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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
09-08-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,111
Posted By Ford John

Seen new at post

Seen new at post
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
09-07-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,111
Posted By Ford John

Yes Original Owner

Yes Original Owner
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
09-07-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,111
Posted By Ford John

Sold

Sold
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-01-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,557
Posted By Ford John

C8 DCT transmission fluid filter service cost

The packaging of the transaxle is such that there's a common oil sump—filled with 11 liters of Pentosin FFL-4 fluid—for all components.
An externally mounted pressure-side filter requires...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-21-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 39,930
Posted By Ford John

Horsepower = Weight/(ET/5.825) = 525.6 HP Rear Wheel

3637 lbs
11.1 seconds
=
525.6 RWHP

Horsepower = Weight/((ET/5.825)*3) = 525.6 HP Rear Wheel
Look at Powertrain Loss @ 15% = 525.6 / 0.85 = x 1.15= 604.44 hp at Crank
or
DCT at @ 8 % loss...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-21-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 53,012
Posted By Ford John

Corvette Mid engine will not have less HP than Cadillac CT6-V

the 2019 Cadillac CT6-V with Blackwing twin-turbo Cadillac V8 550 peak horsepower, with a torque peak of 627 lb-ft.

Corvetts have always had top HP Rating at GM
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-09-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,868
Posted By Ford John

Why GM is moving 3,000 workers from Pontiac to...

Why GM is moving 3,000 workers from Pontiac to Warren
Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published 11:18 a.m. ET Nov. 9, 2018 | Updated 4:49 p.m. ET Nov. 9, 2018
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-08-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,868
Posted By Ford John

General Motors is moving about 3,000 employees,...

General Motors is moving about 3,000 employees, mostly propulsion system engineers, from its Global Propulsion Systems center in Pontiac to the GM Technical Center in Warren.

By moving them to the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-06-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,868
Posted By Ford John

Nora Naughton, The Detroit News Published 2:37...

Nora Naughton, The Detroit News Published 2:37 p.m. ET Feb. 1, 2019 Updated 4:13 p.m. ET Feb. 1, 2019

GM's "regulatory investment" in gas- and diesel-powered engines is "largely done,"

In...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-07-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Posted By Ford John

My 2019 Grand Sport has 4 modes, Program Exhaust...

My 2019 Grand Sport has 4 modes, Program Exhaust from HMI (Human Machine Interface) Start up mode is VERY LOUD in Track Mode. ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-22-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,997
Posted By Ford John

General Motors plans to go 100 percent electric, the Detroit automaker announced Mond

The C8 is the last Gasoline engine Corvette!!! THIS IS NOT NEW NEWS!!
Gasoline engines will be phased out in the next 10 years,
General Motors plans to go 100 percent electric, the Detroit...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-16-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,131
Posted By Ford John

Dealer had our (Non Corvette) more than 30 days we were refunded full purchase price

Dealer had our (Non Corvette) more than 30 days, we were refunded full purchase price, plus taxes, plus registration fees, plus extended warranty fees, plus $1800.00 car rental fee, minus mileage-...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,470
Posted By Ford John

Corvette 8 speed shifts eight-hundredths of a...

Corvette 8 speed shifts eight-hundredths of a second quicker than the DCT Porsche 911 at wide-open-throttle!

Performance-wise, the 8L90 promises faster shifts than that of the most world-class...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-26-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,924
Posted By Ford John

If her Cell Phone Battery is Dead, she can enter...

If her Cell Phone Battery is Dead, she can enter her PIN on door Keypad, Unlock Doors, Plug Phone in and go!! Would be Nice features to have in Corvette.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-26-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,924
Posted By Ford John

My wife's Ford works with her Smart Phone and No...

My wife's Ford works with her Smart Phone and No FOB. Very convenient. when she forgets FOB or FOB Battery should die.
We may option to start the car from anyplace, Check Gas level and set controls,...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-31-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By Ford John

Please Delete Ad as Car was sold

86 Coupe One Owner $5700.00 obo

Please Delete Ad as Car was sold

Ford John
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-18-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By Ford John

86 Coupe One Owner $5700.00 obo

Corvette Coupe 1986 Original Owner car $5700.00 obro
4 Speed Auto Transmission
118,500 miles
New Medium Brown Metallic Paint (Looks Great)
Saddle Leather Interior
New Weather Stripping, New...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-09-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,554
Posted By Ford John

Corvette Coupe 1986 One Owner Car $5700 obo

Corvette Coupe 1986 Original Owner car $5700.00 obro
4 Speed Auto Transmission
118,500 miles
New Medium Brown Metallic Paint (Looks Great)
Saddle Leather Interior
New Weather Stripping, New...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-23-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,115
Posted By Ford John

My wife's Ford Explorer has heated wheel A/C Heat Seats and 7 seat massagers

My wife's Ford Explorer has heated steering wheel A/C Heat Seats and 7 seat massagers (4 for your back 3 for Seat bottom) GREAT OPTIONS.
Wish I could order in my next C7.
Also can...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-28-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,277
Posted By Ford John

[QUOTE=Ford John;1591876742]My 2016 Ford Explorer...

[QUOTE=Ford John;1591876742]My 2016 Ford Explorer has seats that get too cold after 5 min of operation.

They are true A/C seats with filters, Massage, Heat and adjustable firmness via 6 air...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-28-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,277
Posted By Ford John

My 2016 Ford Explorer has seats that get too cold after 5 min

My 2016 Ford Explorer has seats that get too cold after 5 min of operation.

They are true A/C seats with filters, Massage, Heat and adjustable firmness via 6 air Bladders.
I am hoping GM will...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-04-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,131
Posted By Ford John

Test and Labor for Zanio Z2 vr Syn Wax same car Hood

so I live in SW Florida
I used Mothers FX™ SynWax Liquid on the right half of my wife's Lincoln MKZ hood (Her car remains outdoor all year long.)
and
Zanio Z2 on the left side of the hood
After 4...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-04-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,322
Posted By Ford John

My Loyalty rebate for my new GS was based on my wife’s car

My Loyalty rebate for my new GS was based on my wife’s car. I gave her the car as a gift, we moved the registration did not reflect our new address. GM accepted the paperwork. Spouse’s car is just...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-24-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,622
Posted By Ford John

GM would not send me anything after numerous requests.

Tried several times and even after numerous requests GM would not send me one even with my Third corvette, a new 2012 Grand Sport. I have asked the Dealer and Saleman several times to no avail.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-14-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 18,198
Posted By Ford John

C7 should shift at least as quick as C6 and 60% faster than Nissan GTR Data

A couple of articles to review.
No Shift delay starting in 2012
A6 is faster than M6
Shifts in .125 seconds
Nissan GRT=200 milliseconds

Borg Warner Inc. New York Company)is the current...
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