The £7700 Corvette C6
Discussion
300bhp/ton said:
Awesome thread, roadtrip and car 
Q - who did you fly with? I must be looking in the wrong places for flights as they seem to cost more than your entire road trip.
Thanks Q - who did you fly with? I must be looking in the wrong places for flights as they seem to cost more than your entire road trip.
Norwegian Air. Once I booked direct with them, once through SkyScanner. I've just had a quick peek at the Norwegian website, flying economy from Gatwick to LA one way, economy is £184.90.
Edited by Fishy Dave on Wednesday 3rd October 16:15
Dave,
Heading out to Snetterton on 16th Oct if you fancy comparing cars?
I have Pfadt racing JOC stage 1 ARBs and shocks and Z06 springs F+R.
Just had the car tuned yesterday which has improved it so much (amazing experience) and am eager to get on track. (It's been too long - damned house purchase!!!)
Heading out to Snetterton on 16th Oct if you fancy comparing cars?
I have Pfadt racing JOC stage 1 ARBs and shocks and Z06 springs F+R.
Just had the car tuned yesterday which has improved it so much (amazing experience) and am eager to get on track. (It's been too long - damned house purchase!!!)
MrNoisy said:
Dave,
Heading out to Snetterton on 16th Oct if you fancy comparing cars?
I have Pfadt racing JOC stage 1 ARBs and shocks and Z06 springs F+R.
Just had the car tuned yesterday which has improved it so much (amazing experience) and am eager to get on track. (It's been too long - damned house purchase!!!)
I'd love to, but am flying to Magny-Cours the next day (CSCC - work) so am unlikely to be able to make it, will try though. Heading out to Snetterton on 16th Oct if you fancy comparing cars?
I have Pfadt racing JOC stage 1 ARBs and shocks and Z06 springs F+R.
Just had the car tuned yesterday which has improved it so much (amazing experience) and am eager to get on track. (It's been too long - damned house purchase!!!)
Great story mate. I saw your post on corvetteforum so I justed joined on here. I'm about to pull the trigger on a C6. Just drove a Z06 and that thing is a Savage, unfortunately it sounded like there was a diff whine and an intermittent groaning through the gears.
However the experience was excellent. There nothing quite like driving a Corvette. I wish the Z06 had a targa roof, while the 427 are expensive due to their rarity. I'm going to look at a Grand Sport so I have have the best of both worlds.
However the experience was excellent. There nothing quite like driving a Corvette. I wish the Z06 had a targa roof, while the 427 are expensive due to their rarity. I'm going to look at a Grand Sport so I have have the best of both worlds.
Chevynightlife said:
Great story mate. I saw your post on corvetteforum so I justed joined on here. I'm about to pull the trigger on a C6. Just drove a Z06 and that thing is a Savage, unfortunately it sounded like there was a diff whine and an intermittent groaning through the gears.
However the experience was excellent. There nothing quite like driving a Corvette. I wish the Z06 had a targa roof, while the 427 are expensive due to their rarity. I'm going to look at a Grand Sport so I have have the best of both worlds.
If funds allowed a Grandsport would be my choice too. I'd miss not being able to take the roof panel off.....although the LS7 in the Z06 might help me forget. Show us a piccie if you buy one. However the experience was excellent. There nothing quite like driving a Corvette. I wish the Z06 had a targa roof, while the 427 are expensive due to their rarity. I'm going to look at a Grand Sport so I have have the best of both worlds.
A month ago my wife and I planned for a long weekend away in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District. Typically it coincided with the tail end of storm Callum, so we endured various floods and almost constant rain. We did think of taking a different car or even cancelling altogether as I was ill with an ear infection, but persevered with the Corvette anyway.
I will save you the boring bits (tea and cake at Bettys) and just show you the car stuff.
The C6 has a 'clever' keyless entry system with starter button. Well, after a walk to look at some water falls we returned to the car as it started to rain.
