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#1429 of 1905 Re: Z06 [gord1] by ruking1 Mar 11, 2006 (10:47 am)
Replying to: gord1 (Mar 11, 2006 10:19 am) Congradulations on you getting the 505 hp Z06!!! I have the 2001 "first" gen Z06. So it is going on 6 years old and 72,000 miles. So far so good. Given your plans to keep it 15 years, I see no issues in you getting there at all. I realize that with the above mileage, that puts me in the camp of Corvette owners who actually bought the thing to drive. Again nothing perjorative here, but only to serve in contrast to folks, that say have less than 10,000 miles for the same model year (less than 2000 miles per year).   If you do plan to use it sparingly as you indicate, I would try to do a few things.   First is to get the BEST battery trickle charger that you can. My Corvette Z06's battery gave out at app 4.25 years where I have been used to (in my driving life) most other batteries giving out at the 10 year mark.   Quite simply two things are happening here.   1. The Z06 and (more directly the 06 Z06) has a 24/7 CONSTANT drain. I think you know the litany here. Multiple computers for any and all systems, operation of sound system, lamps, power seat adjustments, alarm systems, plug ins such as cell phone, GPS, radar detector etc etc.   2. In addition to hearing ABSOLUTELY no marketing to the contrary, the Z06's alternator simply DOES NOT replenish (to 100%) the battery during operation. So as a consequence, operation adds discharge to the already 24/7 discharge.   Secondly, When in those cases you do take it out and use it (sparingly) operate it no less than 1 hours time (full operating temperature is the operative key here)   All the best! Keep us informed !!
#1430 of 1905 Z06 tranny problem by amtecauto1 Mar 12, 2006 (7:50 pm)
I have a 01 Z06 and have been having troubles hitting 2nd gear at high rpms. it grinds. And also just shiftin normally, it kicks out of 2nd. Also normal driving it doesn't feel like it's going all the way into 2nd, and sometimes when you let up on the gas it'll pop out of gear. Has anyone else had this trouble at all? Thanks
#1431 of 1905 Re: Corvette Rattles? [jmess] by c3456ron Mar 18, 2006 (5:46 am)
Replying to: jmess (Mar 07, 2006 8:43 pm) I've been driving Corvette's for quite a few years now, and the C5 coupe was an excellent vehicle, fast, comfortable, and extremely good on Fuel for a vehicle like this. Now I own a '05 C6 coupe, this vehicle has surpassed the C5 by a mile, the fit and finish is exceptional, with very close tolerances around all opening panels outside and in. It is a Z51, 6 speed, and has much more power, even on the Launch, that is so noticeable, and completely through the power band. The fuel mileage is also extremely good for a car of this caliber! I do have one question for the gentleman that says that his C6 has no rattles, not even the top, which I don't either, but if we are talking about the C6 - ZO6, then it shouldn't have ANY around the roof, as the roof panel is NOT removable on the ZO6, none of them, it's not even an option! The frame for the top is Magnesium as is the engine cradle, and most body panels are made of Carbon Fiber. Getting back to the car itself, I've had mine doing 150 mph in 5th gear 5000 rpm, with 6th gear to go and a Redline of 6500 RPM, and didn't even feel I was going that fast! It gets up and goes, with VERY little effort. People have complained about the "Skip Shift", but since owning mine, I have only put 4000 miles on it, but with each mile I use it, I have noticed that I can use 6th gear as low as 35 mph and still dropping, with power to spare, possibly as much power as an economy car with a 4 cylinder engine! I think that for the money, you are getting one heck of a Sports Car. I have friends that have other (Exotic) vehicles in this class and beyond that have paid upwards of $500,000.00, and they LOVE my Corvette, and hate admitting it because of what they paid for their cars!!! You can actually see it in their faces when they drive my Vette and stomp on the gas, or even the brake, as it stops as well as it Launches! This is what I have noticed from being around these people, and in MHO, I would not even think of getting a Foreign vehicle, I don't care what they say about them, I know I can drive this car all day long with very little fatigue, and turn heads everywhere I go, at least a third the cost! It will out accelerate and maneuver most vehicles, I don't care what they cost, or how few of them they make!!! The new Corvette will give ANY vehicle a run for it's money, anytime, anywhere, and just throw a set of Plates on it, and drive it Home! Good Ole American Plastic!!! Again, this is ONLY my opinion, and a Supporter of American Worker's! "Buy American"!
