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Corvette Resources
There are a number of resources out there for Corvette owners. The best sources for "everything you need to know about your Corvette" exists on the Corvette Forum.
Corvette C6
Corvette C5
Corvette C4
Below are some snippets from the C6 FAQ that are useful for Corvette owners:
Spec Sheets
2005 Specs: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2005/index.shtml
2006 Specs: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/index.shtml
2007 Specs: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2007/index.shtml
2008 Specs: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2008/index.shtml
2009 Specs: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...2009specs.html
2009 Competition Sport: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2009csp/index.shtml
Owner's Manuals
2005: http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/2005OM.pdf
2006: http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/06vetteom.pdf
2007: http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/2007corvette.pdf
2008: http://www.c6registry.com/Technical/2008corvette.pdf
2009: http://www.chevrolet.com/assets/pdf/...tte_owners.pdf
Independent Reviews
2009 Reviews:
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/cor...09/review.html
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...t-corvette.htm
2008 Review Car & Driver: http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...nvertible.html
Multiple Model Year Reviews: http://www.autoweb.com/content/resea...Action/Reviews
Supporting Sites
Hobby Car Corvettes:
www.hobbycarcorvettes.net
Barret Design Works: http://www.barrettdesignworks.com - Barrett Design Works is the premiere manufacturer of promotional vehicles and exhibits in the United States
Extended Warranty: Warranty Headquarters has an array of affordable extended warranty plans for your car or truck.
Titanium Metal Supply: www.titaniummetalsupply.com - Choose Titanium Metal Supply for your industrial metal needs.
Headset Discounters: Plantronics Headsets, office headsets at the best price
Secret Laws of Management: Stuart Wyatt writes about leadership, management, and how to improve both.
Custom Car Covers: Customcarcovers.com offers an extensive selection of car covers to protect your car from UV rays, dust, moisture and more.
All Pro Driving: AllProDriving.com offers Defensive Driving, Defensive Driving course online and traffic school courses
Recalls & Service Bulletins
Recall Lists:
http://www.mycarstats.com/auto_TSBs/...VETTE_TSBs.asp
http://www.allworldauto.com/tsbs/che...ns_8-90-1.html
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/bulletin.html
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
A/C Blowing Hot Preliminary Info Bulletin: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...78&forum_id=74
Blocked First Gear Shift: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=101
Brake Line Safety Recall:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=recall
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/949354-new-info-on-brake-line-recall.html
Brake Squeal Bulletin & Fix: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...14&forum_id=74
Convertible Roof Cover Separation: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-corvette.html
Crank Pulley Bolt TSB & Info: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1038771
Crank Pulley Complaints: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1550146869
Crank Pulley TSB VIN Numbers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...47&forum_id=74
Dash "hoot" "groan" From Under Dash:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1040150
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...05&forum_id=74
Excessive Oil Consumption - TSB:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-bulletin.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...09043-a-2.html
Fuel Sending Unit: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1060074
Power Steering Hose: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...73&forum_id=74
Rear End Chatter When Cold:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570150095-post8.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1249546
Roof Delamination: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...16&forum_id=74
Service Charging System Warning: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1414082
Snap Ring Recall: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/930805-mis-machined-transmission-countershaft-snap.html
Snap Ring Recall VIN Range: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/932613-mn6-transmission-problem-vins.html
Wheel Drive (rear axle) Shaft Nut: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...he-dealer.html
Known Issues (not experienced by all)
Brakes/Axel/Wheels
Brake Line Failures: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1113860
Brake Squeal After Washing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/922848-wheel-cleaning-what-not-to-do.html
Brake Squealing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/916234-anyones-c6-brakes-squeaking-yet.html
Cracked Z51 Rotors: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1046511
CV Boot Leaks: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...90&forum_id=74
Rear Axle Seal Failures: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...46&forum_id=74
Z51 Directional Rotors Mounted on Wrong Side: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/939034-something-odd-about-the-z51-rotors.html
Electronics/Electrical
CD Changer Bug: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/900908-6-cd-changer-wont-play-above-track-9-bug-found-and-fix.html
Cold Weather Window Indexing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/973590-window-indexing-in-the-cold-weather.html
Gas Door Won't Stay Closed: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...need-help.html
HOMELINK Missing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/916057-1sb-package-homelink-transmitter.html
HOMELINK - Programming: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/956591-how-to-program-homelink-garage-op.html
Intermittent Electrical Problems: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/924597-vin-1384-plagued-with-electrical-problems.html
Military Time On Radio: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/907312-clock-stuck-on-military-time-anyone-know-how-to-change-it.html
NAV Locking Up: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/920242-ok-i-guess-it-really-is-a-minor-problem.html
Rear Hatch - Intermittent Open: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/917850-rear-hatch-exterior-release-switch.html
Rear Hatch Key Inoperable: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-heads-up.html
Service Active Handling: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...yone-care.html
Tire Pressure Discrepancy: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/915838-c6-owners-and-tire-pressure-readings.html
Window Indexing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/931055-1st-drive-with-the-headers-and-airbox.html
Engine Bay/Fuel/AC
A/C Blows Hot Air: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1117263