I pressed the button above the number plate, opened the boot and chucked in the waterproofs ready for the drive to the B&B. Closed the boot, walked to the drivers door and it wouldn't open, my wife had the same problem with the passenger door, yup, we were locked out with the key inside. 300 miles from home, where the spare key was and stood in a T shirt as it blowed a gale! I still had my mobile on me so phoned the B&B owner who thankfully picked us up whilst I waited for the AA. Top service, the AA guy was with me in 25 minutes, but after an hour of us trying various things we were faced with three options:
1. Smash window. 2. Taxi and train(s) home to break into the house (Wilts) to get the spare key and drive a different car back up. 3. Call Corvette in the States, give them my chassis number, hope they can give me a key code to pass to a locksmith to get me in. None of these appealed and all would result in a ruined/expensive trip away.
The wind was howling and we were getting soaked but the guy was as determined as i was to find a solution. After some head scratching, I took out the rear light, and using a tool on my trusty penknife I made a small hole in the tub, punched a hole through the boot liner with a screw driver (AA not allowed to carry a drill) and the two of us went fishing with a piece of long wire. It took 15 minutes but bit by bit we edged my coat (with key in pocket) closer and closer to the back of the car until finally it was close enough to a sensor for a door to open! Such a relief, what a crazy design though. I will always have the key in my pocket from now on. I *may* have left some money in the AA mans spare jacket that he kindly lent me.
More of wet Yorkshire the next day, still, pretty countryside.
More to post from the Lake District tomorrow.
I will save you the boring bits (tea and cake at Bettys) and just show you the car stuff.
The C6 has a 'clever' keyless entry system with starter button. Well, after a walk to look at some water falls we returned to the car as it started to rain.
I pressed the button above the number plate, opened the boot and chucked in the waterproofs ready for the drive to the B&B. Closed the boot, walked to the drivers door and it wouldn't open, my wife had the same problem with the passenger door, yup, we were locked out with the key inside. 300 miles from home, where the spare key was and stood in a T shirt as it blowed a gale! I still had my mobile on me so phoned the B&B owner who thankfully picked us up whilst I waited for the AA. Top service, the AA guy was with me in 25 minutes, but after an hour of us trying various things we were faced with three options:
1. Smash window. 2. Taxi and train(s) home to break into the house (Wilts) to get the spare key and drive a different car back up. 3. Call Corvette in the States, give them my chassis number, hope they can give me a key code to pass to a locksmith to get me in. None of these appealed and all would result in a ruined/expensive trip away.
The wind was howling and we were getting soaked but the guy was as determined as i was to find a solution. After some head scratching, I took out the rear light, and using a tool on my trusty penknife I made a small hole in the tub, punched a hole through the boot liner with a screw driver (AA not allowed to carry a drill) and the two of us went fishing with a piece of long wire. It took 15 minutes but bit by bit we edged my coat (with key in pocket) closer and closer to the back of the car until finally it was close enough to a sensor for a door to open! Such a relief, what a crazy design though. I will always have the key in my pocket from now on. I *may* have left some money in the AA mans spare jacket that he kindly lent me.
More of wet Yorkshire the next day, still, pretty countryside.
More to post from the Lake District tomorrow.
Fishy Dave said:
I pressed the button above the number plate, opened the boot and chucked in the waterproofs ready for the drive to the B&B. Closed the boot, walked to the drivers door and it wouldn't open, my wife had the same problem with the passenger door, yup, we were locked out with the key inside. 300 miles from home, where the spare key was and stood in a T shirt as it blowed a gale!
After some head scratching, I took out the rear light, and using a tool on my trusty penknife I made a small hole in the tub, punched a hole through the boot liner with a screw driver (AA not allowed to carry a drill) and the two of us went fishing with a piece of long wire. It took 15 minutes but bit by bit we edged my coat (with key in pocket) closer and closer to the back of the car until finally it was close enough to a sensor for a door to open!
What a nightmare....I've not done this yet but its only a matter of time! Well done for McGuyvering your way out of the situation!After some head scratching, I took out the rear light, and using a tool on my trusty penknife I made a small hole in the tub, punched a hole through the boot liner with a screw driver (AA not allowed to carry a drill) and the two of us went fishing with a piece of long wire. It took 15 minutes but bit by bit we edged my coat (with key in pocket) closer and closer to the back of the car until finally it was close enough to a sensor for a door to open!