#1432 of 1905 skp shift by topspin628 Mar 18, 2006 (8:20 am)
What is skip shift? Is it on all vettes? Replies to this message: starrow68 (Mar 18, 2006 8:53 am)
#1433 of 1905 Re: skp shift [topspin628] by starrow68 Mar 18, 2006 (8:53 am)
Replying to: topspin628 (Mar 18, 2006 8:20 am) The skip shift is a gas mileage saving device that GM or somebody came up with to get better ratings on the EPA test and save the 350/400/405/505HP Corvettes from getting a gas guzzler tax. It will let you get to about 1200rpm in my C5 6sp, only applies to sticks, and then until you get to about 2200rpm the next shift will have to be into 4th, not second or third. It does drive some people nuts but having 50k miles on an '02 coupe I don't know why. (will check the rpms later, been on the road 2 weeks) There is an after market addon electronic module that will eliminate the skip shift but I've never found it to be an issue. Some people are flexible and just figure it out and drive the car accordingly. BTW, I also when doing a short shift and come up against it, which would never be under hard acceleration, just hesitate and go to third gear and it will then allow the shift, again accomodating the system. Randy
#1434 of 1905 2006 6 speed auto transmission by stans2 Mar 18, 2006 (11:35 pm)
the new auto trans has been out about six months. any comments good or bad?   Stan Smith Replies to this message: starrow68 (Mar 19, 2006 7:26 am)
#1435 of 1905 Re: 2006 6 speed auto transmission [stans2] by starrow68 Mar 19, 2006 (7:26 am)
Replying to: stans2 (Mar 18, 2006 11:35 pm) I got to drive the new paddle shifter for two 25 minute sessions on track at Spring Mt. Motorsports Park, Corvette driving school outside Las Vegas, about the middle of Feb. With three years on track in a 6sp Vette I have to say I was impressed compared to several 4sp cars I've had a ride in on track. It took some getting used to but I was able to do some reasonably smooth down shifts just before corner entry and keep the car pretty smooth. Not as good as a talented driver in a 6sp stick but better than some of my worst efforts at the same points on track. One was a 4th to 2nd shift under heavy braking. The upshifts are seamless and strong with 2nd gear being really good out to redline. If I had to commute in traffic I would sure consider it, very good compromise. Randy
#1436 of 1905 Shopping by motorhead1 Mar 25, 2006 (6:22 pm)
I got off work early today and thought I would do a little car shopping. First I drove a new GTO with a 6 speed. I was impressed with the power but it doesn`t handle like my Corvette. Then I went and drove a new GT Mustang with a 5 speed and it was a nice car but still it won`t compare with my Corvette and it is not really supposed to I guess. Maybe it`s me but after having a Corvette I wonder will anything ever measure up? Replies to this message: starrow68 (Mar 26, 2006 12:45 pm)
#1437 of 1905 Re: Shopping [motorhead1] by starrow68 Mar 26, 2006 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: motorhead1 (Mar 25, 2006 6:22 pm) There are probably several that measure up but you might just have to spend twice as much
#1438 of 1905 Full time Corvette Driver with Problems by ghaines Mar 29, 2006 (6:35 am)
Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 04, 2004 11:35 am) I purchased my first Corvette last December. After 13 months, it now has 18,000 miles on it. I love the car, but there seems to be a different issue every time I turn around. And everytime I take it to the dealer, I get the response "Well, the car isn't meant to be driven all the time". This time my issue is with the tires. The front ones started losing pressure consistently. When I took the car in, the tires were literally falling apart. The threads were breaking through and there were chunks missing on the inside of the tires. It was definitely not normal wear. Dealer says these tires only last 20,000 miles. At $500 a tire after installation and alignment, this is a major repair every year. Anyone else have problems with their tires? I don't know that I'd recommend driving the new corvettes all the time. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Mar 29, 2006 10:17 am)

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