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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-22-2017, 10:40 AM
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Posted By 1BADLS3

Car is SOLD.

Car is SOLD.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-09-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,912
Posted By 1BADLS3

No thanks, I have a truck already. :)

No thanks, I have a truck already. :)
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-08-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,912
Posted By 1BADLS3

Ttt

Ttt
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
02-24-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,912
Posted By 1BADLS3

Link to Carfax: ...

Link to Carfax:

https://www.carfax.com/cfm/FSBO.cfm?report=0EDA4E5A725188E64B3796971BD5A208
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
02-21-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,912
Posted By 1BADLS3

F/S: 2008 Victory Red Corvette, LS3 w) MN6, Z51 suspension, NPP exhaust

2008 Victory Red Corvette Coupe, 436 HP LS3 w) Manual Transmission! - SOLD

I am the third owner and purchased this car in May 2012 with 34K miles on it. My Corvette has 47k miles and it would...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-19-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 20,855
Posted By 1BADLS3

Why can't you accomplish both? Removing TM and...

Why can't you accomplish both? Removing TM and improving throttle response should not require reducing peak power output.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
08-18-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By 1BADLS3

Here is a link to the ad for mine I bought in...

Here is a link to the ad for mine I bought in 2012.

It now has 43K miles on it.

I added ZR1 style spoiler, tune, MGW shifter and padded console cover.

Like new, showroom condition.
...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-13-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 20,855
Posted By 1BADLS3

Yes, 30hp is a bit "optimistic".

Yes, 30hp is a bit "optimistic".
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
08-13-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 20,855
Posted By 1BADLS3

There is far more to tunes than just HP gains. ...

There is far more to tunes than just HP gains. Driveabilty, throttle response, shifting (in ATs) etc.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

That is the exact same logic a co-worker of mine...

That is the exact same logic a co-worker of mine uses to justify the purchase of his 2011 Mustang V6. :lol:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

No, inferior is not synonymous with POS. i...

No, inferior is not synonymous with POS.

i am sure the A4 and early A6's in the 05-07 C6's are good. But the TR6060 and the A6's in the 08+ C6's are better. Evolutionary improvements, that is all...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

MZ6 refers to the gear ratios. It is still a...

MZ6 refers to the gear ratios. It is still a Tremec T56 transmission, which is inferior to the Tremec TR6060.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

I assume you are referring to a heavily modded...

I assume you are referring to a heavily modded car?

And your point is?

You don't think you could make similar mods to an LS3?

And yes, the stock A4 and the T56 transmissions are inferior...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

Nope, they are built just as well. but they...

Nope, they are built just as well.

but they are slower and have crappier trannies. :D

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/2008/index.shtml
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

yeah, GM was so cash strapped in 2008, they cost...

yeah, GM was so cash strapped in 2008, they cost cut every penny they could. That is why they axed the mighty 6.0L LS2 and went to the inferior 6.2L LS3, put in a cheaper manual transmission and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

Please tell me you don't seriously think there is...

Please tell me you don't seriously think there is one bit of a difference between your targa top and mine. Because if you do...well, then like I said. Whatver makes you sleep better at night.

No...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

Yeah, that must be it. I am sure they saved...

Yeah, that must be it. I am sure they saved $$$BILLIONS by going with pins that were .02 cheaper from China. :rofl:

Actually, it's more likely because your wimpy LS2 is so weak, the chassis sees...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

Not sure, but I am guessing the creaking targa...

Not sure, but I am guessing the creaking targa top issue is more prevalent in Z51's due to the much stiffer suspension.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

Lack of creaks and noises is not the only...

Lack of creaks and noises is not the only indicator of build quality.

The only rattle/creak in my car is the targa top. I suppose you are going to tell me that is due to it being a 2008 and not...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

So, you must be the original Batman from the...

So, you must be the original Batman from the comic book days then huh? :D
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

Honestly, I would not buy any GM product right...

Honestly, I would not buy any GM product right now either. Partially due to your reasoning, but mostly due to their quality, or lack thereof.

Your reasoning is sound, but does not really apply to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,536
Posted By 1BADLS3

When my car was built in 2008, the production of...

When my car was built in 2008, the production of the C6 had been in place for 3-4 years already. All production equipment was tooled and running, assembly procedures in place and parts suppliers...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

And my point is that GM has sucked (as a company)...

And my point is that GM has sucked (as a company) for many years, they didn't just start sucking in 2008 right before going into C11. That took years of poor management, and they were in desperation...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-11-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,536
Posted By 1BADLS3

Whatever makes ya sleep better at night. ...

Whatever makes ya sleep better at night.

Enjoy your "better C6" with your inferior LS2 and inferior trans (A4 or M6), among many other inferiorities.

BTW, GM sucked just as much in 05 as they...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-11-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,058
Posted By 1BADLS3

GM was a good company in 05? Yeah, share some of...

GM was a good company in 05? Yeah, share some of whatever you are smoking. :rofl:

The build quality is no different between any of the C6's. The mfg and assembly processes are identical.

the...
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