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Re: One-armed C6 drivers? [vettever] by jiminthehills
May 22, 2007 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: vettever (May 20, 2007 6:01 am)

...just returned back from Vegas (So Cal) and noticed quite a few Vettes along the way, most acknowledging the wave.
 
As for the C6, I had a red one coming up from behind my C5 in the left lane and he paced me for a few miles, staying back about 30 feet or so. When he finally passed me, both he and his wife both waved and I gave them the thumbs-up.
 
The wave seems to get passed-on to SOME of the C6's....
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New 'Vette owner by mtj67
May 24, 2007 (3:43 pm)
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Hi all, I just bought my first vette ever...'91 coupe. Anyway, I was driving home on the highway, and a light kept coming on & off on the dash. It said "SHIFT" with a little arrow pointing to the top-left. lol what is this? Also, which Drive gear should I drive it in normally...the regular Drive, or the one with the Overdrive circle around it? It's an automatic. Thanks very much.
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LS7 TRANNY by kgabehurt
May 24, 2007 (7:38 pm)
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Any input on what automatic transmission would compliment the Corvette LS7 engine in a kit car?
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Re: starrow68 and ruking.... [ruking1] by jiminthehills
Jun 08, 2007 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (May 16, 2007 8:36 am)

Sorry for the late response....
 
ruking - Four trips is not fun, but glad they eventually nailed it. It may be indicative of what I may have to experience regarding my cooling system leak. The axle seal replacement seems to have worked so far.
 
When they fixed the axle seal, they also replaced the water pump, saying that was the cause of the coolant scent. However, the scent is still there and now I do notice another slight leak, so back to the dealership for more diagnostics...stay tuned.
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stereo upgrade by john_f
Jun 11, 2007 (3:34 am)
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Has anyone upgraded their C6 base stereo? If so, does it blend well into the dash? Can you briefly describe the upgrade and results? Thanks in advance.
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Update on cooling system leak.... by jiminthehills
Jun 12, 2007 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: jiminthehills (Jun 08, 2007 4:25 pm)

Just talked to the Chevyman and it looks to be another water pump (the original went bad and now the replacement is dead out-of-the-box), so it will be replaced under the new part warranty. I pick the car up tonight.
 
So far, the axle seal is holding up.
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Auto vs. manual by motorhead1
Jul 14, 2007 (3:53 am)
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I want to buy a new Vette this fall but can`t decided if I want an auto or a manual. I was wondering, if I get ready to sell this car, which will be easier to sell the auto or manual?
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Re: Auto vs. manual [motorhead1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 14, 2007 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: motorhead1 (Jul 14, 2007 3:53 am)

I don't think it matters....there are buyers for both types out there...probably an automatic would take a little longer to move, but it will appeal to people who use the Corvette as a high speed long-distance GT car, who drive in a lot of traffic, or who have knee problems, etc.
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Re: Auto vs. manual [motorhead1] by ruking1
Jul 14, 2007 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: motorhead1 (Jul 14, 2007 3:53 am)

I read this in passing, and have not kept good statistics for the C-5, C6 generation, but fully 75 % of the total Corvette production (C-5,C-6 generation, 34,000-36,000 per year) have "automatics". 100% of the Z06 model line have been 6 speed manuals.(app 6000-8,000) So by default, that does not leave very many NON Z06's, which are 6 speed manuals (3%=1,080 per year + 8,000 Z06's= app 9,080/36,000=25%).:(
 
In my humble opinion, if you do longer touring, weekend warrioring, more specialized track applications, the 6 speed is the one to have. The anomoly is the Z06 has app 10% lower gearing vs the non Z06 6 speed. So the Z06 gets app 1-2 mpg LESS.
 
If you do a fair amount of stop and go traffic, or are a LA cruiser type,(PCH on a gorgeous SAT/SUN afternoon), an automatic can be a no brainer.
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Re: Auto vs. manual [ruking1] by motorhead1
Jul 14, 2007 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 14, 2007 6:50 am)

I have a 2002 Vette with an auto now but always wanted a manual. I just didn`t know how hard it would be to resale a manual when I decided to buy another Vette later. Thanks for the input.

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