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Forum: C5 Tech
04-28-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By nmbis2k

popping sound at passenger side drained battery?

Driving my C5 yesterday the passenger side Bose speaker was noisy. When turned off, the clicking and popping sound continued, sounds most like relay(s) outside the passenger door.

This morning,...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-28-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 145
Posted By nmbis2k

Attn- racers - Millie Yellow left front fender

Looking for a workable left front fender?? It has a 3 inch crack/break in the top edge, otherwise perfect.

Likely a great replacement for a race car.

Cost $450 from Chevrolet.....selling for...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-05-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By nmbis2k

Yes , the controller (SRTD computer) is in the...

Yes , the controller (SRTD computer) is in the small compartment behind the driver, Just lift that little panel off, and there is a piece of carpet on the forward side held on my Velcro, the silver...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-04-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By nmbis2k

WTB F45 controller box

Okay...seems like I need to replace my Selective Real Time Damping =
F45 shock controller.

Part number on the box is 09366711

Please let me know.
Forum: C5 Tech
05-07-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,178
Posted By nmbis2k

When was the last time you looked under the car...

When was the last time you looked under the car for any dead chickens blocking the airflow??

Those temps are high.

You likely drive much faster than I do, but my 2000 A4 also with the B&M flat...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-22-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,971
Posted By nmbis2k

Clearly want to change the fuel filter. About...

Clearly want to change the fuel filter. About $100 for that car at Chevy dealer.

And...maybe think about hoses??
Forum: C5 Tech
04-14-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,329
Posted By nmbis2k

the install of the B&M flat plate trans cooler...

the install of the B&M flat plate trans cooler lower the ATF temp about 25-30 degrees.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By nmbis2k

you might want to consider to have your fan temps...

you might want to consider to have your fan temps set lower. Some one skilled with the computer controls can do this in mere minutes.

I had my fans controller lower about 20 degrees, and my car,...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-18-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By nmbis2k

a minor update....my Y2K coupe with the 2.73 gets...

a minor update....my Y2K coupe with the 2.73 gets over 30 mpg on long trips,cruise set on 70 mph.

Any number over 25 mpg is excellent, considering all of the performance available.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 668
Posted By nmbis2k

I am happy with my Michelin Pilot Zero Pressure...

I am happy with my Michelin Pilot Zero Pressure tires.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By nmbis2k

On my Y2K car, I had a B&M flat plate type...

On my Y2K car, I had a B&M flat plate type installed at 19k. It dropped the trans temp 30-40 degrees. Since I live where it is hot in the summer, and I like to drive into the Sierra Nevada, the...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-18-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 803
Posted By nmbis2k

Since I have a compresser in my garage, it is...

Since I have a compresser in my garage, it is easy to change pressures.

Normally I run 30 in my Michelin Pilot Zero Pressure tires. However, I took a 480 drive on Saturday, with 34 psi cold, and...
Forum: C5 General
02-12-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,771
Posted By nmbis2k

Note that almost all the door-slammer drag cars...

Note that almost all the door-slammer drag cars are now auto-magics.

Watch "Pinks" on the speed channel, and rarely do you see anyone without an auto trans.

And yes, like a lot of other...
Forum: C5 General
02-12-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,616
Posted By nmbis2k

I love my C5 2000 yellow coupe, but expected that...

I love my C5 2000 yellow coupe, but expected that the C6 would be a major step up, and planned to trade my '00 car on a C6.

It turns out, however, that I do not like the looks of the C6,...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
01-25-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,888
Posted By nmbis2k

a good way to shop cars/leases is to look at the...

a good way to shop cars/leases is to look at the residual % at the end of the lease term.

Porsche, Honda, and BMW are strong.

Corvette Z06 takes a hit, and that's what stopped me from leasing...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-23-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By nmbis2k

since my goal is to keep the moving parts alive,...

since my goal is to keep the moving parts alive, I have serviced the A4 twice in my 27k miles of driving.

Any service costs at my local Chevy dealer is just pennies compared to keeping my...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-23-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 466
Posted By nmbis2k

for my A4 car, the tuner turned off traction...

for my A4 car, the tuner turned off traction control, select 2 gear, and pulled to 6,000.

surely made a great noice thru the Borla Stingers setup.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-11-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By nmbis2k

the diff in my 2000 coupe was making a grinding...

the diff in my 2000 coupe was making a grinding sound a low speed, ofter backing up.

My favorite Chevy serv mgr suggest I install 2 bottles of the super special GM posi-traction lube when I...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-19-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By nmbis2k

My suggestion is to get the trans serviced more...

My suggestion is to get the trans serviced more often.

I had the pan dropped, filter changed, and 4/5 qts of ATF installed one year.

And the next, took coupe to Chevy dealer for the "flush and...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-15-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By nmbis2k

"Stall speed" is the RPM at which the...

"Stall speed" is the RPM at which the trans/converter will stall your car. Note that performance torque converters have higher stall speeds. And there are, of course, trade off using higher stall...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-06-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By nmbis2k

head to your favorite Chevy dealer, and have them...

head to your favorite Chevy dealer, and have them do both procedures, and refill with Dextron IV (Dex 4) which is what GM uses for newer models. Should be < $300.

My 2000 car, with 27k, has...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-26-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By nmbis2k

I live in hot central California. Normal coolant...

I live in hot central California. Normal coolant temp is 189-193, and the car has the stock 'stat.

When A&A tuned it, they lowered the fan on functions to 210, which it does hit in the summer,...
Forum: C5 General
11-24-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,187
Posted By nmbis2k

well, what did you expect when you replaced the...

well, what did you expect when you replaced the stock, huge mufflers?

I love my Stingers....they make the car sound like a Corvette instead of my mother's Buick.

Much of the "drone" is lack of...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-09-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By nmbis2k

My 2000 A4 coupe sometimes needs no oil added...

My 2000 A4 coupe sometimes needs no oil added between the 4-5k oil change intervels. I usually change when the DIC shows 50% life left.

Turns out, oil consumption depends a lot on my driving. ...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-09-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,158
Posted By nmbis2k

Stock Goodyeear run flats....needed new rear...

Stock Goodyeear run flats....needed new rear rubber at 16k. So, changed front and rear to Michelin Zero Pressure.

Now, another 11k on car [27k total] and looks like Michies will go at least...
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