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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 05-13-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
They werent kidding on the teaser part. No...

They werent kidding on the teaser part. No numbers, no set up info no nothing. Just enough to make me start to drool, guess that's the point lol
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 04-16-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,600
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Can't beat this but I'll throw in my $.02 I...

Can't beat this but I'll throw in my $.02

I bought my first Vette, a 97 C5 in 2005, at a time in my life when I could only afford one car. I.e. I couldn’t have a daily driver and the sports car...
Forum: C6 Corvettes For Sale 04-12-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,254
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
You do realize it took you longer to bitch about...

You do realize it took you longer to bitch about a post that is 2 YEARS OLD than it would have been for you to just hit the back button on the browser and continue your search.

I see how without...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 04-08-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 837
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Standard rule of thumb is finger tight and then...

Standard rule of thumb is finger tight and then an extra 1/4 turn with a wrench. THATS IT! As already stated, if you over tighten them you will be sorry. Oh, and don't forget a dab of anti-seize on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 04-05-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Push the button in order to enter Competition...

Push the button in order to enter Competition mode. Have the car level, wheels pointed straight and at 0 MPH. Floor the throttle, the RPMs will jump to 4200-4600 RPM depedning on what the computer...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 04-05-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
What I usually do is jack up the car from the...

What I usually do is jack up the car from the rear cradle and lift the entire rear end at once. (Check the owners manual for a pic of the proper spot) Then I place the jack stands on the rear...
Forum: C6 Tech & Performance 04-01-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I agree that you should have no confidence with...

I agree that you should have no confidence with the dealer when dealing with your Vette. Everytime I have taken mine in for one problem it has come back with 3 or 4 new ones. Try and find a local...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-13-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
This is my old car with just straight pipes. ...

This is my old car with just straight pipes. Stock manifolds and H-pipe, just cut the mufflers out. So I would imagine that it is pretty close to what a set of cut outs will sound like.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-07-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
As I stated in my post I easily get over 30mpg in...

As I stated in my post I easily get over 30mpg in my 2010 Z06. Furthermore I got 30+ MPG in my bolt on C5 and 30+MPG in my cammed 430whp LS2 C6. It is more than possible and given the fact that I've...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-07-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Track insurance is in fact for accidents and...

Track insurance is in fact for accidents and such. I just mentioned it because of the correlation between your regular insurance company for the street and how it isnt going to cover you out on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-07-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,301
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Wow! Looks awesome, good job. Amazing job...

Wow! Looks awesome, good job.

Amazing job on the polished bits. Looks like it must have been a real PITA getting into some of those tighter areas but they look flawless!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-07-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Hmm, I see your point on there being no way to...

Hmm, I see your point on there being no way to measure what “aggressive” driving is. Ditto with the maintenance, I know I take care of the car but how can they be sure. Ugh, still kinda seems shady...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-06-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,301
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
:iagree: Another vote for at least a few...

:iagree:

Another vote for at least a few pics!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-06-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Here is the issue, if they don't cover track use...

Here is the issue, if they don't cover track use then why would they design the car to do the things it can do? Furthermore there is a section in the owners manual covering high performace and high...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-05-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Question Warranty vs. the track?

So, I've been wondering if the factory warranty covers track use?


I'm not talking about some hyper modified car or competitive use and assuming not due to driver error. Just a stock car out on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 03-04-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,301
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Wow looks good! :thumbsup3: Other than the...

Wow looks good! :thumbsup3:

Other than the headlight buckets that I see painted there, did everything else go back to stock or did you upgrade anything along the way?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 01-30-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I don't have specific experiance with an LS3...

I don't have specific experiance with an LS3 however I have had an LS1 C5, an LS2 C6 with and without a cam and now an LS7 Z06 and they all got/get about the same mileage. All of them easily got...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 01-17-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I don't think they have put out the actual size...

I don't think they have put out the actual size yet but this is strainght from the press release.
Forum: C6 Tech & Performance 01-03-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
Those codes are telling you that bank 1 and 2 are...

Those codes are telling you that bank 1 and 2 are lean. What you need to do is get the car tuned with the new CAI. Normally the CAI's that require aftermarket tuning will tell you upfront that it...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 12-27-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I'm sure that is more than possible, it is a...

I'm sure that is more than possible, it is a really simple thing. Just a switch and two wires.
Forum: C6 Tech & Performance 12-27-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
No, this wouldnt work. The inner pipe on the NPP...

No, this wouldnt work. The inner pipe on the NPP aka the "straight pipe" section already has holes in it. This is what gets covered when people do the muffler mod. The holes are what make it still...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion 12-27-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I have the same switch but I mounted it under the...

I have the same switch but I mounted it under the dash rather than on the pedal (I didnt get the new pedal just got the switch) I didnt want to accidently kick it while cornering at the track or some...
Forum: C6 Z06 Discussion 06-28-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
What? who?

What? who?
Forum: C6 Z06 Discussion 06-03-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,699
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I've had a C5, a base C6 and now a C6Z06 and let...

I've had a C5, a base C6 and now a C6Z06 and let me tell you, it just doesnt compare. Not even close to the same league. It really shouldnt even be listed as a Vette lol. But seriously the car is...
Forum: C6 Z06 Discussion 06-03-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By WSTNGAS_C6
I did the mod myself and it is worth it, worth...

I did the mod myself and it is worth it, worth it, WORTH IT! I also installed a mild to wild switch so I can control the valves myself. Whisper quiet when I want and nice and aggressive when I'm...
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