Recent content by Red Vette

You and Rosie stay safe also. Barrett

Tom There are 5 of us that have the tires on back order. Rex Tire in Colorado Springs is a Michelin dealer and he has trouble getting them. Rex does a lot of Corvette tires and has the best alignment tech in the business, Ed Gibson. He is generally booked out for a month or so - he is that...

Hi Tom Ordered my Michelin A/S 4s RFs last June for the 2008 convertible and am still waiting. All three of my Corvettes are in storage for the winter and I expect to get the 14 coupe out next April to go to the Michelin Bash at the NCM. Maybe the 08 tires will come in before that - ha...

I learned yesterday during the NCRS Rocky Mountain Chapter zoom meeting that the entire run of C5s is eligible for judging in all categories. Previously, the only C5s eligible were 1997 thru 2002; as recently as October 2020 during a swap meet I was told that this was still the case. Checked...

As you have probably found out, there are no new nor NOS TPS for the C4. Some Corvette part suppliers get used ones from wrecked C4s and resell them. New sensors went for around $390 from GM. As previously stated, each tire has a dedicated sensor and therefore you must install the correct...

Had the screen go out on my 2014 in June 2015. The dealer reflashed it and it last one week, then went out again. Tech called GM and described the problem, GM answered if the screen was out during the phone call - he said yes as he was looking right at it. GM then sent a replacement screen, the...

I received the same letter for my M6 2008 convertible with 28K miles on clock. My owner's manual says to use DOT 4 brake fluid for the clutch (not DOT 3). I wonder if DOT 3 is an unapproved fluid. Barrett

I used Ragg Topp on my C4s and C6 and it is great. However, I tried C Magic convertible top treatment and found it to be superior. Kit comes with cleaner, waterproofing treatment and a soft brush to really clean the top. Got mine at the National Corvette Museum's store. Don't get me wrong, Ragg...

Last month I took my 2014 for it's oil change and gas filler recall work. They used Mobil 1 as I watched. I insisted on Mobil 1 and the World Class tech at the dealer said that they use Mobil 1 for Corvettes and that GM had told them to use Mobil 1. I have a great tech at this dealership, and...

I installed the Elite catch can in my 2014 non Z51 coupe. After 3000+ miles, I had collected almost 2 ounces of oil. Of course with a direct injection system, I wanted to catch as much oil from entering the system as possible. Not all catch cans are the same and I found the Elite to be very...

While visiting the NCM years ago, I heard that Precision Red would not shine after waxing. As all of you know, All Corvettes are Red and for the most part is the color that is sold the most, so if they don't shine, you need to replace the color. My Victory Red convertible is great, but I...

Finally after all these years, you are leaving the dark side and coming over to the retired side (as our late friend Yoda would say). If I am not mistaken, this is your second retirement from teaching, first as a member of the school faculty and now as a contract teacher. This is great news as...

Congratulations Rob - you deserve all the kudos for the site. I am fortunate that I attended the Cruise Fests, beginning in Colorado Springs. You are correct, I met CACers, including you, and maintained a lasting friendship with them. Maybe sometime in the future we can have a re-union Cruse...

I have used emblem remover from the auto stores and it did not remove any paint. Don't remember the brand. Barrett

I guess that will be in 2075. I'll come in a purchase it, if I am not too old to drive. Barrett