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Any dealers stocking new C7s yet?

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:33:26 -0400

Has anybody actually seen a C7 at a dealer location for sale? ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

new 00

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:44:24 -0400

have to brag.. So, had a 76, then a 93 vert, then a 96 lt4 coup, my favor ite, then a 03 for a month. dealer took it back. then a 00 for 5 years. It was black and it was great.. but just never ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

SHORT SHIFT KIT

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:04:22 -0400

if the shorter shift is desired.. why dont they make the car with a short shift in the first place..? ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

car fax and condition request

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:05:06 -0400

I looked at an 04 stored outside car.. 17k miles. sucked. seats were shot. engine corrosion, rotors rusty etc. I walked. today I found a beutiful red (the metallic one, not fire engine) with custom...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OT: Ouch

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:17:05 -0400

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/twin-turbo-700-hp-ferrari-458-crashed-swamp-151346356.html And the owner wasn't even driving it... AJM ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2004 stored outside

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:50:16 -0400

I sold my 00 convertible last year. Why. no clue. anyway. I picked out a 2 004 coupe with 18K miles. it is from my neighborhood. price is $21K (sold mine for 20K) anyway. This car was kept out...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Service traction control?

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:07:54 -0400

My car (an 06 C6) is talking to me again, this time a warning that my traction control needs servicing (30K mi.). What's up? Before I throw myself under the mercy of the dealer, is this something ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Brake advice?

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:06:34 -0400

Hi - I have a 1976 corvette that I am trying to keep going on a minimalist budge t. I have a brake issue in that I am losing brake fluid - a lot from the rear reservoir and little from the fron...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Detailed 64 Corvette

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:04:23 -0500

I just detailed my 64 Corvette because my insurance agent will be by next week to photograph it and reappraise it. Found a rat had been inside. It hung out inside, back behind the seats. Even...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

trickle charger recommendations

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:03:47 -0500

I want to store a car with battery connected for perhaps a month or two during winter. What is a good trickle charger to keep hooked up on it to keep the battery from dying ? Will it matter if ...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

First official images of 2015 Corvette C7 Convertible !!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:02:41 -0500

http://blog.caranddriver.com/first-images-of-2015-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-2013-geneva-auto-show/ ... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Peterson Museum Corvette 60 Anniversary Photos

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:04:45 -0500

http://s319.beta.photobucket.com/user/uncle_vito2002/library/#/user/uncle_vito2002/library/Peterson%20Museum?&_suid=13622896948280450818430149055 The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

New Corvette C7 lower cost basic coupe

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:40:51 -0500

http://www.businessinsider.com/chevy-to-produce-low-cost-corvette-coupe-2013-2?nr_email_referer=1&utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Business%20Insider%20Select&utm_campaign=Business%20...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:18:21 -0500

No Not all Vets, but there's enough of 'em https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmeTLcW2TIM ... The post has 18 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

406 Twin Turbo

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:31:19 -0500

The other day when I was out in my S2000, I ran across a young USAF Capt who was driving what seemed to be a unique Corvette (c5). He claimed it was a 406 twin turbo. Certainly sounded the part. ...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

C7 Vette

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:55:25 -0500

Yawn. Another carrot to get the muppets' money. Thought it would look more like a midyear stingray. Camaro rear end sucks. Quarterpanel windows do not quite make it like those do in the Ast...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

FA: '53 Corvette (custom-painted) themed Electric Guitar

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:43:11 -0500

The custom-painted '53 Corvette themed guitar is a new SG-style Electric Guitar. A reproduction of a 1953 Corvette hood emblem has been inlayed into the guitar's red and white racing colors. http://w...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Driving experience in the new Corvette C7

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:48:39 -0500

Chevrolet and Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC have teamed up to provide a first-of-its-kind driving experience in the Corvette C7 Test Prototype in the video game arena. Polyphony Digital ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Loose rearview mirror on C6

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:51:49 -0500

I just had the windshield replaced on my 2005 C6 and now the mirror is loose and and wobbles up and down going over even small bumps. The guy that did the work did a beautiful job on the windshiel...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Best Tires for C5?

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:26:37 -0500

What are the best runflats for the C5?... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Car options for mature drivers

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:13:40 -0500

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-top-10-technologies-for-mature-drivers-photos,0,7524174.photogallery Applies to Corvette, Buick and Cadillac drivers whose average age is 70. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Car and Driver

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:06:10 -0500

Cover story on the upcoming C7 Corvette. Apparently they have finally improved the seats. 7-speed manual by Tremec. Michelin tires. As they surmised, I don't like the taillights. Lots more... AJM...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Whoda thunk it

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:38:59 -0400

GM is reusing the engine designation LT1 for their 2014 Corvette engine. Massive head changes along with more tweaking of the piston/rod design. Interesting intake runners feeding into large head ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:51:49 -0400

From AB Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit New Crossed Flags logo illustrates the character of the all-new, C7 Corvette BRASELTON, Ga. Chevrolet today confirmed the seventh-genera...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Question

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:34:11 -0400

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_037B_01CD9EFE.F7023050 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I have a friend that...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Final missing Briggs Cunningham Le Mans Corvette discovered

