New Vette Owner
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New Vette Owner
Hello Everyone,
I just purchased my first Corvette (Love It). It is an 86 4+3 with 67,000 miles. This car has the original paint and interior that looks like new. The only issue this car has is the Bose radio. It will power up, the antenna goes up and the display works but no sound from any speakers. Anyone out there have some ideas on this? Is there somewhere in the Metro Detroit area that specializes in Vette?
Thanks, Steve
I just purchased my first Corvette (Love It). It is an 86 4+3 with 67,000 miles. This car has the original paint and interior that looks like new. The only issue this car has is the Bose radio. It will power up, the antenna goes up and the display works but no sound from any speakers. Anyone out there have some ideas on this? Is there somewhere in the Metro Detroit area that specializes in Vette?
Thanks, Steve
Burning Brakes
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Hello Everyone,
I just purchased my first Corvette (Love It). It is an 86 4+3 with 67,000 miles. This car has the original paint and interior that looks like new. The only issue this car has is the Bose radio. It will power up, the antenna goes up and the display works but no sound from any speakers. Anyone out there have some ideas on this? Is there somewhere in the Metro Detroit area that specializes in Vette?
Thanks, Steve
I just purchased my first Corvette (Love It). It is an 86 4+3 with 67,000 miles. This car has the original paint and interior that looks like new. The only issue this car has is the Bose radio. It will power up, the antenna goes up and the display works but no sound from any speakers. Anyone out there have some ideas on this? Is there somewhere in the Metro Detroit area that specializes in Vette?
Thanks, Steve
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Welcome to Vette-ville, and to the forum!
The Bose system uses an amplifier circuit at each speaker, and they are notorious for going bad. If that's the problem, then you're better off replacing the whole system.
As a new owner, you need to know that the law requires vette owners to wave to each other.
The Bose system uses an amplifier circuit at each speaker, and they are notorious for going bad. If that's the problem, then you're better off replacing the whole system.
As a new owner, you need to know that the law requires vette owners to wave to each other.
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Welcome to Vette-ville, and to the forum!
The Bose system uses an amplifier circuit at each speaker, and they are notorious for going bad. If that's the problem, then you're better off replacing the whole system.
As a new owner, you need to know that the law requires vette owners to wave to each other.
The Bose system uses an amplifier circuit at each speaker, and they are notorious for going bad. If that's the problem, then you're better off replacing the whole system.
As a new owner, you need to know that the law requires vette owners to wave to each other.
Safety Car
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From: Granada Hills CA
Welcome to the Forum.
Know you will enjoy your new toy.
As far as the Bose, it is a tricky beast. Speakers and amps are a common problem with the age most are now approaching.
If you decide to have them rebuilt it's somewhere around 80-100 bucks per speaker at Doctor Dons.
http://www.doctordons.com
Time now to go for a drive, you can listen to the heartbeat of your SBC for entertainment!
Know you will enjoy your new toy.
As far as the Bose, it is a tricky beast. Speakers and amps are a common problem with the age most are now approaching.
If you decide to have them rebuilt it's somewhere around 80-100 bucks per speaker at Doctor Dons.
http://www.doctordons.com
Time now to go for a drive, you can listen to the heartbeat of your SBC for entertainment!
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2012
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Welcome to Vette-ville, and to the forum!
The Bose system uses an amplifier circuit at each speaker, and they are notorious for going bad. If that's the problem, then you're better off replacing the whole system.
As a new owner, you need to know that the law requires vette owners to wave to each other.
The Bose system uses an amplifier circuit at each speaker, and they are notorious for going bad. If that's the problem, then you're better off replacing the whole system.
As a new owner, you need to know that the law requires vette owners to wave to each other.
Thanks for the info. I will try to post pics this weekend. Steve
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Welcome to the Forum.
Know you will enjoy your new toy.
As far as the Bose, it is a tricky beast. Speakers and amps are a common problem with the age most are now approaching.
If you decide to have them rebuilt it's somewhere around 80-100 bucks per speaker at Doctor Dons.
http://www.doctordons.com
Time now to go for a drive, you can listen to the heartbeat of your SBC for entertainment!
Know you will enjoy your new toy.
