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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-13-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,031
Posted By bbudman

I'll try to be objective. I like the front if I...

I'll try to be objective. I like the front if I could loose the louvered hood. The sides look nice and I like the flow but when it gets to the back I just don't like it. I can't really judge the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,432
Posted By bbudman

I have been in your shoes. When I bought my GS...

I have been in your shoes. When I bought my GS coupe my wife was along and I admit that I let her convince me that I didn't need the extra power and performance that a Z06 would provide. She also...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-24-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,063
Posted By bbudman

Sounds like you are going to have one fun ride. I...

Sounds like you are going to have one fun ride. I feel sorry for you having to put it away once you get it. That sure will make for a long winter! Let's not forget a big :thumbs: for ECS and their...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-24-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By bbudman

Here are a couple of photos. This shot is outside...

Here are a couple of photos. This shot is outside in late afternoon with the sun setting behind the house.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/budbrande/IMG_0173.jpg

This shot was at night...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,518
Posted By bbudman

Matt, I am going to assume this will be your...

Matt, I am going to assume this will be your first Corvette. Given the case I would recommend that you go for new versus the 06 Z06 for several reasons. First, if this is in fact your first Corvette...
Forum: C5 General
10-23-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 25,382
Posted By bbudman

Glad the both of you made it out ok. A few...

Glad the both of you made it out ok. A few seconds later and things might have been totally different with the bike crashing in to your drivers side door! Hopefully things will work out in the end...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,625
Posted By bbudman

Coming from a ZR1 owner the best advice I could...

Coming from a ZR1 owner the best advice I could offer you would be to drive the car and see for yourself if it is worth it or not. From your comments it appears that warranty is of some concern to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,359
Posted By bbudman

Yes this is normal! I had a young boy run in to...

Yes this is normal! I had a young boy run in to the back of my 2500 Silverado. Truck had 900 miles. He did over 2k damage to his car and all it did to my truck was scratch the bumper cover. He called...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,359
Posted By bbudman

Such a shame that you can't park your car without...

Such a shame that you can't park your car without worrying about vandalism. I had my 1995 Cobra R keyed. Stopped at the store to pick up a few groceries and came out to find key scratches all the way...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-20-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,658
Posted By bbudman

I've had mine for several months and have zero...

I've had mine for several months and have zero vibration issues. In fact it has been flawless since I drove it out of the dealers showroom!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-19-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,291
Posted By bbudman

My ZR1 used 1/2 quart by 2200 miles. I assume...

My ZR1 used 1/2 quart by 2200 miles. I assume like most new engines there is going to be a break in period. My oil life says 69% remaining but it is getting changed tomorrow.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-16-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,743
Posted By bbudman

It looks good! However I have to ask what are the...

It looks good! However I have to ask what are the laws where you live in relation to tinting? I know that if I did that here in NC I would probably get a ticket long before I showed up for inspection...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-16-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,251
Posted By bbudman

I kind of regret that I listened to my wife and...

I kind of regret that I listened to my wife and bought my Grand Sport and waited a little over a year before I finally pulled the trigger on my new ZR1! :rock:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-15-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By bbudman

I have three phones paired to both of my...

I have three phones paired to both of my Chevrolet vehicles and it never has a problem remembering them which leads me to believe the problem might be with the phone itself. Joe, what make phone do...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,760
Posted By bbudman

Why on earth would GM not replace this...

Why on earth would GM not replace this transmission after the first failed attempt to repair it? You can't tell me that they don't already have more money invested in time trying to fix it than they...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-06-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,297
Posted By bbudman

I was also told this at time of delivery,...

I was also told this at time of delivery, multiple times by both the salesman and the sales manager!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-12-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,278
Posted By bbudman

I feel 100% better knowing that it has not spread...

I feel 100% better knowing that it has not spread but I'm still not out of the woods. Next Tuesday I have to return to the Duke Eye Center and they are going to decide how to proceed in dealing with...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-12-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,278
Posted By bbudman

Finally after one long month back in the ZR1!!!

I never knew a month could take so long to pass! Here is the story.

Back in June I was diagnosed with Melanoma in my right eye. Needless to say the doctors were concerned that it could had spread...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-16-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,919
Posted By bbudman

I agree 100%! Yeah you lost a little money in the...

I agree 100%! Yeah you lost a little money in the deal but at the end of the day you got what you wanted and that is all that matters. I pretty much did the same thing you did. I bought a Grand...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,548
Posted By bbudman

I've never been a fan of black wheels and prefer...

I've never been a fan of black wheels and prefer the old school chrome or polished but it does look pretty good on your red car. One thing that would make it stand out even more would be to go with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,594
Posted By bbudman

Go with the 08! There is nothing wrong with...

Go with the 08! There is nothing wrong with modding your own car but as others have said you have no clue what the previous owner did with his car unless you are good friends with them. A shifter,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 14,525
Posted By bbudman

I just purchased my ZR1 and have owned it for...

I just purchased my ZR1 and have owned it for almost one month now. I had a 2011 Grand Sport and loved the car but what I really wanted was the ZR1 and settled for the Grand Sport mainly because of...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-14-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 421,270
Posted By bbudman

I admit that I love the Corvette, every style,...

I admit that I love the Corvette, every style, color, all of them. But I have to say that of all of the ones I have seen, Supersonic Blue on the ZR1 with the contrasting blue badges, blue calipers,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-13-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 9,834
Posted By bbudman

I need to show this thread to my wife since she...

I need to show this thread to my wife since she thought I had too many hobbies! :D

Anyway, here goes:

The wifes new ride!
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/budbrande/susanstahoe.jpg
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-07-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By bbudman

ZR1 Getting the Clear Bra

Made arrangements for next Thursday to have a clear bra installed on the car. I don't mind telling you it can't happen soon enough! I hate driving on I-440 because of all the rocks flying around. Day...
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