A/C Fix: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...61&forum_id=74
Air Filter # Error In Manual: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/925171-need-correct-air-filter-part-no-manual-is-wrong.html
Clicking Noises While Driving - Troubleshooting Tips: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/940930-weird-clicking-sound.html
Crank Pulley Loose:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/919069-c6-crank-pulley-loose.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/940446-tecnically-acceptable-repair.html
Dead Batteries and Manual Tranny: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/928291-keyless-start-boon-or-pain.html
Dead Battery:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=101
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ry-change.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ump-start.html
Fuel Pump Connector Failure: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1116191
Fuel Sending Unit/Fuel warning on DIC: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1060074
Oil Pan Leak: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-a-while.html
Overfilling Fuel Tank Gives Engine Light: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1042223
Plug Wire Loose: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/914975-engine-probem-started-to-day.html
Ticking Sound: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/923699-problems-at-560-miles.html
Exterior/Suspension
Convertible Power Top: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1055828
Convertible Wind Noise Top Up: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1390008
Delaminated Top Updates:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1426785
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1432192
Door Strike Rattle/Banging Noise Over Bumps: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ver-bumps.html
Door Gaps & Adjustments: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1548710868
F55 Suspension Inoperable: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/903703-f55-completely-inoperable-in-my-c6-coupe.html
Hood Emblem Peeling: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/940588-hood-emblem-problem.html
Misc. Problem List: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/913864-c6-owners-list-your-problems.html
Poor Rear Visibility: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/913257-backing-up.html
Scraping: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/908448-front-end-scraping.html
Squeaks and Rattles: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1045781
Squeaky Roof: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/906606-creaky-roof-panel-part-2-problem-fixed.html
Trunk Button Sticking & Repair: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...00&forum_id=74
Water in Rear View Mirrors: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/924155-water-in-side-mirrors.html
Wavy Rear Glass: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/911082-wavy-circles-in-rear-window.html
Interior
Airbag Light Illuminates Intermittently: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1529443
Airbag Stickers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/907815-how-to-remove-interior-labels.html
Carpet Fit’n’Finish: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/913121-fit-and-finish-on-carpet-and-floor-mats.html
Door Button Broken: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/940738-problem-with-door-button.html
Locking Seat Belt: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/912562-locking-seat-belt-problem.html
Passenger Door Rattle: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1548775711
Paint & Cosmetic
Orange Peel:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/915802-any-recourse-or-way-to-rectify-orange-peel.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/807721-c6-orange-peel-pic.html
Transmissions & Drivetrain
Manual Transmission Chattering: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/921011-official-answer-to-manual-transmission-problem.html
Manual Transmission Grind: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rd-shifts.html
Water Leak in Rear Storage Compartment: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...this-time.html
Information and Tech Tips
Air Dam Replacement: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rt-change.html
A6 Paddle Shifter for 2006+ :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...82&forum_id=74
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...45&forum_id=74
A6 Paddle Shift Tips & Quirks: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...45&forum_id=74
Access FAQ: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/899057-c6-access-system-faq.html
Accessory Electrical Access: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/927370-how-do-you-turn-on-all-the-elsectrics.html
Battery Chargers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-topic/749797-whats-the-best-car-battery-charger.html
Battery Relocation to Rear DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...e-non-z06.html
Battery Tender Mounting: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mounting.html
Brake Ducts: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/920087-c6-rear-brake-cooling-ducts.html
Brake Rotors - Drilled vs Slotted Facts: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...e-braking.html
Breaking In Your Motor: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/845004-what-is-the-best-way-to-break-in-the-c6.html
Cargo Shade Tie Down DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-flap-diy.html
Center Cap Alignment with Air Valve: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/963765-a-center-cap-revolution.html
Center Console Removal for Upgrades: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/953023-c6-silver-console-removal.html
Custom Interior: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/721011-interior-motives-a-look-inside-the-c6-corvette-cockpit.html
C6 vs. Z06 Differentials http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1586766
DIC Display - Customization: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/895560-after-2-days-of-driving-review-and-pics.html
Door & Mirror Removal DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1374404
DRL Off: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/927642-drl-turn-off.html
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs): http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ng-lights.html
Disabling Traction Control for the Track: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/914660-turning-off-traction-control-one-press-or-two.html
Front Fender Wells - DIY to Block Pebbles & Sand: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...xperinced.html
Fuel Line Removal DIY - Changing FRCs: http://forums.corvetteforum.com:80/c...fuel-line.html
Headlight Assembly Removal DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...y-2005-c6.html
HUD Installation DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...available.html
Intake Manifold Removal: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tion-help.html
