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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-12-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,529
Posted By 99c54me

Last December I had the dreaded oil smell after...

Last December I had the dreaded oil smell after changing my oil. I am sooo slowww at it, many other things to do in the garage so I just take a lot of time.

After a couple drives, this time I got...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-10-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By 99c54me

Thanks. Any suggestions where to start looking...

Thanks. Any suggestions where to start looking for the problem? This is the first time I recall ever replacing rear pads before front. General expectation is 2 sets of front pads for every one set of...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-06-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By 99c54me

I am the original owner (well, 1st there was GM,...

I am the original owner (well, 1st there was GM, then the dealer, I got it with about 3 miles on the odo)

The car has never really been tracked. Lots of lead in my feet though:ack:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-06-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By 99c54me

Brake pads - can front and rear be different?

Rear pads are shot, front have what look like 50% left on them and are original OEM. Can I replace rear with new ceramic pads? Or do I have to replace all, both front and rear, with same material?
...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-07-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,493
Posted By 99c54me

I don't chime in often but I will here. A...

I don't chime in often but I will here.

A co-worker removed his C6 muffs on his 2007 LS2, no other mods worth mentioning (no headers or cam). I honestly can tell you it is not much louder in the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-14-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By 99c54me

Holes = less surface area = slower stopping...

Holes = less surface area = slower stopping assuming same size rotor

The out gassing issue would only be present in pad materials that out gas. I am not aware that any GM pads out gas. After...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-26-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 782
Posted By 99c54me

Discount tire in my area has been very good to...

Discount tire in my area has been very good to work with. Never damaged a wheel of mine.

If they can repair it I would not have any concerns. I've had many repaired and never a single problem.
...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,832
Posted By 99c54me

Bill, Following the lemon law as it is...

Bill,

Following the lemon law as it is written is the most logical way to proceed. Why fight with the dealer, they can do little? Why contact GM for a case number? The law doesn't say to do that. ...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,832
Posted By 99c54me

Phantom2 Follow the link above which spells...

Phantom2

Follow the link above which spells out your states lemon law.

You do not need to contact anyone from GM to look at your car with you.

All you need to do is what is spelled out in...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,832
Posted By 99c54me

I've been through the lemon law process 3 times....

I've been through the lemon law process 3 times. Never with GM. Last time was maybe 10 years ago. I prevailed each time.

In the state I live in it was very easy. Read the lemon law. Read the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-20-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,186
Posted By 99c54me

A comment, not a flame. I recently replaced...

A comment, not a flame.

I recently replaced my tires. The fronts were worn out, rears close. I have run -0.5 deg camber on all for the entire tire life and can report the wear across the tread...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-20-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,807
Posted By 99c54me

I'm curious about thoughts a heavier oil would...

I'm curious about thoughts a heavier oil would have with oil consumption?

A lot of folks use oil catch cans and I've long wondered if moving to a heavier oil, such as discussed here, would reduce...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-29-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,999
Posted By 99c54me

No spare = run flats for me. This is my DD. ...

No spare = run flats for me. This is my DD.

Over the years I've had a few occasions where if not for run flats or a spare I'd have been screwed.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,339
Posted By 99c54me

Just need to stay ahead of technology because you...

Just need to stay ahead of technology because you cannot stop technology.

1) Wear a mask while driving. That takes care of the cameras.

2) The EDR/blackbox is located in the air bag module. A...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,339
Posted By 99c54me

I too am an old fart with a clean driving record....

I too am an old fart with a clean driving record. And I pulled the On Star fuse more than a couple years ago. No one but me needs to know.

Insurance companies can use this info to set customers...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-06-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,928
Posted By 99c54me

Check that nothing is caught in front of the...

Check that nothing is caught in front of the radiator air intake. A bag, plastic, bunch of pine needles, leaves, etc.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-06-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,491
Posted By 99c54me

On my 09 I notice when at speeds above maybe...

On my 09 I notice when at speeds above maybe 40MPH the steering is firmer in a right turn than it is in a left turn.

Anyone else notice this?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-06-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,836
Posted By 99c54me

Arnie, I suggest you get another opinion. A small...

Arnie, I suggest you get another opinion. A small amount of oil on the shock is often more than enough for some to say they need replacing. But the truth is a small amount of oil on the shock is not...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-01-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,157
Posted By 99c54me

If all that changed was the tires then hmmmm, I...

If all that changed was the tires then hmmmm, I suspect the tires.

Just cause the tires are same model/size as before does not mean they are the same construction. Manufacturers of all products...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-01-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,112
Posted By 99c54me

I do not know or pretend to know the reason some...

I do not know or pretend to know the reason some LS engines have this problem and others don't. My present LS3 doe snot seem to use any oil at all that I can measure between oil changes. Prior LS...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-18-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,918
Posted By 99c54me

You have not posted the settings. It would help...

You have not posted the settings. It would help if you post the alignment settings, even better, scan and post the alignment printout.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-16-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,698
Posted By 99c54me

What oil filter are you using? I've read on this...

What oil filter are you using? I've read on this forum where some filters yield a low pressure (M1?). I've read where one forum member changed to the AC filter and the pressure returned to normal.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-04-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,326
Posted By 99c54me

The new (not rebuilt) cheapo autozone pump I...

The new (not rebuilt) cheapo autozone pump I purchased looked almost exactly the same as the oem that came off. How many places cast these things?

Mine is a DD, so could not afford downtime and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-04-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,326
Posted By 99c54me

I received similar, expensive quotes from dealers...

I received similar, expensive quotes from dealers for a water pump. Independent garages were only a little less. In my case the pump seal blew big time, fortunately it happened at home, never...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
05-02-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By 99c54me

I had camber set at -0.5 when the car was new. ...

I had camber set at -0.5 when the car was new.

20,000 miles later on the runcraps and wear across the tire appears perfectly even.

From the posts I've read over the years it appears a wide...
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