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:24:26 -0400

From AB Iconic Race Car to be Unveiled at Corvettes at Carlisle Whereabouts Unknown for more than 50 Years - See Automotive History on Display Thursday, August 02, 2012 When Chip Miller co-founded Ca...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

GM losing nearly $50k on every volt made

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:51:24 -0400

GM = moronic car company http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/09/gm-losing-nearly-50000-on-every-volt-according-to-new-report/ ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

GM invests in Chinese battery company

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:07:42 -0400

US technology (AONE) isn't good enough. Enjoy your Vettes as your car payment goes to enrich the Chinese. http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/gm-opens-new-battery-center-in-china/ The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

GM again headed for bankruptcy

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:17:43 -0400

http://www.forbes.com/sites/louiswoodhill/2012/08/15/general-motors-is-headed-for-bankruptcy-again/ No surprise here. Perhaps if they could build a Corvette without reliability problems, GM would n...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Another frustrated Corvette owner on CAC

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:05:01 -0400

Giving up on the piece of junk that GM calls a Corvette. http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/c5-general-discussion/131528-i-think-i-have-had-enough.html ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

GM Europe Steps down

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:07:43 -0400

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/head-gm-europe-steps-down I think the Vette would be a much better car if GM sold the marque to Toyota. Vito ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

C5 alternator question

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:29:13 -0400

I had to replace the alternator on my 2001 and discovered there are two versions of alternator. One for auto trans and one for manual. The AT alternator has a clutch, the MT does not. Basically, w...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

light as well as sticking

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:39:45 -0400

Dear fellows it might be better to validate the fine tuning of the sticking by the use of adequate competencies after analyzing the light; We may also notice that, you should look at this piece of i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Dad. Found you on CAC

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:49:06 -0400

You posted: Now you got it, if they can't build cars anymore and need to work only on the bottom line and big pay for the big boys, scrap the Corvette. I bought my first one in Oct. 1956 and have d...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Cars that Catch Fire

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:49:48 -0400

Coming to you from Government Motors. Recall ALL Cruze's Management and employees have to be morons. You couldn't screw up this bad if you tried. ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

C5 DTC codes

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:33:07 -0400

Hi. I have owned 3 weeks C5 2000. I have reset all codes, but those comes up after resetting. 10PCM P0410 C P0650 HC 40BCM B0502 HC B0507 HC 99HVAC B0333 HC BO-RFA C2120 HC Could you pleas...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

C5 temp

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:11:27 -0400

Just checking to see what is normal temp for a C5 in 90-deg WX in stop and go traffic and on highway? The reason for asking mine is running about 200 normal but goes up to 220 is stop and go traff...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fuel gauge 1976 C3

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:17:09 -0400

Hi folks - I think I remember reading that a poor ground can cause erratic fuel sensor operation. I cannot find that reference again though,so I may be mistaken. In any event, if this is the case, ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

He's dead, Jim

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:58:00 -0400

This newsgroup. Just like Government Motors and the overpriced, unreliable, Corvette. Lemmings keep buying though. GM muppets. ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Finnish Vette C5

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:02:07 -0400

Hi. This is nice vette From Finland http://www.juhalustig.fi/fi/yhteystiedot.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QFkC6CGQsYThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Starting Issue with 2001 C5

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:25:12 -0400

I have a starting issue with my 2001 C5. The battery is good and the starter has been replaced. When I turn the key to start, there has been a few seconds delay until the starter kicks over. I thi...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

IOS: Nav DVD....2010/2011/2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:14:39 -0400

Anyone have a copy of the NAV DVD for GPS....just bought my 2005, and still has the original DVD.... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2001 C5 Sudden headlight motors fail

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:37:02 -0400

Dad, You have any experience with both headlight motors fail to cycle at once? I replaced a burned out running light on the pax side, I ran the lights open to remove the headlight box and get to th...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Hello from Georgia

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:02:40 -0500

My name is John Ivankovich. Thank you for lettiong me join in. I have worked for the past seven years with C-1 to C-6 Corvettes and can help with any Corvette related information you may require. I l...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

GM and Ford bomb in CU ratings

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:01:59 -0500

No surprise here. Thanks to the US gov bailout, all the lazy unions workers are still on the job. They should have been fired and replaced with non union workers. Those folks really want to wor...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

C5 Weird Left Door Security Issue

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:41:25 -0500

My 2001 C5 Black Coupe seems to be having age issues with only 56K on the clock. The starter failed in the Wall Mart parking lot. Long shaggy dog story but I had the starter replaced and that is ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

GM only carmaker with lower sales

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:39:21 -0500

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0006_01CCE132.577B3B10 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The only loser among...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

US Gov guaratees that GM is #1

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:33:30 -0500

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-regains-crown-top-selling-024254750.html Toyota was going to be #1, so the US gov sprang into action with the bogus sudden acceleration claim. Then they bailed out G...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Common ground C5?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:39:32 -0500

I installed a new ABS module during the summer and solved my C1214 code problem. Recently it began a series of codes about every third or fourth start. The codes this go around are 1689, 1241, 1248...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Yikes - Drunk driver destroys Corvettes

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:03:18 -0500

http://www.businessinsider.com/drunk-driver-destroys-row-of-brand-new-corvette-grand-sports-at-florida-dealership-2011-12 Happy New Year came a little early here.................. The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here