http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-05-11T19:05:12+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/ http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204362.html I have to do a brake job on old Betsy and need to totally change the brake fuid at the same time. Is it best to totally drain the system, do repairs and then re-fill eveything? Or just undo what I have to and block the flow and then fill and bleed... BSAKing@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ltBSAKing@[EM... Discussion 2008-05-08T15:46:35+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204361.html Well broke out the ole girl a couple weeks ago.. Had to put in a new battery, old one wouldnt take a charge. (it was several years old) First day on the road the AC (Auto Option Equipped) would blow out of the defrost vents, with very very little co... Ric Seyler ltricseyler@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-05-08T15:47:44+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204359.html Hi guys , heres a link to a very nice Corvette calendar on Lulu.com. Its for 2009, but dont be late ! Greetings, Fred. http://www.lulu.com/content/2460606 Fat Fred ltinfo@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-05-08T00:01:21+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204354.html As badly as the GTR crushed the ZO6 in 0-60, 1/4 mile, and at the Nurburg ring and the GTR Spec-V crushed the ZR1 at the ring as well, the BASE 552 bhp Lexus L-FA even crushed the ZR1 worse than that. The GTR spec V only beat the ZR1 by about 16 seco... Sal ltjackwhite200@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-05-06T21:23:13+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204348.html I have a friend whos SUV (Black) needs buffing. Love Bugs Waterspots.... He has an ORBITAL buffer. What is a good compound to use with an orbital? He called a local paint supplier and the guy immediately went to the 1500-2000 grit wet sanding rout... Ric Seyler ltricseyler@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-05-05T14:39:44+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204342.html I have a 90 Corvette convertible in which the previous owner replaced the Bose head system with a Pioneer CD/radio. The speakers are all the original Bose with amplifiers. The rear speakers are very week but working. The front speakers will provide ... SteveC ltstevec1280@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-05-04T10:09:18+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204337.html Id like to blackout my exhaust fascia on my white 99 C5 FRC. Is it possible to do an acceptable job myself or is a kit like the one here the way to go - or maybe just take it to a body shop? Thanks ~ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Corvette-Exha... Roscoe ltRoscoe@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-05-03T12:03:00+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204331.html I was in an auto parts store and in conversation, the gel batteries came up. Unfortunately I could buy a regular 36mos/84mos. battery for $85 (w/core) and the same gel was $200 (I guess with core also). Anyway around where I am, the average battery ... observer Discussion 2008-05-02T08:13:29+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204315.html Ive had an ongoing problem with the rear leaf spring making a loud thud when going diagonally into a driveway to keep from scraping. Its on an 04 Z06. I believe it started after I had a fuel pump replaced. Its my understanding that they had to ... Spud ltspud@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-29T14:52:32+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204312.html About the end of March I asked this group about the brakes on my 1970 350 cu in. 350 hp. convertible. The consensus was new callipers. I got new back callipers and all the parking brake bits and that is all OK, but before bleeding the rear and repl... George ltgeorgewbell@[EMAIL PROTECTED] g... Discussion 2008-04-29T12:10:54+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204309.html 1991 Monogram Models Inc. 1953 Corvette Model Kit I have for sale the 1991 Monogram Models Inc. 1953 Corvette Plastic Model Kit (Skill 2) with Original Box (1:24 Scale). The box front features a white, with black convertible top, 1953 Corvette. Pric... J.R. Sinclair ltjrsinc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-04-28T07:13:50+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204287.html I have no idea what happened to the pump, but it didnt shut off and I was in conversation with someone (I wasnt pumping the gas, though). When I turned and looked, it was spraying gas all over the top of my C5 and overflowing all down the side. I r... Homeless lthomey@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-26T17:59:50+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204277.html Just to be upfront, my daughter doesnt have a Corvette but I thought since this group has a bunch of car enthusiasts, they might still be willing to help another car owner (I hope). She wants to take her small car (corolla) to college which is abo... observer Discussion 2008-04-25T22:47:58+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204274.html I blew a bulb - 3157nak and followed the recommendation below - cool, no jacking up the car, but... I am not familiar with a 3157nak bulb. I am able to reach it, even with both hands, but it wont come out easily. I figured Id write you good peop... Roscoe ltRoscoe@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-25T20:51:20+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204273.html Here in Florida we have the salvage title. Im sure there is the same concept in other states. Question is - I just want to buy the newest Corvette with the lowest mileage that I can afford. I intend to drive it and enjoy it. So why not a salvage tit... Tikbalang ltckormos1@[EMAIL PROTECTED] g... Discussion 2008-04-25T18:25:37+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204265.html Hey guys is there a group consensus on which company to get Collector Car Insurance? i.e like Haggerty or Grundy, etc.? I want to move my 94 6sp Ragtop from USAA. And if I remember correct there is a specific caveat I need to be sure of. Some speci... Ric Seyler ltricseyler@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-04-25T12:00:50+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204254.html I have a screw in my Goodyear P275/40ZR18 and it leaks slowly. Can I get it plugged or am I screwed? Roscoe ltRoscoe@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-24T18:00:13+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204220.html Theyll lie and tell people that Corvettes get 28 MPG, when the truth is that the C6 ZO6 gets 24 MPG, the C6 Auto Coupe gets 25 mpg, and the C6 Manual gets 26 MPG. It costs well over $5 just to drive 25 in gas alone on top of the wear and tear due to ... Sal ltjackwhite200@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-04-21T19:20:57+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204218.html Here is one at a wedding: http://www.panoramio.com/user/402769/tags/Corvette Corvettes were popular among those who could afford sports cars in pre- Castro Cuba as were MGs Jaguars. Fulgencio Batista gave a 1956 or 1957 Corvette to one of his s... atlantic965 ltatlantic965@[EMAIL PROTECT... Discussion 2008-04-19T20:41:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/messages/204214.html I notice that when I put the ole slug into gear that the position between drive and neutral does not lock in. In other words, I can push the shifter into neutral without pushing the shifter button. All the others lock in. Ideas on whether this is a ... BSAKing@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ltBSAKing@[EM... Discussion 2008-04-18T05:56:19+00:00 Search talkaboutautos.com Corvette q http://talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.corvette/search.html