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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-26-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,533
Posted By MikeG37

Since the oil pump is turning with the engine,...

Since the oil pump is turning with the engine, the speed at which the oil is reaching the oiled parts would be fairly proportional.
One thing is for sure though, unnecessary wear is being done to...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-26-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,533
Posted By MikeG37

It’s doing exactly the same thing it would be if...

It’s doing exactly the same thing it would be if running.. except turning the starter for an unreasonable amount of time.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-12-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 792
Posted By MikeG37

:iagree: $619.50.. maybe

:iagree:
$619.50.. maybe
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-12-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,118
Posted By MikeG37

And if all that $ and trouble is going to be...

And if all that $ and trouble is going to be spent “protecting” the inside of the tire some UV covers should be used at all times on the outside. The sun (and just about every light source to a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-12-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,118
Posted By MikeG37

I have a hard time believing that would ever be a...

I have a hard time believing that would ever be a problem with tires that should only be in use for 7-10 years. Plus the outside of the tire is exposed to just regular old air 100% of the time.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-25-2023, 01:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,734
Posted By MikeG37

Every time I see a Corvette for sale and see the...

Every time I see a Corvette for sale and see the word “rare” in the ad I cringe a little.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-10-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,691
Posted By MikeG37

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1668x1144/img_1254_ae6768639fb3e58d12a347fa1c0845df3c3a2a61.jpeg
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-21-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,674
Posted By MikeG37

:iagree: Corvettes are huge. ...

:iagree: Corvettes are huge.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1337x797/img_9184_72f3cc0a95b521e9eb77bfff15779fcbe67df3d8.jpeg

I drive the Elise around traffic the...
Forum: Other Cars
02-24-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By MikeG37

:rofl:

:rofl:
Forum: Other Cars
02-24-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,966
Posted By MikeG37

My 20 year old isn’t really into the performance...

My 20 year old isn’t really into the performance part of classic muscle cars.. to him they’re all big and slow, but loves the old car style. His favorites are Impalas, Camaros, and fast back...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-17-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,521
Posted By MikeG37

My dry weight is 68 lbs. :D

My dry weight is 68 lbs. :D
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-17-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,521
Posted By MikeG37

Side by side the Lotus makes the C8 look like a...

Side by side the Lotus makes the C8 look like a land yacht.
...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-12-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 15,035
Posted By MikeG37

Nothing to do with this Z06 for sale. But when I...

Nothing to do with this Z06 for sale. But when I was shopping for my Elise a couple years ago I think I watched every YouTube video that covered them. I just realized this is the same guy that made a...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-03-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,442
Posted By MikeG37

Crooks will be crooks. Gaming the system

Crooks will be crooks. Gaming the system
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-14-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2,433
Views: 264,741
Posted By MikeG37

Blame all the people who have paid these...

Blame all the people who have paid these ridiculous ADMs, not the dealers who ask for it. If it weren’t for the willing buyers/suckers there wouldn’t even be such a thing.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-06-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 95,685
Posted By MikeG37

Choosing to live somewhere the highest octane...

Choosing to live somewhere the highest octane level you can get from a local pump is 91, and it’s still over $7 a gallon.. that’s what’s a real easy pass.
Forum: Other Cars
09-22-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By MikeG37

That’s awesome, having someone else in control...

That’s awesome, having someone else in control would be pretty unnerving.

I’ve been flying drones long enough to know that’d be a death trap though. With a fixed wing and to a lesser extent a...
Forum: Other Cars
09-02-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,492
Posted By MikeG37

Nice :thumbs: If we’re ever lucky enough to get...

Nice :thumbs: If we’re ever lucky enough to get them over here I’d surely be looking.
I’ve grown much less interested in cars with well over twice the power that can ever be responsibly tapped into...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
09-02-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,326
Posted By MikeG37

The only reason flippers and dealers selling at...

The only reason flippers and dealers selling at ridiculously inflated prices exist is because there are people willing to pay them. Blame those buyers for the mess.
Forum: Other Cars
08-26-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,437
Posted By MikeG37

We now have two, got a 2nd gen for my wife’s work...

We now have two, got a 2nd gen for my wife’s work commute, awesome cars.. for that purpose at least. And they’re a bargain even at today’s inflated prices.
...
Forum: Other Cars
08-26-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,437
Posted By MikeG37

It’s really no comparison $ wise, especially if...

It’s really no comparison $ wise, especially if you can charge at home.
The Volt we got my wife makes her 40 mile round trip to work for about $1.00. She uses between 9.3-10.3 kWhs of juice per trip...
Forum: Other Cars
03-25-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,437
Posted By MikeG37

These batteries will last anywhere from...

These batteries will last anywhere from 150,000-500,000 miles before reaching the end of their useful life. The rest of the vehicle will be well used up by that time with the vast majority of them.
...
Forum: Other Cars
03-25-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By MikeG37

We have a 2012 Volt with close to 79,000 miles...

We have a 2012 Volt with close to 79,000 miles that’s only been to the dealership once for a software update. Had an appointment setup, dropped it off, ate lunch, picked it back up about an hour and...
Forum: Other Cars
03-23-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,437
Posted By MikeG37

What does it matter? I’m sure it’d vary greatly...

What does it matter? I’m sure it’d vary greatly depending on what car/truck it was being bought for.

I’ve bought many vehicles over the years and never once researched what it’d cost to replace...
Forum: Other Cars
03-23-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,437
Posted By MikeG37

We bought our son a used 2012 Volt to drive to...

We bought our son a used 2012 Volt to drive to high school in 2017, paid $12,000… It had ~25,000 miles. He’s now in college and working, his daily round trip commute to school, work, girlfriend’s...
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