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#1797 of 1905 Re: Drag Strip [jsouth] by starrow68 Feb 24, 2008 (7:06 am)
Replying to: jsouth (Feb 17, 2008 11:03 am) Hope if you went, you did well. With TC off you can do burn out if you want. I went 3 times a few years back and got down to published 13.3's in a C5 coupe on the third day with a 6sp manual. With Auto just do a couple practice runs and roll on the throttle until you get some slip and figure out what the tires will take. Since my 350hp will break loose the rear, your 400hp will do the same, easily. The best I've seen in autos, just hold brake, put in some throttle, far less than full and release brake and roll toward floor as you gain speed. Biggest issue is timing the light, and I had to release clutch on last of 3 yellows to get close, you will get to point where you just have to follow a script and then only change one factor to see if you get improvement.    As to beating Stangs, remember $ are speed, and most drag guys have modded, some heavily but they are still heavier than you. Then it is all about grip. Good luck, Randy
#1798 of 1905 Re: Intermittant starting problem??? [vettever] by gbjerke Feb 25, 2008 (8:32 am)
Replying to: vettever (Feb 24, 2008 5:04 am) I had '01 and '03 Z's and this also happened to me. (Due to my own stupidity)!!! Got in the car, turned the key, and nothing. Radio was on, fan blowing etc. Yup, a few choice words, tried again and it started. Happened a couple more times until I realized I had not pushed the clutch all the way down....DOH!!! Don't want to oversimplify but it may be something you want to try. Like you, I dreaded the thought of taking it into the dealer, leaving it for a few days and then getting the proverbial "cannot duplicate the condition". Once I realized my bonehead tactics, it never failed.
#1799 of 1905 Re: Intermittant starting problem??? [vettever] by yellowvette Mar 18, 2008 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: vettever (Feb 24, 2008 5:04 am) Hello,I have had this problem with my 96 vette,after the car sat for 10 minutes it started right up. Thought maybe it was the vat's system going south, but i had the other key,never had been used and tryed it and its been a year and never had that problem again. Check your chip if you have one in the key. Sometimes they get loose or dirty even though they appear to be clean. Hope this info was some help to you.---------Yellowvette
#1800 of 1905 help! computer issues 1994 corvette coupe by mjb602 May 09, 2008 (9:12 am)
I have been having an issue with inspection for my 94 with 105000 miles. I have an intermittent check engin light and if it on when the emissions is being done it fails. I have had issues fixed in past years that had showed up on the computer, but now nothing shows up. The mechanics think its a data link issue and to contact a dealer, or to try to get it inspected when the check engin light is off. I am told there are 3 computers involved and it could be a wiring harnass issue I have been trying to check consumer sites to see if there were old recalls. Any input will be helpful. thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 11, 2008 7:05 am) yellowvette (May 12, 2008 9:44 pm)
#1801 of 1905 Re: help! computer issues 1994 corvette coupe [mjb602] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 11, 2008 (7:05 am)
Replying to: mjb602 (May 09, 2008 9:12 am) There's a recall for rerouting the engine wiring harness on the left side so that it doesn't short out on the exhaust manifold. Don't know if that's a possibility. The VIN #s affected are:   R5108900 TO R5110650   This was a recall campaign # 94C21   Sometimes these mystery lights are connected to a faulty gas cap or loose hoses or loose connecting hoses within the evaporative emissions system.
#1802 of 1905 Re: help! computer issues 1994 corvette coupe [mjb602] by yellowvette May 12, 2008 (9:44 pm)
Replying to: mjb602 (May 09, 2008 9:12 am) Mr Shiftright is correct, You can go to www.alldatadiy.com and look up recalls,tsb's and find other information on your car. Hope this site helps you also. Thx.
#1803 of 1905 2000 corvette by mgriess May 14, 2008 (5:52 pm)
If anyone could help me with how to get to the A/c controller I would be grateful I just need to know how to get to it Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 14, 2008 7:54 pm)
#1804 of 1905 Re: 2000 corvette [mgriess] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 14, 2008 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: mgriess (May 14, 2008 5:52 pm) 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.    2. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.    3. Remove the HVAC control head retaining screws.    4. Pull the control head out from the I/P center support bracket to access the electrical connector.        5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the control head.    6. Remove the control head from the vehicle.   INSTALLATION PROCEDURE        1. Connect the electrical connector to the HVAC control head.        2. Install the control head to the I/P center support bracket. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.    3. Install the HVAC control head retaining screws. Tighten Tighten the HVAC control head retaining screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in) .    4. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.    5. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb in) .    6. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in keyless Entry.
#1805 of 1905 New 08 extreme loss of power on hill down to 10 mph by jodenessky Jun 30, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Our less than 2 month old 08 base, auto, vette has lost power 3 times driving up the hill to our home in almost the same exact spot. First time we had the car a week. 2nd time 2 weeks! 3rd time the first time we tried to drive it up the hill after it was in the shop for 6 more days! We had the car towed the first 2 times. The 3rd time my husband turned around and limped the car back to the dealer. The dealer says it is the gas. We use Chevron Texaco only. One of the sales people suggested that someone at the dealer where we bought the vette did something to the car! The dealer has now put some kind of monitor in the car for when the next time it happens we are to push the button so they can record what is going on.   First time engine light came on. 2nd and 3rd time no engine light. On the hill, it drops from 45 to 10 and goes all the way down to 1st gear. The RPM goes up and down. The incline of the hill is 3000 to 6500 in 11 miles. The hill is smooth and we are on it for 5 miles before it happens.   Oh and the roof creaks horribly especially on the drivers side as we drive down the hill from 6800 to 3000. It is very annoying.   Does anyone have a clue as to what could be happening? We would appreciate any help. We have not taken it to the Vegas dealer where we bought it as it is a long distance from our home in AZ. We have been taking it to the local Chevy dealer here in Kingman AZ.   And yes I am jodenessky who had so much trouble with my 08 Skys brakes. I have no luck with new cars! Replies to this message: fedlawman (Jun 30, 2008 12:41 pm) bolivar (Jun 30, 2008 9:28 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 02, 2008 5:35 pm)
#1806 of 1905 Re: New 08 extreme loss of power on hill down to 10 mph [jodenessky] by fedlawman Jun 30, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: jodenessky (Jun 30, 2008 12:11 pm) Was your gas tank close to empty?

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