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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-11-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By Arclight

Its night and day difference-plus the seats are...

Its night and day difference-plus the seats are far more adjustable.i have to get some pics up.

ps; only got 43000 on a trade. Fortunately Nissan had $10K dealer cash and the trade really saved...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-11-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By Arclight

Farewell All

Well,after 2 spinal fusions,36 pieces of titanium and bone grafts that has,absolutely killed my flexability. I just couldnt take climbing out of my much loved,2013 supersonic blue Grand Sport on my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-16-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,865
Posted By Arclight

A complete waste. Its the same guys that bitch...

A complete waste. Its the same guys that bitch about how the stock driveline sucks,tires suck etc. :smash: Asshat:eek:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-06-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,588
Posted By Arclight

At least in my area-Northern NJ there is an...

At least in my area-Northern NJ there is an absolute glut of both C6's and new C7's. My spinal injuries and subsequent surgeries are making it impossible to get in and out of either model. Spinal...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-06-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,125
Posted By Arclight

EVERYTIME you wash the car.

EVERYTIME you wash the car.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-06-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,562
Posted By Arclight

Glad it didn't go through the windshield. As far...

Glad it didn't go through the windshield. As far as matching the paint-it shouldn't even be a concern. Just choose your body shop carefully.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-18-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,034
Posted By Arclight

For all that work, you should have an ATI or...

For all that work, you should have an ATI or other quality harmonic balancer and have it pinned to the crank. (if you ever want to supercharge it-not to mention its alot of work to replace the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-16-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By Arclight

I installed the covers sold by Weathertech-the...

I installed the covers sold by Weathertech-the floormat people. Due to the compound curves you really need to pay very close attention how to start stretching and heating the material.

In my case...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-16-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,010
Posted By Arclight

Seriously, maybe I'm missing something but why...

Seriously, maybe I'm missing something but why you would hand the keys to a complete stranger-working a bottom feeder job. If the restaurant tells you it is mandatory-take your money elsewhere.

I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-06-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,136
Posted By Arclight

Well after two failed spinal fusions,from...

Well after two failed spinal fusions,from traumatic injuries- I literally have a hell of atime getting into my 2013 Grand Sport Coupe. Its got 3400 miles in 21 months. Looks like another laminectomy...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-02-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,781
Posted By Arclight

nope, I had a 64 convertible w/factory hardtop in...

nope, I had a 64 convertible w/factory hardtop in 1978. Never heard the term. I remember paying 57 cents a gallon. My uncle owned a Sunoco station.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-10-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,072
Posted By Arclight

For what its worth have a look at the HVAC...

For what its worth have a look at the HVAC section of a factory service manual-you'll be amazed at how complex it is. Pretty tough for a DIYer to properly fix. PS: The factory manual recommends...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-10-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,706
Posted By Arclight

Unless you want to buy it and STRIP everything...

Unless you want to buy it and STRIP everything out and build a race car-don't even consider it. Even if you were to put in a new crate engine the electronics-or lack of would drive you crazy.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,933
Posted By Arclight

It would be one thing if Z06's weren't available...

It would be one thing if Z06's weren't available as well maintained low mileage and STOCK. They are out there if you are willing to wait for the right car. Anyone that has experience with modding...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-09-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 142,432
Posted By Arclight

I wanted a way to read ALL DTC's from all the...

I wanted a way to read ALL DTC's from all the modules but didn't want to spend around $4K for a genuine and updated Tech II. I bought the Autoenginuity Scan tool with the Enhanced GM software. It is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,423
Posted By Arclight

:thumbs:Very well said. I have a 13 GS,my only...

:thumbs:Very well said. I have a 13 GS,my only car-being retired, I don't HAVE to go anywhere in the snow. I driven it,last year-when the roads were clear during the "polar vortex" at 15 degrees or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,329
Posted By Arclight

I respectfully disagree. There are many DTC's...

I respectfully disagree. There are many DTC's that don't set a Check engine light. An OBD-II scanner will not communicate with all the modules. I have the Autoenginuity scanner with GM enhanced...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-05-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By Arclight

Run away,very far away. Why would you even take...

Run away,very far away. Why would you even take the chance. Different story if you knew the owner....uh, FIVE owners as per the carfax.:ack:

Today there are plenty of low mileage C6's and GM...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-03-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By Arclight

PO700 is an emission related DTC that set in the...

PO700 is an emission related DTC that set in the Transmission Control Module. U0073 and U0100 are DTC's involving the Controller Area Network Bus.

To explain it very basically-all the modules...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
11-01-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Arclight

You won't get anything on the display. You'll...

You won't get anything on the display. You'll need a scanner to read the Diagnostic trouble code and then go from there.
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
10-31-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,382
Posted By Arclight

Provided there is no problem with anything else-...

Provided there is no problem with anything else- the replacement Instrument panel cluster will show the last mileage stored in the BCM (body control module) as stated below.

# 07-08-49-020H: IPC...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-25-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,239
Posted By Arclight

Bottom line, there are Techs and then there are...

Bottom line, there are Techs and then there are Qualified and highly skilled Techs. No way should ANY motor be opened up in the filthy service bay.

Kudo's to you, it really isn't a big deal to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-25-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,937
Posted By Arclight

Doesn't matter if its a ZR1 or a Cobalt. There...

Doesn't matter if its a ZR1 or a Cobalt. There are COUNTLESS things that can be wrong. Take a look at the C6 Corvette factory service manual-its 4 telephone sized books- pick a page. A Lemon is just...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
10-13-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,313
Posted By Arclight

Well, my car is a 2013,with 2800 miles with a...

Well, my car is a 2013,with 2800 miles with a Diablosport 93 Octane tune. I COPIED my original tune to the device. WHen you replace the "stock" program with HP tuner's they may be using a standard...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-11-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,094
Posted By Arclight

IMO, mods decrease the value. You mod it if you...

IMO, mods decrease the value. You mod it if you plan on keeping it. Its a labor of love,if you want to "individualize":crazy: or make it go faster-fine its your car.

Fact is,unless someone that...
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