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Forum: C5 Tech
04-18-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,339
Posted By blacksedan87

The RFA code is related to your Remote Function...

The RFA code is related to your Remote Function Accuator - key fob in layman's terms. The 1064 is a communication error. Try Googling both and see what you get.

Also - this section is OFF...
Forum: Southwest
01-12-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,051
Posted By blacksedan87

We moved from the Chicago area 26 years ago -...

We moved from the Chicago area 26 years ago - because of a corporate relocation. I wasn't sure it was the right move back then, but now I wouldn't live anywhere else! I love Arizona - period. The...
Forum: C5 General
08-15-2017, 12:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,254
Posted By blacksedan87

I just got mine back from the vendor who is no...

I just got mine back from the vendor who is no longer a supporting vendor. ...
Forum: Southwest
05-08-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By blacksedan87

****UPDATE**** I went to the business this...

****UPDATE****

I went to the business this morning. As predicted, the place is a dump behind a used car dealer. The guy had some excuse that a transistor in the HVAC controller was bad. He has...
Forum: Southwest
05-08-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By blacksedan87

Thanks for the offer. I spoke with 1Patriot on...

Thanks for the offer. I spoke with 1Patriot on the phone earlier this evening, and he sent me an email with all the details. It sounds like a guy that is either overwhelmed or simply doesn't give a...
Forum: Southwest
05-07-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By blacksedan87

I'll PM my contact information to you.....:thumbs:

I'll PM my contact information to you.....:thumbs:
Forum: Southwest
05-07-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By blacksedan87

I responded to you in the other thread..... ...

I responded to you in the other thread.....

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/southwest/3970723-needs-some-assistance-from-the-az-crew.html
Forum: Southwest
05-07-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,760
Posted By blacksedan87

You can call me, email me or PM me with the...

You can call me, email me or PM me with the details. I live in Chandler which is next door to Mesa, I'm retired and I have time to help you.
Forum: C5 General
11-01-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,514
Posted By blacksedan87

I would never change just the gears. Have the...

I would never change just the gears. Have the diff gone through and replace seals and bearings while it is apart. Yes - assuming the case is in good shape, it can be reused and upgraded to 3.73's....
Forum: C5 General
05-20-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 39,253
Posted By blacksedan87

http://www.fototime.com/299544439DC9A88/standard.j...

http://www.fototime.com/299544439DC9A88/standard.jpg
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Forum: C5 General
05-09-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,707
Posted By blacksedan87

It is said "Necessity is the mother of...

It is said "Necessity is the mother of invention". :shrug::confused2:
Forum: C5 General
05-07-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,546
Posted By blacksedan87

Opinions vary - here's another to consider. ...

Opinions vary - here's another to consider. Modified cars can be a real value too. If a car has an aftermarket exhaust, an aftermarket air intake, upgraded tires and wheels and aftermarket...
Forum: C5 General
05-05-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By blacksedan87

A body shop cannot fix decals by applying clear...

A body shop cannot fix decals by applying clear coat over them. The only way that I know of to repair this is to have the hood decals removed and re-apply new ones. Here is a site that sells...
Forum: C5 General
05-01-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,300
Posted By blacksedan87

You could have a lamp burned out on the...

You could have a lamp burned out on the instrument panel. Or - has the CEL been disabled in a tune? Someone with a Tech II tool can manually turn on the CEL which would eliminate the possibility of...
Forum: C5 General
05-01-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By blacksedan87

And Fittipaldi is the only winning driver that...

And Fittipaldi is the only winning driver that refused to drink the milk in Victory Lane since they started the tradition in 1936. He drank orange juice because he owned an orange plantation in...
Forum: C5 General
04-30-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By blacksedan87

I believe they had Emerson Fittipaldi's signature...

I believe they had Emerson Fittipaldi's signature on the passenger side rear fender.

The Z06 was an E85 car.
...
Forum: C5 General
04-28-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,687
Posted By blacksedan87

I have Kooks LT's with their high flow cats. The...

I have Kooks LT's with their high flow cats. The reality of it is unless you have other supporting mods like cam, heads, etc., keep your exhaust manifolds. If sound is all you're after - get an...
Forum: C5 General
04-27-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,592
Posted By blacksedan87

Good for you for correcting this...

Good for you for correcting this yourself!:thumbs:

But understand that the ability to read codes and reset them went away on the C6 and C7. You need to have a code reader like an MDS tool or on...
Forum: C5 General
04-27-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,737
Posted By blacksedan87

There is some science involved with determining...

There is some science involved with determining as to whether you need to replace the rotors on the car.

The front rotor thickness - new = 1.26" (32mm)
The rear rotor thickness - new = 1.02" ...
Forum: C5 General
04-25-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 892
Posted By blacksedan87

Lots of good advice above. My recommendation is...

Lots of good advice above. My recommendation is to have a pre-purchase inspection performed by a shop that is knowledgeable on C5's. Putting the car up on a lift and having someone that knows what...
Forum: C5 General
04-24-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,863
Posted By blacksedan87

Also - before mounting the tires, dry mount the...

Also - before mounting the tires, dry mount the wheels on the car to verify the bolt pattern and clearances.

Wheels are not returnable if tires have been mounted. I believe that Factory...
Forum: C5 General
04-24-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By blacksedan87

I don't Factory Reproductions has much in the way...

I don't Factory Reproductions has much in the way of C5 style wheels. Most of their line is now C6 or C7 style wheels available in C5 fitments as well as C6 fitments. That seems to be what people...
Forum: C5 General
04-24-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By blacksedan87

Definitely a reproduction wheel. There never...

Definitely a reproduction wheel. There never were any factory C5 Z06 wheels with faux wheel bolts like that.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Pontiac_3/Corvette-Z06-Wheel-black_5
Forum: C5 General
04-21-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Posted By blacksedan87

Slicks will give traction, but generally at the...

Slicks will give traction, but generally at the expense of breaking driveline parts like axles, diff, trans, etc.

I know a lot of people use Corvettes like this, but in reality Corvettes aren't...
Forum: C5 General
04-20-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,265
Posted By blacksedan87

The fuel tanks are located immediately behind the...

The fuel tanks are located immediately behind the seats under the car in front of the rear wheels. So no worries there.

I agree with what was said - soak the back side of the plate with something...
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