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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-18-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By Firewater Burns

I'm not sure where you were looking to add an amp...

I'm not sure where you were looking to add an amp w/o changing the speakers. Adding a extra amp between the headunit and the Bose amp will increase the chance of distortion, afaik. If you are going...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-26-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By Firewater Burns

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-22-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Firewater Burns

Is the "leather" on the knob pealing? At least...

Is the "leather" on the knob pealing? At least for the manual (hopefully auto is the same), the knob was one of the rare parts to have thick leather, not thin, plastic covered whatever. The knob is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-18-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By Firewater Burns

The people with the knowledge usually keep up...

The people with the knowledge usually keep up with audio section pretty well. Some dont check the generational boards (C1 - C7) as often, even.

The C6 can be a bit confusing, with different...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-10-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,537
Posted By Firewater Burns

Not being able to understand the vast differences...

Not being able to understand the vast differences between these attacks listed; let alone between those above and the dated C6 computer system is a problem. Then take into account the skill and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-08-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,537
Posted By Firewater Burns

Did you stop reading the last thread you made?...

Did you stop reading the last thread you made? There were many reasonable replies on why hackers would be the least likely explanation of car shenanigans.

Get your car checked out, there are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-07-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,880
Posted By Firewater Burns

Doesn't look like they are far off auction price...

Doesn't look like they are far off auction price atm. Most of the 2012s and 2011s going across dealer auction are below 20k miles. Counting all the GS (z16) interior trim options, the volume is still...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-02-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,169
Posted By Firewater Burns

If you are racing (spirited driving) the car,...

If you are racing (spirited driving) the car, things will break, sooner rather than later, but eventually they will break, regardless of what you drive.

If (when the car breaks) it means you need...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-30-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,575
Posted By Firewater Burns

Was wondering who/how they paid for it, looks...

Was wondering who/how they paid for it, looks like good ol Tax payer funded (in part):


I am sure these cars inspire a host of people to keep their mods legal...
"I was going to go catt-less and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-21-2015, 01:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,780
Posted By Firewater Burns

Unless you want to do some tricky wiring redo,...

Unless you want to do some tricky wiring redo, you need the expensive harness. From what I remember, the factory plug does not have a standard 12v ignition power (red); only a 12v constant power...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

Yet another option is a type of code grabber:...

Yet another option is a type of code grabber: Wired article Aug/2015 (http://www.wired.com/2015/08/hackers-tiny-device-unlocks-cars-opens-garages/)



From the white hat hacker guy that made it:...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

A bit unrelated, using the onstar app to break in...

A bit unrelated, using the onstar app to break in or steal the car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olXUbS-prU&feature=youtu.be
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

I found a good write up on it: HERE...

I found a good write up on it: HERE (http://www.dailytech.com/Are+Keyless+Entry+Hacks+Really+the+Source+of+Recent+Car+Break+Ins/article37339.htm).

Some excerpts:

In reguard to the box listed...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

The way I understand the relay to work, is that...

The way I understand the relay to work, is that it is actively looking for any signals transmitted within its range. So it does not matter if the fob can not send a signal over 20 foot, as long as it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

Let me see if I can set it up better. Step by...

Let me see if I can set it up better. Step by step use of said device:

1. Turn relay device on, properly configure it, and stand next to car.
2. Use the door handle button on the car to initiate...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

The car has multiple sensors build in that...

The car has multiple sensors build in that roughly triangulates where the fob signal is coming from. The signal needs to come from near the door, in order to open it. The device listed above clones...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,780
Posted By Firewater Burns

The Metra mounting kit and Antenna look correct....

The Metra mounting kit and Antenna look correct. I'm not sure about the harness. I dont have onstar, but I do have Blose, so used a different one. I got mine from Double D Mods...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

A FoB inside a house is easy. I would guess that...

A FoB inside a house is easy. I would guess that most people keep their keys within 50 foot of the car, but just in case, this device has a reported range of 10 times that.

Think of this device as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

With enough power to the receiving device and...

With enough power to the receiving device and proper fractal antenna setup, why couldn't a relay device hear the FOB respond within its range (of 300-500 ft, seemingly)? It already knows the code...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-17-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 17,771
Posted By Firewater Burns

A Faraday Cage...

A Faraday Cage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage) is a fairly simple solution.

I just learned that they are all the rage with preppers to avert EMP pulses, but they also block wireless...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,940
Posted By Firewater Burns

Eventually, I am planning on getting a show mount...

Eventually, I am planning on getting a show mount that will detach. I will mount the base, and keep the plate on the second part of the assembly in one of the rear cubbies. I doubt a LEO will still...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,158
Posted By Firewater Burns

Brutal? The only thing he is brutal to these...

Brutal? The only thing he is brutal to these days, is a diaper!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-04-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,101
Posted By Firewater Burns

If you are worried about resale value, dont do...

If you are worried about resale value, dont do any mods that can't be reversed yourself.

On the other-hand, if you like being the salesman, and dealing with the car buying public; you could...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,666
Posted By Firewater Burns

:iagree: Best bet, get a cheepish set of...

:iagree:

Best bet, get a cheepish set of rims and throw some winter tires on the car during the winter. If you can find them in vette sizes. Second to that, go with the A/S tires for year around....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-16-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,236
Posted By Firewater Burns

Maybe if you have a history of work with the...

Maybe if you have a history of work with the shop, or know a guy, who knows a guy, that can vouch for you; then you can slide though. Other than that, not many people are going to go out on a limb...
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