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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-21-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,175
Posted By magneticred99

Great looking car. I was looking at an '08 C6...

Great looking car. I was looking at an '08 C6 last spring. It had the wiring harness replaced and many people told me to move on as there was plenty of other nice C6's out there. I adhered to the...
Forum: C5 General
08-02-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,923
Posted By magneticred99

I see the pros and cons of both. Personally, I've...

I see the pros and cons of both. Personally, I've exclusively bought manuals in my C5, '14, and '16 GT's. Even my daily '05 Civic is a 5spd. I enjoy feeling more engaged. However, I've had very...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-26-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By magneticred99

I'm not sure on the validity of future...

I'm not sure on the validity of future regulations against it, but my '14 and '16 GT's had the "sound tube" to amplify the intake sound into the cabin. Granted, it is not faked noise, but is still...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-25-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,935
Posted By magneticred99

The '15 and '16's are the same. The '14s were the...

The '15 and '16's are the same. The '14s were the last year of the last generation. I currently have a '16 GT premium after trading in my '14 GT which I had along side my C5 until I ultimately sold...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-24-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,887
Posted By magneticred99

You know the Camaro offers all of those different...

You know the Camaro offers all of those different options as well, right? And supposedly soon you can have the same ten speed auto option in your Corvette as the Mustang and Camaro.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-06-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,495
Posted By magneticred99

It's a 3LT as well (possibly Z51 or F55 package,...

It's a 3LT as well (possibly Z51 or F55 package, I will verify that). The dealer said they are putting a new battery in it today. They're asking 27,700 for it with 38k miles. I'm still talking with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-06-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,495
Posted By magneticred99

Thanks for the replies, guys. Having a helpful...

Thanks for the replies, guys. Having a helpful community has me even more driven to find my new Vette. It makes it more difficult because the car was a pleasure to drive, but I'm keeping my eyes open...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-05-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,495
Posted By magneticred99

It started right up after hooking up the charger....

It started right up after hooking up the charger.

Thanks for the replies. I kind of feel like the previous owner might have just traded it in to get out of it. It's otherwise a beautiful car with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-05-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,495
Posted By magneticred99

Former C5 Owner Cautionly Looking for C6

As the title says, I used to own a C5. I fell in love with my first Corvette. Unfortunately, I encountered countless issues and had to let it go. I ended up with a 2014 Mustang GT and it has served...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-23-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By magneticred99

F/S Light Oak Leather Seat Covers

I'm selling the original Light Oak leather seat covers from my '99. They look pretty darn good for being original and have no tears or stains whatsoever. There is very mild wear creases on the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-05-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,509
Posted By magneticred99

I saw that combination in a coupe a few months...

I saw that combination in a coupe a few months ago here in Detroit. I had to do a double take...it certainly looks sharp in person. The convertable looks even better. Enjoy it. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
11-27-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,134
Posted By magneticred99

His best bet would have been putting that $$ into...

His best bet would have been putting that $$ into a mutual fund...he will gain a lot more than investing in a car and won't have to deal with pesky things like storing it and making sure it's perfect...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-26-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By magneticred99

This is why I never pretend like I know what I'm...

This is why I never pretend like I know what I'm talking about, because I usually don't. It's why I come here for the good advice. :thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
11-26-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By magneticred99

Thanks for the reply guys. I bought it with...

Thanks for the reply guys. I bought it with about 90k on the clock and have driven it about 3k since then. As far as I know, the trans fluid has not been changed. I was going to change it as a...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-25-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By magneticred99

Gear grind after cold start

My '99 was parked for about 2 weeks with temps in the low 20's here in Michigan. It started up just fine yesterday, but 3rd gear would grind before notching in. I didn't have a problem getting it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-03-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,268
Posted By magneticred99

Yes, always there. German doesn't have silent...

Yes, always there. German doesn't have silent letters in its language, so there's no silent "E" on anything, it's pronounced. Anytime you hear anything academic referencing the start of VW or his...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-03-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,268
Posted By magneticred99

Nah. The "sha" was always there. I've never had...

Nah. The "sha" was always there. I've never had any complaints on my exhaust, which is reasonably loud. However, I usually shift early around the neighborhood as a courtsey. Pretty crappy that he...
Forum: C5 General
08-31-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By magneticred99

Decent Microfiber Seat Covers?

Well guys, the mod bug has hit hard. After getting all of the mechanical issues worked out, I'm having a blast driving this thing. :thumbs:

But I would like to protect the leather seats and...
Forum: C5 General
08-27-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,597
Posted By magneticred99

Just don't rush into anything. It's easy to get...

Just don't rush into anything. It's easy to get caught up in emotions and make quick decisions. I know this from experience. Examine your options. I've been a Mustang guy myself and was debating...
Forum: C5 General
08-26-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,597
Posted By magneticred99

I bought my first Vette a few months ago at 23...

I bought my first Vette a few months ago at 23 and never dreamed I would have one that soon. Had a 2000 Mustang when I was 19. Insurance isn't terrible under my own name...but I have a clean driving...
Forum: C5 General
08-15-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,599
Posted By magneticred99

This could be true, but they only made them in...

This could be true, but they only made them in autos that year.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-13-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,287
Posted By magneticred99

Sounds like it might be a bad cat. I have the...

Sounds like it might be a bad cat. I have the same issue now...sounds like the guts came loose and are bouncing around.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-12-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,139
Views: 167,516
Posted By magneticred99

Auto dimming...but standard is fine. It should...

Auto dimming...but standard is fine. It should fit the same, right? So I guess that brings my total to one mid-pipe with cats and one standard rear-view mirror. Could you shoot me an invoice/price...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-12-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,911
Posted By magneticred99

Well, I found a stock mid pipe with cats...might...

Well, I found a stock mid pipe with cats...might add an x pipe later, but keeping it factory other than my axle-back for now. Hopefully swapping out a stock mid-pipe for another stock mid-pipe is...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-12-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2,139
Views: 167,516
Posted By magneticred99

While we're all asking for parts, I'd be a buyer...

While we're all asking for parts, I'd be a buyer of a rear-view mirror if you have one as well.
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