But I still didn't buy one!! For the past week I've been eyeballing Chevy Dealers Websites for the deals they're giving on Camaros. Thursday night I ran across a dealership in Green Bay Wisconsin that had some great prices. As I scrolled through the inventory this caught my eye. A mint 2010 Corvette Grand Sport (50K) for 29 Grand! Yes it's an auto but I couldn't believe it was that cheap. It's a Florida car traded on a new Z06. They originally had the car listed at 34K but discounted it 5 Grand! Needless to say I jumped on it! I ended up getting the car for $28,500 and they gave me a good deal on the G8! I'm just getting back home with the car after driving 7 hours each way to pick it up. I'm dead tired! I'll get more pics up tomarrow!
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Congrats!
I rented one of those from Hertz. It wasn't slow.
Not a bad price. Going rate is around the 34K the dealer was asking. The fact that winter is nearly upon us I'm sure was a motivational factor for the dealership.
Good man :ohyeah:
Quote from: MX793 on October 23, 2016, 07:07:55 AM
Not a bad price. Going rate is around the 34K the dealer was asking. The fact that winter is nearly upon us I'm sure was a motivational factor for the dealership.
YUP! I doubt many Vette's are sold in Green Bay in the winter!
Thanks fellas!!! I'm about to clean her up and get some pics.
Didn't you have a yellow Corvette a few years ago?
Congrats! There's something about the C6 Grand Sport that just gives off a naughty-sexy vibe :mrcool:
Quote from: Rockraven on October 23, 2016, 11:14:22 AM
Didn't you have a yellow Corvette a few years ago?
Yup! A base model 2006.
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 23, 2016, 01:08:02 PM
Congrats! There's something about the C6 Grand Sport that just gives off a naughty-sexy vibe :mrcool:
Yes it does!
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nice!!!!
congrats
were you in the market for a c6? any reason you didn't want a C6 Z06?
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 24, 2016, 07:27:25 AM
congrats
were you in the market for a c6? any reason you didn't want a C6 Z06?
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on October 24, 2016, 07:27:25 AM
congrats
were you in the market for a c6? any reason you didn't want a C6 Z06?
thanks fellas. And yes I was eyeballing C6 GS for a while. But with the discounts Chevy is giving on new Camaros I was leaning towards one of those. As far as Z06s I like those but I want the removable roof and that's not an option on those.
Congratulations. It's a good story too of driving 14 hours to pick up a car. I didn't think I would like yellow but it looks very good on your Corvette.
Quote from: GoCougs on October 22, 2016, 05:12:53 PM
I'm hoping for a Camaro SS but I'll take an SS or CTS-Vsport ;).
Corvette will working nicely too.
The new 1LE though looks awesome with its deep dish split spoke wheels. I'd get the hood and trunk spoiler painted.
Nice car and good deal man. Congratulations! Ain't nothing as cool as a 'Vette. :ohyeah:
Thanks FELLAS!!!!! :cheers:
Quote from: GoCougs on October 24, 2016, 09:03:46 PM
Corvette will working nicely too.
The new 1LE though looks awesome with its deep dish split spoke wheels. I'd get the hood and trunk spoiler painted.
YES! Those wheels look dope.
While installing my LED interior bulbs I discovered the previous owner already installed a Mild To Wild switch for the NPP exhaust!!! :dance:
Congrats man!
THANKS SPORTY!!!
Dang dude lotta muscle for that price what a steal!!
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on October 26, 2016, 11:35:37 AM
While installing my LED interior bulbs I discovered the previous owner already installed a Mild To Wild switch for the NPP exhaust!!! :dance:
I'm assuming this is a type of electric cut-out?
Quote from: Tave on November 06, 2016, 06:35:22 AM
Dang dude lotta muscle for that price what a steal!!
Thanks!!! :cheers:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 06, 2016, 07:07:12 AM
I'm assuming this is a type of electric cut-out?
Kinda! It's a switch that keeps all four pipes open ALL the time. Usually only two pipes are open until you're above 3500 RPM. The switch is by the footrest and looks like the High Beam switch that cars used to have back in the 70s....
Quote from: GoCougs on October 24, 2016, 09:03:46 PM
Corvette will working nicely too.
The new 1LE though looks awesome with its deep dish split spoke wheels. I'd get the hood and trunk spoiler painted.
I thought it was jusr vinyl so you can just peel it off?
Quote from: 68_427 on November 06, 2016, 03:03:30 PM
I thought it was jusr vinyl so you can just peel it off?
The hood is vinyl wrapped. Not sure if they are color-matched to the car underneath or not, though.
Quote from: MX793 on November 06, 2016, 04:12:35 PM
The hood is vinyl wrapped. Not sure if they are color-matched to the car underneath or not, though.
I just did some research and all the last gen cars were painted body color underneath so hopefully the Gen 6 is too.
I finally got around to installing a set of 6k Hid Low Beams (Replaced the 4300 factory bulbs), 6k LED Fogs and 6K reverse LEDs.
