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Randy
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. Priority number one -- finding an aftermarket cupholder!!!
-Mike
Corvette Racing
That should do it for you.
Am on my second C5 and EVERY time I get the oil changed I have to get the manual out to do the reset!
I merely blame it on old age!
a badge change. Of course it might be real and original paperwork might suggest that is so, but I'd be very careful with that one.
Randy
Thanks
I agree with Z51 though. Just saw a post from a Z51 coupe that did a track day in the high 90's and kept the oil temp under 250 degrees. Even with an oil cooler on my C5 which keeps the oil under 200 on the highway, I get into the upper 200's on hot days. Prior to the oil cooler I was up to 295 on a warm day and not really pushing.
Randy
The Z51 is more important if you plan on track time or autocross events. You can always firm up the stock suspension/handling the usual way with springs, bars, shocks, wheels, and tires. The Z51 is not a bad value considering what you get though.
I don't think the standard seats are missing much except some adjustable side bolsters and lumbar support. People report them to be comfortable. Even the sports seats with side bolsters don't provide enough support at high cornering loads IMHO.
A bone stock C6 provides a lot of bang for your buck and is really a fairly well equipped car if you can do without all the electrically assisted features you get with the higher level interior. So it is really your call as what is important. I don't regret getting one with all the stuff but after having one for 6 months I know I could easily live without it. The car would still be a kick to drive and comfortable enough for long trips.
I also agree that crossed drilled rotors are more for show and they will crack under hard use. You can always buy a set if you need them.
and @ 42 cant wait r there any major probs with the z'ss
On a Z06 I'd look closely at the panel below the doors. I tape the back of my wheel wells which limits the abuse from rocks on the track but nobody I've seen tapes all along under the door and it's clear my car has been tracked from the nicks and gouges in that area. Other than that, running on track with a bra the car looks perfectly clean. Most of these cars never see the track, btw.
Randy
Now I just need to find a dealer who will do $2500 off MSRP on an '06 order...
• New features for 2006 include:
• 6 speed paddle shift transmission with automatic modes
• Smaller diameter 3-spoke steering wheel
• XM Satellite Radio included with Bose audio systems and features hidden antenna
• The Gray (37T) Convertible Top, introduced in 2005 MY, has been carried over for 2006 and will be available for ordering in beginning August 19, 2005.
"Life is too short not to drive a Corvette"
"Owning a Corvette is not important, but driving one is"
"I am a Driver, Not a Polisher"
'03 50th AE convertible, automatic
'04 Z06 Comm. Edition Z16
Randy
The switch is held in place in the dash by a threaded collar which is easy to remove.
How does one go about removing the knob and the shaft which inserts into the switch?
On the new switch it looks like the knob & shaft threads into the switch but I can't seem to unscrew the knob from the old switch.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Randy
http://motortrend.com/features/news/112_news051117_barrettjackson/
Interesting to see how they set it up to get some payback.
About half way through the article they note that the
Fed's are expected to set standards for how stablity
control works. I wonder if that will impact cars that
currently have a performance version that allows some
slide before intervening?
There are lots of Corvette clubs and most folks are into showing the cars while some autocross and fewer go to race tracks for road course excitement. Drags in an auto can be fun since bracket racing is common. For me the search was as fun as finding a gem, lots of test rides even in a few C5s made it a time filler when I had some extra time. Enjoy the process!
Randy
About 2 months ago after not using the Z06 for about 10 days, my Z06 woudln't start. I called roadside & received a boost. A similar situation happened 2 weeks ago, but this time after 4 or 5 days of not being used... Obviously a problem, so I made an appointment with my local dealer to check into the problem. This was this past Friday 1/27/06. Otherwise the car seemed to operate normally.
The dealership checked the battery and told me it was fine, but when they were about to return the car to have me go on my way, the car didn't start! They obviously kept the car and later in the afternoon informed me that it was a defective starter... It happens, right, no big deal. They would overnight the part and fix it on Monday 1/30/06... No problem...
Monday comes and I have a very unpleasant conversation with the dealership (who by the way are very professional) and I'm informed that when they car was lifted to install the starter... they discover a CRACKED lower ENGINE BLOCK!!!! They immediately tell me that they will swap in a new engine! The car is 3 months old with 1,300 miles on it, so you see the problem! I'm demaning a new car, NOT a repair!
Mind you, I have a number of friends who own dealerships and know numerous mechanics! I speak with all of them that same day on Monday. ALL state the same. The only way this could have happened is that the engine was overtorqued on installation, thus cracking the engine block! This car was delivered to me defective and quality control (what an oxymoron) at Chevrolet didn't catch the problem! Fine, things happen... but Chevy, you made the mistake, rectify it and give me a new car!!!
I call Chevrolet customer support, and get a very polite, non-comittal run-around. When I ask the lady who is a manager to let me speak with someone above her, she states that she will not as per her "guidelines." Coincidentally, that dealership where my car was being fixed had a visit from a Chevy field rep. and this issue was immediately brought to his attention. He obviously okays the engine swap under warranty, but when informed that the customer wants the car replaced, refuses it.
I immediately file a Better Business Beureau complaint, and receive a phone call from a GM's customer relations manager on Tuesday morning, who is apparently above the customer support manager with whom I spoke earlier... He is told all the facts and promises to get back to me on Tuesday 2/07/06. Today I'm told that they would not volunatarily replace the car.
I want the car replaced & my issues with the repairs are the following:
a.) Obviously the Z06 is a very high performance automobile, the dealer admits to me they have never did this job on this car, I'm afraid the reliability & performance of my car will be affected in either the short term or the long term. Nothing against the dealership, but they have specialists at the factory hand building & installing these engines, and now this job will not be done in the factory? P.S., I would feel the same had they told me that car would go back to the factory for the repair job as my confidence & security in this car is totally gone.
b.) A simple carfax will reveal that this car has a new engine, thus substantially affecting the value of the automobile. Again, Chevy delivered a defective car, they need to do right by their customer and replace it.
c.) We all know that owning a Corvette is an emotional decision, and surely the way I feel about this car has been substantially affected in a negative way. I still want to have a Z06, but this car is obviously not the one I will keep.
Finally, I feel betrayed by Chevy's immediate reaction to my situation. The company (GM)is having a lot of problems as we all know. I feel that we, as Corvette owners, are the backbone customers and need to be heard and I think Chevy/GM is very dangerously undermining the core customer base with these type of actions. I see myself and others like myself as GM's #1 customers. Not only do I own their HALO car which states to the world, take a look and notice, the Z06 is what GM is all about, but I'm also a repeat customer having previously owned another Z06! I still have hope that Chevy/GM will do the right thing and replace the car without any further action by me... I'm still waiting and believe its going to be a long wait... But I'm prepared to take all steps necessary, including legal ones... P.S. I am an attorney.
All contributions & opinions would be highly appreciated. Anyone else ever have similar issues? Any ideas in dealing with this situation? Needless to say, I'm extremely distressed by this situation!
P.S. I have already posted same in the Z06 Corvette & C6 Corvette forums and have received a number of constructive responses from some of you... Thanks again...
For a follow up on how manufacturers with integrity handle much more minor problems please see a response to my posting in the Corvette Z06 forum.
Thanks in advance for comments, suggestions and ideas...
Alena
I frankly would want a new car also. However I am wondering out loud what is the car fax consequence/s of just swapping out the bad engine for the new engine under warranty.