With each Corvette there is key fob 1, 2 and a manual key. What LT trim is yours. I know on the LT3 and above the key fob can be programmed to the driver saved settings for the seat position, mirrors and steering wheel.
This is the Z06 I drove.
I added up the parts that needed to be replaced and it came to $1800 which isn't bad and their easy to work on. The dealer breaker for me were the diff whine and transmission groan. I really hope the 6.2 LS3 Grand Sport is as savage as the 7.0 LS7.
This is the Z06 I drove.
I added up the parts that needed to be replaced and it came to $1800 which isn't bad and their easy to work on. The dealer breaker for me were the diff whine and transmission groan. I really hope the 6.2 LS3 Grand Sport is as savage as the 7.0 LS7.
Great story and nice cars many of them here in UAE.
I sympathize with you, many moons ago I did the same with an accord, put stuff in boot, keys were on boot floor, clunk, I realized I had locked keys in boot. AA man came pulled drivers door ajar at top, coat hanger down and pulled boot release, was on my way 90 minutes after call, and a 4 pack left in back of the AA van later.
Keep updates coming nice pictures of a lovely part of UK!
I sympathize with you, many moons ago I did the same with an accord, put stuff in boot, keys were on boot floor, clunk, I realized I had locked keys in boot. AA man came pulled drivers door ajar at top, coat hanger down and pulled boot release, was on my way 90 minutes after call, and a 4 pack left in back of the AA van later.
Keep updates coming nice pictures of a lovely part of UK!
C7’s seen to have rapidly depreciated to from late £50’s to late £30’s now. Tidy later C6’s still commanding late £20’s.
Has anyone driven a 6 and a 7 that would care to comment on their views given the price difference is now negligible? I had my eye on a C6 and think I prefer them aesthetically but just making sure I’m not mad to overlook the C7 if it’s little more expensive.
Has anyone driven a 6 and a 7 that would care to comment on their views given the price difference is now negligible? I had my eye on a C6 and think I prefer them aesthetically but just making sure I’m not mad to overlook the C7 if it’s little more expensive.
Last Saturday was supposed to have been spent driving around the Lakes and passes, but low cloud and heavy rain made it pointless so headed to the B and B early (recommendation to stay at Lingwood Lodge, Bowness, owned by a racer and Time Attack driver, Carl Owen).
The rubber skirt has become partly dislodged due to the amount of water it pushed through.
An ear infection was making me feel pretty rubbish, so although the rain finally stopped when we woke up on Sunday I wasn't up to much driving, so planned a fairly short route.
So much room!
Wife getting slightly cheesed off with the amount of photo stops.
The cambered roads and width of the car were a bit of a problem. Scrape......scr......scrape.......SCRAPE every few metres in places. Still, it made it home, passing 198,000 miles on the way.
The rubber skirt has become partly dislodged due to the amount of water it pushed through.
An ear infection was making me feel pretty rubbish, so although the rain finally stopped when we woke up on Sunday I wasn't up to much driving, so planned a fairly short route.
So much room!
Wife getting slightly cheesed off with the amount of photo stops.
The cambered roads and width of the car were a bit of a problem. Scrape......scr......scrape.......SCRAPE every few metres in places. Still, it made it home, passing 198,000 miles on the way.
Edited by Fishy Dave on Tuesday 16th October 11:31
That's a really nice C6, not spoiled with aftermarket add ons. There's nothing basic about about the 1lt, just less stuff to go wrong. The air deflector that's damaged, in the manual I believe it says it's a wear and tear item. All 3 pieces (2 corners and center) should cost around $120 to replace. That Z06 I posted had mangled air deflectors too.
Specifically now I am looking for a 3LT Grand Sport, Coupe in torch red with the manual. The latest one I'm looking at:
Specifically now I am looking for a 3LT Grand Sport, Coupe in torch red with the manual. The latest one I'm looking at:
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