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#1767 of 1902
Indoor(only) C6 Coupe cover by printz
Dec 28, 2007 (3:29 pm)
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Should be getting my Vette sometime in March.......Any suggestions on a good indoor cover that's real easy to take ON & OFF....Just concerned about keeping airborn particles off.......
 
Thanks for any suggestions....
#1768 of 1902
Re: Gas Cap warning question [one_roadking] by elias
Dec 28, 2007 (4:41 pm)
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Replying to: one_roadking (Dec 24, 2007 6:40 pm)

i think it takes a bunch of engine on/off cycles to clear the gas cap code...
my GTO gas cap failed as many do, and was replaced under warranty. GM later sent a letter saying that the gas cap warranty has been extended to 100k miles for all GTOs.
in my case there was no pressure seal, but also no OBD dashboard warning - i drove it like that for months. mpg seemed lower.
#1769 of 1902
Some recent news on Corvette production by starrow68
Jan 09, 2008 (8:18 am)
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http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2008/01/09/news/news4.txt
 
Discusses current sales downturn and production. Also mentions future economy
 
http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/04/autos/corvette_not_leaving/?postversion=20080107- 14
 
This is about the future economy issue, I like the line about Corvette MPG being
better than smaller sports cars. Gotta love torque and that tall 6th gear.
#1770 of 1902
Re: Some recent news on Corvette production [starrow68] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 09, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Jan 09, 2008 8:18 am)

It's a great combination but the driver has to be sober about the tall gearing. If he lugs even a torquey V8 at an extremely low RPM, the engine wear is going to be considerable. Lugging is one of the worst things you can do to an engine, bar none. This is why some automakers won't even let you GO into overdrive until the engine is warmed up. (automatic transmission cars).
 
What a concept--- a hypermiler in a Corvette!
#1772 of 1902
Determine Vette Value by chuckv
Jan 12, 2008 (8:45 am)
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Hi,
I have an 89 Convertible that I'll probably put up for sale in the spring. I'm trying to establish a sale price but in doing a little research I'm seeing pricing for comparable Vettes that are just all over the place. Can anyone advise a good resource to assist in ascertaining a realistic fair market value ?
 
My Vette is real cherry with only a little over 17,000 miles and has seen no bad weather driving. Photos here: 89 Vette Photos
 
Thanks,
Chuck
#1773 of 1902
Starting problems by vettever
Jan 22, 2008 (10:50 am)
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02 Z06, daily driver,19000 miles with a new battery. Every once in a while when I turn the key it acts like the battery is dead or the clutch isn't on the floor. It starts after several tries but yesterday it took about 20 tries. I'm afraid to take it to the dealer because he'll keep it a week, charge a fortune and find nothing wrong. Any hints? Thanks, Joe.
#1774 of 1902
Re: Starting problems [vettever] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 22, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: vettever (Jan 22, 2008 10:50 am)

You could temporarily bypass the clutch switch and see if the problem goes away. Also, check your battery terminals for corrosion or looseness; also inspect your wiring at the starter solenoid for looseness or corrosion; otherwise, I'd suspect your ignition key is just worn out at this high mileage.
#1775 of 1902
Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright] by cnw
Jan 22, 2008 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 22, 2008 11:00 am)

Huh? I tracked with you until "worn out at this high mileage." Since when is 19,000 high mileage?
#1776 of 1902
Re: Starting problems [cnw] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 23, 2008 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: cnw (Jan 22, 2008 6:35 pm)

Oh, LOL! I read it as "119000".
 
Well would you throw rocks at me if I said "worn out as per a GM ignition switch?" (the C5s used to jam a lot IIRC)
 
But seriously, the advice still applies regardless of mileage. Good luck tracking this down.

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