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Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-16-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By Bill Baird

I've had good experiences at Ray Skillman...

I've had good experiences at Ray Skillman Chevrolet on the southeast side servicing my 2016 Z06 when I had it, and now my 2023 Stingray convertible.

Admittedly, I've only had a few things done to...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-29-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 617
Posted By Bill Baird

I lifted my old 1975 like that all of the time...

I lifted my old 1975 like that all of the time and never had an issue - and on a C3, you could see the frame flex when you did that.
The frames on the C5's and newer are far stiffer than they were...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-09-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,581
Posted By Bill Baird

True, but then I might as well keep the thing in...

True, but then I might as well keep the thing in Manual mode, rather than be caught by surprise by the car making its choice.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-09-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,581
Posted By Bill Baird

I have to disagree, though I suppose it could...

I have to disagree, though I suppose it could depend on the course.
I found it shifting into 3rd far too often when I let the car do the shifting, and it wasn't on a particularly long straight...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-09-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,581
Posted By Bill Baird

I have a 2023 convertible with Z51 and Mag Ride,...

I have a 2023 convertible with Z51 and Mag Ride, so my settings won't totally help you, but here they are:

I run the stock summer tires.
I use the street alignment.
I've had the two quarts of...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 283
Posted By Bill Baird

I've had decent service experiences at Penske...

I've had decent service experiences at Penske Chevrolet on the north side and Ray Skillman Chevrolet on the southeast side.

Bill B.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-05-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,698
Posted By Bill Baird

There's room for such stuff there, but I don't...

There's room for such stuff there, but I don't think that it's a good idea to put anything there.
I'd be afraid that anything I'd put there could slide around and interfere with the opening and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-26-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,871
Posted By Bill Baird

I can't, as I've got an HTC. That would be a...

I can't, as I've got an HTC. That would be a good thought if I had a coupe.


Bill B.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-26-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,871
Posted By Bill Baird

I had a 2016 Z06 coupe (A8), and I traded it in...

I had a 2016 Z06 coupe (A8), and I traded it in for a 2023 Z51 (with mag ride) HTC. My Corvette is not my daily car, though I will drive it to work now and again. I don't take it on long trips, but...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-24-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,825
Posted By Bill Baird

Essentially this thought was a rehash of the...

Essentially this thought was a rehash of the original C5 FRC concept, which wasn't all that popular.

I think the 1LT is decently priced for what you get, but it would be nice if there were have a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-20-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,713
Posted By Bill Baird

I'm curious why the window fell out of the car...

I'm curious why the window fell out of the car rather than into it. Is there a new technique for trying to force the window open?


Bill B.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-20-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,868
Posted By Bill Baird

I like the Stealth Interior Trim Package that...

I like the Stealth Interior Trim Package that they added in 2023, as well as the new wheel options, but I wouldn't consider either of those significant enough to rule out a decent 2020-2022.

...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-18-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,502
Posted By Bill Baird

I've had coupes and convertibles over the years,...

I've had coupes and convertibles over the years, and I've enjoyed them both.

If you ever intend to race your car (autocross, HPDE, drag race, etc.), one thing to keep in mind is that the various...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-04-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bill Baird

With many octane boosters, if you use it too...

With many octane boosters, if you use it too often, you can get a build up on the spark plugs.

So I normally go with 93 octane (which is readily available here in Indiana), and will only...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-29-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,018
Posted By Bill Baird

God almighty this is so true!

God almighty this is so true!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-29-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By Bill Baird

I've used the old http://www.alldatadiy.com/ site...

I've used the old http://www.alldatadiy.com/ site in the past when I had a car for which I couldn't obtain a printed manual (a Mercedes-Benz CLS63).
It was okay - certainly better than nothing - but...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-28-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,925
Posted By Bill Baird

I don't mind the Cacti - I'm extremely glad that...

I don't mind the Cacti - I'm extremely glad that it's not another shade of gray or silver. Having said that though, I doubt that I would buy it.

I too favor the brighter colors that you typically...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By Bill Baird

Out of curiosity, I put the manual set on my...

Out of curiosity, I put the manual set on my bathroom scale. It weighed 57 lb.s.


Bill B.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By Bill Baird

Well, it didn't indicate that it was on the Helm...

Well, it didn't indicate that it was on the Helm website, but there was a flyer included with the manuals indicating their intent to make the service manuals available on a USB key in .pdf format.
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By Bill Baird

When I had my C3 (1975), I had several thin...

When I had my C3 (1975), I had several thin manuals (and the assembly manual) to guide me in my efforts.
The manual set for my C5 (2002) had three manuals, as did the manual set for my C6 (2008)....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By Bill Baird

Just received my 2020 Corvette shop manual set.

I just received my Chevrolet 2020 Corvette Service Manual set:


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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-25-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,931
Posted By Bill Baird

Wow, I haven't thought about steering column...

Wow, I haven't thought about steering column locks in my Corvettes for a number of years.
I think that my 2002 was the last of my Corvettes to have it.
I believe that after the rather troublesome...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-13-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By Bill Baird

Of course, to be inclined to go to gmnavdisc.com,...

Of course, to be inclined to go to gmnavdisc.com, you have to know that the SD card in the center console is for the navigation system.
I never found anywhere in the 2023 Owner's Manual that even...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-09-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,717
Posted By Bill Baird

You're taking my comments too far. I opened...

You're taking my comments too far. I opened initially with "While a Corvette can never really be called a "practical" car..." and then I've made a number of comments comparing the practicality of the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-08-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,717
Posted By Bill Baird

Well, I've only got about 640 miles on mine so...

Well, I've only got about 640 miles on mine so far, but in that time, I've had no issues with the DCT.


Bill B.
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