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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,915
Posted By Wayne88

I'm "old school" and can't help thinking that...

I'm "old school" and can't help thinking that black rims look like a car just had 4 flat tires.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-11-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 868
Posted By Wayne88

FWIW, I'm the original owner of my 2006 with 61K...

FWIW, I'm the original owner of my 2006 with 61K miles. Maybe I'm lucky, but everything is original on mine, with no problems.

Of course, I've changed normal maintenance items; the battery and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-29-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,964
Posted By Wayne88

Just being curious; if that little plastic tip...

Just being curious; if that little plastic tip was left in the manual trans, what would happen?
I'd guess the gears would pulverize it, with no damage to the gears.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,783
Posted By Wayne88

I agree with others that a 400 horsepower...

I agree with others that a 400 horsepower Corvette may not be a wise choice for a novice driver.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-20-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,309
Posted By Wayne88

I've owned three C2s, one C3, one C4, and my C6. ...

I've owned three C2s, one C3, one C4, and my C6.

While my C6 is a thing of beauty, this nicest car I've ever owned was my 1967 Marina Blue big-block.

IMHO, this car is the most beautiful car...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-10-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Wayne88

This year, I replaced my original shocks with...

This year, I replaced my original shocks with Bilstein B6s. [2006 Z51 original owner]
At first, I noticed they were way stiffer than the shocks I took off, but now I'm starting to like them. It's a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-28-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 954
Posted By Wayne88

Good tip. I also replaced my bolts and...

Good tip.
I also replaced my bolts and locknuts, got them from McMaster-Carr.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-27-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 954
Posted By Wayne88

I just put Bilsteins B6 shocks on, replacing the...

I just put Bilsteins B6 shocks on, replacing the originals after 60K miles [Z51].
They are stiffer than I expected, and much better around corners.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-05-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,921
Posted By Wayne88

To echo what others have said, I've changed my...

To echo what others have said, I've changed my oil over 20 times on my 2006 since buying it new, and it was never even a half quart low at any time.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-01-2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,172
Posted By Wayne88

All squad cars have cameras, so the evidence is...

All squad cars have cameras, so the evidence is already there. Maybe this would work decades ago, but not now.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-01-2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,172
Posted By Wayne88

It's impossible for this to turn out good for the...

It's impossible for this to turn out good for the Corvette driver [unless he's in a stolen Corvette].
They have his plates and videos of the chase.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-29-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By Wayne88

Out of pure curiosity, I searched for the video...

Out of pure curiosity, I searched for the video and found it.
Yes, the post would make more sense if a link to the video was included.

Diagnosing Chevy Corvette That Stalls Out But Has No Codes...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-29-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By Wayne88

First, I don't think yours was dealer installed...

First, I don't think yours was dealer installed when new. Reason being: the RF Z06 edition didn't come out till 2007, yours is a 2006.
Also, the spoiler was not sold separately by GM until a year or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By Wayne88

Here's my thread when it first happened. ...

Here's my thread when it first happened.

"Service Fuel System" light. - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By Wayne88

I just wrote my own experience with this problem....

I just wrote my own experience with this problem.

MY Fuel Sending Unit; Maybe Cured with Techron - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By Wayne88

MY Fuel Sending Unit; Maybe Cured with Techron

This might help anyone with a fuel gauge problem.

In August of 2021 my fuel gauge suddenly went “bonkers”, and the ‘Service Fuel System’ message flashed on the DIC.

I posted the problem here...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,548
Posted By Wayne88

That's the same as mine. It's the 'Ron Fellows'...

That's the same as mine. It's the 'Ron Fellows' spoiler, originally on the 'RF' edition Z06 from 2007.
I bought it from GM in around 2009, it came already painted for about $300.
IMO, It's the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-17-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By Wayne88

Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like Mobil 1 and...

Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like Mobil 1 and Dexos are one in the same.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/465x587/untitled_a44ede56cbe01b754c5f3f997b7a9f682b5ee2d1.png
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-11-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,853
Posted By Wayne88

The good reason is that they are not supposed to...

The good reason is that they are not supposed to be on a Corvette.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-09-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,088
Posted By Wayne88

This auction still has 5 days to go, as of today...

This auction still has 5 days to go, as of today :cheers: :

13k-Kilometer 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible 60th Anniversary for sale on BaT Auctions - ending December 14 (Lot #130,668) |...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-08-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By Wayne88

Did you get the oil change at a Chevy dealership?...

Did you get the oil change at a Chevy dealership?
I generally verify anything the dealership claims is wrong, before acting on it.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-03-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By Wayne88

Just my .02: I had a similar experience as...

Just my .02:
I had a similar experience as yours; I got back into the Corvette hobby after a several decade gap.
So instead of going nuts and buying a bunch of newer tools, I just bought the new...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-30-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,171
Posted By Wayne88

This is a handy inexpensive tool to have around,...

This is a handy inexpensive tool to have around, it worked well for me.

Amazon.com: VXDAS TPMS Relearn Tool for GM Tire Sensor TPMS Reset Tool Tire Pressure Monitor System Activation Tool OEC-T5...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-29-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,749
Posted By Wayne88

I'm just curious, if these Bounce sheets are the...

I'm just curious, if these Bounce sheets are the ones you put in the clothes dryer to keep clothes from wrinkling, what do they do for a car?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-27-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,341
Posted By Wayne88

This guy has some very good videos, I subscribe...

This guy has some very good videos, I subscribe to his channel, but he struck out with this one.
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