Ken Fichtner

Email me for a copy of this very informative bulletin.
kenfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com

Have a great day,
Ken Fichtner

elegant

Thanks Ken for continuing to be such a helpful, stand-up person!!!

FEAR

why not post it?

Ken Fichtner

Examples of content:

Oil Viscosity Grade
 
Notice: DO NOT use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
• Z51 Performance Package vehicles utilize the dry sump oil system. This vehicle will come with factory fill 5W-30 dexos1™ oil and an oil fill cap identifying that 5W-30 dexos1™ oil is recommended to top off the engine or for an oil change.
• SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
• For cold temperature operation, where the temperature is colder than −20°F (−29°C), SAE 0W-30 may be used.
• For track events or competitive driving, Mobil 1™ 15W-50 engine oil must be used.

Automatic Transmission — Using Paddle Shift
The Manual Paddle Shift system can be used in D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode). The system is activated by pushing the left paddle to downshift and right paddle to upshift. The current gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster, or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an upshift or a downshift, if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or higher gear.
While in M (Manual Mode), the paddles on the steering wheel can be used to manually upshift or downshift the transmission. The left paddle downshifts and right paddle upshifts. When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, shifting to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) gear allows the vehicle to gain more traction. If traction control is active, upshifts are delayed to increase control of the vehicle.
The Manual Paddle Shift system can be deactivated by moving the shift lever from M (Manual Mode) back to D (Drive). While in D (Drive), tap either the upshift or downshift controls to place the transmission in Manual Paddle Shift mode. To exit Manual Paddle Shift mode, hold the upshift control for more than one second. The system will return to automatic shifting after 10 seconds of cruising at a steady speed and no manual shifts, or when the vehicle comes to a stop. While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission will select 2 (Second) gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from and hold 2 (Second) gear unless the manual paddle shifts are used to shift into a different gear, or D (Drive) is selected. The driver can select 1 (First) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop.

Manual Transmission — Active Rev Match (ARM) — Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Vehicles equipped with the 7 Speed Tremec (TR6070) manual transmission have Active Rev Match (ARM). ARM aids in smoother shifting by matching the engine speed (RPM) to the next selected gear. By monitoring shift lever and clutch operation, ARM adjusts engine speed to match a calibrated value. On downshifts, engine speed will be increased before the clutch is engaged. On upshifts, engine speed is reduced to a calibrated value. Rev matching is maintained for a few seconds between shifts, then deactivates if the shift is not completed, and engine speed returns to idle.

Transportation Cover
 
All Corvette Stingrays are shipped with a transportation cover. The cover should remain on the car during storage at the dealership to keep it protected from environmental fallout. The cover should be removed when the car is delivered to the customer. Once the cover is removed it should be provided to the customer if they want the cover. It can be rolled or folded and placed in the rear of the car. The cover can be washed and reused if the customer so desires. If the customer does not want the transportation cover it can be discarded.

Ken Fichtner

33 page document with illustrations.... that's why I didn't post it.
Ken

LT1_E85_Corvette

Thanks for the info! Fantastic detail, and crazy that different oils are used for racing applications. Also, it's confirmed that the car cover can be reused and is good to be washed!

michaelinmech

^ A 33 PAGE DOCUMENT WITH ILLUSTRATIONS ON THE C7 to read, digest and analyze . . .My Gawd Man - you just gave most of the Engineer members of the Forum little chubbers, just from the anticipation

Hurricane

Great, after that tease now I want to see it all!

lawdogg149

Yea I got the chubber. sent you the email Ken

Madmax6252

rotflmao!

truth.b

<<<<< Engineer

Email Sent.

Ken Fichtner

I am glad that I could bring this information to you all!

Keep the emails coming and I will do my best to keep up while waiting for my first truck load of Stingrays to arrive....

MikeyTX

You don't think the driver would try a short cut out of Cody by way of Chief Josef highway and Bear tooth do you ?

FEAR

thats great info, learned some for sure! thanks Ken

newskatercat

Thanks Ken!

RickDI

What is the mysterious 4th suspension? We may never know...

The 2014 Corvette Stingray has four available suspension systems. They are identified as follows:
• Suspension System Soft Ride — RPO FE1
• Suspension System Sport — RPO FE3
• Suspension System Special Ride and Handling — RPO FE4 (Magnetic Selective Ride Control)

Also, thanks Ken!

SCM_Crash

Email sent! I can't wait... MUST KNOW EVERYTHING!!!

MikeG37

Got it Thanks Ken!

arghx7

Google Docs

george vee

Thanks that was a good read.