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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,414
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Suspensions

One must understand that NO single suspension is ideal for all situations. Even all race tracks, and certainly all street conditions. All street cars suspensions are a compromise between ride and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-26-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,578
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

My 08 has a little over 7,000 miles with...

My 08 has a little over 7,000 miles with absolutely no problems at all. No sqeaks, rattles, etc. Build quality is at least equal to or better than my wifes BMW X5 with far fewer problems. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,446
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I traded my 04 C5 for an 05 CTS V for the exact...

I traded my 04 C5 for an 05 CTS V for the exact same reason you describe. I still have the car with 36000 miles on it and it is great. My son who is a 20 year old professional race car driver who...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-10-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,759
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I changed mine as soon as I got the car in...

I changed mine as soon as I got the car in August. I also had done the same thing to my 2005 CTS-V. If you have a Verizon family share plan you can add the onstar phone for $10 per month and share...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 857
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Congrats!! I agree Rick and Michelle are great...

Congrats!! I agree Rick and Michelle are great and were a pleasure to do business with but the best is yet to come. You will absolutley love the museum delivery and drive home. I hope you get more...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,380
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

5766 miles on the 08 coupe, MOST of them highway....

5766 miles on the 08 coupe, MOST of them highway. No chips yet. I got the silver stretch nylon bra and mirror covers from Southern Car Parts (machine silver car) and it really helps. I was getting...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,427
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Picked mine up in August at the museum, this time...

Picked mine up in August at the museum, this time I got F55 rather than my previous Z51. Really glad, much better for a daily driver and still handles extremely well. I now have 5,766 miles on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-28-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,757
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Easiest wheels to clean I have ever had, I put...

Easiest wheels to clean I have ever had, I put Zanio Z-CS clear seal on them and the brake dust just hoses off with water, no cleaners needed and the spoke design is quick and easy to dry off. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-25-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,675
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Thanks for a great experience Rick, I may be...

Thanks for a great experience Rick, I may be ready sooner than I thought, I only took delivery in August and I already have 5567 miles on the car. It has performed flawlessly!! My last run from...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 548
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Speed Cameras

You must understand the rational behind these cameras. In DC the vendor (Rockwell) provides them FREE to the District. The District only gets a very small percentage of the ticket (usually 20% or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-08-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 929
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I'm in the Tampa/Clearwater area and I am running...

I'm in the Tampa/Clearwater area and I am running into the same problem. I'm from Maryland originally and got waves 90% of the time in my C5 up there but in two months here with the new C6 almost no...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-01-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I agree, mine opens up at 3,000 rpm not 3,500rpm...

I agree, mine opens up at 3,000 rpm not 3,500rpm when under 60% or more throttle.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-24-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

After pricing around I just bought mine for the...

After pricing around I just bought mine for the 08 from Ken also. Best price and great service.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-20-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,536
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Here Here!! I couldn't have said it better. As...

Here Here!! I couldn't have said it better. As my dad always said, those who can do, those who can't teach.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-18-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 475
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I had the GM bra for my C5 and it certainly did...

I had the GM bra for my C5 and it certainly did the job. It was however bulky and was nasty when it got wet (rain on highway before I could get it off). Anyway, I got the new nylon one from...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-08-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 12,572
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

One has to take comments like "next to a Ferrari...

One has to take comments like "next to a Ferrari the vette feels like a Bently" with a grain of salt. The Corvette is nortorious for not having great feel, although the 08 steering rack changes have...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-06-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 12,572
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Had both and absolutely love the F55 on my new...

Had both and absolutely love the F55 on my new 08. For a street car I think the F55 is the best all around suspension. If you are going to autocross or track the car a lot then the Z51 is the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-05-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,389
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I actually looked at an M6 before buying my LS3...

I actually looked at an M6 before buying my LS3 08. The price was $115,000. My 08 LS3, 3LT, A6, polished wheels, Nav, NPP AND my caddy CTS-V COMBINED were $15,000 less than the M6. Nice car but...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-04-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,529
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

My 08 C6 is also a A6, NPP without the...

My 08 C6 is also a A6, NPP without the performance axle ratio. I have almost 3000 miles on it already and my highway mileage seems to run pretty consistantly arount 27.5 to 28.5. I wonder how much...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-31-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,812
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I believe that this style wheel only comes...

I believe that this style wheel only comes polished.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-31-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,812
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I put Zaino Z-CS clear seal on mine and the dirt...

I put Zaino Z-CS clear seal on mine and the dirt and brake dust just hoses off with no cleaners then I wipe them dry. They look great and are really easy to take care of.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-31-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,410
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I have also had both and wouldn't get anything...

I have also had both and wouldn't get anything but the A6 again. An interesting point made by my guide during my recent NCM pickup of my 08 was that ALL vettes built in the first two years of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-30-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,805
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

WHAT? You're saying the SMG is SLOWER than the A6...

WHAT? You're saying the SMG is SLOWER than the A6 tranny? You might want to check up on that BTW The M5 also has a "D" mode.

Actually I was referring more the the A6 or MN6. MN 6 drivers are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-30-2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,805
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

Of course price doesn't mean fast but the premium...

Of course price doesn't mean fast but the premium you paid for an M over a regular 5 series DOES mean it is supposed to be fast. My comment was only meant to demonstrate how much one must spend to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-29-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,805
Posted By 04BlackCoupe

I would say it would be a drivers race but...

I would say it would be a drivers race but considering that is a $90K car it should be fast. Just think you could have bought a 3 series to go with your C6 for what he paid.
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