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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-02-2007, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By ucla81

Question about Calipers

I'm not a mechanical guy. What is the purpose of calipers on wheels? What do they do? Also not sure about the buzz about different colors, why have them in colors? Is it just for accent color or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,313
Posted By ucla81

The original question asked - "Why all the...

The original question asked - "Why all the drama?"

Answer: Because there are guys here that make statements like I read above - "a corvette with an automatic is a woman's car, etc etc"

So, if...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,237
Posted By ucla81

Don't like it. Looks like a recent color on a...

Don't like it. Looks like a recent color on a Miata.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-31-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,581
Posted By ucla81

I get really tired about this lag business in the...

I get really tired about this lag business in the A6. (I have an MN6, but I respect the quality of the A6). I've been a passenger many times in other's vettes with a manual transmission. 99% of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-31-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,160
Posted By ucla81

:iagree: Do not puke in your corvette. If a...

:iagree: Do not puke in your corvette. If a buddy pukes in it, then dissolve the friendship immediately. No amount of professional cleaning can repair that friendship.

Also: Do not smoke in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-29-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,093
Posted By ucla81

:iagree: Looks '80s. Cheap.

:iagree: Looks '80s. Cheap.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,515
Posted By ucla81

A Zaino'd LMB looks great. The one with the...

A Zaino'd LMB looks great. The one with the competition grey wheels is awesome!

The one with those totally black wheels is disappointing, the wheels are so gawdy it detracts from the color, the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-28-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,347
Posted By ucla81

Puke in Vette!

A friend has an '05 C6, ebony interior. One of his buds puked his guts out while in the passenger seat. All over the dash, the floor carpet, and center console. Cleaned it up of course, but that...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,609
Posted By ucla81

Why wait. It doesn't matter. In 5 yrs (2012),...

Why wait. It doesn't matter. In 5 yrs (2012), we will look back at the 07s and 08s and they will all be technically outdated and probably worth little on a trade. Each year it will be better and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,150
Posted By ucla81

You can drive your trade to NH. I've done that in...

You can drive your trade to NH. I've done that in the past for the best overall deal. Just be honest with him about the condition of the trade and any maintenance history. Then factor in the 2000...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-26-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 11,123
Posted By ucla81

Ok, several folks responded and gave me their...

Ok, several folks responded and gave me their opinions of options that are (in their opinion) not good or a waste etc. Thanks for that input!

However, I am most surprised at those who called this...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-26-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 11,123
Posted By ucla81

First, no I am not trying to start a war. I am...

First, no I am not trying to start a war. I am going to order a new vette, and there are options and such available that I'm not sure of. If the majority here tell me, for example only, that the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-26-2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 11,123
Posted By ucla81

Most ridiculous vette options?

Which options on a vette are the least ordered, needed, or used? My opinions:

1. That ridiculous 08 NPP option. Completely ridiculous. :lol:

2. Monterey red and atomic orange. I know I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-26-2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,826
Posted By ucla81

That monterey red and atomic orange induce...

That monterey red and atomic orange induce vomiting. They are absolutely dreadful and look chinsey on a vette.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-23-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,156
Posted By ucla81

Clearcoat vs. Tintcoat - Question.

Non-metallic colors like Velocity Yellow and Arctic White - are these a clearcoat finish? I'm not sure what tintcoat means, if that's these are. Polishes like Zaino Z-2 say for clearcoat finishes. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-22-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By ucla81

The comp grey wheels look great on any color. ...

The comp grey wheels look great on any color. Love them on my C6. Aside from being rare, they show no break dush or dirt. Even when you wash your vette, you can skip the wheels and they still...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-22-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,653
Posted By ucla81

Strange answers dude! I agree with Vishnu. It's...

Strange answers dude! I agree with Vishnu. It's like saying "Black is a color for a hearse, so a different shade of black would look better on a sports car. ALL cars come in shades of red, black,...
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
07-22-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By ucla81

induction/nitrous?

Ok I got a vette but I don't know what this forum is about. What does "forced induction/nitrous' mean? What do those words mean? Thx.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-22-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,653
Posted By ucla81

Well red and black are the most common corvette...

Well red and black are the most common corvette colors. I guess you've never seen a red Ford Focus or a black hearse.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-22-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,712
Posted By ucla81

Automatic - S or D mode if not using Paddles?

I've heard different stories about the S and D modes. I know you use the S mode if using the paddles.

But if I don't use the paddles at all, is it better (or make a difference) to use the S or D...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-20-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,494
Posted By ucla81

Reality: Most (not all) guys who drive a manual...

Reality: Most (not all) guys who drive a manual are not efficient at it.

Reality: Most (not all) of those guys have a manual because they think its 'kewl.' They are hung up on the idea that to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,147
Posted By ucla81

Orange Pace Car - Horrible!

Am I the only one who thinks that orange pace car, with all that ridiculous writing on it (Official Pace Car), is totally ridiculous? Looks like something you'd get tired of driving after one week,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-14-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By ucla81

Lookin for pics - White Vert w/ Ebony/Titanium interior

Would love to see some pics of that combo with the 2-tone ebony/titanium interior, or is that combo so rare? Lookin for help, thx.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-14-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By ucla81

Decision - 08 Color Combo. Help!

Ok I've narrowed down my 08 order to 2 specific color combinations for my 08 Convertible. Help me decide!

First, I want the color combination to be on the rare side. Not like every other vette on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-13-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By ucla81

08 Pre-Production Numbers - Rarest Color?

Does anyone have, or know if available, and 08 pre-production estimates by color? Trying to figure out which color will be the least made 08. I figure it will be either white (again), orange, or...
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