first Shake Down run
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Racer
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first Shake Down run
I purchased a 2007 base coupe this week and have put about 100 miles on it so far. Couple of questions for you Vette experts.
When I start the car (radio off) I get a static noise from the speakers for just an instant, is that normal?
Also, since I am taking it easy on the car right now I notice a little valve noise while driving below 50. It kinda sounds like detonation but very quiet. Is that something normal to c6? Its great that I have such minor issues in a new car.. I hope she makes the 550 mile mark quickly so i can drive her more like a muscle car.
Oh, is the clear roof panel lighter than the body color panel. The wife seems to have a little trouble with the body colored one.
When I start the car (radio off) I get a static noise from the speakers for just an instant, is that normal?
Also, since I am taking it easy on the car right now I notice a little valve noise while driving below 50. It kinda sounds like detonation but very quiet. Is that something normal to c6? Its great that I have such minor issues in a new car.. I hope she makes the 550 mile mark quickly so i can drive her more like a muscle car.
Oh, is the clear roof panel lighter than the body color panel. The wife seems to have a little trouble with the body colored one.
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St. Jude Donor '06
The little noise in the radio is very common.
You may be hearing the fuel injectors.
The clear top seems a little lighter to me, but not significantly so.
You should delete your duplicate post.
You may be hearing the fuel injectors.
The clear top seems a little lighter to me, but not significantly so.
You should delete your duplicate post.
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From: R.I.P Zebra Ct
I purchased a 2007 base coupe this week and have put about 100 miles on it so far. Couple of questions for you Vette experts.
When I start the car (radio off) I get a static noise from the speakers for just an instant, is that normal?
I don't hear any in my '07 Coupe
Also, since I am taking it easy on the car right now I notice a little valve noise while driving below 50. It kinda sounds like detonation but very quiet. Is that something normal to c6? Its great that I have such minor issues in a new car.. I hope she makes the 550 mile mark quickly so i can drive her more like a muscle car.
Are you talking about a "tick"? Goes up and down with RPM, but you only hear it a lower RPMS?
Oh, is the clear roof panel lighter than the body color panel. The wife seems to have a little trouble with the body colored one.
Not sure, feels the same to me.
When I start the car (radio off) I get a static noise from the speakers for just an instant, is that normal?
I don't hear any in my '07 Coupe
Also, since I am taking it easy on the car right now I notice a little valve noise while driving below 50. It kinda sounds like detonation but very quiet. Is that something normal to c6? Its great that I have such minor issues in a new car.. I hope she makes the 550 mile mark quickly so i can drive her more like a muscle car.
Are you talking about a "tick"? Goes up and down with RPM, but you only hear it a lower RPMS?
Oh, is the clear roof panel lighter than the body color panel. The wife seems to have a little trouble with the body colored one.
Not sure, feels the same to me.
Last edited by hulksdaddy; Dec 23, 2006 at 11:07 PM.
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I only hear it when the trans shifts to its final gear at low speed. More so on a hill in final gear.. Keep in mind that I am driving slower than I would normally due to its low miles (118mi). It does not sound like injector tick.
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How would you describe the noise? Is it more or less noticable when cold or hot?
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From: Dalllas/Ft Worth Area TX
On your breakin, vary the RPM's so that you do NOT create a ring ridge in the top of the cylinder. Do NOT "wrap" the engine up, I usually change from one gear to another if have to stay at a constant speed. Don't try to run the RPM's up greatly, just very them a little. Remember you are trying to break the engine in gentlely. Haste make waste so take it easy, you have your chance later to test it, not break it.
