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Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-07-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,298
Posted By volvos80

I own a 2014 C7 which after filling up the gas...

I own a 2014 C7 which after filling up the gas tank had the fuel gauge drop to 0 as well as the digital gauge showing - - - instead of miles left to empty. There are no failure codes associated with...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
07-07-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,438
Posted By volvos80

I own a 2014 C7 which after filling up the gas...

I own a 2014 C7 which after filling up the gas tank had the fuel gauge drop to 0 as well as the digital gauge showing - - - instead of miles left to empty. There are no failure codes associated with...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-07-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,558
Posted By volvos80

I own a 2014 C7 which after filling up the gas...

I own a 2014 C7 which after filling up the gas tank had the fuel gauge drop to 0 as well as the digital gage showing - - - instead of miles left to empty. There are no failure codes associated with...
Forum: C7 Vendor for Sale
04-14-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 16,676
Posted By volvos80

Thank you for using my picture I created when I...

Thank you for using my picture I created when I first made a post about the European convex mirrors for the C7. I did the picture with the red and blue visibility changes by going to a convex mirror...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-29-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,502
Posted By volvos80

It is amazing to see all the small second convex...

It is amazing to see all the small second convex mirrors pasted onto the current Corvette flat glass driver side mirror. If you have driven with that you know that you have 2 mirrors to focus your...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-16-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,549
Posted By volvos80

I am surprised this issue still comes up and that...

I am surprised this issue still comes up and that there are no supplier who offer the European convex cut mirror glass for the Corvette with all the other options you can purchase. I have now used...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-31-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,312
Posted By volvos80

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_1717_a84a8ad8a78de733a96fa9033009e012f8c210fb.jpg
I have 4 rims with Continental all seasons for sale as I purchased...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
12-31-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By volvos80

Where in the country are you located - I have a...

Where in the country are you located - I have a set of original C7 rims with all season Continental tires for sale - tires are almost new. trygves@aol.com
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-07-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By volvos80

Rims and tires for sale - for winter storage for...

Rims and tires for sale - for winter storage for example. Give me an offer
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-15-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,402
Posted By volvos80

I read all the discussions about setting the...

I read all the discussions about setting the mirrors correctly - I also know that all other countries in the world allow convex mirrors (even progressive convex) on both sides. Normally for my...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-22-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By volvos80

Thanks - good idea.

Thanks - good idea.
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-19-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By volvos80

Yes they are still for sale!

Yes they are still for sale!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-18-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

Dear Forum Friends - this HOW TO post was...

Dear Forum Friends - this HOW TO post was provided for those of us who like to tinker and make our C7 vehicles more fun to drive. Posting and arguing about interpretations of my intent with this post...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-17-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

The last one I purchased was from...

The last one I purchased was from https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Right-left-Side-Door-Wing-Mirror-Glass-with-Heated-Function-for-BMW-E39-518-520-525/32781807550.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.PeiuNi. It...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-16-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

Mike - the exported C7 vehicles use a larger...

Mike - the exported C7 vehicles use a larger housing for their external mirrors to satisfy the European regulations. So their convex mirror glass is also larger and will not fit our US C7 vehicles....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-16-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

The website I refer to sells convex mirrors...

The website I refer to sells convex mirrors larger than what you need for a C7, so you have to cut them down to correct size as per my description. No-one sells a driver side convex mirror for the C7...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-16-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

Don't thank me!

Don't thank me!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-15-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

Thanks - I have written DOT several times and all...

Thanks - I have written DOT several times and all they have done is to study the European solution with no changes as of yet. It is like the "old" American round or square headlamps which took years...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-15-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,763
Posted By volvos80

How To - Driver side external mirror update

I am an immigrant from Europe where all vehicles use a convex mirror on both sides of the car - a mirror glass which is more convex as it protrudes away from the car. This allows an improved...
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-15-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By volvos80

C7 18"/19" WHEELS WITH NEW TIRES - Minneapolis, MN

I have 4 complete 5 spoke OEM silver rims with TPMS and new Continental 245/40ZR-18 and 285/35ZR-19 Extreme Contact DWS tires for sale. The tires and rims have no blemishes and have been used for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-18-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,917
Posted By volvos80

Here is the law as it pertains to the...

Here is the law as it pertains to the manufacturers of vehicles to be sold in the USA: DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Part 571.111, S2.2.1 for the driver’s side specifies: Each passenger...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-18-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,917
Posted By volvos80

Just for information - the USA is the only...

Just for information - the USA is the only country in the world requiring flat driver side mirrors. The rest of the world allows and uses convex driver side mirrors, and what I did for my C7 was to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-09-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,549
Posted By volvos80

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-dscf1867_544d0c1d647c2c4330d43ead0fc2f26649461103.jpg
So with a separate convex mirror applied to the original mirror you...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-09-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,549
Posted By volvos80

Being from Europe, and having installed the...

Being from Europe, and having installed the convex European mirrors on my non-US made vehicles for years I was wondering what to do when I purchased my first US made car - the C7. Here is a great...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-22-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,740
Posted By volvos80

I have a similar problem and here is what you do...

I have a similar problem and here is what you do to verify if it works. Turn everything off in the car so it is very quiet inside. Then turn on the heat ventilation and you should hear the blower...
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