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Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
10-06-2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By Cole

For Sale - 2000 Corvette Convertible $22K

For Sale - 2000 Corvette Convertible

This is an Arizona Car and driven less than 5K per year.

Pictures to be posted as soon as I take some tomorrow during daylight hours. Car is in MINT...
Forum: C5 General
12-29-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By Cole

Budget Truck rental was the cheapest I found....

Budget Truck rental was the cheapest I found. Around $350 picking up in AZ and Dropping in NH
Forum: C5 General
12-13-2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By Cole

Most people will quote you 30 PSI. Not me. I...

Most people will quote you 30 PSI. Not me. I purchased Firestone Wide Ovals in Z06 size on stock C5 rims. I then played with tire pressures and found that the car rode and handled best in "routine"...
Forum: C5 General
12-13-2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,332
Posted By Cole

I recommend that you keep driving the car that...

I recommend that you keep driving the car that Mom and Dad are providing at no cost to you. Cheap cars - ala the Neon - are usually the best on gas, lowest on insurance, and the least expensive to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-11-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By Cole

Most tire shops use a road force balancer as...

Most tire shops use a road force balancer as standard equipment.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-01-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,105
Posted By Cole

Agreed. I doubt it will lose any value....

Agreed. I doubt it will lose any value. Superficial damage is just that.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-29-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By Cole

That noise is probably the "marbles in a can"...

That noise is probably the "marbles in a can" that all MN6's produce in various amounts.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-28-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By Cole

They are NOT all equal. There are some good...

They are NOT all equal. There are some good products available at auto stores. Look at the Duragloss line for a sealant based system and Collinite for a wax based system.

Most of the WalMart items...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-23-2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By Cole

I use Zaino so that I don't have to wax except...

I use Zaino so that I don't have to wax except once a year. With the new stuff ZAIO and CS, its even faster.All I do is wash and use detail spray - usually Z6, but Z-8 when I want it to really shine....
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-22-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By Cole

ZPC will require a Random Orbital Buffer -...

ZPC will require a Random Orbital Buffer - usually a Porter cable (PC) thus the name ZPC. ZPC is a very mild polish and terrific for a finishing step prior to apply ZAIO, Z5, Z2. You cannot generate...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-22-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,569
Posted By Cole

KISS is my approach and Stoners is the best! Now...

KISS is my approach and Stoners is the best! Now that ZAIO is out, I apply ZAIO to the external glass surface. Haven't tried inside, but the stuff really helps the glass stay clean.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-22-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
Posted By Cole

I use ONR. Its very "wet" with some terrific...

I use ONR. Its very "wet" with some terrific surfactants to make it "sheet". Its my car wash of choice for the Denali which is just too d--- big to wash, rinse, blow, wipe, detail spray. I use ONR,...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-22-2007, 01:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,042
Posted By Cole

No one makes you clay, But surface prep is the...

No one makes you clay, But surface prep is the key to the perfect shine. Clay bar is fast and easy and recommended if your car feels griity when you put your hand in a baggy and pass it over a wet...
Forum: C5 General
07-22-2007, 01:03 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,027
Posted By Cole

Some thinlk the C6er's are snooty for various...

Some thinlk the C6er's are snooty for various reasosn. I think they are just naive and haven't become sentient about heritage. Give them time. Lots of repeat Corvette buyers in this group and also in...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 479
Posted By Cole

That's a bit high. Shop around. I was keyed and...

That's a bit high. Shop around. I was keyed and had the rear quarter panel repainted for $400 by the best exotic car shop in Phoenix,
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 844
Posted By Cole

The 4.10 really changes the car and makes 6th...

The 4.10 really changes the car and makes 6th gear useable. I stopped paying attention to revs, but I think I turn a little over 2K at 80mph, so you would be a little under 2K at 75. In a quarter...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,082
Posted By Cole

I agree. My first thought was - How do you close...

I agree. My first thought was - How do you close the lid - a handkerchief? - I only have to detail the emblem with Q-tips and toothpicks once a year or so when I reapply Zaino. I hate to think of the...
Forum: C5 General
07-19-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,199
Posted By Cole

Dan. its a high mileage car and needs to be...

Dan. its a high mileage car and needs to be priced accordingly. I agree with the other comments about returning it to stock. Most owners do NOT modify their cars and are leery of people who have done...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-12-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,904
Posted By Cole

It HAS gotten simpler. Zaino has new products....

It HAS gotten simpler. Zaino has new products. The key remains in surface prep and the lessons carry over to other systems. A clean paint surface really is important. If you visit the Zaino Web site,...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
07-11-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,522
Posted By Cole

They are in the business of selling cars and the...

They are in the business of selling cars and the VAST majority will be 6 cylinders. You can bet on it. Happens with Mustangs right now.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-08-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By Cole

!. You have plenty of time. 2. Experiment a...

!. You have plenty of time.

2. Experiment a bit. I found using a toothpick for really small spots worked well. Q-Tip for larger nicks. I had poor luck with applying it with an applicator and...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-07-2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By Cole

You already have the LS6 intake. Standard from...

You already have the LS6 intake. Standard from 2001 on.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-02-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 852
Posted By Cole

I suspect that any marks you found were not from...

I suspect that any marks you found were not from the claying. Clay can "scuff" or m"micro Mar" the finish, but using plenty of water, lube, detail spay so that it is slippery on the suface should...
Forum: C5 General
06-30-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,284
Posted By Cole

I saw it too. Really immature behavior, IMO.

I saw it too. Really immature behavior, IMO.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-27-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By Cole

I do two things. First, I lay a towel on dash and...

I do two things. First, I lay a towel on dash and "poke" it into place using a paint stirrer with the objective of protecting the dash form overspray. Then I spray cleaner - usually Stoner's...
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