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Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-03-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,813
Posted By goldbug
As an owner of a '14, I'd say there's not any...

As an owner of a '14, I'd say there's not any major technical problems in the 14 that were resolved in the '15. I think it would come down to the model year changes and whether you really really want...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-29-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,965
Posted By goldbug
I do the above, plus: Crack windows...

I do the above, plus:


Crack windows slightly
Put charcoal/desiccant in a pan, inside (fight moisture)
Park on flat-stoppers (from race ramps)
Steel wool in exhaust (in case of critters)
...
Forum: Z06 Discussions 01-12-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,248
Posted By goldbug
Is that written somewhere in documentation? IIRC...

Is that written somewhere in documentation? IIRC Sport always stays in sport; I never use Eco. There have been other threads discussing this before...
Forum: Z06 Discussions 01-11-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,248
Posted By goldbug
What you describe regarding both the exhaust soot...

What you describe regarding both the exhaust soot and driving mode shutdown vs. startup is normal (IIRC). The exhaust tips don't "dirty" evenly due to NPP, and Track mode returns to Tour once shut...
Forum: Stingray Photos, Videos, Media 04-27-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 53,665
Posted By goldbug
I know this may be a long shot... does anyone...

I know this may be a long shot... does anyone happen to have pics of a night race exterior w/ black interior (bonus points for convertible, down)? I've yet to see it, but I'm thinking I may go with...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-27-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,995
Posted By goldbug
Not that I agree with the decision, but is it...

Not that I agree with the decision, but is it really going to affect a large number of people?

I know for me, I'm going to hit the 5yr limit long before the 100k or even 60k limit. If a smaller...
Forum: C7 Ordering, Pricing, Order Tracking Discussions 03-13-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,952
Posted By goldbug
It's tough, but patience is all you've got at...

It's tough, but patience is all you've got at this point if you still want the car.
You *could* cancel your order and switch to a higher-volume dealer that gets more allocations, but nothing is a...
Forum: Z06 Discussions 03-08-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,635
Posted By goldbug
There's a blue interior option?

There's a blue interior option?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance - break-in, fluids, parts, servicing, etc. 02-25-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,405
Posted By goldbug
Thanks for the heads-up! Just ordered my copy.

Thanks for the heads-up! Just ordered my copy.
Forum: General Automotive Discussions 02-18-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,741
Posted By goldbug
Holy thick door, Batman!

Holy thick door, Batman!
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-26-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,143
Posted By goldbug
Please post pictures of how the tow hooks...

Please post pictures of how the tow hooks install. I'm curious how they'll mount to the normal Stingray.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance - break-in, fluids, parts, servicing, etc. 11-30-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,689
Posted By goldbug
:clap::clap: Brilliant! Definitely going to use...

:clap::clap: Brilliant! Definitely going to use this next weekend when I change oil in my wife's car.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance - break-in, fluids, parts, servicing, etc. 11-30-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,689
Posted By goldbug
Excellent! I was just thinking about getting a...

Excellent! I was just thinking about getting a pair for my car after the last oil change. I too have used these on multiple cars in the past, and they drastically cut down on the chances of a messy...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 11-24-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,503
Posted By goldbug
The moral of the story is to not trust whatever...

The moral of the story is to not trust whatever date is on the website. Just a couple weeks ago it had a date in mid-November for the 2014 copy (since passed), now it says 1/31/2015. The 2015...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-09-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,956
Posted By goldbug
Why is this even for sale/auction??

Why is this even for sale/auction??
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-09-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,669
Posted By goldbug
what year does your calendar show?

what year does your calendar show?
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-11-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,568
Posted By goldbug
E/W in bottom right = probably a compass ...

E/W in bottom right = probably a compass
Circles = shift lights
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-25-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,926
Posted By goldbug
Eco index?

I remembered seeing this on the Chevy site, so I double checked... Eco index?...
Forum: Off-Topic Chat 08-24-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,534
Posted By goldbug
That looks like an 80s 300zx (z31) to me. (same...

That looks like an 80s 300zx (z31) to me. (same with the car next to it)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Suspension | Brakes 08-21-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,559
Posted By goldbug
http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/pfadt-race-enginee...

http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/pfadt-race-engineering-has-closed/
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-17-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,940
Posted By goldbug
1. Why would there be a long hood and hood...

1. Why would there be a long hood and hood "bulge" if there's no engine underneath (why obscure visibility for no reason)
2. This is a stingray concept from 2011.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-07-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,980
Posted By goldbug
3/4" gap!? IIRC my roof is snug against the...

3/4" gap!? IIRC my roof is snug against the windscreen/A-pillars when locked; will have to check in a couple hours when I leave work. I'm curious as to what sort of material is filling that gap...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-07-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,980
Posted By goldbug
Kinda hard to tell what's going on due the...

Kinda hard to tell what's going on due the darkness of the images...is the top locked in place?
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-04-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,746
Posted By goldbug
Avoid Eco mode? (assuming manual)

Avoid Eco mode? (assuming manual)
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-31-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By goldbug
I've noticed on a couple of occasions if I try to...

I've noticed on a couple of occasions if I try to switch over a couple of modes quickly (say T -> Tr), it sometimes gets confused by the input and actually goes the opposite direction (->E or ->W). I...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-26-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,750
Posted By goldbug
I got similar comments (I'm 35) until mine...

I got similar comments (I'm 35) until mine actually arrived. Then it was mostly positive comments. When people gave/give me a funny look when they find out I have it, I just tell them I'm having my...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-26-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,272
Posted By goldbug
The tires are not directional, but they are...

The tires are not directional, but they are asymmetrical. (the visible side of the tire should say "outside" on all 4 corners)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=180
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-14-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,213
Posted By goldbug
You mention in another thread that you've only...

You mention in another thread that you've only had it a week. Perhaps there's an undocumented warning during the break in period?
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-13-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
Posted By goldbug
Roof panel thickness

Does anyone happen to know off hand how thick each of the roof panels are? When I test drove one with the clear roof, it looked about 3/32" or so thick.

The reason I'm asking: with my helmet on, I...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-30-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,436
Posted By goldbug
So assuming they can fit right next to each...

So assuming they can fit right next to each other, we're talking a total "joined" volume of 32"x36"x11"...

I believe it should fit just fine. I just went out and measured the "minimum"...
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