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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-17-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By trueism

transparent top rear seam will not move

After unlatching both Iocks I can't brake loose the rear seam,.of the translucent top.. Any suggestions?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-07-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 34,607
Posted By trueism

Blade Silver. Because the other shades of gray,...

Blade Silver. Because the other shades of gray, though beautiful, can look too much like the color of the highway you're driving on. After weeks of driving the same car, gray can fast become boring...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-22-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,237
Posted By trueism

The only tires worse than Michelin Run-Flats, are...

The only tires worse than Michelin Run-Flats, are you guessed it, >Goodyear.. He's just trying to quickly wear them out, so he can put on a set of Pilot Super Sports! Can't say I blame him.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-10-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 623
Posted By trueism

I've tried many.. And nothing seems as...

I've tried many.. And nothing seems as comfortable, or as easy to shift, as the original. I say stick with the GM units..
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-13-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 14,832
Posted By trueism

The tail lights look horrible! But I'm sure the...

The tail lights look horrible! But I'm sure the rest of the car can be fixed...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-18-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,866
Posted By trueism

When "one cell goes bad", the battery cannot be...

When "one cell goes bad", the battery cannot be considered capable of performing at all.. It's usually referred to as "one cell being shorted out". And the time/cost of repairing that "shorted cell"...
Forum: Drag Racing
05-30-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Posted By trueism

Right you are about the tires! Heavy rayon cords...

Right you are about the tires! Heavy rayon cords and hard compound are the answer for run-flats. But poorly transfer traction, handleability and power to the road. Rayon may be good for a thermos...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,488
Posted By trueism

easy steps for C6 front air dam replacement

To easily replace a c6 front air dam.
1-remove the 2 small plastic side pieces of the air dam assembly.
2-With the two side pieces of the air dam removed, that will allow you to: RAISE THE CAR ON...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-16-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,094
Posted By trueism

C6 Rear axial seal leaks

I had to return THREE SEPARATE TIMES for this fix.. I noticed a few drops of gear-oil on my garage floor.. The first time they replaced the trans axial seal. But, the "small" leak continued.. Then it...
Forum: C5 General
09-09-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,066
Posted By trueism

Looks like you hit the nail right on the head!...

Looks like you hit the nail right on the head! There's lots of room for improvement! I shifted back to the OEM knob after just 10 miles of one the size of a "Q" ball, with claims of "shortening the...
Forum: Wheels & Tires
08-28-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By trueism

Michelin Pilot SUPER Sport Question

Need to purchase a new set of tires for my 2007 C6.. I prefer not to replace with run-flats. I am leaning towards Michelin's new Pilot Super Sports, upon hearing so many good things about them. Only...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-20-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,686
Posted By trueism

C6,, What do you think about these? Specifically:...

C6,, What do you think about these? Specifically:
Michelin Pilot SUPER Sport
Front: 245/40ZR18
Rear: 275/35ZR19
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-22-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By trueism

There are some very powerful seal manufacturers....

There are some very powerful seal manufacturers. Seals can be cross referenced by using manufactures part numbers, found on the seal itself. They are available in "double lip", as well as extended...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-05-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,843
Posted By trueism

I thought this would be an easy question to...

I thought this would be an easy question to resolve using the forum? I've used Akebono Pro-Act Ceramic on heavier, and lighter cars (Lexus GS-300, Infinity M35x, Honda S-2k). All with much better...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-07-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,540
Posted By trueism

Obviously this French rubber company has little...

Obviously this French rubber company has little interest in America's sports car. Maybe a deal has been worked out with GY? An American sports car imported to euro-land hoofed with GY's, would have...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-06-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,944
Posted By trueism

Lighter Fluid is safest to use on painted or...

Lighter Fluid is safest to use on painted or clear coated surfaces.. Then wash residue with mild liquid dishwashing soap like Ivory or Joy.

Or perhaps we should know what makes up WD-40? Water...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-26-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,540
Posted By trueism

You may be on to something... From what I can see...

You may be on to something... From what I can see about the fiber called Twaron, it's the same as Kevlar. Both are an identical highly elastic refined Nylon with much more density. Except Kevlar is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-11-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,003
Posted By trueism

It's the "staple length" of the cotton fiber in...

It's the "staple length" of the cotton fiber in your 40 year old towel. Certainly nothing to do with the chemical "finish" either. "Delta Cotton" (from the USA's southland), is the second best cotton...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By trueism

steering vibrates, parking/low speed on hard turns

When I turn the wheel all the way, left/right, very low speed. Seems "bumpy".. Mileage Less than 20k. Could this be common? Or does it need to be checked?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-26-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,662
Posted By trueism

Yes, there is one I just looked at on the web....

Yes, there is one I just looked at on the web. google "c6 terry headrest cover" and they show one that just covers the headrest of a c5 or c6. Looks decent too.
I've been looking myself for days,...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-24-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,420
Posted By trueism

I purchased an Accel capacitor for my 1969 396...

I purchased an Accel capacitor for my 1969 396 Nova. It failed and my car was towed to a Chevy dealer who replaced it. I sent the defective capacitor back to Accel, who denied responsibility and kept...
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