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Forum: National Events
01-04-2016, 03:53 PM
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Posted By mjw930

I sent you a PM

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Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-03-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 11,968
Posted By mjw930

Sorry but it doesn't work that way. GM specs 91...

Sorry but it doesn't work that way. GM specs 91 octane because that is the minimum octane rating available in the US that's considered premium across all altitudes (California excluded die to their...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-28-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,041
Posted By mjw930

The problem is your dealer, not GM. What they...

The problem is your dealer, not GM. What they are really telling you is they either don't want to repair the transmission or they are incapable of repairing your transmission.

The way this...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By mjw930

They don't check on pre delivery because the way...

They don't check on pre delivery because the way they are shipped won't effect alignment and GM recommends at least 1000 miles to allow the suspension to settle. Personally, I would never adjust...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,355
Posted By mjw930

Guys, torque vectoring is simply a different name...

Guys, torque vectoring is simply a different name for exactly what the eLSD does. Or better yet, explain to me what "torque vectoring" does that the eLSD doesn't do.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By mjw930

Seems to be a lot more effort than needed. I...

Seems to be a lot more effort than needed. I simply tell the service writer I want the alignment checked. If they ask why I say "it drifts right (or left, depends on either my mood or if it really...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By mjw930

GM policy has for years been one alignment...

GM policy has for years been one alignment covered under warranty within the first 12 months. Some dealers throw out all kinds of FUD regarding mileage (it has to be before or after a certain...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,669
Posted By mjw930

Absolutely, I've used their payment saver on 2...

Absolutely, I've used their payment saver on 2 cars, my C7 and the wife's Camaro. 1.74% money cost and low payments.

The only difference, and it's a con if you are used to a lease, is you can't...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,636
Posted By mjw930

Lots of info in these threads: ...

Lots of info in these threads:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-tech-performance/3486593-how-to-perform-check-front-rear-wheel-alignment-2.html
...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-14-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,636
Posted By mjw930

It was mentioned in one post that everyone seemed...

It was mentioned in one post that everyone seemed to miss but NONE of these measurements or specs posted show the rear CASTER! It seems no one understands how rear caster can effect the handling or...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-22-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,781
Posted By mjw930

Just keep it in first past 19 mph or start out...

Just keep it in first past 19 mph or start out and remain in 2nd gear around the neighborhood. Cheap, simple solution that doesn't require speeding, flogging or modifying the car.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-22-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,764
Posted By mjw930

Unlikely, It's been proven in test after test...

Unlikely, It's been proven in test after test that summer street tires out perform all season tires in warm weather wet and dry performance. It's only when the temperature drops or you have solid...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-22-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,214
Posted By mjw930

And ditch the chamois. If you must towel dry get...

And ditch the chamois. If you must towel dry get a high quality waffle weave microfiber and wash it after every use.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-18-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,014
Posted By mjw930

Zymurgy is correct, no one will ever know exactly...

Zymurgy is correct, no one will ever know exactly what the C7 costs to build outside of GM.

Dealers had ~12% total margin on the C7 if sold at MSRP. Since July 17th that has been reduced to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-17-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,946
Posted By mjw930

Fewer every day......

Fewer every day......
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-17-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,151
Posted By mjw930

SO TRUE! :iagree:

SO TRUE! :iagree:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-17-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,946
Posted By mjw930

That number is massively skewed because the A8...

That number is massively skewed because the A8 release was delayed on the Z06 by almost 4 months. Everyone fully expects the A8 take rate to settle around where the Stingray's are and get even...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-17-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,392
Posted By mjw930

The MSO and shipping insurance are entirely...

The MSO and shipping insurance are entirely unrelated. Damage during shipping is the responsibility of the carrier and their insurance but since neither you or the dealer are the shipper on the bill...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-16-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,482
Posted By mjw930

If you are in FL keep an eye out on your next...

If you are in FL keep an eye out on your next renewal. There are 5 - 15% increases coming across the board from most companies over the next year. It's mostly due to the latest law passed last year...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-16-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,306
Posted By mjw930

That's absolutely correct. What you get with...

That's absolutely correct. What you get with Calloway is an aftermarket service policy that runs along side your GM warranty and is supposed to cover what GM doesn't. They supposedly have this...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,027
Posted By mjw930

Fl dealers in general don't deal much on...

Fl dealers in general don't deal much on Corvettes though Stingray in Plant City seems to have a good reputation for both dealing and service.

I tried to buy local and talked with my local...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,392
Posted By mjw930

Of course there is but you have no right to that...

Of course there is but you have no right to that paperwork as you aren't the owner or the person who contracted for the transport, GM is. Remember, dealers get hundreds of cars a month delivered,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,392
Posted By mjw930

Yep, I've done that many times myself and in...

Yep, I've done that many times myself and in those cases you absolutely pay for the car before it leaves the selling dealers lot. The big difference is any damage done during GM to dealer shipping...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,392
Posted By mjw930

There is a broker exchange where a dealer can...

There is a broker exchange where a dealer can send paperwork and have the DMV work performed in any state. Some dealers do this as a service, some charge for it and others give you the option of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,392
Posted By mjw930

That's fine if it's going from a dealer to a...

That's fine if it's going from a dealer to a dealer or a dealer to you but a courtesy delivery is putting on a truck / train from BG and shipping it to the courtesy dealer as if it was a car they...
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