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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-23-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 583
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The owner's manual specifies Mobil 1 oil. I...

The owner's manual specifies Mobil 1 oil. I change the oil on my C6 once a year. REM My vette is a garage princess with almost 6K miles in 18 months. Again, owner's manual recommends oil change no...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-23-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,529
Posted By Ramblin On

I went that route (blend to fully synthetic) and...

I went that route (blend to fully synthetic) and have no regrets but that I did not do it sooner. I take longer intervals between changes which helps defray the additional cost of full synthetic. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-22-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,891
Posted By Ramblin On

Follow a Mustang and see what you get? Vettes...

Follow a Mustang and see what you get? Vettes are made to lead.

Nice trip. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-22-2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,985
Posted By Ramblin On

Good looking car. Welcome to the C-6 generation....

Good looking car. Welcome to the C-6 generation. Enjoy your ride!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-22-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,010
Posted By Ramblin On

:withstupid: About the same time as the...

:withstupid:


About the same time as the engine seizes for lack of lubrication.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-13-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,980
Posted By Ramblin On

Hey Mark, I have a 2011 2LS coupe with an...

Hey Mark,

I have a 2011 2LS coupe with an A6. It fits me just fine. I have had a Firebird vert with manual. I found that manual trannys are not so warrantied as you might think - clutches and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-13-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,630
Posted By Ramblin On

Hey There Gary, My 2011 2LT coupe does...

Hey There Gary,

My 2011 2LT coupe does click when applying the brakes. No, it has not gone away, but it is only one click per braking, so no sweat.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-23-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By Ramblin On

I protect my front end with an application of...

I protect my front end with an application of 3M's clear bra. The application covers the front end as far back as the top of the head lights. It also covers the leading side of both rear view...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-22-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Ramblin On

I live in New Mexico, another hot climate. My...

I live in New Mexico, another hot climate. My tint source gave me the tint limits for our law; I surmise your installer should do that for you too.

I picked the tint with the greatest heat...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-22-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,845
Posted By Ramblin On

Mark, Congratulations on your vette. I never...

Mark,
Congratulations on your vette. I never worry over gas mileage before the clock hits 5K or so. There is just to much seating, adjusting, and developing wear patterns. Sounds like your daily...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-19-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 26,190
Posted By Ramblin On

I did a 3M window tint called "Black Chrome." It...

I did a 3M window tint called "Black Chrome." It is legal, if barely so. I selected this tint as it was the most heat reducing one available as well as being legal. It reportedly reduced heating by...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-12-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,662
Posted By Ramblin On

Recommended tire pressure is on the door plate. ...

Recommended tire pressure is on the door plate.

My preferred pressure is:
30 psi in summer
31 psi in winter
Your Corvette, your decision. :D
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By Ramblin On

How about a few particulars, such as: Year,...

How about a few particulars, such as: Year, vert?, color, mileage, etc. so as to give an idea of the car being priced. Make it easy for us to give reasonable advice.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-03-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,085
Posted By Ramblin On

From one Cyber Gray Metallic owner to another -...

From one Cyber Gray Metallic owner to another - great choice in color and car. Welcome to the group.

I have not noticed a noise as you describe it, so why not get it checked? After all, the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-28-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,540
Posted By Ramblin On

I had an electrical gremlin in my 2011 coupe. I...

I had an electrical gremlin in my 2011 coupe. I am pleased to report that my dealer was persistent is tracking down the problem and fixing it.

Nice service writer and manager. They worked...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,741
Posted By Ramblin On

Take the 401 to Sarnia, cross over to Port Huron,...

Take the 401 to Sarnia, cross over to Port Huron, Michigan.Take Michigan Route 25 norNh along the coast to Bay City where you get on I-75 North to Michigan 28 west. At Sidney go North onMichigan 77...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-22-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ramblin On

Alignment problems not infrequent. Check the...

Alignment problems not infrequent. Check the tire wear. Maybe invest in a (new) alignment to avoid premature wear.

Welcome to the C6 family. We are a happy crowd. :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,043
Posted By Ramblin On

:iagree: Mine was purchased new 18 months...

:iagree:

Mine was purchased new 18 months ago. I added a clear bra, heat reducing window tints (3-M's "Black Chrome"), and some insulation. (The console gets hot.) I live in the high desert of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-12-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,769
Posted By Ramblin On

No big interest on track time.

No big interest on track time.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-05-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,812
Posted By Ramblin On

I had a similar issue with my 2011 Coupe. Dealer...

I had a similar issue with my 2011 Coupe. Dealer cleared the codes and told me to drive it. The car's computer system needed time/miles to complete the test sequence. I drove it for a couple of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-05-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,257
Posted By Ramblin On

It must be the luck of the Corvette. Glad you,...

It must be the luck of the Corvette. Glad you, passenger and the car all have only memories of the event.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-02-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Ramblin On

I can say the exact same thing about my Coupe. ...

I can say the exact same thing about my Coupe. If you are looking to take yours to the track or do serious rallies, then the GS is likely the better because of its cornering and brakes.

If you...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-31-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,464
Posted By Ramblin On

Obviously you have not seen my clear bra...

Obviously you have not seen my clear bra installation. My whole Corvette club membership never noticed until I told them I had one installed. Then upon close inspection they detected the line where...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-28-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,730
Posted By Ramblin On

You are seriously considering spending $45K on a...

You are seriously considering spending $45K on a car you are not sure of? Nuts to both of the ones under some consideration.

Keep looking for one that best suits you. The sales tax issue is the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-23-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 44
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Views: 2,100
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I think it much more a function of the corn...

I think it much more a function of the corn growers, alcohol makers -- they grow/make a profit from this far greater than they did before the E-gas was required. A sop for the corn growing states...
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