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Finally!!! I'm back in the saddle again! I finally did it! I couldn't take it any more!! I was actually able to get mine out today.:Steer I did a quickie pre-flight check, removed the chocks, disconnected the tender and headed out. I drove to the gym then did a highway run before the school...

I talked to someone at a RI sponsored Corvette show who bought a set of Nittos for his Z06. He seemed very happy with them. Especially for the price. I decided to go with the Michelins because I wanted to make sure my 'Vette stays with OEM or better replacement parts. I consider it to be my...

I recently re-read the article on the LS7. The valve guide issue is making me very nervous. I'm going to have to keep a eye and ear on my oil level and engine noise. I know these engines are rather 'talkative' due to the aggressive cam profile and stiff valve springs. The issue that really...

I bought Michelin Sport Pilots and I'm extremely happy with them. There's this one extreme right turn I like to take with vigor. My EOM Goodyears would only manage about 0.89g on the lateral meter and the rear end was already getting loose. With the Michelins, I regularly am able to hit 1.13g...

Going to get a GMPP before my 3 years are up on my b2b factory warranty. I found a dealership in the mid west that sells them at a substantial discount. Since I'm putting a lot of mileage on my Z, the 5/100K/$100 ded looks pretty good for about $1600. I'm hoping the price hasn't gone up much as...

I just started up Mr. Z. It's been about a week and 1/2 since the last startup. I also dumped a 1/2 bottle of Star Tron in the tank. Hopefully, this'll negate any corrosive issues when my fuel level drops. It was so nice to hear that engine roar back to life! Come on spring!!! So the engine is...

Thanks for the heads up on this issue. I've read about problems associated with not having enough fuel in the tank. I generally stop running the engine when the gas gauge starts showing about 7/8ths of a tank. I topped off the tank with a top tier gas before storing. And, I put in a small amount...

Actually, I still like to run the engine about once every week to 2 weeks. I read this is best in a article about doing semi-storage. Doing this drives moisture buildup out of the exhaust, keeps the rings and bearings formed and the seals lubricated. I run the engine until the oil temp. reaches...

No problem, Elaine. As you can see by this picture, I have a CTEK tender hooked up. I started it on Saturday and let 'er run until the oil temp got up to about 180°. I try to do a complete engine start and warmup once a week. I read this is best to do for a car in a state of 'semi-storage.' So...

Oh man...THAT is UGLY! ;LOL

I'm glad no one video recorded me trying to get out of the Vette. They could've easily used it for a means of extortion with YouTube! LOL!! It probably looked like the car was giving birth to me. Anyway, this is the way Mr. Z is going to stay for the duration of the season as shown in the...

So I decided to back my Vette out of the garage to, as the British might say, 'keep the works going around.' Welp, I backed out of the garage and I thought I'd shoveled enough. The car stopped moving. I started getting a sinking feeling. I put the gear lever in 1rst and the only things that...

Other LS Info Be sure to check out the article on the LS 3 engine. It's great reading & only a few pages long. It describes the progression to the LS 7 and LS 9 engines. It gives good background on the LS7's basic design.

It may not be a really 'fair' comparison as the construction of both types of tires are different. I think a lot of the criticisms foisted by the European auto journalists on pre 2009 C6Zs are due to the GY EMTs. I'm not all that knowledgeable about the construction of run flats vs non run...

First, a bit of background: Interestingly, I almost decided against buying the Z06. I'd test driven a 2012 Z06 that only had 1300 miles on it. It was traded in because the original owner decided the 911 series Porsche drove better. This car had the exact same GY EMT tires with the asymmetrical...

Or, at least it feels that way.... After 17 months, the OEM GY EMTs finally needed replacement. I got a set of Michelin Super Sport (non EMT) tires installed. OMG!!! The difference is like night and day!! 1) No more hop and chatter from the front tires when doing a tight turn. 2) No more...

Actually, I'm doing a bit better than that. I'm at 14,250 miles on the tires. Quite good mileage, from what I've been reading. I did have a PFAT street performance alignment done, with 0° toe at all four corners. Found out in the process the right rear wheel had more negative camber than...

Just got those parts replaced. Looks a lot better and the new button works perfectly. But, I also had to have the 'infotainment' module replaced (also known as the 'radio' head) because for some reason, the button for the 'hours' adjustment stopped working as I was changing the time on the...

I've just racked up about 12,500 miles on my C6Z since I got it last September (9/23/12). Mechanically, no real issues. I just did a oil change for the winter (I live in CT) and put the NPP fuse back in (at 1500 rpm, the exhaust resonance with the windows up can cause the driver's side door...

When I was a kid, I knew someone with a big block 427 Stingray. He mentioned on the highway he'd be lucky to see 8-10 mpg. Man, how technology has advanced. I've seen HiPo turbo 4 cyl's that make a lot less power and not do any better, mileage wise. Bill--I've heard of people with C5s getting...