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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-01-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 938
Posted By icntdrv55

Not so hard to figure out. The Eagle F1 RFs are...

Not so hard to figure out. The Eagle F1 RFs are spec'd at 8/32" tread depth new, whereas the MPSS and the Ventus are spec'd at 10/32" tread depth. Different construction and lots more...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-31-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 932
Posted By icntdrv55

Had it on my '13 GS. The only way you'll notice...

Had it on my '13 GS. The only way you'll notice a dramatic difference is if you're pushing the car hard on a road with less-than-perfect pavement or where you encounter undulations in the road...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-22-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,434
Posted By icntdrv55

Not an expert, but I'm pretty sure that they have...

Not an expert, but I'm pretty sure that they have upgraded the master. New design has a black housing vs the clear housing in the original. There is a TSB out on this repair for those who have had...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-20-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,698
Posted By icntdrv55

Next time, I shall endeavor to do a rigorously...

Next time, I shall endeavor to do a rigorously controlled, double-blind scientific study with peer review when I'm done. Technically, the only way you could ensure that you don't have mice in your...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-20-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,698
Posted By icntdrv55

For what it's worth, I've always used moth balls...

For what it's worth, I've always used moth balls in the interior and the trunk (convertible) when I over-wintered my car. Never had a problem, never saw any evidence of mouse inhabitance, but of...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
05-19-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,246
Posted By icntdrv55

How's the AC work? LOL This would make an...

How's the AC work? LOL

This would make an awesome starting point for a KILLER restomod. :rock:
Definitely not a cheap conversion, but one-of-a-kind when you're done!
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
05-17-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,693
Posted By icntdrv55

Sold to a forum member. Congrats on your new GS...

Sold to a forum member. Congrats on your new GS convertible. Hope you get as much fun, enjoyment and trouble-free driving as I did!
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-15-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By icntdrv55

Pulsing or intermittent grabbing of the brakes--F...

Pulsing or intermittent grabbing of the brakes--F or R--would indicate either warped rotor(s) or a rough/corroded/rusty/burnished spot, possibly from overheating. As for stagger that I mentioned,...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-14-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By icntdrv55

Is your F:R tire stagger stock or within a few %...

Is your F:R tire stagger stock or within a few % of stock? Possibility that you're experiencing Active Handling intervention with the front brakes? That's assuming there isn't a hidden mechanical...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-12-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,276
Posted By icntdrv55

Planning on meeting with y'all. Haven't heard...

Planning on meeting with y'all. Haven't heard from any of the other GCC FB forum members.
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
05-09-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,693
Posted By icntdrv55

Sold

Sold
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-07-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By icntdrv55

Ouch! I hope you mean DOT 5.1 and not DOT 5. ...

Ouch! I hope you mean DOT 5.1 and not DOT 5. DOT 3/4/5.1 are all glycol-based fluid and compatible with each other for all intents and purposes. DOT 5 is silicone-based and most definitely NOT...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-03-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,276
Posted By icntdrv55

Gonna try to make this. Posted the event in the...

Gonna try to make this. Posted the event in the GCC FB forum, so maybe a few of us make the run to meet up. Save me a beer or two!!!

<https://www.facebook.com/groups/CincyCorvettes/>
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-03-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,473
Posted By icntdrv55

Ouch! You certainly have had some "teething"...

Ouch! You certainly have had some "teething" problems with your new-to-you vehicle. Hopefully, you've identified and fixed all of the critical and expensive issues with your Vette and it'll give...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-24-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,473
Posted By icntdrv55

Sounds pretty straightforward. Your clutch...

Sounds pretty straightforward. Your clutch plates aren't releasing when you depress the clutch pedal. Since you state the clutch and slave cylinder are new, it's most likely your clutch master...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-03-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By icntdrv55

Are you sure it really stops? When I'm putting...

Are you sure it really stops? When I'm putting my top up, there is a distinct pause of several seconds before it completes the cycle of closing. Try holding the button in a few seconds longer.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-27-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,127
Posted By icntdrv55

Investing your personal time into a buy--or sell,...

Investing your personal time into a buy--or sell, for that matter--only to have it go awry is certainly disappointing. Unfortunately, that's probably more likely in a long distance transaction than...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-23-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,688
Posted By icntdrv55

I have never reset my avg fuel mileage nor my avg...

I have never reset my avg fuel mileage nor my avg MPH settings on my 2013 GS M6 with approx 13K miles on the odo. The avg MPG is right at 18 and the avg MPH is about 33-34 MPH.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-09-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By icntdrv55

I'm not an expert--there are many on this forum...

I'm not an expert--there are many on this forum who are and live and breathe this kind of information--but my understanding is that only the dry sump LS3 engines found in the M6 coupes are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-08-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,646
Posted By icntdrv55

That's definitely on of the big advantages of not...

That's definitely on of the big advantages of not having a wide-body Vette. Unless I'm not up on the latest offerings, there are still no all-season tires available for the GS/Z06/ZR1 models. Only...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-08-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By icntdrv55

Here's my analysis from another thread that I did...

Here's my analysis from another thread that I did when I replaced the OEM GYs with Mich PSS:

I went up a bit in size when I replaced the OEM GY Eagle F1 Supercar Gen:2 RFs with Michelin PSS...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-04-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,058
Posted By icntdrv55

One of the biggest factors in the convertible's...

One of the biggest factors in the convertible's extra cost is lower sales volume. Somewhere on this forum, I saw sales numbers that showed coupes outsold verts by 4:1. Higher volume of sales means...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-26-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,098
Posted By icntdrv55

Dave: PM'd you.

Dave: PM'd you.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-22-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By icntdrv55

Welcome. In case you're not familiar with the...

Welcome. In case you're not familiar with the area, check out the Saturday morning Cars & Coffee.

Fuel Coffee from 8-12 here: ...
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