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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,285
Posted By COL-INF

USAA member since 1968. I don't use their bank or...

USAA member since 1968. I don't use their bank or investment services but have always used them for auto and homeowners. I have an umbrella policy that also allows me a rebate when I store the vette...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By COL-INF

Lots of good info on the 05 on this forum simply...

Lots of good info on the 05 on this forum simply by "searching." Classic issues were Dead Battery Syndrome, steering column lockup, etc. but these frankly were fixed by recalls or simple fixes. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 6,121
Posted By COL-INF

U.S Army retired. 29 years, 3 months -- infantry...

U.S Army retired. 29 years, 3 months -- infantry officer. 17 years DoD contractor.

Currently, "grandpa."

A salute to all who have served. Ours was the "...road less travelled by...."...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,158
Posted By COL-INF

My 0-5 is still in its cocoon with snow still...

My 0-5 is still in its cocoon with snow still piled up in the driveway. I guess the reduced driving time in the Northeast helps to keep the corvette experience "fresh."

In my case one hard tap...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-17-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 661
Posted By COL-INF

Good advice from the brotherhood (and sisterhood)...

Good advice from the brotherhood (and sisterhood) on the battery tender, quality top, etc. I'd add increase tire pressure by 5 lbs to that list and my car sits on AZEK planks (a type of 100% plastic...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-17-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,138
Posted By COL-INF

I agree with the camaro/corvette comment. Rear...

I agree with the camaro/corvette comment. Rear view just doesn't do it for me. 2005 Z-51 will be with me for a long, long time.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-12-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,560
Posted By COL-INF

Your car..........your choice. A nice look. ...

Your car..........your choice. A nice look.

And yes, mine is a badgeless Z-51.

:salute:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By COL-INF

Mine has 10 speakers --- but only when the wife...

Mine has 10 speakers --- but only when the wife is on board.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,343
Posted By COL-INF

Had this same issue, removed the panel, loose...

Had this same issue, removed the panel, loose connection fixed, good to go. The initial symptom was sometimes the window worked and other times it would not. Blaming it on poor local road...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
Posted By COL-INF

Great story of individual will and perserverance....

Great story of individual will and perserverance. Will no doubt be motivating for the Wounded Warriors Program.
:salute:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,211
Posted By COL-INF

Nothing wrong with it. Use it as part of winter...

Nothing wrong with it. Use it as part of winter storage for cars and boats.

"Burning off the carbon" is a running joke with my wife whenever she sees me eyeballing the C6. However, it does work....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-19-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 26,826
Posted By COL-INF

What do I think? See avatar for answer. Let me...

What do I think? See avatar for answer. Let me know when you need help installing the BFVS-A3 25 mm enhanced gun system with chrome barrel upgrade for firing depleted uranium penetrator rounds. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-19-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,920
Posted By COL-INF

All of the advice thus far sounds reasonable to...

All of the advice thus far sounds reasonable to me. I purchased a one-owner 2005, Z51, A4 with 36,000, glass top, 1SB and have not had any of the problems experienced by other owners of the first...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-19-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,767
Posted By COL-INF

We all recognize that some folks out there have...

We all recognize that some folks out there have no respect for personal property and, undoubtedly, someone is out there trying to "hack" FOBs. This is the time where your cell is your friend. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-05-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,666
Posted By COL-INF

66 and grey and it doesn't bother me a bit. The...

66 and grey and it doesn't bother me a bit. The saying is "Beauty is skin deep while ugly goes clear to the bone." My bones are fine.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-30-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 7,453
Posted By COL-INF

Cousin Bruce here. 29 years + in the Army and...

Cousin Bruce here. 29 years + in the Army and nearly 17 years as a defense contractor. Retiring in 31 days. Volunteering to mentor small businesses and entrepreneurs through an organization called...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-30-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,930
Posted By COL-INF

I have a 2005 coupe. The top comes off? :D ...

I have a 2005 coupe. The top comes off? :D

:salute:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-29-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,249
Posted By COL-INF

That is an incredible ride.............:cool: ...

That is an incredible ride.............:cool:

:salute:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-29-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,626
Posted By COL-INF

Just took my 05 out from winter hibernation. ...

Just took my 05 out from winter hibernation. 3-year old battery hooked to a battery tender and she cranked up on the first push of the button. CF members have documented DBS for years but not my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-12-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,387
Posted By COL-INF

Forget the Nikon D3100 camera. That vette would...

Forget the Nikon D3100 camera. That vette would look good in pictures taken with a Brownie Box camera. The whole rear treatment is very, very clean which is good as that is what the majority of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-12-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,353
Posted By COL-INF

Last year we were hammered in New Hampshire with...

Last year we were hammered in New Hampshire with snow totals over 102 inches. This year we postponed Halloween activities for a week due to 13 inches of snow. Gunshy, I put the Beast to sleep for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-12-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,125
Posted By COL-INF

US Army (retired Colonel of Infantry.) 29 yrs, 3...

US Army (retired Colonel of Infantry.) 29 yrs, 3 months, 11 days of fun and adventure. :salute:

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o524/COL-INF/0P16670A.jpg
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-22-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By COL-INF

What he said.................:woohoo: :salute:

What he said.................:woohoo:
:salute:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-22-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 995
Posted By COL-INF

"Saving $120.00 Per Month on Insurance During...

"Saving $120.00 Per Month on Insurance During Winter Storage" is exactly what I'm saving with USAA. Interestingly, in my case it is worked through the USAA Umbrella Policy group. I just add a note...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,924
Posted By COL-INF

Somewhere between Garage Queen and It's Only a...

Somewhere between Garage Queen and It's Only a Car is the Land of Common Sense. When I was looking for my C6 up here in New England I was amazed at the the corrosion that I found on cars even 3...
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