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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-22-2018, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By TexasMadMan

I needed a factory LS2 intake a couple of years...

I needed a factory LS2 intake a couple of years ago and bought a nice one for $100.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-08-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By TexasMadMan

Thanks LMB-Z: Is all brake fluid called...

Thanks LMB-Z:
Is all brake fluid called synthetic?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-08-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By TexasMadMan

Dot 4 Brake Fluid For Clutch, Right?

Use dot 4? Is one brand better than the other? Is it all synthetic?

Thanks.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-24-2018, 01:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,562
Posted By TexasMadMan

I've got one. '07 Monterey red with 27k miles.

I've got one. '07 Monterey red with 27k miles.
Forum: Southwest
02-24-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,496
Posted By TexasMadMan

Chris: Let me suggest you travel to Amarillo,...

Chris:
Let me suggest you travel to Amarillo, then proceed 220 miles SE on 287 to Wichita Falls Texas. 50 miles east of W.F. is the Horton classic car museum in Nocona, TX. Inside you will find...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,512
Posted By TexasMadMan

I didn't read all the replies but I may be near...

I didn't read all the replies but I may be near the bottom of those reporting. I'm in North Texas.
Just got bill in. the facts. I'm 67. Haven't had a ticket or wreck in over 25 years. Have 3...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-29-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,377
Posted By TexasMadMan

I also have an 07 Monterey red. I was lucky that...

I also have an 07 Monterey red. I was lucky that adhesive was holding mine on but be advised it's possible the plate holder may have rubbed on the paint along one of the holder edges. Mine did and it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-09-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,080
Posted By TexasMadMan

Thanks for the quick reply. I think a new battery...

Thanks for the quick reply. I think a new battery is the best option. Just wanted a little push.
To answer, I have been using the Battery Tender Junior.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-09-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,015
Posted By TexasMadMan

You stated, "I'll have to pull all of my money". ...

You stated, "I'll have to pull all of my money".
I never like to buy anything that I have to pull all my money for. Maybe it's just me.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-09-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,080
Posted By TexasMadMan

Battery Tender Goes Bad & Battery Is Dead-Need Advice

As the title says, my several year old battery tender went bad and ran the 4 year old Delco battery to completely dead. I just got a new tender and the battery has charged up to full.

I've heard...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-25-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 43,330
Posted By TexasMadMan

With the help of the repair video, I had the new...

With the help of the repair video, I had the new latch installed within 15 minutes. I ended up going with the black latch and it looks fine with the black accents in the car. I got the part off the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-18-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 43,330
Posted By TexasMadMan

I joined the club today. I feel lucky to make it...

I joined the club today. I feel lucky to make it this far on an O7. You guessed it....cashmere interior.
What is the verdict on going with a black latch?

Thanks for all the helpful advice. I have...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-18-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,000
Posted By TexasMadMan

Thanks for the replies. I'll take the advice...

Thanks for the replies. I'll take the advice given and drive the car more. Thanks again.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-18-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,000
Posted By TexasMadMan

Is My Being Gun Shy Unfounded?

Here's my story. O7 LS2 vert with manual trans. 24k easy miles.

A couple of months ago while 125 miles out of town my check engine light came on and the car ran very rough while pulling away from...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-15-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,779
Posted By TexasMadMan

This would not apply to the modified cars, but...

This would not apply to the modified cars, but I'm curious if installing the catch can voids the factory warranty?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-15-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,478
Posted By TexasMadMan

Two questions. Is the car misfiring and was the...

Two questions. Is the car misfiring and was the check engine light on? If yes, I may have some information.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-08-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,401
Posted By TexasMadMan

07 Z51 & Nav. Mike: Stock engine with no mods and...

07 Z51 & Nav. Mike: Stock engine with no mods and not driven hard.
#8 cyl exhaust valve spring breaks at 24k miles. Heat builds up causing intake manifold runner to distort. Intake and spring...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-08-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,401
Posted By TexasMadMan

I have always turned down warranties on washers,...

I have always turned down warranties on washers, televisions and cars, except my Corvette. I'm on my second GM warranty on my 07. Just got through with a repair that more than made up for the price...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-08-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,389
Posted By TexasMadMan

Love the color!:thumbs:

Love the color!:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-05-2015, 03:05 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 97,212
Posted By TexasMadMan

I'd like to know if the OP still has the car and...

I'd like to know if the OP still has the car and if there were any problems after 2010? I warranty time should be about to come to an end.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-05-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,169
Posted By TexasMadMan

Just found this thread doing a search. Sorry for...

Just found this thread doing a search. Sorry for your problem.

I had the same problem 3 weeks ago with the same codes on an LS2 engine with 24k miles.

How many miles on your engine?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-05-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By TexasMadMan

Thanks for the replies. Hope more see this to...

Thanks for the replies. Hope more see this to reply. I just added miles at time of breakage.
joliett: How many miles of car when valve spring broke?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-03-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By TexasMadMan

Poll: Ever Break A Stock Valve Spring On LS Engine

If you have ever had a broken Stock valve spring on a LS engine, please list which engine, year, miles at time of breakage, and if ever raced. Thanks.

Yes, LS2, 07, 24k miles, never raced. 1...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-03-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,989
Posted By TexasMadMan

I believe I have the supercar goodyears on my 07...

I believe I have the supercar goodyears on my 07 Z51. I got 15.5k miles out of the fronts as they wore on the inside from the factory alignment. I am a conservative driver (age 64) and still have the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-03-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,482
Posted By TexasMadMan

More information for those interested. The...

More information for those interested.
The check engine light was coming on and the going off, only to come on again.
Codes PO300 and PO106 were the problems but were not known until the vehicle...
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