As far as the Bose, it is a tricky beast. Speakers and amps are a common problem with the age most are now approaching.
If you decide to have them rebuilt it's somewhere around 80-100 bucks per speaker at Doctor Dons.
http://www.doctordons.com
Time now to go for a drive, you can listen to the heartbeat of your SBC for entertainment!
Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville FL
Welcome to the dark side Steve. A few things you need to know as a new owner and Forum member. This Forum is a wealth of knowledge at your disposal. In the last 16-28 (C4 Gen)years almost every problem has occurred or every product has been experienced by someone here and they have probly posted about it. Corvettes are expensive to repair and restore so if your heart and pockets arent large, you may want to reconsider.
First, learn to use the search function at the top. Dont just type in your terms in the "Search" box in the middle but look at the right on the toolbar up top for the little "Search" button, then hit "Advanced" then enter your search terms. At the lower right you will see all the Forums here, select "C4 General, Tech/Perf or whatever category fits best. This way you get specifics and will save a lot of time. And PLEASE do not ask what type of oil, gas, tires, wax, etc. These things are your choice, any of which usually will work on your car and it boils down to personal preference anyway.
I mentioned the expense sometimes involved with Corvette ownership. This is referred to as the Corvette Tax . The tax involves retailers charging absorbent amounts of money for parts that also fit mid size GM cars and the S-10. There are sometimes alternatives to rare and expensive Corvette parts so search the forum to perhaps find a cheaper alternative. A lot of times tho, the part is Corvette and even single year specific, making them made of unobtainium.
What you really have to watch is the "While I am in There" disease. This can get extremely expensive and sometimes terminal, lol. This is when you say "OK, I am going to change valve cover gaskets" and you end up buying new heads, cam, intake, and throttle body. Of course this is also personal preference but you have been warned!
Lastly, if you plan on working on your car, go ahead and buy a Factory Service Manual, most of the time Chiltons, Haynes and the smaller manuals will leave you lacking for specifics. The FSM's can be obtained here in the Parts For Sale, eBay or from Helms, the GM reprinter of these manuals. If you find some used ones, make sure they have red covers as white covers are the preliminary versions and refer back to the previous years FSM quite often.
I hope these simple tips will help your Corvette experience be a great one. You have a bunch of great folks here, typically not just wash, wax and drive people but owners that get in there and get greasy, bloody and curse. So welcome again and I hope I didnt scare you off!
Steve H.
Oh yeah and again..........
First, learn to use the search function at the top. Dont just type in your terms in the "Search" box in the middle but look at the right on the toolbar up top for the little "Search" button, then hit "Advanced" then enter your search terms. At the lower right you will see all the Forums here, select "C4 General, Tech/Perf or whatever category fits best. This way you get specifics and will save a lot of time. And PLEASE do not ask what type of oil, gas, tires, wax, etc. These things are your choice, any of which usually will work on your car and it boils down to personal preference anyway.
I mentioned the expense sometimes involved with Corvette ownership. This is referred to as the Corvette Tax . The tax involves retailers charging absorbent amounts of money for parts that also fit mid size GM cars and the S-10. There are sometimes alternatives to rare and expensive Corvette parts so search the forum to perhaps find a cheaper alternative. A lot of times tho, the part is Corvette and even single year specific, making them made of unobtainium.
What you really have to watch is the "While I am in There" disease. This can get extremely expensive and sometimes terminal, lol. This is when you say "OK, I am going to change valve cover gaskets" and you end up buying new heads, cam, intake, and throttle body. Of course this is also personal preference but you have been warned!
Lastly, if you plan on working on your car, go ahead and buy a Factory Service Manual, most of the time Chiltons, Haynes and the smaller manuals will leave you lacking for specifics. The FSM's can be obtained here in the Parts For Sale, eBay or from Helms, the GM reprinter of these manuals. If you find some used ones, make sure they have red covers as white covers are the preliminary versions and refer back to the previous years FSM quite often.
I hope these simple tips will help your Corvette experience be a great one. You have a bunch of great folks here, typically not just wash, wax and drive people but owners that get in there and get greasy, bloody and curse. So welcome again and I hope I didnt scare you off!
Steve H.
Oh yeah and again..........