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Re: Your all-around opinions on the Corvette C6 [vicred_c6]
by jmess
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Feb 12, 2006 (8:04 pm)
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Replying to: vicred_c6 (Feb 12, 2006 12:46 pm)
The problem I have with my 05 is I am not even close to being tired of driving it after 11 months of ownership. The weather gods even smiled in Oregon today and I got to go topless for the first time in 4 months.
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- #694 of 914
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Re: Your all-around opinions on the Corvette C6 [jmess]
by vicred_c6
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Feb 13, 2006 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: jmess (Feb 12, 2006 8:04 pm)
That's not a problem at all. Its been beautiful in the Carolinas all winter until this weekend, but I've had the top off many times. I got both tops but I like the glass top best. I'm sure I'll feel the same as you in 11 months jmess about my Vette. Thanks and what color is your C6? I'm nosey.
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- #695 of 914
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Re: Your all-around opinions on the Corvette C6 [vicred_c6]
by jmess
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Feb 13, 2006 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: vicred_c6 (Feb 13, 2006 6:17 am)
I originally tried to order white/red but when the order fell through I got silver/black off another dealer's lot. I have both tops also but use the smoked glass/plastic top 90% of the time. My silver top sits in the bedroom. The wife has even gotten used to it being there. Using a black top bag with a corvette logo on the outside helped that process a lot though 
BTW, post 676 above is my car.
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- #696 of 914
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Re: URGENT: Huge problem with my new C6 Z06!!! [vicv]
by alenatasevich1
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Feb 14, 2006 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: vicv (Feb 09, 2006 5:59 pm)
I appreciate your response and I'm sorry to hear about your 06 Z51!
Its 18 days and counting and the dealership still needs parts... oh well...
Alena
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Hi, folks...
by claires HOST
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Feb 14, 2006 (10:29 pm)
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I apologize for not stepping in sooner. The lemon law issues and critiques of GM are dragging this discussion off-topic at this point.
Those who'd like to continue discussing GM's policies/practices, customer service, and warranty issues will find plenty of takers in the News & Views and Smart Shopper Forums.
 Drive on over and see me!
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Re: Your all-around opinions on the Corvette C6 [jmess]
by vicred_c6
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Feb 18, 2006 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: jmess (Feb 13, 2006 7:53 pm)
Thanks jmess. I think your better off with the Silver. My father-in-law has a white C5 and CANNOT keep the dirt and exhaust residue off. But... he gets to wash it quite alot. Awesome car. My last BMW was Silver/black and its a good look. Other than victory red, the silver would be my next choice. It's sleeting in the Carolinas so no joy riding for me.  Out!
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Driving the paddle shifter, on track ...
by starrow68
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Feb 18, 2006 (2:02 pm)
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Got to do a couple sessions just under an hour on track in a C6 paddle shifter. For a stick jockey it was not real easy to get down the process but by the second 30 min session I had a couple of 4 to 2 down shifts that were smooth enough to enter a turn in point doing the 80's, brake hard and get the shift done and exit in the low 40's with that amazing 2nd gear pull in the C6. Not good rev matching compared to heel/toe but certainly track capable and lots of fun any place on public roads. I won't be getting rid of the C5 soon.
Randy
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Re: Driving the paddle shifter, on track ... [starrow68]
by jmess
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Feb 19, 2006 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Feb 18, 2006 2:02 pm)
The A4 isn't nice at all with downshifts under the same conditions. Were you getting any twitching due to the less than optimum rev matching with the A6?
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- #701 of 914
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Re: Driving the paddle shifter, on track ... [jmess]
by starrow68
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Feb 20, 2006 (8:11 pm)
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Replying to: jmess (Feb 19, 2006 6:57 pm)
Like I said, not heel/toe downshifting but it was good enough to get around the track and fairly smooth. Like being just a little off in the rev match but nothing like the A4. It is an amazing package and I expect we'll see many more at track days. Also given the lower gearing I expect it will do well at the drags as also. If I was 20 years older and tired of rowing the gears I might consider one and fact of the matter is I know several 80 somethings driving auto's who will like it a lot.
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Re: URGENT: Huge problem with my new C6 Z06!!! [alenatasevich1] - Al
by vicv
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Feb 22, 2006 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 14, 2006 9:39 am)
Good news. The only panel damaged was the front bumper and the local Chevy store did a good job of matching finish on the new one.
Vic
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