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Nov 27, 2022

C7 Corvette Oil Upgrade | Super Car | Recommended Oil | Track & Street

0W-40 Mobil 1

SUPER CAR OIL | Best Price | C7 Corvette Oil Upgrade | Why Dexos is OUT & Mobil 1 is IN | Best Oil for Type of Driving | Part Number to Upgrade Oil Caps

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Apr 26, 2022

looking for find out if there is anyway to pre-test a DIC replacement I purchased on ebay before ripping out the IPC

DIC Wiring

Purchased a used DIC on ebay. looking for a way to validate it works before ripping out the IPC or paying someone to do it which is in the area of $500

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Jan 07, 2022

More power

I have cold air what else can i do to get a little more power

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Jan 07, 2022

GS

Black Mamba

Will a tuner help my car? And do I need to upgrade the oil?

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Jan 07, 2022

C7 grand sport

I have 2019 grand sport. will the longtube headers that fit Z06 fit mine?

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Aug 07, 2021

Dead battery, can’t open doors and trunk key won’t turn!

Hello, my battery is dead, of course the key fob won’t open the doors and the trunk key will go in but won’t turn consequently I can’t go through the

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Aug 07, 2021

Wheel hopping on 2019 C7 Stingray

Backing out of the driveway,turning into a parking space at low speed it feels as if the body is coming off the frame a loud noise,like the tires are flat,or

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Aug 07, 2021

2015 C7 CORVETTE OVERHEATING

I AM HAVING SOME ISSUES GETTING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM LOCAL DEALERS. THE GM EXTENDED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY SAYS WHAT IS REQUIRED AS PROOF OF OVERHEATING

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Jun 16, 2021

Question about exhaust

I just purchased a set of headers and piping from you (aFe Power 48-32011-YN Twisted Steel Header/Connection pipe). Do sell the header to engine block

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Jun 03, 2021

drive side mirror does not stay in memory position

My 2004 corvette driver-side mirror does not stay in the memory position. If the mirror is moved for another driver it will not go back to the memory position,

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Feb 10, 2021

Fueling problems

Im from New Zealand and having problems getting fuel into the tank, keeps spitting back, 2016 C7, CAN YOU HELP

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Feb 10, 2021

Engine oil for dedicated track car

I have a C7 that is a dedicated track car, but I drive it to the track and back. I used to use the Mobil 1 15W 50, but was told to switch to ESP 0W 40,

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Jan 30, 2021

Accessory mode for 2005 C6 corvette

My car was dead so I put in a new battery. Now, I can't turn off the accessory mode.

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Jan 30, 2021

PASS. SIDE WIPER ARM

DOES THE PASS.SIDE WIPER ARM FOLD UP AS MUCH AS DRIVER'S SIDE, SO YOU CAN REPLACE WIPER BLADES. ON MINE, PASS. SIDE ONLY FOLDS A LITTLE. DO I NEED A NEW

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Jan 12, 2021

C-8 Corvette wheel hot

I have a new C-8 Corvette. When turning at very slow speed, such as into a garage or parking space, I notice the front wheels seem NOT to turn. Almost

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Jan 12, 2021

Correct Optima battery for 2006 corvette convertible

Replacing existing battery in my 2006 corvette convertible want to know the exact Optima battery I need to use to replace it with

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Jan 02, 2021

Dead battery swap

New battery now radio does not work. 2010 GS

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Jan 02, 2021

At what serial number did GM move the CDM in the 93 corvette from under dash to behind the passenger seat?

AT what serial number did GM move the CDM in the 1993 corvette from under dash to behind the passenger seat?

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Jan 02, 2021

Low Engine Coolant Temperature

C7 lt1 water temperature runs between 174-185 deg. outside temperature 60 deg. and up. The yellow tach bar shows when the temp goes below 180 deg. Was

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Dec 29, 2020

Z06 Overheating Fixes | Timeline | Warranty Coverage | Lawsuits

C7 Z06

Z06 Overheating | Get all the details for Fixes | Timeline | Warranty Coverage |

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Dec 29, 2020

Corvette News | Latest and Breaking News in the Corvette World

2016 Z06

Corvette news releases from around the Corvette Universe

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Dec 25, 2020

Corvette Battery | All Generations | Best Battery | Longest Life

C5 Corvette Battery

Corvette Battery | All Generations | Best Battery | Longest Life | Replacement Part Number | Best Rated

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Dec 23, 2020

Check Digit VIN Decoder

Check Digit VIN Decoder

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Dec 23, 2020

Corvette VIN Decoder (C1-C8) Corvette VIN Number Lookup (All Years)

2013 Corvette Build Sheet

Corvette VIN Decoder | VIN NUMBER LOOKUP | Trim Tag Decoder | Build Date by VIN | Sequence Description for all Years and special editions.

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Dec 22, 2020

Corvette Sound Deadener | Proven Results | Reduce Road Noise & Exhaust

C5 Trunk Before Insulation

Corvette sound deadener system designed to stop Corvette Noise! Pre-packaged kits proven and tested composite solutions.

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Dec 22, 2020

Owner manual C6

I am in France and want to buy the owner manual, even in english for my C6. Do you have in stock that manual, or could you tell me where can i find it

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Dec 20, 2020

Passenger air vent cover removal

How to remove the vent cover on the passenger kick panel.

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Dec 20, 2020

authentic 1963 owners manual

How to tell if owner's manual is real or reproduction?

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Dec 13, 2020

Corvette C6 | Product Reviews | Specs | Best of C6

2013 Corvette Red Convertible

Corvette C6 Information, reviews, expert advice, in depth and detailed examination of 2005-2012+ Corvettes!

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Dec 13, 2020

Corvette C7 | Best of Mods | Specs | Performance | Upgrades

2014 C7 Corvette

Corvette C7 | Best of Mods | Specs | Performance | Upgrades for any C7 Corvette model. The search is over!

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