Must have been a Oh sh-- moment.
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Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: In the woods looking for my thrown putter.
St. Jude Donor '13, '15
OK, you talked me into it.
A Sunday morning, Making a run to the local supermarket. Quick in, quick out, then home.
Passed said vehicle on my way there. Turned out to be a corrections officer from the county jail. She (he?- it was hard to tell) pulled up behind me, blocking me in. Made me listen to 10 minutes of moralizing and threats of police retaliation, etc.
Part of the irony was that the section of road in question had been changed from a passing to a no passing zone only the week before.
A Sunday morning, Making a run to the local supermarket. Quick in, quick out, then home.
Passed said vehicle on my way there. Turned out to be a corrections officer from the county jail. She (he?- it was hard to tell) pulled up behind me, blocking me in. Made me listen to 10 minutes of moralizing and threats of police retaliation, etc.
Part of the irony was that the section of road in question had been changed from a passing to a no passing zone only the week before.
Which I would have responded to with a quick "write me a ticket or get the F out of my way." Don't know about where you live, but corrections officers have no authority to do that around here.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 538
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From: Alameda CA
Some early models had issues with the battery draining if you didn't put the car in reverse when shutting it off.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: no. jersey Photo by Stro
St. Jude Donor '08
I was thinking my new vette is broken
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Berryville Virginia
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Nice list, I have learned a few things; how about this addition:
If some guy waves at your car, don’t look to see what year, what series, or even if it is a Corvette; smile and wave back. That guy waving from his truck may have a Corvette in his garage, or maybe he has been dreaming about owning a Corvette all of his live. Show just a tad bit of courtesy & share a smile and a wave, it won’t kill you. Don’t just stare and make us all look like the south end of a north bound horse.
But what the heck do I know I “only” have a C5 (for now)!
If some guy waves at your car, don’t look to see what year, what series, or even if it is a Corvette; smile and wave back. That guy waving from his truck may have a Corvette in his garage, or maybe he has been dreaming about owning a Corvette all of his live. Show just a tad bit of courtesy & share a smile and a wave, it won’t kill you. Don’t just stare and make us all look like the south end of a north bound horse.
But what the heck do I know I “only” have a C5 (for now)!
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 527
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From: Rowlett TX
Some early models had issues with the battery draining if you didn't put the car in reverse when shutting it off.
I may be wrong but I belive this was only on the 2005 C6's.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,199
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From: Evans Georgia
Had the same thing happen to me...a golf cap flew from the rear to the front passenger seat...scared the crap out of me!
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,565
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From: The Great Pacific Northwest...........I carry a gun cause a cops too heavy.
Don't take up 2 parking spots just because you don't want someone parking next to you.
Someone will probably key you.
Do, park far from other cars and walk a bit.
Don't let a Valet park your car.
Pay to park it in the front. A 20 spot to park in the front usually works.
Don't drive behind dump trucks, or trucks that might drop rocks.
Don't get cocky with some wet tires, or lightly wet roads. We have already had one new owner lose control and smash up his new Vette.
Don't trust anyone to do your aftermarket installs.
Find a shop that does Vettes all day.
LEX
Someone will probably key you.
Do, park far from other cars and walk a bit.
Don't let a Valet park your car.
Pay to park it in the front. A 20 spot to park in the front usually works.
Don't drive behind dump trucks, or trucks that might drop rocks.
Don't get cocky with some wet tires, or lightly wet roads. We have already had one new owner lose control and smash up his new Vette.
Don't trust anyone to do your aftermarket installs.
Find a shop that does Vettes all day.
LEX
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,838
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From: San Diego CA
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,254
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From: Anaheim Hills, Ca
