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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 03:19 PM
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Does anyone have a VIN decoder Website they would mind sharing with me? I'm trying to find a replacement driver's side mirror, and think I've found one but the only way to tell the color is to get it from the provided VIN. The one I'm looking at is 1G1YY26W385121289.

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I don't know how accurate this is, but it was listed as Victory Red by a selling dealer.
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I don't know how accurate this is, but it was listed as Victory Red by a selling dealer.
Thank you for this. That would be the right color so hopefully I've finally found a replacement. What site did you use to decode the VIN?
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You can get a free report from iseecars.com
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You can get a free report from iseecars.com
Thanks. This verified the color of the mirror is Victory Red, which is what I needed.
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Does anyone have another site other than the one mentioned above? I'm checking on VIN 1G1YY36U765105050 and it's just telling me the color is red without specifying which shade.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Does anyone have a VIN decoder Website they would mind sharing with me? I'm trying to find a replacement driver's side mirror, and think I've found one but the only way to tell the color is to get it from the provided VIN. The one I'm looking at is 1G1YY26W385121289.

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Here you go.... file:///C:/Users/Owner/Documents/Corvette%20info/VIN%20Decoder%20-%20Corvette%20Forum.htm
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Here you go.... file:///C:/Users/Owner/Documents/Corvette%20info/VIN%20Decoder%20-%20Corvette%20Forum.htm
That doesn't tell me the color either unless I'm missing something.
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The color code is on the sticker inside your glove box ... alternately, you can ask a dealer to run your VIN through their system and it will dump out the RPOs (which include the color codes). The VIN itself does not include the color ...
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The color code is on the sticker inside your glove box ... alternately, you can ask a dealer to run your VIN through their system and it will dump out the RPOs (which include the color codes). The VIN itself does not include the color ...
It's not my car. it's the VIN for a used part that I'm considering buying. The VIN can be used to get the color too, but not all VIN decoders do this.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
It's not my car. it's the VIN for a used part that I'm considering buying. The VIN can be used to get the color too, but not all VIN decoders do this.
You can call any Chevy dealer and they can look up parts by VIN. They would be able to tell you the color of the car associated with the VIN you supply them.
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What's wrong with the VIN decoder on this web site?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...YY26W385121289
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Originally Posted by ls1121
What's wrong with the VIN decoder on this web site?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...YY26W385121289
That was pretty cool. I dropped my 5740 mile 2010 ZR1 and this is what came up. I dont think many were build with my features on it.Corvette VIN Decoder

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2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Cpe ZR1 w/3ZR

VIN: 1G1YN2DT9A5800488

Summary Style & Trim Equipment Colors Tech Specs

Narrow Down By Style 2dr Cpe ZR1 w/3ZR

General Information

MFR Model Code

1YY87

Body Type

2dr Car

Pass Doors

2

Alternative Name

ZR1 3ZR

Alternative Body

2dr Car

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Original Pricing

MSRP

$106,880.00

Invoice

$99,932.80

Destination Charge

$950.00

3ZR upgrade $10,000.00

Engine & Powertrain

Type

8 Cylinder Engine

Displacement L/CI

6.2/378

Fuel Type

Gasoline Fuel

Horsepower

638.0 @ 6500

Fuel Economy

14.0 City / 20.0 Highway MPG

Fuel Capacity

18.0 gal

Net Torque

604.0 @ 3800

Tech Specs

Manufactured By

United States Chevrolet Passenger car

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Front Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

Rear Tire Size

P335/25ZR20

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Wheelbase

105.7 in 105.7 min 105.7 max

2dr Cpe ZR1 w/3ZR

ZR1 w/3ZR

Mechanical & Powertrain

Engine, 6.2L supercharged V8 SFI with dry sump oil system (638 hp [475.7 kW] @ 6500 rpm, 604 lb-ft of torque [815.4 N-m] @ 3800 rpm)

Rear axle, 3.42 ratio, limited slip

Engine access, rear-opening hood

Rear wheel drive

Frame, aluminum

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Exhaust, dual-mode aluminized stainless-steel with 4" polished stainless- steel tips

