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Forum: Corvette July 14th 10, 02:34 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 12
Views: 1,486
Posted By Dale[_1_]
C5 AC Blower Motor Noise

I'm sure you will be happy to know then that GM fixed this on the C6.
On the C6 the A/C drain empties onto the exhaust pipe. When you stop
the car on a hot day you should hear a nice sizzling sound...
Forum: Corvette November 13th 09, 07:51 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 1
Views: 1,013
Posted By Dale[_1_]
1373 Corvette Photos

On or about Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:19:22 -0500, "Carfotoclub"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>Carfotoclub site reopened!
>
>Huge update for the Chevrolet Corvette for this...
Forum: Corvette September 23rd 09, 12:37 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By Dale[_1_]
HUD question

That would indicate a dead one. You say that you adjusted the
controls. The +/- dimmer buttons on the bottom work very well and will
turn the display completely off. Up and down can also make...
Forum: Corvette September 22nd 09, 01:37 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By Dale[_1_]
HUD question

No. The correct windshield only contains a small area that is slightly
more reflective where the HUD shows. It makes the reflection a little
brighter. If has nothing to do with the electronics that...
Forum: Corvette June 19th 09, 12:59 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By Dale[_1_]
news groups vanishing

On or about Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:11:34 GMT, "W Moore"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>It seems that ATT is no longer going to have access to these news/help
>groups...
Forum: Corvette April 7th 09, 04:29 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By Dale[_1_]
C6 Z06 Battery Replacement - Update

Are you sure it is locked and will still open with the FOB more than 3
feet away? That isn't right. I have mine set for autolock and 5 feet
away it will not open. If you can really unlock with the...
Forum: Corvette April 7th 09, 12:44 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By Dale[_1_]
C6 Z06 Battery Replacement - Update

I think you're on the right track looking for another dealer. The FOB
in these cars is totally passive until you press a button either on
the car or on the FOB. You can place the FOB 5 feet from the...
Forum: Corvette January 20th 09, 04:07 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 11
Views: 751
Posted By Dale[_1_]
C6 Z06 Battery Replacement

On or about Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:43:31 -0500, "Dad"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

....
>One last thing, how far are your fobs from the car?

What difference would that...
Forum: Corvette November 16th 08, 11:44 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Dale[_1_]
POLL: Are you driving your Corvette(s) far less...strictly based on the current economic conditions ?

On or about Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:24:23 -0800, "Spud" >
wrote or did cause to be written:

>
>
>>I got 31.3 mpg on a recent tank.
>
>
>DIC mileage.
>
Forum: Corvette November 15th 08, 01:33 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Dale[_1_]
POLL: Are you driving your Corvette(s) far less...strictly based on the current economic conditions ?

I got 31.3 mpg on a recent tank. With that kind of mileage and $2 gas,
the expense of driving is not an issue. Now tire wear is another
subject.
Forum: Corvette September 25th 08, 03:06 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 29
Views: 626
Posted By Dale[_1_]
The DIC Challenge!!!!!!!!!!

Not a Z06 but I just posted my findings elsewhere on exactly this
challenge. For the first 16,000 miles, the average DIC reading is 1.2%
LESS than the actual mileage. Highest DIC mileage with an...
Forum: Corvette June 5th 08, 08:59 PM Posted to alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.nissan,alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 124
Views: 6,645
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Most Big Suv/Truck owners deserve what they're they're paying at the gas pump

I agree. Only rich people should be allowed to drive nice SUVs and
such. There are entirely too many poor people driving fancy vehicles.
Why stop at $6/gallon in new taxes. Let's raise the tax to...
Forum: Corvette June 5th 08, 08:50 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 18
Views: 710
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Nitrogen in the Tires

On or about Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:49:57 GMT, "Bob Drake"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>Last week I finally got around to getting nitrogen in my tires for the C-5
>with...
Forum: Corvette December 5th 07, 12:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 86
Views: 3,441
Posted By Dale[_1_]
GPS Nav in 2008

On or about Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:52:41 -0800 (PST), Andrew DeFaria
> wrote or did cause to be written:
>
>One thing I'm seeing, or I guess missing, is apparently there is...
Forum: Corvette December 4th 07, 02:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 86
Views: 3,441
Posted By Dale[_1_]
GPS Nav in 2008

On or about Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:40:51 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>Any thoughts about the GPS/Nav option in a 2008? I have one on order.
>Meantime...
Forum: Corvette October 24th 07, 11:08 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Performance Axle Ration

On or about Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:23:13 -0400, "Paul J. Veres"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>In a 2005 the rear gears from the factory a auto: 2.73:1 or 3.15:1;...
Forum: Corvette October 24th 07, 11:06 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Performance Axle Ration

On or about Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:05:57 -0500, "bill kolofa"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>I have a 2004 Auto with a 2.73 ratio.
>The good news: 21 MPG around town, 25...
Forum: Corvette October 21st 07, 02:25 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Performance Axle Ration

On or about Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:01:34 -0700, "Big Al"
> wrote or did cause to be written:
>
>2.73 does not seem like a performance ratio. Could it be 3.73? What is the
>standard...
Forum: Corvette October 19th 07, 11:41 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By Dale[_1_]
C5 goes on regular

On or about Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:07:30 -0700, pj >
wrote or did cause to be written:

>Yesterday our gas prices jumped 30 cents, overnight. Now $3.56/gal.
>
>Will follow Dad's...
Forum: Corvette September 29th 07, 01:11 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By Dale[_1_]
fuel injection cleaner

On or about Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:12:21 -0700, nico >
wrote or did cause to be written:

>normally, my engine idels really loud, and hurts small dogs ears. I
>put some diesel fuel...
Forum: Corvette August 20th 07, 02:32 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 4
Views: 293
Posted By Dale[_1_]
6000 Off MSRP On '08's

On or about Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:51:44 -0700, "ScottO"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>Dealer here in San Diego offering 6000 off MSRP on all 07's and 08's in...
Forum: Corvette August 9th 07, 02:25 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 31
Views: 1,765
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Probably A Dumb Question

On or about Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:16:37 -0500, "Charlie"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

>You are correct, they denote the generation of the car. Your 1994 is a 4th...
Forum: Corvette July 23rd 07, 02:25 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 1
Views: 884
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Antifreeze for '87 'vette

Plain ol' Prestone is fine. You just have to change it more often than
the new stuff. The real horror stories begin when you try to change to
the new stuff and don't get every little drop of the old...
Forum: Corvette June 18th 07, 06:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 27
Views: 990
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Ethanol / gasoline mix

On or about Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:05:02 -0400, "Dad"
> wrote or did cause to be written:

10% ethanol is hard to notice. That's 0.1 * 0.3 = 3% less performance
and economy. Again,...
Forum: Corvette June 17th 07, 12:44 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 27
Views: 990
Posted By Dale[_1_]
Ethanol / gasoline mix

On or about Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:22:53 -0500, RT wrote or did cause to
be written:

>Ok, that seems to answer my question about Corvettes using blended
>fuels without a loss/significant loss in...
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