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You should do amber lamps for the license plate, too. Slightly illegal, but nobody will notice. So badass. :devil:
Already got 6k LEDs in there! :evildude:
I want to see this yellow christmas tree lit up :lol:
Quote from: Rich on February 12, 2017, 10:00:17 AM
I want to see this yellow christmas tree lit up :lol:
I got you! I planned on taking pics when I got done but I got side tracked. I'll take some today!
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REARS AREN'T ANY BRIGHTER THAN STOCK!!
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Looks good. Just needs yellow tint on the headlights like the C6.R!
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 12, 2017, 07:23:39 PM
Looks good. Just needs yellow tint on the headlights like the C6.R!
:nono:
ADVANTAGES OF LED LIGHT:
- Save power:Consumes only 30 watts.
- Longer life:Lasts more than 30000 hours.
- Keeps the head lamps in good conditions.
- 5Times more than halogen light.
What a grammatical abortion.
Quote from: Submariner on February 13, 2017, 07:32:33 AM
ADVANTAGES OF LED LIGHT:
- Save power:Consumes only 30 watts.
- Longer life:Lasts more than 30000 hours.
- Keeps the head lamps in good conditions.
- 5Times more than halogen light.
What a grammatical abortion.
:lol:
Such light, much hours.
HANDED OUT MY FIRST ASS KICKING SATURDAY! :rockon: Some guy in a new CTS 2.0t (REALLY?) tried me from a stop light. After two blocks I had about 4 cars on him.
:clap:
Clay should know better
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on February 26, 2017, 03:17:52 PM
HANDED OUT MY FIRST ASS KICKING SATURDAY! :rockon: Some guy in a new CTS 2.0t (REALLY?) tried me from a stop light. After two blocks I had about 4 cars on him.
Hey, the fun's in the race, not necessarily in the winning.
Quote from: Raza on February 26, 2017, 10:48:54 PM
Hey, the fun's in the race, not necessarily in the winning.
Well he begged for it! The two previous lights he let it be known he wanted some action! When traffic cleared out at the third light my boy was like "Please tap this fool ass..." I did........
:lol:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on February 26, 2017, 10:51:55 PM
Well he begged for it! The two previous lights he let it be known he wanted some action! When traffic cleared out at the third light my boy was like "Please tap this fool ass..." I did........
He probably figured that since you're a Corvette driver, by the time you were able to adjust your pacemaker to compensate for a race, tied down your straw hat so it doesn't fly off, and finish eating your dinner at 4PM, he'd be long gone.
Quote from: Raza on February 27, 2017, 02:25:23 AM
He probably figured that since you're a Corvette driver, by the time you were able to adjust your pacemaker to compensate for a race, tied down your straw hat so it doesn't fly off, and finish eating your dinner at 4PM, he'd be long gone.
:clap:
passed a woman in her 40's (looked liek anyways) in a yellow C7 with the plate WAXITALL
Thought you'd like that :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on February 27, 2017, 06:48:46 AM
passed a woman in her 40's (looked liek anyways) in a yellow C7 with the plate WAXITALL
Thought you'd like that :lol:
:ohyeah:
I finally got around to wrapping the UGLY silver insert on the shifter and E Brake button.
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Nice touch.
Much better. Did you do the console trim too?
Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 12, 2017, 04:37:40 PM
Much better. Did you do the console trim too?
Naw! That's factory. I have no clue what that design is called! LOL!
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 12, 2017, 01:47:23 PM
Nice touch.
THANKS!!!!
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:winkguy: I'm waiting on my Smoked Red Wrap to arrive then I'll put em in!
How dark is the wrap?
I'm a big fan of the halo tails on C6s :ohyeah:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 17, 2017, 03:35:03 PM
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:winkguy: I'm waiting on my Smoked Red Wrap to arrive then I'll put em in!
It's some sort of electric cooktop?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 17, 2017, 07:11:19 PM
It's some sort of electric cooktop?
I thought they were illuminated speakers/woofers.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 17, 2017, 07:09:47 PM
How dark is the wrap?
I'm a big fan of the halo tails on C6s :ohyeah:
It's about the same darkness of the middle reflector. Just a slight tint. They actually sell these in regular red but they're $325. I got these from a guy on Ebay for $175. Plus 8 Bucks for the Wrap........
I'm gonna treat myself to a set of these soon (of course wrapped to look stock) then I'm done with the mods......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112110251144?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The black Wrap I put on the shifter AND Parking Brake started to come a loose! :rage: I think the cold weather aided in this baffoonery! I'll try again Saturday! :facepalm:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on March 28, 2017, 01:14:08 PM
The black Wrap I put on the shifter AND Parking Brake started to come a loose! :rage: I think the cold weather aided in this baffoonery! I'll try again Saturday! :facepalm:
Shitty mechanics these days...
Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 28, 2017, 02:30:50 PM
Shitty mechanics these days...
