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Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-23-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,819
Posted By birdflu

That's Exactly my point, the C6 Z06 was WAYYY...

That's Exactly my point, the C6 Z06 was WAYYY more fun to drive IMO.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-23-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,819
Posted By birdflu

Things like this video and track times really...

Things like this video and track times really show how insignificant these videos and track times are to the world of daily drivers, and the driving experience. The C7 and the Cayman both beat the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-28-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,670
Posted By birdflu

I'd bet this is one of them ...

I'd bet this is one of them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq5HkukfCEY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq5HkukfCEY
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-28-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 27,679
Posted By birdflu

Sorry to hear about this. As you say, this "club"...

Sorry to hear about this. As you say, this "club" you joined is getting to be as big as the club of C6 Z06 owners with blown engines. Fortunately for C7 owners, this is happening well within...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-25-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 38,782
Posted By birdflu

I changed my oil at 600 miles and installed...

I changed my oil at 600 miles and installed magnetic plugs.
I pulled the plugs at 2200 miles to see how they looked. The plug in the oil pan still had quite a bit of crap on it.
I dont think a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-15-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,808
Posted By birdflu

Nice, what are the details on it? Z51?

Nice, what are the details on it? Z51?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-27-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 24,213
Posted By birdflu

The C7 has more in common regarding ride...

The C7 has more in common regarding ride comfort/Feel with a suburban than a Cayman, IMO. Spend 20 minutes driving a C7 around town, normal daily driver type driving. After that, there should be no...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-27-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 24,213
Posted By birdflu

After putting only 2K miles on my C7 since April....

After putting only 2K miles on my C7 since April. I traded it in on a Cayman S. The cars are as different as apples and oranges, but the driving experience of the Cayman is what I was looking for....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-29-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,256
Posted By birdflu

6th gear in touring mode gets me a steady 31MPG...

6th gear in touring mode gets me a steady 31MPG on the highway with the cruise set at 72MPH. 7th gear in echo mode at the same speed, I have never been over 28MPG. I never use 7th gear anymore.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-27-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By birdflu

Is Amsoil Dexos approved for use in the C7?

Is Amsoil Dexos approved for use in the C7?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-24-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,399
Posted By birdflu

A good friend has an Elise. I also know someone...

A good friend has an Elise. I also know someone who hit a racoon at 90MPH in his Elise. Shattered the headlight broke the clam shell. Over $15K in damage. Insurance totaled out the car. Fun go...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-22-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,399
Posted By birdflu

There is something about straight line...

There is something about straight line acceleration/torque that brings a smile to my face every time in the C7, but there aren't many opportunities to take advantage of that power. Those exit ramps...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-22-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,399
Posted By birdflu

I think that's mostly because they see the posted...

I think that's mostly because they see the posted numbers and never drive one. They don't realize 100 less HP in a car that weighs 5-600 pounds less is every bit as quick.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-22-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,399
Posted By birdflu

You are not wrong, but you are in the minority. ...

You are not wrong, but you are in the minority. I didn't realize how light and nimble my '10 Z06 was until I picked up my C7 Z51 (1LT) and though, uh oh. I really like the car, but driving...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-21-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,155
Posted By birdflu

Traded in '10 Z06 for the C7 Z51. If you liked...

Traded in '10 Z06 for the C7 Z51. If you liked the raw, visceral, grunting power of the Z06, you will be disappointed in in the C7. The C7 is much "nicer" in every aspect, but it removes more of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-16-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 125,322
Posted By birdflu

10 out of 30,000? That's a pretty small...

10 out of 30,000? That's a pretty small percentage. When engines explode with under 10K miles on them, I'd think those were simply duds.


*IF* there is an issue, C7 owners should consider...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,889
Posted By birdflu

If it's man made, it can break.

If it's man made, it can break.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,889
Posted By birdflu

Z51 5 minute magnetic drain plug install

I changed my oil/filter/plugs at 600 miles, and checked my magnetic plug at 2200 miles and it had a fair amount of metal shavings stuck on the end.

With the latest posts regarding metal pieces...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-15-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,331
Posted By birdflu

Look at that. After a couple snide comments, you...

Look at that. After a couple snide comments, you contributed some useful information to this thread. Thanks.

No, I didn't know about how it was plumbed, which is why I asked. When I changed the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-14-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 24,213
Posted By birdflu

The deal breaker for me was the lack of a...

The deal breaker for me was the lack of a dip-stick and the practically inaccessible engine compartment. I could never be comfortable not being able to physically check(visually inspect) my oil...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-14-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,331
Posted By birdflu

If you are looking from the front, one is in the...

If you are looking from the front, one is in the front, the other on the side. Both are before the oil filter.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-14-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,331
Posted By birdflu

funny how that works on the interweb.

funny how that works on the interweb.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-13-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,331
Posted By birdflu

$6 at AutoZone.

$6 at AutoZone.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-13-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,588
Posted By birdflu

Because the vast majority of people in this...

Because the vast majority of people in this country finance things they can't afford. They never consider the $8-10K loss when trading in because as far as they are concerned, their monthly car...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-13-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,331
Posted By birdflu

A tale of 2 magnetic drain plugs

After reading the posts about sky falling and C7 engines exploding due to metal particles in the oil, I got a bit concerned and decided to check my drain plugs for peace of mind. I changed the...
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