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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-21-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Al Engel

Much more track time. More intense. For me, I...

Much more track time. More intense. For me, I need Owners School or Level 1. I don't do track days, so Spring Mountain is my once a year (or every other year) on track opportunity. I NEED the slower...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-03-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,044
Posted By Al Engel

Drive it like any automatic transmission.. No...

Drive it like any automatic transmission.. No "Special Technique" is required. Some owners prefer 'Manual' mode using paddles, other will occasionally us paddles when in 'Drive' and some folks pull...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,709
Posted By Al Engel

2020 Late Nov '20 delivery, 36K miles, trouble...

2020 Late Nov '20 delivery, 36K miles, trouble free (except for early replacement of defective frunk latch). Great car! Northeast Pennsylvania... car takes a nap from first application of salt and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,255
Posted By Al Engel

Sounds like a small stone or piece or debris...

Sounds like a small stone or piece or debris caught between the brake pad and rotor. Are you seeing any scoring on the brake rotor (outside or inside rotor surface)? Try going backward while lightly...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-19-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,658
Posted By Al Engel

OK... I'm out of suggestions. Make a visit to Mr....

OK... I'm out of suggestions. Make a visit to Mr. Goodwrench.

Al Engel. "Save the Wave"
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-19-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,658
Posted By Al Engel

Where are your pluging your battery tender into...

Where are your pluging your battery tender into in your C8? Don't use the in cabin 12V receptacle. It goes dead after about 15 minutes after leaving the car and will not pass the charge to the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-19-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,235
Posted By Al Engel

All aluminum and plastics. No undercoat needed on...

All aluminum and plastics. No undercoat needed on C8s or C7s.

Al Engel. "Save the Wave"
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-19-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,447
Posted By Al Engel

Have used run-flats for many years on C6, C7, C8...

Have used run-flats for many years on C6, C7, C8 and numerous BMWs. Have experienced traditional flats and blowouts (potholes here in the Northeasy eat up tires). Never stranded on the side of the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-06-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Al Engel

My 2020 C8 Z51 runs much cooler then my C7, and...

My 2020 C8 Z51 runs much cooler then my C7, and my prior generation Vettes. Typical water (coolent) temps on the C8 are in the 187 to 198 range with oil & trans temps typically 5 to 10 degrees cooler...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-09-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,588
Posted By Al Engel

Hopefully, as part or the case redesign they will...

Hopefully, as part or the case redesign they will put the fill plug in a location that does not require total disassembly of the air box and trunk!

Al Engel. "Save the Wave"
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-04-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Al Engel

2020 C8 3LT (Video rear mirror).Mirror tap for...

2020 C8 3LT (Video rear mirror).Mirror tap for Valentine 1 V2 works fine. There are numerous threads here on the proper color wires to back tap.

Al,Engel "Save the Wave"
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-10-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By Al Engel

North East Pennsylvania (not Jersey), but 'yes',...

North East Pennsylvania (not Jersey), but 'yes', two sets of wheels & tires for my C7, C8 & BMW. Summer performance tires for warm seasons ( temps ove 40 degrees) and all seasons for below 40 degree...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-08-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,908
Posted By Al Engel

Data on C8 Reliability 2020 vs 2021 vs 2022?

Now that we have a significant number of C8s out there in the 'real world', from the three build years (2020, 2021 & 2022), do we have any statistics on problems within each build year? From my...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-25-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,870
Posted By Al Engel

No unusual smell here, other than the typical new...

No unusual smell here, other than the typical new car smell (interior). Sounds like something was not put back together properly after your high wing install. Suggers you focus you attention there....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-21-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,210
Posted By Al Engel

Go. Al Engel. 'Save the Wave'

Go.

Al Engel. 'Save the Wave'
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-10-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 801
Posted By Al Engel

Going on three years old.... still getting "thumbs up"

My 2020 Z51 HTC is approaching 3 years on the road and I STILL get people coming up to me with questions and praise for the car. Just today, driving on local road in my community, husband & wife...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-07-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 860
Posted By Al Engel

Hard to say you don't miss something you never...

Hard to say you don't miss something you never had..... The C8 rear visibility is poor, especially in the 4 to 5 o'clock and 7 to 8 o`clock sectors (12 being dead ahead and 6 o'clock, directly to the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-07-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,812
Posted By Al Engel

I swap Summer only for All-saeson tires...

I swap Summer only for All-saeson tires regularly, on my C7 and C8. No problem. Need to drive about 4 miles at speed of 40mph (maybe slower, but I live in a rural area and my local roads dictate...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-09-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By Al Engel

No. Once a GM fob is programed to a specific VIN,...

No. Once a GM fob is programed to a specific VIN, it can not be de-programed for use in another vehicle. (Note, older GM vehicles did have some fob interchangability... but definately not the C8).
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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-08-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By Al Engel

Yes... select "tour" for your transmission in "My...

Yes... select "tour" for your transmission in "My Mode" and "Track" for exhaust" and you will have the combination you want.... also select steering, braking, suspension, etc. to get the "feel" and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-07-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,886
Posted By Al Engel

Two C4s, one C5, two C6s. one C7 (2014, Z51, rag...

Two C4s, one C5, two C6s. one C7 (2014, Z51, rag top, 7 speed) and now C8 (2020, Z51, HTC). Yes, the C8 is amazing. I still have my C7 too, and will not be letting that car go. C7 stick is just too...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-07-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
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Views: 1,020
Posted By Al Engel

Two C4s, one C5, two C6s. one C7 (2014, Z51, rag...

Two C4s, one C5, two C6s. one C7 (2014, Z51, rag top, 7 speed) and now C8 (2020, Z51, HTC). Yes, the C8 is amazing. I still have my C7 too, and will not be letting that car go. C7 stick is just too...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-03-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,077
Posted By Al Engel

2020 C8 HTC. Road trips restricted to two...

2020 C8 HTC. Road trips restricted to two airlines sized roll ons (trunk) plus a few soft sided duffles in thr Frunk. The major advantage of the HTC over the coupe is that you can put the top down on...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-25-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,466
Posted By Al Engel

Yes... disarm the intrusion alarm before...

Yes... disarm the intrusion alarm before lifting..... or, just don't lock the car. If the car is not locked, intrusion alarm is not active.

Al Engel. "Save the Wave"
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-25-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,466
Posted By Al Engel

On my 2020 HTC, contrary to what the owner's...

On my 2020 HTC, contrary to what the owner's manual states, the intrusion alarm remains active with the top down. I need to remember to turn it off at car shows, or else when folks drop flyers onto...
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