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Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-08-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,383
Posted By kabluie

bought the car new in August 2016. 20,000 on the...

bought the car new in August 2016. 20,000 on the clock now. I bought it as a daily driver.
After seeing the mileage others are putting on their cars, I don't feel so bad about it now. The nose...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-11-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,379
Posted By kabluie

You might just grab the rear wheels, try to shake...

You might just grab the rear wheels, try to shake them, and see if there is any play in them. I know that your dealer wants to replace the CV joint, but if there is play in the wheel when it's...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-16-2017, 11:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,851
Posted By kabluie

I just use my I-phone to play Pandora after the...

I just use my I-phone to play Pandora after the car and phone link up with each other. SirusXM made me an offer of $30 for six months. I took that deal and when I'm out of cell range, I tune in...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-12-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,870
Posted By kabluie

[QUOTE=TNSQUIRE;1594628807]Maybe in KY but not in...

[QUOTE=TNSQUIRE;1594628807]Maybe in KY but not in CA[

In California the gun must not be available to the driver. It doesn't do much good for self defense in that position. I quit carrying in...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-11-2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,769
Posted By kabluie

I have a short gravel driveway and my car is a...

I have a short gravel driveway and my car is a daily driver. I get more problems from pollen in the spring and summer, pine needles and tree debris in the winter, than from dust. Also, in Oregon...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-11-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,318
Posted By kabluie

For me this is a non issue. The plate is far...

For me this is a non issue. The plate is far enough away from the body that it's not an issue. Just in case it is an issue, I would use double sided tape and a spacer to hold it firm. There is...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-05-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,200
Posted By kabluie

I think most police officers are car guys. I...

I think most police officers are car guys. I would just tell them that it goes pretty good. Everybody knows that. I would also offer him a chance to sit in it and see how it fits. One of the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-05-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,480
Posted By kabluie

I think the only things not metric are the lug...

I think the only things not metric are the lug nuts. The license plate screws might be SAE too. There is already a thread on this.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-26-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By kabluie

I've used Mr Clean's eraser sponges with success....

I've used Mr Clean's eraser sponges with success. Use just a little bit of water and a little pressure. Too much water and they don't work as well. Be careful not to rub too hard. That will start...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-07-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,693
Posted By kabluie

I live in Oregon too. At first I didn't like it,...

I live in Oregon too. At first I didn't like it, until it started raining. Now I don't mind and find it nice when it's raining or cold.

I generally fill the tank when it gets close to 1/4...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-27-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,451
Posted By kabluie

Your car sounds like one of my ex-wives.

Your car sounds like one of my ex-wives.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-27-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
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Views: 1,294
Posted By kabluie

Back in my working days, we installed loops in...

Back in my working days, we installed loops in road pavement sections which relayed the number of cars passing the loops to the central control station. It also relays the speed of traffic. I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,685
Posted By kabluie

I left mine the way it came from the factory. ...

I left mine the way it came from the factory. Since my car is Blade Silver, I think it looks pretty good.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-23-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 19,971
Posted By kabluie

I'm thinking the easiest way to really lock it up...

I'm thinking the easiest way to really lock it up is to just put switch in the power line to the screen switch. The new switch would only have to be on in order for the screen switch to work, and...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-22-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
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Views: 2,950
Posted By kabluie

I think blind spot monitoring is a little like...

I think blind spot monitoring is a little like garage door openers, and rear view back
up cameras. Until people have them, they don't miss them. Driving requires drivers to pay attention to what...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-21-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,492
Posted By kabluie

Twelve years ago I was working on roads, highways...

Twelve years ago I was working on roads, highways and bridges and have not seen that on any local roads or freeways. I have seen loops for traffic light intersections. Where are these roads...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-01-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 45,554
Posted By kabluie

Well, it sort of like what Enzo Ferrari said. "I...

Well, it sort of like what Enzo Ferrari said. "I build beautiful for young men that only old men can afford."
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-25-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By kabluie

I got four hockey pucks at the end of hockey...

I got four hockey pucks at the end of hockey season pretty cheap. Then I drilled a hole in the middle of all of them and screwed in an eye screw that I got from the hardware store for a couple of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-19-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By kabluie

No and no. I've considered lowering it and...

No and no. I've considered lowering it and decided not to because here on the Oregon Coast I would be dragging my front end a lot.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-09-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,037
Posted By kabluie

I like the fuzzy dice. (grin) They are a nice...

I like the fuzzy dice. (grin) They are a nice throw back to the days of real hot rods.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-28-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,934
Posted By kabluie

I built my ramps out of plywood and 2X4's. To...

I built my ramps out of plywood and 2X4's. To test them, I drove my F150 up on them with no problems. I painted them flat black and they look like Race Ramps. I used scrap lumber left over from...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-17-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
Posted By kabluie

As I recall, the idea of storing with full tanks...

As I recall, the idea of storing with full tanks is to avoid getting fresh air into the tank which causes rust. Perhaps the new style of gas cap prevents fresg air from going into the tank.

No...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-15-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,872
Posted By kabluie

I just use Meguiare's Quick Detailer and change...

I just use Meguiare's Quick Detailer and change microfiber cloths often. No swirls that I could see, I don't press hard when I'm wiping. Also, I do it often, a couplel times a week. It takes...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-13-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By kabluie

The Blade Silver Vette next to your blue is mine....

The Blade Silver Vette next to your blue is mine. I was glad to do this parade and the meal at the Red Robin afterwards was great too.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-06-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 803
Views: 329,215
Posted By kabluie

The short answer is, "Ye." The pinstripes were a...

The short answer is, "Ye." The pinstripes were a double line of red around the ridges on the hood that go around the vents and back toward the windshield. i don't remember where I saw that on this...
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