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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-18-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By klwray

Attended Spring Mountain this week

Just got back from the 3 day Advanced Driving School at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park. My goal in attending was to discover the limits of my ZR1 and to honestly learn how to not fear this awesome...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-01-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By klwray

Service in Maryland/N.Va

Has anyone taken their ZR1 into a Maryland/N.VA dealership and been satisfied with the service? I want oil/filter change before winter storage and called Weingardner Chev which I was told had a ZR1...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-08-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
[ZR1] oil change
Views: 1,059
Posted By klwray

Thanks for the comments. Are you saying the...

Thanks for the comments. Are you saying the severe gear differential gear oil reduced the "rattle can" noise in the Z06 rearend? My 08 Z06 sounded like I was dragging cans at times. The ZR1 made the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-07-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 2
[ZR1] oil change
Views: 1,059
Posted By klwray

oil change

Amsoil filters and oil vs. all others. I am approaching 1000 miles on my '10 ZR1 and I want to have the oil changed. I'm old school and disregard advice about not changing out the oil after engine...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-21-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,405
Posted By klwray

Congrats! I have the blade silver as well....

Congrats! I have the blade silver as well. Awesome look. Did you get the gray wheels or chrome? Can't tell from your avatar. I got the gray and am glad I did. Quick story.... I am out of town and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-09-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,005
Posted By klwray

Congrats! These cars are absolutely amazing! I...

Congrats! These cars are absolutely amazing! I took mine over 500 mile break in yesterday and really punched it on an on-ramp on 495. Holy crap! I was in 3rd and then went to 4th. In about 2 seconds...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-06-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 985
Posted By klwray

I paid $112K for it. It's a 3ZR and City gave me...

I paid $112K for it. It's a 3ZR and City gave me $51K for my 08 Z06 with a little over 6K miles. I paid $55K for the Z06 a year ago, so $4K is acceptable for a year in the car.

Primary...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-06-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 985
Posted By klwray

New ZR1 owner

I picked up my 2010 Blade Silver ZR1 at City Chevrolet in Charlotte yesterday and drove her back to MD. The trip was awesome except for the T-storm north of Richmond. She lost her "never driven in...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-06-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 31,051
Posted By klwray

I saw this car in Charlotte yesterday at City...

I saw this car in Charlotte yesterday at City Chevrolet gathering of Queen City Corvette Club. It is awesome! World class materials and workmanship.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-12-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By klwray

Ditto on all above including moth balls and those...

Ditto on all above including moth balls and those small D-con mice poison packets. I deployed June 08-July 09 and for my C5 I used stabil, filled tank, drove 10 miles, topped off air pressure,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-30-2009, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 745
Posted By klwray

Just got a beautiful black on black 08 with 4K on...

Just got a beautiful black on black 08 with 4K on it. I want them to go over the car to make sure it has the original map in the ECM and to check a transmission noise. All the posts on engine failure...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-29-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 745
Posted By klwray

Maryland or No. Virginia dealer service recommendation?

Any recommendations on a dealer in Md or N. Va that does acceptable service work on C6Z06?
Forum: C5 General
12-12-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 4,644
Posted By klwray

That's a no brainer. Give him anything he wants,...

That's a no brainer. Give him anything he wants, but understand he is not the same son you said good-bye to 14 months ago. I did two tours in that hell hole and it's taken me months to feel normal....
Forum: C5 General
11-23-2007, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1,959
Views: 186,398
Posted By klwray

C5 Maryland OIFVET1

C5 Maryland OIFVET1
Forum: C5 General
08-04-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 33,574
Posted By klwray

US Army 72-79 DOD Civilian 79-present VN...

US Army 72-79
DOD Civilian 79-present

VN 73
OIF 2005-07

My C5 was my gift to myself for doing 18 months in the desert. It was my humble honor to serve with today's military patriots. The...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-19-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By klwray

Tanks so much! Just what I was looking for!

Tanks so much! Just what I was looking for!
Forum: C5 Tech
07-18-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By klwray

front hub replacement

A few weeks ago there was a reference to a link with excellent instructions to replace c5 front hubs. I searched "front hub replacement" with all variations and nothing came up. Does anyone have the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-09-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,576
Posted By klwray

Is there any truth to the K&N claim of HP...

Is there any truth to the K&N claim of HP increase?
Forum: C5 Tech
07-09-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,576
Posted By klwray

Talk about timing. I just installed one on my 99...

Talk about timing. I just installed one on my 99 C5 this morning. I was very hesitant to cut the shroud, but as stated above, if you don't, it won't fit under the hood. I followed the directions to...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-20-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By klwray

manual gearbox and differential oil change

I'm back to the forum after a year in Iraq. I need to change the fluids in the manual gearbox and rear differential. I use Amsoil. What do members recommend? 99 C5. Thanks!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-12-2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 475
Posted By klwray

I've used AMSOIL for the past 15 years in all my...

I've used AMSOIL for the past 15 years in all my vehicles. It is superb. My commuter car is a 99 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with 238K on it and it is still running very strong. There filters are super as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By klwray

77 L82 - What's it worth?

I have an employee at work who is the original owner of a 77 L-82 four speed with 55K original miles. Garage kept except for occasional covered storage outside. Paint is faded slightly, carpet wear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By klwray

Try autozone and borrow one of their ball joint...

Try autozone and borrow one of their ball joint removal tools. It looks like a big gear removal tool and fits over the steering knuckle arm and the ball joint. Use a 1/2 drive ratchet and socket and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,605
Posted By klwray

starter wiring on 75

Need help on the wiring for a starter on a 75. Could someone describe which wire goes on which post? Obvious the one with the big end goes on the big terminal, but concerned I have wires wrong on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2004, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,601
Posted By klwray

no compression after rebuild

:willy: Need help. Just finished a rebuild on the 350 in my 75. Stock block bored .040, vortec heads, etc. Tried to fire her last night and no go. One backfire from exhaust, small fuel spitting from...
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