What worries me about the C6...
01-14-2019, 06:43 PM
#22
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C6 technology is pretty basic and simple compared to the latest gen, anything. Even during the C6 era some of the more complex systems out there were dual ECUs, 40 modules, on a two speed canbus. Given either I'd opt to work a C6 diagnostic every time.
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01-14-2019, 07:01 PM
#23
These cars are already incredibly simple from an electronics standpoint, as time goes by people will just understand them more, the information age makes compounding knowledge easier and easier.
Don't worry about it. From a technical sense, it's actually more difficult for inexperienced people to work on older cars, mostly because the amount of documentation and discussion regarding common problems is way more sparse. Also there's so a ton of hearsay, myth and 'tricks/quirks' (MKIV Rear main installation for starters) when working on older vehicles compared to modern diagnostics/tuning.
Don't worry about it. From a technical sense, it's actually more difficult for inexperienced people to work on older cars, mostly because the amount of documentation and discussion regarding common problems is way more sparse. Also there's so a ton of hearsay, myth and 'tricks/quirks' (MKIV Rear main installation for starters) when working on older vehicles compared to modern diagnostics/tuning.
01-14-2019, 07:15 PM
#24
All cars today are computer controlled, the Corvette is one of many.
Thanks to computer control, engine horsepower gains are amazing.
I heard one of the announcers, on Mecham Car Action, state the LS2 C6 Corvette was one of the best driving street cars ever.
Thanks to computer control, engine horsepower gains are amazing.
I heard one of the announcers, on Mecham Car Action, state the LS2 C6 Corvette was one of the best driving street cars ever.
01-14-2019, 07:21 PM
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These cars are already incredibly simple from an electronics standpoint, as time goes by people will just understand them more, the information age makes compounding knowledge easier and easier.
Don't worry about it. From a technical sense, it's actually more difficult for inexperienced people to work on older cars, mostly because the amount of documentation and discussion regarding common problems is way more sparse. Also there's so a ton of hearsay, myth and 'tricks/quirks' (MKIV Rear main installation for starters) when working on older vehicles compared to modern diagnostics/tuning.
Don't worry about it. From a technical sense, it's actually more difficult for inexperienced people to work on older cars, mostly because the amount of documentation and discussion regarding common problems is way more sparse. Also there's so a ton of hearsay, myth and 'tricks/quirks' (MKIV Rear main installation for starters) when working on older vehicles compared to modern diagnostics/tuning.
When I was tearing cars apart (during the '60s) the only info sources I had was my dad (who knew Model Ts and As, but not much since), my older brother-in-law (who did know a lot of stuff) a few older men, and magazines. That was it, sink, swim -- or figure it out yourself.
01-14-2019, 09:24 PM
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What worries me about the C6 and any other newer car that has so many computerized dependencies.
How the heck are we going to fix em and keep em running in 20 years. Before you say buy a new one, the same could be said for any other C1,C2, C3... etc model.
I love the C6 Grand Sport and always worry about what the heck I'm going to have to do when the car is 30 years old and something stupid fails like key fob detection, or some CPU or whatever is in this car of mine that I don't know about.
Old school has it's advantages sometimes.
Anyone else ever think about this kind of stuff?
How the heck are we going to fix em and keep em running in 20 years. Before you say buy a new one, the same could be said for any other C1,C2, C3... etc model.
I love the C6 Grand Sport and always worry about what the heck I'm going to have to do when the car is 30 years old and something stupid fails like key fob detection, or some CPU or whatever is in this car of mine that I don't know about.
Old school has it's advantages sometimes.
Anyone else ever think about this kind of stuff?
The C7 has a multitude of electronic and mechanical gadgets that would worry me more than the C6.
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01-14-2019, 11:50 PM
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This is what I'm realizing. I've never owned a car this old (7 years) and when I found out they don't make the headlights anymore (pretty important component) and other parts like HVAC control it is a little worrisome. My car is not my daily driver & sees less than 5k miles a year & I am pretty meticulous about taking care of it, so hopefully I won't need to replace any of those parts that go out of production.
01-15-2019, 10:47 AM
#31
Yes, a lot of things are easier today -- most certainly finding "information."
When I was tearing cars apart (during the '60s) the only info sources I had was my dad (who knew Model Ts and As, but not much since), my older brother-in-law (who did know a lot of stuff) a few older men, and magazines. That was it, sink, swim -- or figure it out yourself.
When I was tearing cars apart (during the '60s) the only info sources I had was my dad (who knew Model Ts and As, but not much since), my older brother-in-law (who did know a lot of stuff) a few older men, and magazines. That was it, sink, swim -- or figure it out yourself.
01-15-2019, 11:03 AM
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Eh, forgot, I found my '68 Motors and '71 Chilton's last year and posted pix of them here. Yes, they were great references for stats and general repair -- as long as everything was stock. 
EDIT: I just looked back, and found them on this thread.
EDIT: I just looked back, and found them on this thread.
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01-15-2019, 04:51 PM
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01-15-2019, 05:30 PM
#37
Eh, forgot, I found my '68 Motors and '71 Chilton's last year and posted pix of them here. Yes, they were great references for stats and general repair -- as long as everything was stock.
EDIT: I just looked back, and found them on this thread.
EDIT: I just looked back, and found them on this thread.
01-15-2019, 05:40 PM
#38
You're going to need to upgrade out of your C6, before it gets to be the problem you believe it will become then.
01-15-2019, 05:44 PM
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