Safety

Daytime Running Lamps

Air bags, frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

Tire Pressure Monitor System air pressure sensors in each tire with pressure display in Driver Information Center

Interior

Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power

Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package features leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, upper door trim panels and console storage cover. Exclusive leather color and two-tone design includes seat headrest model-specific embroidery and enhanced armrest padding. Special gunmetal pattern console trim plate

Console, floor 2 covered cup holders, ashtray with cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet and CD storage

Floor mats, carpeted

Steering column, power telescopic with manual tilt

Steering wheel, 3-spoke leather-wrapped

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls

Head-Up Display with dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure

Instrumentation, electronic analog with Driver Information Center and 2-line display

Oil life monitoring system

Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Memory Package, recalls 2 driver "presets" for 6-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column

Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor

Hatch release, push button open with power hatch pulldown

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and outside temperature display

Air filtration system with pollen filter

Defogger, rear-window, electric

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass, includes dual reading lights

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors

Lighting, interior with courtesy, cargo and glovebox

Storage, with lockable glovebox and center console

Cargo net and luggage shade

Exterior

ZR1 carbon fiber components includes roof, roof bow, front splitter and rocker extension with visible clear-coated carbon fiber weave pattern plus body-color dual front cove fenders, floor panel and raised hood with window

Headlamps, dual projector lamps, Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) low-beam tungsten-halogen high-beam with automatic exterior lamp control

Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body- color

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted

Wipers, front intermittent



« Style & Trim

Colors »



Top of Form

Enter Torch Red

Red

70U

Ebony

195



Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Passenger Capacity

2 2.0 min 2.0 max

Passenger Volume

52.0 ft³ 52.0 min 52.0 max

Base Curb Weight

3333 lbs 3333.0 min 3333.0 max

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3 3.0 min 3.0 max

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

16 MPG 16.0 min 16.0 max

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

14 MPG 14.0 min 14.0 max

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

20 MPG 20.0 min 20.0 max

Engine Order Code

LS9

Engine Type

Supercharged Gas V8

Displacement

6.2L/378.3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

638 @ 6500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

604 @ 3800

Trans Order Code

MN6

Trans Type

6 6.0 min 6.0 max

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.66 2.66 min 4.03 max

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.78 1.78 min 2.36 max

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30 1.3 min 1.53 max

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00 1.0 min 1.15 max

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74 0.74 min 0.85 max

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50 0.5 min 0.67 max

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90 2.9 min 3.06 max

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42 2.56 min 3.42 max

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8 9.8 min 10.4 max

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spr

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spr

Front Tire Order Code

XFG

Rear Tire Order Code

YPS

Front Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

Rear Tire Size

P335/25ZR20

Front Wheel Size

19 x 10.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

20 x 12.0 in

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

18 gal 18.0 min 18.0 max

Front Head Room

37.7 in 37.7 min 37.7 max

Front Leg Room

43.1 in 43.1 min 43.1 max

Front Shoulder Room

55.2 in 55.2 min 55.2 max

Front Hip Room

53.7 in 53.7 min 53.7 max

Wheelbase

105.7 in 105.7 min 105.7 max

Length, Overall

176.2 in 176.2 min 176.2 max

Width, Max w/o mirrors

75.9 in 75.9 min 75.9 max

Height, Overall

48.7 in 48.7 min 48.7 max

Track Width, Front

63.5 in 63.5 min 63.5 max

Track Width, Rear

62.5 in 62.5 min 62.5 max

Trunk Volume

22.4 ft³ 22.4 min 22.4 max

Country of Origin

United States Chevrolet Passenger car
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Originally Posted by ls1121
What's wrong with the VIN decoder on this web site?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...YY26W385121289
It doesn't give me the paint color.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
It doesn't give me the paint color.
there aren't that many colors to choose from, like is was said before what is the color code on the drivers door. There only 2 different red colors.
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Originally Posted by ls1121
there aren't that many colors to choose from, like is was said before what is the color code on the drivers door. There only 2 different red colors.
As I already mentioned this is a used part that I'm looking at. There is no driver's door as there is no car. It's just a loose part at a parts recycler.
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