Why so many problems.......?
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Le Mans Master
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Why so many problems.......?
Why are there so many problems with the six speed, i.e., column lock, rattles, shakes, inability to shift into reverse, etc. I heard awhile back that the six spped tranny was being made in Mexico? Is this true? If it is, could that account for some of the problems? SAVE the WAVE!!!!!
Le Mans Master
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Re: Why so many problems.......? (89L98)
A much more likely senario is that this forum is over-represented by those who use their cars to the max. This level of stress and a few ocasional flubs result in overstressed and damaged components components. Add to this the standard cost-cutting GM does on every vehicle it produces, and Voila problems.
I bet the average Corvette buyer is unaware of the levels of problems we on this forum observe.
I bet the average Corvette buyer is unaware of the levels of problems we on this forum observe.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Why so many problems.......? (89L98)
If history serves, your comment describes ALL Corvettes over the past 50 yrs. I remember the joke: "everyone should own a Corvette once in their life, then they'll appreciate a car that starts every day!"
Seriously though, I think the C5 is a really reliable car - no worse than my other 2 vehicles. The problems it does have are exacerbated here so much that they seem like major epidemics, but they're not. The Vette is great!
Seriously though, I think the C5 is a really reliable car - no worse than my other 2 vehicles. The problems it does have are exacerbated here so much that they seem like major epidemics, but they're not. The Vette is great!
Melting Slicks
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From: carmel Indiana usa
Re: Why so many problems.......? (lotzahp)
Mitch is right
I know ONE other guy with a c5 that races. Everyone else I know with a Vette doesn't drive nearly to the extremes that Shawn and I do.
Most people think 350hp is PLENTY. And on the street it really is more than enough.
The last All Corvette show I went to, there was only one guy there that knew about the forum. Of course he was a Racer.
Actually, my problems have been very minor by nature. These cars aren't built of glass. You can drive them hard with out breaking them. It's only when you start expanding the horspower/torque of the motor, that you need to expand the limits of everything else...i.e. brakes, suspension, clutch etc etc..
It's really a matter of stress. Everything needs to work in harmony for you to get the most out of the car.
Good Luck
David In Indy :seeya
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2000 NBM M6-Coupe
All Options minus F45
Euros/Lloyd Mats/Chrome Shifter/Ripper/Halltech tric/T-bypass/Taylor
Wires/TTS Headers/High Flow Cats/X-pipe/Indy Corsas/Baers/Z06
Calipers/Russell ss brake lines/Hawk Pads/Porsche DOT4 Hi-Performance Brake
fluid/Redline oils/Zaino/Engine Dress by Auto Buffs and Design Specialties
I know ONE other guy with a c5 that races. Everyone else I know with a Vette doesn't drive nearly to the extremes that Shawn and I do.
Most people think 350hp is PLENTY. And on the street it really is more than enough.
The last All Corvette show I went to, there was only one guy there that knew about the forum. Of course he was a Racer.
Actually, my problems have been very minor by nature. These cars aren't built of glass. You can drive them hard with out breaking them. It's only when you start expanding the horspower/torque of the motor, that you need to expand the limits of everything else...i.e. brakes, suspension, clutch etc etc..
It's really a matter of stress. Everything needs to work in harmony for you to get the most out of the car.
Good Luck
David In Indy :seeya
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2000 NBM M6-Coupe
All Options minus F45
Euros/Lloyd Mats/Chrome Shifter/Ripper/Halltech tric/T-bypass/Taylor
Wires/TTS Headers/High Flow Cats/X-pipe/Indy Corsas/Baers/Z06
Calipers/Russell ss brake lines/Hawk Pads/Porsche DOT4 Hi-Performance Brake
fluid/Redline oils/Zaino/Engine Dress by Auto Buffs and Design Specialties
