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Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-26-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,809
Posted By binko
They look great. Be sure to keep an eye out for...

They look great. Be sure to keep an eye out for any possible erosion of paint where road sand and stone chips will fly up and etch the side of the car behind both the front and rear tires.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-21-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,174
Posted By binko
I have a couple of hundred songs in "Music" on my...

I have a couple of hundred songs in "Music" on my computer. I transfered the songs onto a memory stick and am using that in the USB port behind the display screen on the car. When I go to media and...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-21-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,174
Posted By binko
Music playback on USB

I have a series of songs downloaded on a USB memory stick with various artists. Is there a way to play back the music in the order that it is on the memory stick instead of having the radio...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-19-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,700
Posted By binko
I don't know how to insert an image. I can...

I don't know how to insert an image.
I can email image to you.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-18-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,700
Posted By binko
No but I do have the wheels from my non-Z51 C7...

No but I do have the wheels from my non-Z51 C7 that I would like to sell. They are PERFECT!!!
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-05-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,978
Posted By binko
Every car with disc brakes that I ever owned...

Every car with disc brakes that I ever owned eventually had the rotors warp, although not after 4,000 miles. The only exception to that was my C5 with 60,000 miles and now my C7 with 10,000 miles....
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-02-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,358
Posted By binko
New wheels for my C7

I always liked the twin spoke wheels of the Z51 however I went with the base suspension because I wanted the smoother ride. In looking at the West Coast Corvette website, I saw aftermarket chrome Z51...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-16-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,791
Posted By binko
Thanks for the feedback guys. I guess mine...

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I guess mine falls in the same zone.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-15-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,791
Posted By binko
Oil pressure

What are most of you seeing in the way of oil pressure during highway cruising?
I generally show about 35-37 PSI while cruising in 7th gear at approx 70 MPH.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-03-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,130
Posted By binko
I was not used to a HUD display either, however I...

I was not used to a HUD display either, however I am really happy to have one in my 2LT.
I don't know if it's just me or if anyone else finds the same thing, however I find the speedometer on the...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-25-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,951
Posted By binko
see my post from 6-04-2014 "New found legroom". ...

see my post from 6-04-2014 "New found legroom".
It's a very easy mod that has worked well for me and it seemed to help a number of others as well.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-13-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,612
Posted By binko
Look under "FLOOR LINER" section-it's...

Look under "FLOOR LINER" section-it's there.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-13-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,118
Posted By binko
VIN 9630 5100 Miles Del: Christmas...

VIN 9630 5100 Miles
Del: Christmas Eve-Thanks Santa!!!!!
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-13-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,612
Posted By binko
trunk liner

I finally have a trunk liner to keep my briefcase and packages from sliding around. Weathertech is out with their cargo liner for the C7.
The fit is perfect and it looks fine. Mine is black.
Only...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-07-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By binko
The wires are in a pretty hearty fully enclosed...

The wires are in a pretty hearty fully enclosed plastic tray. On top of that they also have the carpet over the tray.
I felt comfortable in doing mine. It made a huge difference in comfort for me.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-04-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By binko
New found leg room.

I have had my seat all the way back in travel and tilt. I noticed that there was still some room behind the seatback and the carpet behind the back rest. There is a way to get the seat to travel...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 06-02-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,537
Posted By binko
565 miles on a tank of gas

Please don't hate me because I don't drive my Corvette the way many on this forum feel it should be driven. My wife and I enjoy using the car for touring or a nice extended drive on a Sunday to the...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 05-13-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,406
Posted By binko
I also had a 38.2 MPG 50 mile segment that was...

I also had a 38.2 MPG 50 mile segment that was somewhat helped by an extended 4 mile gentle downhill.
Mine is the 7 speed. I find that anything below 70 MPH in 7th gear and ECO mode does not work...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-15-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,027
Posted By binko
I've had the roof off mine as well for the first...

I've had the roof off mine as well for the first time this week. It's pretty good but still has a fair amount of turbulence at highway speed. Having said that, it's still far better than my C5 was at...
Forum: Stingray Photos, Videos, Media 04-12-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,899
Posted By binko
7 speed vs. auto trans

Just curious, does anyone know the split between the manual and the auto trans in sales volume?
Forum: In Car Electronics (NAV, Audio, Entertainment, Gauges, etc.) 04-09-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,435
Posted By binko
Pandora thru Bluetooth on iphone

This is dumb, however it seems that Chevy has made provisions for Pandora on the center display yet you can not get it to stream Bluetooth on an iphone (only with the cable via USB port).
Am I...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-04-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,757
Posted By binko
Driving with the roof panel off.

Has anyone driven their C7 on the highway with the roof panel off yet?
I live in New Jersey so it's been too cold. On my previous Corvette (C5) I didn't bother because anything above 30 MPH the wind...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-27-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 102,994
Posted By binko
It's paid for!!! I'm 61 years old. At this...

It's paid for!!!
I'm 61 years old. At this point in my life, no loans or debt. If we can't pay for it-we don't buy it.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-27-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,320
Posted By binko
Finally have my car back. entire clutch and...

Finally have my car back. entire clutch and flywheel assembly was replaced. Chatter is gone and I am very satisfied with the work and neatness of Paramus Chevrolet.
Although it took a week and a...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-25-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,320
Posted By binko
It was not as much a sound as it was a shaking...

It was not as much a sound as it was a shaking coming thru the car when the clutch was being SLOWLY released at a very light throttle. The shaking was not severe but you could tell that it was not...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-24-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,320
Posted By binko
Clutch Chatter

I have had several posts about the clutch chatter on my 7 speed C7.
Just to summarize, the car has had it since the first 10 feet of driving off after delivery (Kerbeck). After returning it to...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-20-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,679
Posted By binko
It may be a result of cold and thick oil in the...

It may be a result of cold and thick oil in the transmission that is working against the syncros. It should disappear when the trans warms up or on less frigid mornings.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-19-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,147
Posted By binko
I think the tires are supposed to spin to make...

I think the tires are supposed to spin to make the car move!!!!!!
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-17-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,272
Posted By binko
If they default to on then half the people would...

If they default to on then half the people would ask for it to default to off.
Either way it takes 1/2 second. If this is the biggest gripe you are going to have with the car, I think you will be a...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-15-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,091
Posted By binko
Hey Pete r welch, you must be close to me. I'm in...

Hey Pete r welch, you must be close to me. I'm in Flanders.
My time with the car has been OK so far-not perfect. I had a couple of rattles behind the panels by the passenger back window. I took the...
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