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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-17-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,105
Posted By bill gsport

Not a good investment, but a great way to get the...

Not a good investment, but a great way to get the classic Vette vibe with modern drivability. If proportions are wrong to you, buy the real thing....and look at it in the garage every once in a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-04-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By bill gsport

Intermittent passenger air bag light

Been having this irritating light show up more frequently lately. I've read the threads on loose connector under the passenger seat, which sounds like the source. Figure I'd remove the bolts holding...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-25-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By bill gsport

Parking Brake Adjustment

Thanks to all who commented. I spent a couple minutes applying the parking brake a few times per your input. Pretty easy fix, especially when getting all your help. I know this one was a minor issue...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-24-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By bill gsport

Parking Brake Adjustment

During my last state inspection, they ask to put on the parking brake then put in gear and see if the brake holds. Mine was creeping slightly. Had to really pull up on the brake handle. The tech said...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-25-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,168
Posted By bill gsport

Thanks for all the great comments and...

Thanks for all the great comments and suggestions, guys. I originally made a cover for the alternator along with a cover for the wiring and oil tank in the back corner on the passenger side. Decided...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-23-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,168
Posted By bill gsport

Alternator Cleaning

Engine compartment of our C6s looks pretty good except for that darn alternator and bracket. Anybody have a good way of cleaning up the unsightly aluminum that always looks older than the car??
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 932
Posted By bill gsport

Rocker Damage...Cover It Up

Put on a cool set of side skirts and enjoy.. Easy DIY project.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-24-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,515
Posted By bill gsport

I have a GS. Thumbs up for Apsis front splash...

I have a GS. Thumbs up for Apsis front splash guards. Also for EOS side skirts. Agree with ZRCLONE about sealing the rear tubs which I did in about a half hour. ZERO issues with rocks, pebbles,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-28-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By bill gsport

Thanks for the quick reply guys. Both of your...

Thanks for the quick reply guys. Both of your responses refer to the DRIVER'S seat. My problem appears to be the passenger seat only (since I can slap that seat once or twice and the light on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-28-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By bill gsport

Intermittent Airbag Light

It comes on frequently, sometimes goes off by itself, sometimes if I slap the passenger seat. l think it might be a loose connector under the seat. Can't find the old thread talking about where the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By bill gsport

Dry Sump Oil Filter

I know it's been discussed but my search didn't show much.. My GS doesn't see HPDEs or track time, just highway use. What are you guys using on the dry sump C6's??
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 997
Posted By bill gsport

Interesting entry '11 GS

Well, as usual with "interesting" problems with our favorite car, battery-related issues are usually the culprit. My car had no RF interference, no devices plugged into the console, nothing different...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-07-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 997
Posted By bill gsport

Interesting entry problem with "11 GS

Recently when I wanted to get in the Vette for a drive I couldn't open either door or the hatch. Thought it was the battery or fob, but both were good. Interesting enough, after going around the car...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-04-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,286
Posted By bill gsport

Battery Tender Cord for Rear Battery

Just got a BT and attached the short cord with rings to the battery terminals. I ran the remaining cord that goes to the BT in the lower front corner of the hatch (seems to be the best spot that...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-28-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By bill gsport

Airbag Warning Light

Just noticed this dash warning icon coming on intermittently. Not sure of cause. Anybody got ideas? Have not used a scan tool to see about codes. I remember somebody saying something about possible...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-25-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,960
Posted By bill gsport

Started my "mid-life crisis" in my 20's (with a...

Started my "mid-life crisis" in my 20's (with a split window) after getting thru Navy flight school. Still in the "crisis" 52 years later and on my 12th Vette...driving, racing, cruising, showing,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-09-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,578
Posted By bill gsport

My last C6 was an '07 Z06. Added a Vortec...

My last C6 was an '07 Z06. Added a Vortec supercharger to the stock engine, kept mild pressure (around 4-6 psi as I recall). Ran strong but quickly cracked #7 cylinder...by all indications, engine...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-09-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,672
Posted By bill gsport

Hey Don-Vette...I have the Extreme Online side...

Hey Don-Vette...I have the Extreme Online side skirts on my GS, as well as the Apsis front splash guards. Before you trim the high-dollar Apsis guards, just trim the side skirts. Once installed it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-28-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,881
Posted By bill gsport

Paint Care Products

Too many "perfect" products on the market to polish/wax/shine/protect our cars, so I'm confused and could use your help. I like the sound of the do-it-yourself nano/ceramic type products we all hear...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,054
Posted By bill gsport

Ditto Not So Fast's comments and suggestions. I...

Ditto Not So Fast's comments and suggestions. I used them to install mine last year...no problems. He was right on target. Thanks again NSF

Bill
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-29-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,305
Posted By bill gsport

Agree with everyone else on the GY's. Put the...

Agree with everyone else on the GY's. Put the Michelins PSS tires on my '11 GS earlier this year. Better traction, less noise, better ride. Got the Pfadt alignment and notice no difference in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Posted By bill gsport

Ditto the info from Not So Fast. Great product,...

Ditto the info from Not So Fast. Great product, fit, price, and packaging/shipping. Matches existing rear splash guards/rear diffuser (also my front Apsis front splash guards). Super easy to install.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-12-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By bill gsport

Oil Filter

I know it's been discussed before, but what are you guys with dry-sump LS3's using for oil filters? As you know, pressure's pretty high on these engines and they recommend a different filter than the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-08-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,254
Posted By bill gsport

There was a thread on this a year or so ago. It...

There was a thread on this a year or so ago. It recommended adding some 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (approx) Home Depot/Lowes type of foam tape on inside of wheelwell to cover the gap. I did that last year and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-30-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,725
Posted By bill gsport

A wise fellow-enthusiast once told me when making...

A wise fellow-enthusiast once told me when making decisions about YOUR car, do what makes YOU happy. Do what makes others happy and you'll only be happy for a short while. No matter what you want to...
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