me, traction is! You will see when you get your car. Best tires available will make a difference. I find that turning off the traction control and leaving active...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-25-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,058
Posted By florida john

Depends on the kind or driving I'm doing. ...

Depends on the kind or driving I'm doing. Normally, I use 91 or 93 octane, but when cruising on interstate for longer trips, I often use 89. Constant speed cruising doesn't require higher octane...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-25-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 12,487
Posted By florida john

Batteries last only 2 to 2 1/2 years for my car...

Batteries last only 2 to 2 1/2 years for my car since new here in Florida. Delco batteries were replaced under my extended warranty for many years, but after that I started buying the Autozone...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,978
Posted By florida john

I seem to be on a 2 to 2.5 year schedule with my...

I seem to be on a 2 to 2.5 year schedule with my C6 batteries, no matter how much driving I do. I now get the Autozone Duralast with a 3 year warrenty and get the replacement under warranty. Almost...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-24-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,119
Posted By florida john

Oil Filters

Only a few items for an oil filter to do, including filtering debris out of the oil and retarding oil drain back upon shut-down.

Based on observations from cutting open filters a decade ago, Fram...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,830
Posted By florida john

Plug wires no. Injector wires yes. Twice in...

Plug wires no. Injector wires yes. Twice in last two years I have had the connectors come loose and cause the cylinder shut down. Simply pushing the connectors on again corrects the issue. Is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-09-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By florida john

My experience is similar to others who have...

My experience is similar to others who have posted here. My buzzing started soon after I took delivery of my 2009, and we looked everywhere for the source of the sound. It was difficult to locate,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-13-2020, 04:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,172
Posted By florida john

Isn't it printed on the oil filler screw cap on...

Isn't it printed on the oil filler screw cap on the motor on all these cars?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-12-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 48,088
Posted By florida john

Friends have called BS on me regarding this but...

Friends have called BS on me regarding this but the trick has saved me twice now. Doesn't work for my other cars, but works for my C6!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-07-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,098
Posted By florida john

My problem was resolved by sealing the external...

My problem was resolved by sealing the external black plastic valence at bottom of windshield to the glass with GE clear silicone bathroom sealer from Home Depot. Simply lift the black plastic from...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-24-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,641
Posted By florida john

Have you considered the Garmin cameras that...

Have you considered the Garmin cameras that interface with their GPS units? I have one and it works fine. Back up rear camera is activated via back-up lights and displays on GPS screen. Front...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-24-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,712
Posted By florida john

Welcome to Florida! I also moved here from...

Welcome to Florida! I also moved here from California (Santa Barbara). I have experienced excellent service at Dimmit Chevrolet on the Pinellas County side of Tampa Bay. Their Corvette specialist is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-24-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,590
Posted By florida john

Did you get a notice about power seat problem...

Did you get a notice about power seat problem recall? I received a letter in the past regarding this and my seat just stopped working recently. Letter instructs me to reference the notice if my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-13-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,912
Posted By florida john

I recall a news story about the fellow who was...

I recall a news story about the fellow who was caught in storm flooding in Texas (?) and thus his electronics went south. He had recently purchased the C6 and obviously never read the manual. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 41,238
Posted By florida john

Batteries don't tend to last very long here in...

Batteries don't tend to last very long here in Florida due to the heat. Mine typically have gone 2-3 years except for the Delco's which have tended to fail with cracked cases. When my kids were...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By florida john

Do you need to reprogram after replacing battery?

Do you need to reprogram after replacing battery?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,042
Posted By florida john

My car is a later model using the fob on the...

My car is a later model using the fob on the right in the above photo. When I purchased the car, I purchased some fobs from eBay for not that much money. I found them troublesome to reprogram. but...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-13-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 19,409
Posted By florida john

Come on guys. The real story is today's buyers...

Come on guys. The real story is today's buyers want immediate gratification and don't want to order a car the way they want it. Most consider the color more important than other features. Dealers...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-10-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,183
Posted By florida john

What kind of angle is this dealer working?

Received a letter in today's mail from a local Chevrolet dealer. They are offering "100% of the manufacturers original retail base price when my vehicle was new". This seems like an unreasonably...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-23-2017, 10:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,932
Posted By florida john

I have overcome my dislike of the rear styling of...

I have overcome my dislike of the rear styling of the C7 and would consider buying one except for the fact that I just don't fit in the C7, I am not a huge man, little over 6'3" and a slim 275. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,981
Posted By florida john

When my Corvette was new, a fellow who worked in...

When my Corvette was new, a fellow who worked in the manufacturing area of my company was revving his Saturn Sky's engine while at a light next to me. He then scoots off and I wonder what that was...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,128
Posted By florida john

A friend in college (many years ago) was...

A friend in college (many years ago) was convinced that oil changes were just a conspiracy to get our money, arguing that oil doesn't become less slippery (lubricious?) in the car, so why change it. ...
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