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Replying to: my5tvette (Jun 22, 2006 1:26 pm) Any other open cases on this same issue? What dealers has any forum member contacted? This is a repost of current A/C air vent blowing hot air worse than Chevrolet's See No Evil attitude and denials: "Thanks to all who have responded to my HOT C6. Let try and explain the problem again. After a day or more, and starting the car for the first time; the AC,fresh air and temperature controls having been left as follows: AC off (Snowflake with slash line) Temperature controls set at 60 Outside air open (interior recirculation off) Fan set at the second third or forth setting. When starting the car, and driving for a reasonable amount of time, under these circumstances the temp of the outside air coming in is usually not more than a few degrees warmer than the ambient temperature. This is true even when sitting in heavy traffic. Under these conditions the occurrence of extremely hot air blowing from the vents is rare. I repeat, rare but it has happened. However if the car engine is stopped even if the ignition is only turned off momentarily or for an hour or so, with the comfort controls set as described above, the air coming out of the vents will rapidly climb to 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit. I do not mean to imply that hot air blows and than dissipates as one drives the car. I mean the hot air will continue to blow and climb as you drive at highway speeds. The only relief is to turn on the AC. Now I do not like to drive with the AC on all the time especially on a nice day. It also robs the car of power and eats up gas mileage." Being a Software Engineer and Investor maybe I'm picky but I'm so disappointed to hear of C6 problems, its cheaper to buy a Porsche 911! |
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Replying to: toquinho (Jul 30, 2006 9:20 am) Just a thought, but what difference does having a fast car make in a world of 65/75 speed limits? I know, I do the 0-75 romp myself and with after market exhaust it is even more fun, but it is really limiting and doesn't teach you much about the car. Now, I don't "race" either, street cars don't have the required safety equipment to race, btw. But I do take my C5 to Hi Performance Driving Events (HPDEs) and after more than a year of getting instruction feel I'm a better driver in the car, both on the track and off the track. It isn't racing but I do pass many other cars under the rules of the day, groups are different with their rules, and even with 350hp  it is a lot of fun passing a Porsche that costs twice what I paid. OK, I admit I like to tweak some Porsche drivers, easy enough to do. I also get passed plenty and most recently I can think of a Nissan 240SX and a Civic, that's another story. Before you dismiss getting some instruction that is mostly available on track you might want to get more info. Randy
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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 01, 2006 7:46 am) |
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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 01, 2006 7:46 am) Short bursts of speed allow you to maneuver around traffic, move around the sleepwalkers, skip lightly around risky drivers. And, with a good radar detector, speed limits are relative, mere suggestions. 
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Replying to: pony_pirate (Aug 01, 2006 5:46 pm) As for classes around the Bay Area, the least expensive is probably the Thunderhill Street School (THHPDS) that I think is up to $225 for the day, your car. Modest instruction in following the line on track but maybe too little on how to shift smoothly and be in the proper gear when needed. For that you need more class time like at Russell Racing at Infineon/Sears Point or similar school at Laguna Seca. As for the estimate of $1,000 per day that is light when driving a school provided car and when you get up to speed with experience is almost what I figure it costs to run the C5 for tires, brakes, brake fluid, rotors, not to mention that I've added oil cooler, brake ducts, front and rear, 6 pt harness, & fire extinguisher. You do need a helmet but TH does provide some rentals. In the beginning it is no where near that costly since point of fact you aren't really going that fast or hard. You might feel that you are but the wear on those items will tell you different. |
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I have been debating for a long time whether or not to dip into a Corvette. I am no longer spring chicken , drive a 2006 LX470 that recently has become very bored. It is scary to indulge myself into this expensive vehicle and reading your post makes me wonder. The Lexus service is impeccable , if you a loaner , No Problemo. I am still thinking maybe should get SC400. Any help welcome Lou
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Replying to: luckylou (Aug 04, 2006 8:03 pm)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 05, 2006 1:24 pm) |
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I've loved driving my S2000 for the past 5 years but it is a love/hate daily driver. Love it when the top is down and you can stir the gears: Hate it in congested traffic, bad weather, and especially with top up and windows closed. I'm ready to have a little easier time of it. After reading many of the forum letters I've decided to avoid the Z51 option (live in a winter climate). I need the coupe as being a triathlete I can actually put my bike in back! My questions revolve around sport seats or not, and which transmission to choose? I've read little about sound systems. Does it matter? Is the exhaust note that good?
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