Forum: Corvette
January 10th 11, 04:00 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,814
C5 headlights -
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:30:44 -0500, Dad wrote:
> "FBNE" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Merry Christmas all. Either I am getting...
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Forum: Corvette
November 30th 10, 02:42 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,519
'Stocking stuffer' for Christmas
It's winter and my 'senior brain' is allowing keyless-entry fobs to be
left in garment pockets rather than being hung on the hook in the
kitchen. Now it's, "which coat did I have on when...." Or...
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Forum: Corvette
October 22nd 10, 12:58 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
C5 FOB batt life -- followup
On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:00:32 -0700, pete wrote:
> Used to get about a year out of batts. Now down to 9mos. Both FOBs die
> within a week of each other.
>
2002 with old style fobs. Batts & fobs...
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Forum: Corvette
June 19th 10, 05:26 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 9
Views: 968
scheduled maintenance
Uncle_vito wrote:
> On my wife's BMW, the dealer says you can go 15,000 on the synthetic oil. I
> change it myself at 7500 miles. About $35. She also only puts about 3500
> miles on the car a...
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Forum: Corvette
May 30th 10, 06:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 6
Views: 809
roof panel liner
Nate Nagel wrote:
> On 05/03/2010 02:42 PM, pj wrote:
>> Mousefuzz cloth liner on roof panel is separating from what I think is a
>> foam insulation/soundproofing material. Years ago I had this...
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Forum: Corvette
May 30th 10, 06:08 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 9
Views: 968
scheduled maintenance
George Csahanin wrote:
> "Charles Kormos" > wrote in message
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>> It seems to me the recommended schedule of some items is...
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Forum: Corvette
May 4th 10, 07:10 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 6
Views: 809
roof panel liner
Tks. We're lucky with both a large fabric store and an upholstery
materials shop close by.
I'm outta here with a couple of twenties in my fist.
pj
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Forum: Corvette
May 3rd 10, 07:42 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 6
Views: 809
roof panel liner
Mousefuzz cloth liner on roof panel is separating from what I think is a
foam insulation/soundproofing material. Years ago I had this happen in
a Firebird and managed to cement it back in place....
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Forum: Corvette
April 23rd 10, 02:11 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 9
Views: 968
scheduled maintenance
Charles Kormos wrote:
> It seems to me the recommended schedule of some items is questionable.
> Every three months or 3000 miles for oil seems wasteful.
> Every 5 years for coolant? That seems like...
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Forum: Corvette
April 23rd 10, 01:49 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Tires
Where is Roger Smith When you Need Him? wrote:
> The Tire Rack can give you the run around real good at times.
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> "Mark" > wrote in message
>...
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Forum: Corvette
April 15th 10, 05:32 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Corvette
April 7th 10, 03:18 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 8
Views: 729
Variable Valve Timing
Uncle_vito wrote:
> Thanks for your input, Dad as I enjoy reading your posts. Yes, I like to
> bitch at the newer Corvettes. I do not care about hi horsepower per se,
> because it would likely...
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Forum: Corvette
April 1st 10, 05:44 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Corvette
March 23rd 10, 06:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,676
How to get that wonderful exhaust sound ??
Where is Roger Smith When you Need Him? wrote:
> Buy a 1967.
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Nah.
I just open a Window and within a few minutes I can hear one of my
neighbors drive by with his 'stang. Damn things have...
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Forum: Corvette
March 3rd 10, 03:18 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 8
Views: 792
anyone ever go backwards
rebco10 wrote:
> I have a nice 00 convertible in the garage. I use it alot in the nice
> weather and keep it clean etc. This is my 4th vette. Others were 76,
> 93, 96, 01 and 00.
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> My c5 like I...
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Forum: Corvette
February 21st 10, 08:47 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
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Forum: Corvette
February 21st 10, 08:34 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 8
Views: 989
Anyone with a crystal ball ?
Engines: Since the money for the Ultra and V12 projects was killed over
18 months ago < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_High_Feature_engine >,
are there any "insider" or "outsider" guesses as to...
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Forum: Corvette
February 12th 10, 11:44 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 9
Views: 719
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Forum: Corvette
January 7th 10, 02:00 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Best place to advertise '94 Ragtop for sale?
Ric Seyler wrote:
> I'm trying to sell my '94 6 Speed Ragtop.
> Is there a consensus on the best place to advertise it?
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> http://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/1536689874.html
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---> Check...
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Forum: Corvette
November 29th 09, 01:25 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 7
Views: 849
tires
Bob I wrote:
> Remember, old tires are noisier than new tires. So ask folks what "OLD"
> tires they have been happiest with.
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> Joe wrote:
>> Bought a 98 vette. Has toyo tires. They seem quite...
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Forum: Corvette
November 21st 09, 02:06 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 6
Views: 879
Corvette Storage
Bob G. wrote:
> Does anyone know of a good product to keep the mice away? Thanks from
> CT.
>
My C5 gets parked in a neighbor's feedbarn. We
park the wheels in large plastic pans (upside
down...
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Forum: Corvette
November 8th 09, 06:39 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 7
Views: 747
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Forum: Corvette
September 23rd 09, 06:44 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 6
Views: 474
HUD question
Dale wrote:
> No. The correct windshield only contains a small area that is slightly
> more reflective where the HUD shows. It makes the reflection a little
> brighter. If has nothing to do with the...
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Forum: Corvette
September 20th 09, 03:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 7
Views: 561
1988 CORVETTE WHEEL LUG TORQUE -- ping DAD
Agree, RTFB -- look in the shop manual and find
out what the designed torque is for the '88
alloy wheel.
Since all this will be an educated guess, talk
with a mechanic with some racing or...
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Forum: Corvette
September 20th 09, 12:24 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Replies: 7
Views: 561
1988 CORVETTE WHEEL LUG TORQUE -- ping DAD
PHIL wrote:
> Thanks. I have to re-torque them anyway, after driving about 50-100 miles.
> Then I will reset them to 80 ft. lbs. Thanks for the input.
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> "Drake_893" >...
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