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Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-02-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,503
Posted By Jim Barker

Just like GM employee discounts! Fading in the...

Just like GM employee discounts! Fading in the wind
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-02-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 19,147
Posted By Jim Barker

That's the problem to, the list stuff can't...

That's the problem to, the list stuff can't believe the hipe and demand still rages on
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-26-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,421
Posted By Jim Barker

Was'nt the ESP supposed to protect the cats...

Was'nt the ESP supposed to protect the cats better?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-26-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,334
Posted By Jim Barker

The old battery also taxes the charging system...

The old battery also taxes the charging system more let alone the many other systems that need optimal voltage and reserve!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-26-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,334
Posted By Jim Barker

Best to change it when you pick the time rather...

Best to change it when you pick the time rather than a breakdown choosing the time! A battery lifting device is handy to have on hand if its the original battery with no handle
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-18-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,641
Posted By Jim Barker

The real solution is more sidewall and less rim...

The real solution is more sidewall and less rim diameter. Rubber band tires only work on perfect roads!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-18-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Posted By Jim Barker

If you insist on 110 volts then a slow blow or...

If you insist on 110 volts then a slow blow or delayed breaker might get you by the initial hit of peak currant. But stay with the size breaker that is sized for the wire
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-18-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Posted By Jim Barker

Most these lifts have ability to be wired 110 or...

Most these lifts have ability to be wired 110 or 220 with a simple switch of the feed wires. 220 would be simpler unless you are a long way from your electrical panel. Twice the voltage half the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-27-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,173
Posted By Jim Barker

You may be experiencing 1to 4 skip shift when not...

You may be experiencing 1to 4 skip shift when not leaving it in first long enough, should also be light to tell you its ok to shift out of first
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-25-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,431
Posted By Jim Barker

Since GM has so much trouble with the valve train...

Since GM has so much trouble with the valve train just wait until the new 8.6k flat crank rev's gets out there!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-30-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,428
Posted By Jim Barker

The dip stick location is another dead giveaway...

The dip stick location is another dead giveaway and best he be checking his
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-26-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,030
Posted By Jim Barker

Sounds like you have a plan just takes a little...

Sounds like you have a plan just takes a little muscle to make the hole bigger for the plug. I've had success many times on my run-flats
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-09-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By Jim Barker

Besides the battery check all connection points...

Besides the battery check all connection points on top of the battery. Since it was changed no telling what was overtightened, left loose and so on!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-17-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,518
Posted By Jim Barker

I never got used to the charging voltage read...

I never got used to the charging voltage read outs. You can also see 15 volts in cold weather. But my battery is now 7yrs old and still load testing OK, can't argue with results. Remember High...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-13-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 902
Posted By Jim Barker

I've been giving some consideration to my '14 but...

I've been giving some consideration to my '14 but all seems well. Tested it several times in a row with Milton tester and it still started the car! I use maintainer about 50% of the time. 7 yrs...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-01-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,047
Posted By Jim Barker

Its just to hard to believe that they can sell...

Its just to hard to believe that they can sell that car for a profit after putting that much in it. Usually its a trade where they make it up on the purchase we make and overpay for!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-01-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,267
Posted By Jim Barker

It was more important on C5's that used it to...

It was more important on C5's that used it to deflect air up into the radiator which did not have a grill like we have now or the same angle. The Z51's deleted the center section anyway on C7's
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-01-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By Jim Barker

Only if the repair is not done right. I am very...

Only if the repair is not done right. I am very happy with my '14 stingray so much so I let my leased '17 ZO6 Go Back . Only put 8K in three years on it because I liked the stingray better, except...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-08-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By Jim Barker

[QUOTE=bdstrak;1603413997]I am experiencing what...

[QUOTE=bdstrak;1603413997]I am experiencing what may be an issue with the V4

Of all the active management systems that I have driven the 14 stingray had the most aggressive program to deal with. ...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-05-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,080
Posted By Jim Barker

There is no easy way since it is usually part of...

There is no easy way since it is usually part of pump assembly. Years ago pontiac was the worst for nylon from the timing gear getting into ball relief and reducing pressure to about 20# max. ...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-05-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,616
Posted By Jim Barker

Some of the 14' s had bad fan assemblies that...

Some of the 14' s had bad fan assemblies that would fail to turn on when needed . Most of us that replaced our fans, used the Z06 replacement which was 600 watts instead of the stock 500 watts. ...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-05-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,080
Posted By Jim Barker

While we are all guessing, how about a oil pump...

While we are all guessing, how about a oil pump relief valve being partly stuck open. This would lower pressure a bit and allow faster drain back
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-28-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,133
Posted By Jim Barker

Its a Z51 and Z06 Problem. Brakes are great and...

Its a Z51 and Z06 Problem. Brakes are great and clean on std. stingray
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-18-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,972
Posted By Jim Barker

Yes every 5k is what I do side to side

Yes every 5k is what I do side to side
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-17-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By Jim Barker

Get the car up on a lift and check all exhaust...

Get the car up on a lift and check all exhaust hangers. Listen with stethoscope or stick to pin it down to cats or valves.
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