FSM, Paper vs. CD ?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Carthage MO
FSM, Paper vs. CD ?
So, I have a pair of C4's with one that's being a bit of a PITA with what I believe is an electrical issue (92 dies & restarts after time, No codes). Anyway, I know I should have a set of FSM's. Not only for trouble shooting the currant issue, but future issues that are sure to come.
With that I'm wondering if the CD versions of the FSM's are truly complete direct digital copies of the paper version? Or are the CD versions more like cliff note's of the FSM?
With that I'm wondering if the CD versions of the FSM's are truly complete direct digital copies of the paper version? Or are the CD versions more like cliff note's of the FSM?
Pro
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It's really nice to have the manual right there by you so you can reference back and forth for trouble shooting, with a CD you either have to have a laptop or print out what you want, big hassle. The factory manual is well worth the money.
Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville FL
I have looked at the description of some of the CD versions on eBay and they dont really say that it is a true Factory Service Manual copy. While we say "Service Manual", they say "Repair Manual" and the description of contents just doesnt seem right to me. Maybe something a little more advanced than a Chilton/Haynes but not the GM book. Just seems that with a new FSM paper copy from Helminc.com costing $120 or so that a $15 CD just wouldnt be the same thing if GM is getting their cut. I may be totally wrong, hopefully someone will jump in with more info.
Racer
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From: Harper Woods MI
I have both for my '84 and '91. I don't want to get my books greasy dirty, so I have the Bishko CD versions. The great thing about the CD's is they are searchable and you can view them from the laptop or print the pages you need (get those greasy dirty).
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
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10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Race Director
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From: Anaheim CA
My paper FSM is VERY highlighted, marked up and it has a lot of bookmarks in it.
Advanced
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From: Brisbane
The hard copy FSM seems to be around $100 whereas the CD is cheaper at less than half the price. If the CD is the same content as the hard copy, couldn't you just buy the CD, print out the FSM and put it in a binder?
I think the original question was are the CD versions, the same as the hard copy FSM. I'd also be grateful for an answer as I'm just about to purchase one or the other.
Thanks
Darren
I think the original question was are the CD versions, the same as the hard copy FSM. I'd also be grateful for an answer as I'm just about to purchase one or the other.
Thanks
Darren
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id never, ever, go with paper.
the thing is huge, i can search it. i can print one page if i want.
its a pdf file direct scan with ocr being used.
no brainer. get it on cd rom then hust put it on your hard drive.
and for those guys with reading glasses a simple cntrl + will zoom in for easier to read.
if u want to see a sample of one let me know. i can pull a couple pages of the file as a sample for you so u can see exactly what it looks like. its a .pdf. i have the 87.
its a pdf file direct scan with ocr being used.
no brainer. get it on cd rom then hust put it on your hard drive.
and for those guys with reading glasses a simple cntrl + will zoom in for easier to read.
if u want to see a sample of one let me know. i can pull a couple pages of the file as a sample for you so u can see exactly what it looks like. its a .pdf. i have the 87.
Race Director
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From: Anaheim CA
There is now a searchable FSM on CD. Check this link:
http://stores.ebay.com/Bishko-Books-...h&_sid=1559259
http://stores.ebay.com/Bishko-Books-...h&_sid=1559259
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Phoenix AZ
There is now a searchable FSM on CD. Check this link:
http://stores.ebay.com/Bishko-Books-...h&_sid=1559259
http://stores.ebay.com/Bishko-Books-...h&_sid=1559259
