Possible The DUMBEST question ever asked here
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From: Thousand Oaks CA
Originally Posted by blesmess94
ok - i knew this would start a firestorm of sarcasm - no problem - but with the jack stands - are there any threads or links that will have the appropriate place for the jack stands to be placed?
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipcarcar...ur%20Car%20Up:
I would put wood accross the top the jack stands as well
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Hey its OK All these guys started out very young. Some just haven't groan old.( like ME) 
Yes use jack stands. You would not like what could happen.
I drive mine up on 2x10's to get it up a little so I can see and work the jack and pucks without laying on my fat belly.
Yes use jack stands. You would not like what could happen.I drive mine up on 2x10's to get it up a little so I can see and work the jack and pucks without laying on my fat belly.
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Just pull the tires off and be sure to put them back on in the same location as you took them off. No need to worry about anything else.
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WOW great info for a rookie like me - thanks a LOT
Originally Posted by Vette 4 Fun
this is start:
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipcarcar...ur%20Car%20Up:
I would put wood accross the top the jack stands as well
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipcarcar...ur%20Car%20Up:
I would put wood accross the top the jack stands as well
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The service manager at Corvettes of Houston told me that if the wheels are moved more than 10 feet from the car the sensors will need to be reprogramed. Anyone know if this is true? Because if it is you need to watch what you do with the wheels while painting the calipers.
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better to ask, then break....
as for the wheel sensors, when I mounted my tires I took them across the shop to the tire machine, a lot more then 10 feet. I think you'll be ok.... I had no problems.....
as for the wheel sensors, when I mounted my tires I took them across the shop to the tire machine, a lot more then 10 feet. I think you'll be ok....
I had no problems.....
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Originally Posted by w8d4it
The service manager at Corvettes of Houston told me that if the wheels are moved more than 10 feet from the car the sensors will need to be reprogramed. Anyone know if this is true? Because if it is you need to watch what you do with the wheels while painting the calipers.
As long as you put the wheel/tires back on the car in the original location they came from (LF, RR, etc) you can take the wheels/tires off and ship around the world if you'd like. When you put them back on the car, they will be recognized again.
Sensors only need to be reprogrammed when they are being replaced with different sensors, or, if the location of the sensors on the car is unknown. If you have new tires put on, put a small mark on each wheel noting it's location on the car. That way you can put them back on the car without reprogramming. If you don't do this...the pressure readouts will still work, but they may indicate the pressure of the wrong tire on the car.
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Originally Posted by mcronec5
I am amazed that none of the people on CF said "Yeah that is a dumb question" Because it was. It just goes to show that most people on corvette forum, are pretty nice people.
Tire pressure sensors are a whole new concept to many people, and you can't blame them for wondering how it works, or what other ramifications it brings to ordinary tasks.
There actually is a coiled-up wire that runs to the wheels, but it's only good for 100,000 miles. At that point, you need to drive the car in reverse for 100,000 miles to restore it back to it's original position, and then you can continue on for another 100k.
sorry, couldn't resist
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I maybe thoughty your question was going to be which way to turn to loosen and which way to tighten.
I would of said righty tighty lefty loosy.
I would of said righty tighty lefty loosy.
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From: Gilbert AZ
Originally Posted by Vette 4 Fun
(and yes, for less than 20$ ea, jack stands are a must)
When I was 17 I had a jack fail. I was working on my '70 Chevelle and the phone rang, went in the house and as soon as I picked up the phone my car came crashing down. I told my girlfriend that she just saved my life with her call. Always use jack stands. 
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Originally Posted by z06cab
guys, stopping pulling the guys leg...you'll get used to the forum members soon...
listen, you'll need a sawzall to cut the stainless cables going to the back of the rim. there's also a computer in each wheel that will need a bypass code to unlock, or else you'll screw up the gauges big time.
listen, you'll need a sawzall to cut the stainless cables going to the back of the rim. there's also a computer in each wheel that will need a bypass code to unlock, or else you'll screw up the gauges big time.
Yeah, and when you get through, he'll be by to sell you some muffler bearings and blinker fluid. (Just be sure to use the kind with orange dye.)
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From: Rio Rancho NM
Originally Posted by z06cab
ok, there's no sense in letting this go further..I bet gm will prob. have me in a river by noon, for letting this out of the bag...
THERE IS NO SENSOR. What you see on your display in your car is a random number that just circulates every once in a while, to make it seem as if it's actually gauging something. Sorry, but people need to know.
THERE IS NO SENSOR. What you see on your display in your car is a random number that just circulates every once in a while, to make it seem as if it's actually gauging something. Sorry, but people need to know.
