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Forum: C3 General
Yesterday, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 57
Posted By jimy

Quest for First C3

As I gather information to make a good decision on a C3 purchase, I'm doing as much research as I can. It took me a year and a half to buy my 07 and it was worth it. I have about 3 years until my...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 321
Posted By jimy

Thank you everyone. That helps me a lot on my...

Thank you everyone. That helps me a lot on my quest for a C3.
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 321
Posted By jimy

Smog Pump

I'm trying to figure out this smog pump thing on the later C3s. Is it just a California requirement? And if it has a smog pump, is it a 305? Are those cars something to stay away from buying? There's...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-01-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By jimy

I live in a town next to Keller, Texas if anyone...

I live in a town next to Keller, Texas if anyone wants me to look at it for them. I'm not a mechanic but I'll do what I can to help. PM me if you'd like.
Forum: C3 General
11-27-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By jimy

C3 Ride Height

As I gather information on C3's for a future purchase, I looked at one over the weekend. It was a 78. The muffler clamp couldn't be much more than 2 1/2" off the ground. Super low. Is that just a...
Forum: C3 General
11-15-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By jimy

Help in DFW

I'm starting the quest for my first C3. I know a little but not nearly enough about the car to make the right purchase. I'm thinking about 71-73 or 78-82, a driver but not a daily driver. I've...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
01-24-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By jimy

Check your PM.

Check your PM.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-29-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By jimy

Clutch Replacement

Simple question. Do the long tube headers have to come out to get the drive train out for a clutch replacement? 2007 Base M6
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-19-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By jimy

Can anyone tell me what happens when the throw...

Can anyone tell me what happens when the throw out bearing goes out? I think its the throw out bearing or the master cylinder.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-18-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By jimy

2007 Clutch Failure

I started my 2007 Base Corvette today and I felt and heard a pop when I engaged the clutch. Then it petal felt hard and I could not engage the car into gear. The car will start but I can't get it...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-22-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By jimy

Thanks everyone. I've got a new handle assembly...

Thanks everyone. I've got a new handle assembly and I got the old one out and the new one ready to install. Everything was going good until I noticed my drivers side cable spring was broken and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-10-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By jimy

Its the parking brake handle ratchet. It's not...

Its the parking brake handle ratchet. It's not catching. I found some posts on here about a spring failure. I pulled it apart and couldn't see where the problem could be. It may be the ratchet...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-01-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By jimy

Parking Brake Malfunction

My parking brake has stopped working. It seems to have lost it's grip on the cable or something. I can pull it up and there no tension and the brake will not engage. I pulled the boot but access is...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-19-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By jimy

Service Active Handling

I've had my 07 for 9 years. The service active handling message came on a few months into owning the car. I did the research and found that there was a loose plug under the steering column. I bought...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-01-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By jimy

F55 or FE2 Shock

I may need to replace a F55 front shock. It's seeping and I'm watching it. I check RockAuto for an expensive replacement. They have one but it doesn't say F55. It says FE2. Is that the same? I don't...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-09-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimy

Yes. Mine has been good since I tightened that...

Yes. Mine has been good since I tightened that bolt on the alternator and it's been over a year. The folks on this forum have saved me a bundle. Thanks everyone.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-30-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By jimy

2007 Battery

My base 2007 transitioned from DD to once a week to every other week. Once I get the truck paid for, Corvette gets an over haul. Mean while, as it sits in the garage, the battery drained. How much...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By jimy

Thanks everyone! I'll get with NCM and see what...

Thanks everyone! I'll get with NCM and see what they can do.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By jimy

Corvette Insurance

It's time for the 07 to take a break. I want to set it in the garage and only take it out on limited occasions. I checked with one of the insurance carriers that do collector cars and their rate...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-03-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimy

It ended up being a loose nut on the started...

It ended up being a loose nut on the started solenoid. Turned it 1/4 and it fired right up and good for three days now. Hope that's all it is. Thanks for everyone's help.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-01-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By jimy

I got the car on jack stands ready to start...

I got the car on jack stands ready to start removing the starter. But first, I tighten the nut and started right up. I'm not 100% convinced that's it because it was way too easy. But, I'm hopeful. If...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-29-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimy

Original alternator.

Original alternator.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-29-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimy

Yes, horn works. Could it be another fuse? I...

Yes, horn works. Could it be another fuse? I checked all the fuses under the hood. Could it be a fuse under the passengers floor board? I think I need to check all those.

#1 wire and alternator...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-28-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimy

Thanks guys. I'm going to check HB and #1 wire.

Thanks guys. I'm going to check HB and #1 wire.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-28-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimy

Service Charging System

2007 Base 6M. I've read every tread I could find about the problems that could cause the Service Charging System DIC message. I've checked grounds, fuses, loose wires, had Autozone check the...
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