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Forum: C7 General Discussion
Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Guard Dad

No high pitched whistle in my 2019 GS. Throttle...

No high pitched whistle in my 2019 GS.
Throttle response is a bit wonky, I installed a ported throttle body and a throttle controller with some success but eventually I seem to adapted to the car....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-16-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By Guard Dad

Painted both my C6 and my C7 with absolutely no...

Painted both my C6 and my C7 with absolutely no issues. I used an adhesion promoter and Rustoleum from Lowe’s. For lettering I used vinyl letters on the C6 and a paint pen on the C7. Bonding coat,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-12-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By Guard Dad

So it continues into the C8? Wow, you would think...

So it continues into the C8? Wow, you would think that GM would’ve figured it out by now. My C6 3LT had no issues but I think it had a vinyl dash.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-11-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By Guard Dad

Door panels too? Live and learn. If it hadn’t...

Door panels too? Live and learn. If it hadn’t been for the bad reputation of the 3LT I probably would have popped for it on my GS.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-10-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By Guard Dad

Yes! The customary cost is $3-4k. This is not...

Yes! The customary cost is $3-4k. This is not uncommon with the 3LT and 3LZ leather dash, not much of an issue with the 1LT, 2LT and 1LZ and 2LZ vinyl dash. Not sure about the ZR1 dash.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-07-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guard Dad

I think this thread has brought out the Kalahari...

I think this thread has brought out the Kalahari supporters!

My affection for Kalahari (and similar colors) goes back to the mid 1960’s. I grew up in Torrance, California in the heart of the 60’s...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-05-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guard Dad

OK here’s my 2LT Kalahari.

OK here’s my 2LT Kalahari.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-05-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guard Dad

That’s not a stock steering wheel is it?

That’s not a stock steering wheel is it?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-05-2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guard Dad

That’s a costly way to deal with the situation.

That’s a costly way to deal with the situation.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-04-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guard Dad

A change out is costly but I can almost...

A change out is costly but I can almost guarantee that some forum member with the black/ebony interior would trade out for your interior components. The black/ebony is easy to care for and is a safe...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-01-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 663
Posted By Guard Dad

Got mine from West Coast Corvette, no issues.

Got mine from West Coast Corvette, no issues.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-20-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,918
Posted By Guard Dad

How true, however with todays ultra low profile...

How true, however with todays ultra low profile tires if you curb your tires you usually curb your rims (ouch!) as well.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-20-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,918
Posted By Guard Dad

You are breaking my heart! A 289 High-Po rocked,...

You are breaking my heart! A 289 High-Po rocked, one of my dream cars. In addition to my 66 2+2 in the 70’s I had 64 1/2 notch back that I got from my Dad in 67. I went to school on that car....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-19-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,918
Posted By Guard Dad

Back in the 1960’s car culture was pervasive ,...

Back in the 1960’s car culture was pervasive , way, way more mainstream than today and a big part of car culture was racing. It’s my take on the matter that the trend towards lettering on...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-19-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,918
Posted By Guard Dad

These were my white letters, late 70’s I’m...

These were my white letters, late 70’s I’m including a before and after.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-19-2024, 03:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,553
Posted By Guard Dad

They are C7 ZR1 replica rims from West Coast...

They are C7 ZR1 replica rims from West Coast Corvette (and others) that I had installed in the first week of ownership. The stock rims had such a bad reputation that I didn’t want to spend $2k for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-18-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,918
Posted By Guard Dad

Absolutely on a 60’s and 70’s performance car but...

Absolutely on a 60’s and 70’s performance car but only on a case by case basis on contemporary vehicles. I hand painted the letters on the tires on my C6 GS and I got positive feedback at the local...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-18-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,553
Posted By Guard Dad

Here’s my GS:

Here’s my GS:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-08-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,278
Posted By Guard Dad

The in thing in SoCal is to hack the security...

The in thing in SoCal is to hack the security system with a laptop and specialized software, take the car on a punishing joyride and then abandoned it. They don’t want the car they want the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-08-2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,278
Posted By Guard Dad

I’ve been wondering about kill switches, are they...

I’ve been wondering about kill switches, are they a viable option?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-19-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Guard Dad

I like it! I’ve played wit my engine...

I like it!

I’ve played wit my engine appearance as well. Here is a photo of my current look but it’s what I’ve got now, matches my yellow calipers, not necessarily the final option. Very much a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-19-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By Guard Dad

I recall the same complaint on a previous thread,...

I recall the same complaint on a previous thread, only occurred in cold conditions at light load. I can’t prove it but it seems to be more or less normal in cold conditions.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-19-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,047
Posted By Guard Dad

Putting a ZO6 unit may not be the answer. You...

Putting a ZO6 unit may not be the answer. You need a unit that is specifically approved for your specific application. The ZO6 unit is not specifically approved for the GS or the Stingray so you...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-18-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,047
Posted By Guard Dad

That’s a great approach if you want to...

That’s a great approach if you want to occasionally tract the car as well. Be sure to check with the supercharger manufacturer to confirm that you won’t some how run afoul of the CARB inspection,...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-12-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,047
Posted By Guard Dad

If you do pull the trigger please use this thread...

If you do pull the trigger please use this thread to post your results, I’m very interested to hear your reactions.
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