Key-less Entry Operation
Auto Lock:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/927688-investigation-locking-the-fob-in-the-car.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/927229-i-got-locked-out-of-my-c6-today.html
Key Blank for Rear Hatch: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...key-blank.html
Key Use: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/921750-c6-question-about-starter-key.html
Locked Out - Battery Dead?: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tal-key-2.html
Onstar FAQ: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/999840-finally-the-answers-to-all-of-your-onstar-questions-for-your-c6.html
Opening the Doors From the Inside:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/917807-electric-door-locks.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/916653-if-only-i-could-open-the-door-of-the-new-corvette.html
Passive Mode Use: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/926392-locking-and-unlocking-a-c6.html
Posting Pictures on the Forum Tutorials:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paci...orial-new.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/help...al-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/help...ml?forum_id=31
Rotor Installation DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1569963584
Run Flat (Goodyear) Technical Overview: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...the-least.html
Run Flat Warranty: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-what-now.html
Seats - 1SX :http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/894699-picture-of-1sx-seats-and-dash.html
Seating Brakes:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...reaking+brakes
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_bedinfaq.shtml
Secrets Of The C6: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/899134-secrets-of-the-c6.html
Selective Ride Control: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/927915-magnetic-ride-control-vs-z51.html
Speed Range by Gears Charts: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-by-gear.html
Speed Sensitive Wipers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/918689-speed-sensitive-windshield-wipers.html
Splash Guard DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...41&forum_id=74
Splash Guard Installation Primer: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...on-w-pics.html
Spoiler Installation - GM Brand: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/925950-c6-rear-spoiler-install.html
Tail Light & Side Light Removal DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1665253
Thermostat Replacement - 2009 LS3: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...t-fitment.html
Thermostat Replacement - Leaking: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-leaking.html
Tire Life: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/925531-tire-mileage.html
Tire Pressure Sensor Monitoring/Reset videos:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1495228
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1726733
Tire Pressure Sensor Tips and Reset Info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1495228
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1726733
TPMS Reset: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...eset-help.html
Traction control: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=914660
Transmissions - 2008+:
Hydra-Matic 6L80 (MYC) Automatic Transmission:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...008tr6l80.html
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/349716-post4.html
Tremec TR6060 (MM6/MZ6) Manual Transmission: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...008tr6060.html
Trouble Code List: http://www.troublecodes.net/GM/
Trunk - Power Assist Close: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/914810-closing-the-hatch-on-the-coupe.html
Tying Down C6 On A Trailer: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/927908-how-do-you-tie-down-a-c6-in-a-trailer.html
Vararam Improvement DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-and-fix.html
Vent Air Oder - Possible Solutions: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ir-stinks.html
VIN Number - How to Read: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-be-wrong.html
Warped Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System:http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...rakedisk.shtml
Fluids & Maintenance
Air Filter Comparison - LS3, LS7, LS9: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...same-pics.html
Brake Fluid Upgrade: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/968518-z-51-brake-trouble-at-track-day.html
Cabin Air Filter Replacement: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...in-filter.html
Changing Brake Pads: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rake-pads.html
Clutch Fluid Change Tutorial by Ranger: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...al-issues.html
Computer Removal DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&postcount=10
Jack Adapter - Crossbeam: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1329729
Jacking: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/922026-hocky-pucks-and-the-c6.html
Jacking Points: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1117639
Jacking Safely - Four Point: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...55&forum_id=74
Maintenance Guides/Trouble Codes: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553040854
Manual Tranny Fluid Replacement - Z51: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=101
OBD II Connector Location: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1507720
Oil Capacity Issue: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/922780-oil-change-6-0-quarts.html
Oil Change DIY II: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...61&forum_id=74
Oil Filter: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/924216-oil-filter.html
Oil Filter Discussions: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...02&forum_id=74
Oil Filter LS2 & Z06 is PF48 - 2007+: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=PF48
Oil Filter Warning/Discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1117122
Oil Plug Wrench & Magnetic Plug: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/930746-what-is-the-oil-drain-plug-size-to-remove-oil-plug-in-pan.html
Rear Toe-link Lubrication DIY - Z51: http://nakidparts.com/id47.html
Rocker Arm Upgrade Procedure: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...procedure.html
Speed Bleeders - Pros/Cons: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-bleeders.html
Tranny & Rear Axle Oil Change DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1497063
Transaxle Service, Fluids, etc.: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1474416
Water Wetter (decrease coolant temps): http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1431370
Wheel Alignment Specs: http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/toom...6alignment.htm
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570123192-post11.html
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