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Ford Fiesta
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I bought a Ford Fiesta as a run around daily driver .It just turned 1000 miles ,very quiet and surprisingly great ride .I've averages 38.4 MPG since I bought it .$30 fills her up . She hasn't been out on the interstate yet ,big cars like Camry scare her.
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driving in snow
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I got in a situation that I had to get back to Maine from Florida .I couldn't leave any sooner than Friday the 8th and the big norteast storm was coming .I drove up as far as Fredricksburg VA and stopped waiting for the roads to get clear .I left at 6pm the 9th because the roads we're open .All roads we're dece...
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Hurricane Sandy
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Anyone have any problems with Hurricane Sandy? I sure did. Still to today I have a large Oak Tree that fell during the storm still sitting on my Morton Pole Barn. The tree at its base must be 36" around and at least 60' tall. Got to give credit to Morton Buildings for being a strong structure althoug...
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Looking
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Looking for a GOOD used 3/4 ton 4wd auto long bed .Not looking for someone elses problems .
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vett boy
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Collector Car Insurance
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Just wondering if anyone on this forum is insured with Grundy Worldwide Collector Car insurance. Reason for asking is that I most recently found out that Grundy was bought out. I received my new Collector Car Insurance bill from Grundy in the last week of November 2011 for my new 2012 policy that run...
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Time to plan
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Last night it got down to 50 degrees and it sucks knowing winter isn't that far off . I'm going to start my semi annual maintenance .Vacuum the radiator remove wheels and clean /wax ...
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Put my car up for sale today
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Put my 65 coupe up for sale today. I want a C5 or C6 so the 65 must go.
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Chevy Volt
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Production hasn't even rampted up and already GM is finding a serious marketing problem .In other words it a dud of the future .
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vett boy
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Wind screens
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I have been thinking about getting a wind screen for the C6. Anybody have any experience with them? I think they are kind of ugly but if they work it would be nice while driving on the freeway at 70 MPH.
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Looks like the C2 is going and the Supercharged C6 is replacing it.
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I'm winding up a deal for a C6 vert. I trading my C2 for the C6 and $15K in cash. My car worth $50K his $35K so he is willing to include $15K in cash. The car has 25,000 miles, red, Lingenfelter supercharger, Z51, HUD, dvd, nav, 6 speed, 560hp. and a lot more. I'll post a pic later.
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Wheel studs
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I'm trying to find the minimum tensile strength of the Corvette wheel studs .If I'm not mistaken the Standard wheel stud has not been changed since 1984 and is common to a lot of GM products.
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vett boy
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Any shock absorber experts here? (not for a Corvette)
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I am thinking of replacing the shocks on my little 1978 Fiat 124 Spider. I want something a little stiffer than the OEM. Currently I have KYB GR-2 shocks on it but they seem very soft. I don't want to spend big bucks on Koni yellows and was thinking maybe Monroe OESpectrum. Suggestions? -- Edited by kensm...
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Convertible top
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My black canvas /felt top is not as dark as I'd like .It's black but not black black .I checked out auto geek and I just don't see exactly what I need or want .Maybe spray shoe polish (thats a joke)
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vett boy
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Photos
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Posted some pics of my newer toy in the photos topic.
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oil filters
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I picked up a bunch of oil filters at the local Chev dealer and NAPA .Holy crap they've thinned out the metal canister thickness .Some of the NAPA filters are half an inch shorter .
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vett boy
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Chev truck lines may shut down
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Due to lack of parts from Japan .Didn't we as tax payers buy into GM .Don't get me wrong I feel for the Japanese people right now but thats not the point.
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vett boy
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Run Your Car On Water
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http://www.metacafe.com/watch/128967/water_as_fuel/
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This isn't good .
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Production for all Corvette models 2010 was below 7000 .History has been that most years the production was over 30,000 .If I'm not mistaken 20,000 is about break even .
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Trying To Help The Economy
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I know I have said it on this forum awhile back that I would not buy a another car from the new Government Motors since OB got involved but my wife has been bugging me for years now for that so called Camaro I promised her she says if she was to marry me back in the early 80's. Instead back in the day once we got...
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Interesting site
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I've been looking for convertible top products for over a year.I was watching Speed Channel and saw an advertisement for "Auto Geek".I went on their site and found all kinds of great car products .
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Meguiar's clay for overspray
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Had some overspray on my 1978 Fiat 124 Spider. I have always liked the clay to remove overspray but I wasn't sure it would work this time as the paint was soooooo rough. Not sure where the overspray came from but it was really bad. Took out my spray bottle of water and claybar and went to work. Took 2 hours to...
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Tires?
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I am in the market to buy 4 tires for my daughters 2007 Mustang. It came with Perrelli P235-55-ZR17 tires from the factory. I can still get these same tires that have a good rating. Problem is these tires are considered Summer Tires. I have also looked at some All Season Tires that will fit her car. I read s...
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Looking for a Bell Housing
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Anybody have a Chevy V8 Bell housing with fork for sale ?? Thanks
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1981 Fiat 124/2000 Spider
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I am thinking about buying a 1981 Fiat 2000 Spider for a fun driver. My 65 Corvette Coupe with a 383 stroker is fun but no drop top and is a gas mileage killer. Any of you guys have any experience with the Spiders? Thanks!
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Swimming Vette
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I saw on the news tonight that a guy in San Diego rented a yellow corvette and took it to the beach to do doughnuts. The car got stuck in the sand and he left it there. As you would imagine, the tide came up and you know the rest of the story. LOL
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Battery......best bag for the buck?
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My daughters Ford Focus needed a new battery so while at Sam's club I saw an Energizer that has a 3 year full replacement warranty and a 8 year prorated warranty so I bought it for $65.00. I can't believe the price and the warranty. Any idea if the Energizer is good? I need a battery soon for the 65 coupe and...
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Anti freeze
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Have you heard about this. "The "old standby" green coolant of the past is ethylene glycol. The newer coolants used in modern engines is Organic Acid Technology (or OAT for short) based coolants and have totally different protection packages for the respective engines. " If...
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2002 Viper GTS
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Any of you guys/gal have any expertise with Dodge Vipers? I am interested in a 2002 GTS with 13,000 miles on it. Has a supercharger, comp suspension, custom exhaust, etc. 1/4 mile in 11.2 sec. Bumblebee yellow and black stripes. Black leather interior with 6 speed.
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kensmith
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33.500
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$33.500 gets me on GM's waiting list for a Volt .
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vett boy
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vert top conditioner
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My 08 has a cloth top black and I'm looking for a cleared and conditioner that will blacken it a little .
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