C7 Tips & Tricks
Race Director
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
This one always makes me laugh every time I back up:
" Here is a useless but amusing observation: The speedo works while in reverse"
The reason for my laughter is that in the mid-'60s while working at a small town Mopar dealer one of our better repeat customers came in with his new car and raised holy-h**l that his speedo didn't work in reverse.. well. After letting him try another couple new cars he found that none did... well, duh! It was only after he left and we were all chatting at coffee-break someone spoke up wondering exactly how fast he might have been going while he was testing his new car.
" Here is a useless but amusing observation: The speedo works while in reverse"
The reason for my laughter is that in the mid-'60s while working at a small town Mopar dealer one of our better repeat customers came in with his new car and raised holy-h**l that his speedo didn't work in reverse.. well. After letting him try another couple new cars he found that none did... well, duh! It was only after he left and we were all chatting at coffee-break someone spoke up wondering exactly how fast he might have been going while he was testing his new car.
Tech Contributor
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Melting Slicks
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From: North Carolina
1st Gear
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How do I turn off alarm?
How do I turn off alarm if this happens?
Racer
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From: Westcliffe CO
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Safety Car
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
No. There's a micro switch in the top of the windshield that when the top is off, disables the motion alarm. The reason for this is that the motion sensor is very sensitive and even a leaf falling into the car will set it off.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Louisville KY
If you are at a car show and decide to pass out fliers for your club's show, when you gently drop a flier inside a locked Corvette with the windows open, the alarm will go off. I know this first hand.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2014
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I have a fairly new battery in my C7 and got a little lazy about getting it out for a run since the weather is cooler. I went out and it wouldn't start. Jumped it after finding the location of the battery in the trunk. Took it out for a good long ride. Since I live in the South and don't necessarily put the Vette up for the winter, I've never had or thought about a trickle charger to keep the battery up. It looks like I should however. Any tips or tricks on how to do this and the best (Not most expensive) charger for this?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by pakmanpony
I have a fairly new battery in my C7 and got a little lazy about getting it out for a run since the weather is cooler. I went out and it wouldn't start. Jumped it after finding the location of the battery in the trunk. Took it out for a good long ride. Since I live in the South and don't necessarily put the Vette up for the winter, I've never had or thought about a trickle charger to keep the battery up. It looks like I should however. Any tips or tricks on how to do this and the best (Not most expensive) charger for this?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Ft. Worth Tx.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
I'm sorry you believe you hurt my feelings.
BTW, if you are just saying what you are saying, and what you are saying contradicts what somebody else is saying, I think it's natural to assume you were talking to me if you quote what I said. And you did contradict what I said.
BTW, if you are just saying what you are saying, and what you are saying contradicts what somebody else is saying, I think it's natural to assume you were talking to me if you quote what I said. And you did contradict what I said.
Last edited by defaria; Jan 6, 2021 at 08:44 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Ft. Worth Tx.
I'm sorry you believe you hurt my feelings.
BTW, if you are just saying what you are saying, and what you are saying contradicts what somebody else is saying, I think it's natural to assume you were talking to me if you quote what I said. And you did contradict what I said.
BTW, if you are just saying what you are saying, and what you are saying contradicts what somebody else is saying, I think it's natural to assume you were talking to me if you quote what I said. And you did contradict what I said.