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Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-14-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,324
Posted By hotwheels65
Last year we took our early production 2014 C7 to...

Last year we took our early production 2014 C7 to Florida and to northern New Hampshire with no problems. I was amazed at it's accuracy and ability to warn of traffic problems/delays. I installed the...
Forum: In Car Electronics (NAV, Audio, Entertainment, Gauges, etc.) 07-13-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,757
Posted By hotwheels65
Glad your screen is working. While we were...

Glad your screen is working. While we were waiting for the replacement screen we had a flex plate/torque tube failure as described in the Tech Link article dated 11-07-14. A new flex plate and torque...
Forum: In Car Electronics (NAV, Audio, Entertainment, Gauges, etc.) 06-02-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,757
Posted By hotwheels65
At 13,400 miles our screen has started the...

At 13,400 miles our screen has started the flicker/roll like an old TV with bad vertical hold. I subscribe to alldatadiy.com and found this bulletin. Car will be going in for repair this week. for...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 02-10-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,859
Posted By hotwheels65
Might be wet brakes????

When we first started driving last spring I noticed that our Z51 auto transmission did the same thing occasionally. I started keeping track of conditions when last parked. Found two things were...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications 02-06-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,766
Posted By hotwheels65
Opti-Coat, paint polish, and detail

At 8200 miles my wife and I decided to have a complete wheels off detail, paint polish, and Opti-Coat Pro paint protection applied by Arete Auto Salon in Rochester, NY. To combat the brake dust we...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance - break-in, fluids, parts, servicing, etc. 11-18-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,065
Posted By hotwheels65
I wrapped both retainers with black carbon fiber...

I wrapped both retainers with black carbon fiber vinyl. Works great at keeping the belts where you can reach them.
Forum: Stingray Photos, Videos, Media 10-16-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 60,006
Posted By hotwheels65
Opti-Coat Pro at 8200 miles

Doug,
Thanks for the post and beautiful pictures. It showed us how much better our car could look. I had Arete Auto Salon in Rochester, NY do a complete wheels off detail, pro polish, and Opti Coat...
Forum: Stingray Photos, Videos, Media 10-15-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,990
Posted By hotwheels65
8800 miles

Just had a complete wheels off pro detail and Opti-Coat Pro application including wheels and door jambs.
Forum: NY / NJ / PA 10-13-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,595
Posted By hotwheels65
Add me to the list.

Add me to the list.
Forum: Stingray Photos, Videos, Media 08-25-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,262
Posted By hotwheels65
I agree that their are some shows where everyone...

I agree that their are some shows where everyone gets an award. There are still a lot of shows where the cars are judged on individual merit. On Saturday we took our car to the UAW/GM All American...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications 08-22-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By hotwheels65
Actually it is all stainless steel----about 68...

Actually it is all stainless steel----about 68 pounds of it.
Tomorrow will be the first show since it's completion at the UAW-GM Annual All American Car Show at the GM Tonawanda Engine Plant where...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications 08-22-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By hotwheels65
It was a lot of $$$$$$$ but well worth it. I...

It was a lot of $$$$$$$ but well worth it. I showed her the ACC web site and told her anything she wanted I would install. Little did I know what I let myself in for.
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications 08-21-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By hotwheels65
Dressed up the engine bay

I installed a few [23] American Car Craft accessories in the engine bay on my wife's C7. It was a lot of work but the installation videos and instructions were great.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 07-13-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,551
Posted By hotwheels65
I had the same problem. I recently found this...

I had the same problem. I recently found this post on the Stingray Forum.
"Door / Fender Rub-Bulletin PI1220: There have been more than a few owners that have had a mis-aligned door to front...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications 05-23-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,134
Posted By hotwheels65
I installed the filler panel about six weeks ago...

I installed the filler panel about six weeks ago and had to wait for warm weather to install the lower panel. I wired it into the side marker light with no problem. Since the car is LRG the wife...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 05-07-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,459
Posted By hotwheels65
We have 4300+ miles on our Z51. Most of it [3330...

We have 4300+ miles on our Z51. Most of it [3330 miles] during a round trip from Buffalo to Winter Haven, FL and return. I checked the level at every fill up and it has stayed within a 1/4 inch of...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-26-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,729
Posted By hotwheels65
Door interference with fender

Anyone having problem with door to fender interference? My passenger door contacts the rear of the fender in line with the stingray emblem when opening the door. Car just turned 3700 miles. It makes...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 04-13-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,349
Posted By hotwheels65
Just completed a 12 day 3300 mile trip from...

Just completed a 12 day 3300 mile trip from Buffalo to western Florida panhandle, over to Winter Haven and then back to Buffalo. The C7 is one of the most comfortable and enjoyable cars we have ever...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Suspension | Brakes 03-25-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,946
Posted By hotwheels65
C7Driver, Given the limitations of the UHP...

C7Driver,
Given the limitations of the UHP summer only tires in the Buffalo climate [ten months of winter] and no plans to track the car I did not want the UHP summer tires. My dealer and I arranged...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Suspension | Brakes 03-24-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,946
Posted By hotwheels65
Here is a link to the February issue of Tech Link...

Here is a link to the February issue of Tech Link that has a good article [page 8] about UHP Summer only tires. You can also find a couple of articles on UHP tires in the Q&A section of the Tire Rack...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-13-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,370
Posted By hotwheels65
Lime Rock Green

Lime Rock Green
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-11-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,452
Posted By hotwheels65
Try this link that was previously posted on this...

Try this link that was previously posted on this forum. The Navigation system starts on page 23. Click on the video icon on the key board picture and it will walk you through the various steps. It...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-04-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,185
Posted By hotwheels65
:c7: You're right. It is a closed system. Dealer...

:c7: You're right. It is a closed system. Dealer service only. See page 10-17 in owners manual.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 03-04-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,185
Posted By hotwheels65
:c7:You're right. Closed system---Dealer only for...

:c7:You're right. Closed system---Dealer only for level check, add fluid, or service. See page 10-17 in the owners manual.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 02-17-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,349
Posted By hotwheels65
You were lucky you only wanted six letters on...

You were lucky you only wanted six letters on your plate. As you know the custom and picture plates available in NY only allow for a total of six letters, numbers, or spaces. In order to get the...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 02-11-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,349
Posted By hotwheels65
Smile This is on my wife's C7. She wanted the green...

This is on my wife's C7. She wanted the green lights on the filler plate.599312

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Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-31-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,910
Posted By hotwheels65
When we took a VIP factory tour in October our...

When we took a VIP factory tour in October our tour guide showed us examples of the build sheets. He said they are shipped with the car and if we want the originals ask our dealer to save them. Our...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-27-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,314
Posted By hotwheels65
To urrtoast: I think you are confusing...

To urrtoast:

I think you are confusing this thread with the brake cooling rings which should only be installed and used during competitive events as I stated in my original post.

I started...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-27-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,446
Posted By hotwheels65
7817 delivery

:) Ordered 9-24-13 with estimated delivery for March 2014. Arrived in Buffalo 12-13-13. Had Michelin A/S3 tires installed and took delivery 12-21-13. Waiting for clear/dry roads to do some driving....
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 12-27-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,314
Posted By hotwheels65
Thanks for the detailed reply's and illustration....

Thanks for the detailed reply's and illustration. I plan on having the dealer install as soon as the weather permits. Thanks again!
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