Tech Thursday: C6 Z06 Weights

Tech Thursday: C6 Z06 Weights

If you’re curious about how much parts weigh in your Z06, wonder no more… The data below was compiled by Corvette Forum members and organized by blaine123. It is invaluable as reference for the Z06 and people who race their cars as some of the parts are useful on non-Z06 cars also (there is a […] More »

By: | October 31, 2013


Tech Tuesday: C6 Key Fob Lock Out

Tech Tuesday: C6 Key Fob Lock Out

2008+ Lock Out Is your battery dead? Don’t know what to do? Read on… Your key fob contains a traditional key inside it. To get it out of the key fob press down on the button circled in the photo below, while pulling the silver top out. If there is a lot of resistance, depress […] More »

By: | October 29, 2013


Tech Thursday: C5 Tires and Wheels

Tech Thursday: C5 Tires and Wheels

Tires and Wheels Why Mod? Replacing the tires and wheels on a stock Corvette immediately makes your Corvette stand out. It is probably the easiest way to modify the appearance without extensive fiberglass work and without the risk of ruining your car. If you don’t like the rims you can always put the stock ones […] More »

By: | October 24, 2013



Some Dealers Adding $25,000 Mark-up

Some Dealers Adding $25,000 Mark-up

Speculation was rampant while waiting for production and sales to begin that many dealers would unscrupulously add surcharges to the new C7 Corvette Stingray due to demand. While we frown on this, simple economics dictates that it makes sense to charge whatever people are willing to pay. Thankfully, as far as we know, all CorvetteForum […] More »

By: | October 23, 2013


1966 Corvette “Barn Find”

1966 Corvette “Barn Find”

Although it’s been hidden in a barn for the past twelve years, it’s technically not a barn find as the owner (original owner, that is) of this ’66 Sting Ray knew it was there. According to the reddit original poster his grandpa, the owner, “needed to get the frame worked on. He gave it to […] More »

By: | October 21, 2013


Poll Results: Why are Corvettes Being Wrecked?

Poll Results: Why are Corvettes Being Wrecked?

Earlier this week, we asked you the following question– “Why have two C7 Corvette Stingrays already been wrecked?” And apparently 72% of you have no sense of humor. Just joking, relax. The remaining 28% (majority) voted that the non-elliptical taillights were to blame. There was a correct answer and that was it. In all seriousness, […] More »

By: | October 18, 2013


Tech Thursday: C5 CAGS

Tech Thursday: C5 CAGS

Transmission CAGS What is CAGS? To avoid a gas guzzler tax, Chevrolet invented a skip-shift device on its manual transmission cars called Computer-Aided Gear Selection, or CAGS. CAGS forces you to shift your manual Vette from first to fourth (rather than second or third) when: Engine temp is greater than 169 F Vehicle speed is […] More »

By: | October 17, 2013



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