I BELIEVE HE WAS DRINKING ON THE JOB..........
:lol:
LOL.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L82xpw1Gumc
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on April 04, 2017, 11:43:01 AM
LOL.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L82xpw1Gumc
''
hahaha, best instructional video ever.
I got my windows tinted over the weekend. 35% all the way around. Next I'm wrapping the Halo in gloss black.
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on April 25, 2017, 08:11:34 PM
I got my windows tinted over the weekend. 35% all the way around. Next I'm wrapping the Halo in gloss black.
Halo?
I assume that's the headlight projector housing
Quote from: Raza on April 26, 2017, 01:31:30 AM
Halo?
The body colored section between the rear hatch and Targa Top.
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on April 26, 2017, 02:30:53 PM
The body colored section between the rear hatch and Targa Top.
Ah.
The caliper paint and Corvette Caliper Decals arrived today! Stay tuned......
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Vinyl for the Halo came in last Thursday and I ripped it during installation! :rage: :facepalm:
Too many garage beers? :cheers:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on May 09, 2017, 08:55:33 PM
Vinyl for the Halo came in last Thursday and I ripped it during installation! :rage: :facepalm:
Can't trust nobody these days!
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 09, 2017, 09:09:12 PM
Too many garage beers? :cheers:
I was almost done too! :cheers:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on May 09, 2017, 09:39:17 PM
Can't trust nobody these days!
Right!!! :lol:
Finally got around to painting the Calipers! I'm pleased with the outcome! I almost ordered the CORVETTE Vinyls in yellow but decided on silver instead. This kit is the closes to powder caoting I've ever seen! Waaaaaaay more gloss than those rattle can kits. We shall see how well it holds up!
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Much better :ohyeah:
Looks great! Did you remove the calipers to paint them?
Missed a spot.
Is it special high temp heat?
I'm not sure if it's special but usually heat is warmer and on brakes usually high temp :lol:
Quote from: GoCougs on May 17, 2017, 12:08:46 PM
Is it special high temp heat?
Quote from: Cookie Monster on May 17, 2017, 11:03:07 AM
Looks great! Did you remove the calipers to paint them?
Nope! I painted them right on the car.
Quote from: GoCougs on May 17, 2017, 12:08:46 PM
Is it special high temp heat?
Yes the paint is. I used the G2 Paint Kit!
Quote from: MX793 on May 17, 2017, 11:22:09 AM
Missed a spot.
:rage: :lol:
Good choice on the silver for the decals. Yellow over red would look weird IMO.
Right! Kinda Ronald McDonald-ish! LOL!!!
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on May 17, 2017, 06:53:10 PM
Right! Kinda Ronald McDonald-ish! LOL!!!
That's exactly it! :lol:
UGH!!! Got a flashing Engine Light today! My scanner reads Open Circuit on Fuel Injector Cylinder #7. I checked all the connections and they seem fine! It's late so I'll fiddle with it tomorrow! :facepalm:
WD40 fixed bad injector AFTER I ordered the new one! :facepalm:
Meanwhile I got my LED Markers! :rockon:
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Really didn't need the clear Coat cuz I ended up wrapping them in the end....
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Looks sweet. Saw a friend this weekend that has a '65 Mustang (repainted) in that exact same color.
Need burnout vids
ONE YEAR UPDATE: Car is fine! Spent today replacing the #7 Spark Plug and Wire. That's was the cause of the Check engine light I was getting. Car still as strong ass it was a year ago. Pretty uneventful first year. Next up is tires. Rears are almost to the wear bars.......
Soooooooo! Today my gas gauge dies! Sending Unit is bad and it's hella labor to get both (The Dealer will only do both) Units out! I'm gonna shop around for prices or make it a winter project! Funny that the 283K Rolla has a working Gas Gauge but my 77K Vette doesn't. :banghead:
After getting Brand new tires a couple months ago Today I notice the third nail (3 different tires) in as many weeks! I'm pretty sure I picked them all up at the same time! :rage:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on July 29, 2019, 01:33:34 PM
After getting Brand new tires a couple months ago Today I notice the third nail (3 different tires) in as many weeks! I'm pretty sure I picked them all up at the same time! :rage:
That sucks. Repairable I would hope.
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on July 29, 2019, 01:33:34 PM
After getting Brand new tires a couple months ago Today I notice the third nail (3 different tires) in as many weeks! I'm pretty sure I picked them all up at the same time! :rage:
Someone in the neighborhood must have a new roof. :lol: :lockedup:
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 29, 2019, 01:45:40 PM
That sucks. Repairable I would hope.
Yeah! Getting all three patched in the AM! I plugged the fronts but Imma have the plugs removed and patched!
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 29, 2019, 01:47:11 PM
Someone in the neighborhood must have a new roof. :lol: :lockedup:
I think I picked them up a few weeks back! I remember seeing something fall off a truck a few cars ahead of me! I bet it was a box of screws.....