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Old 04-29-2024, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 17 Z06/Z07
Holy Moly, What brand of PPF was on it and how long??
I have no idea what brand it was and as near as I can figure, it was put on shortly after it was bought, circa 2014. It was pitting and had water spots. There wasn't much that could be done.
The film came off relatively easily from the fenders and bumper, though it was still not easy. It seems the hood film was pretty much cooked on. There's not a lot of insulation between the engine and hood.
I have a love hate with PPF. It did help keep the front of the car protected but removing it from the hood did damage. Most of it was fixed but there are a couple of areas that aren't perfect.



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Old 04-29-2024, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 17 Z06/Z07
Holy Moly, What brand of PPF was on it and how long??
this is my '04 c5, that spent 13 years in montana, then az until i got it 18 months ago.

nose, mirrors, rear fender welll, lower rear quarter done at some poin but real durable!






Old 04-29-2024, 05:26 PM
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OE glass in...they put them side by side and the cheap one was def 1/4 too short. Now I just need Saturday to get here for all new ceramic tint....perfect timing because it's def starting to get warm
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Old 04-29-2024, 05:27 PM
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Drove to the Eastern Shore in MD.

On thy way up Solomons
Island Rd, I called onStar to report a fire on the side of the road.

My guess is that it was some dumbass who threw a butt out of the window.

Lunch was delicious, however.
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Old 04-29-2024, 05:37 PM
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Changed the oil and filter (Mobil 1 5w-30 and AC Delco PF68). While it was up on jackstands, I also pulled all four wheels and raised the ride height a bit. When I first got the car last Summer, I had lowered the height on the stock bolts as far as they would go. I found that, with my front splitter, I was dragging on everything, so raised them just a little (1 1/2 turns on each corner). Maybe raised the car 3/4" all around...I notice a difference as a exit my driveway.



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Old 04-29-2024, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ersatz928
I am starting off a thread for people to post what they are doing with their C7 : Mods, Maintenance, Joy-Rides. This has been a popular thread on some of the other car forums I frequent.

I will start it off, for my 2017 GS 1LT M7 :
- Installed CAGs eliminator
- Installed Blockit Mats
- Checked and topped-off the rear diff gear oil (4 ounces underfilled)
- Gave it its first wash
like looking it clean in my garage
Old 04-29-2024, 11:28 PM
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Put new battery in this weekend and drove it on Sunday. Felt pretty good after driving the truck for two weeks.
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Old 04-30-2024, 12:30 PM
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My Stingray is in for all fluids change, the upgrade mag software. Oil, trans, diff and brakes.
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Old 04-30-2024, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by shekmark427
My Stingray is in for all fluids change, the upgrade mag software. Oil, trans, diff and brakes.
CHA CHING!...... From the dealer? How much?
Old 04-30-2024, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kodpkd
CHA CHING!...... From the dealer? How much?
i paid $1149 + serpentine belt thru the top corvette shop in town, let's see where the dealer comes in!!
Old 04-30-2024, 10:27 PM
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Drove it, first drive of the season. And it was good
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Old 05-01-2024, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LT4CMG
Drove it, first drive of the season. And it was good
It's a good feeling isn't it.
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Old 05-01-2024, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKEZ51
It's a good feeling isn't it.
it was good my friend

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Old 05-01-2024, 08:41 PM
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$55 for gas & still did fill the tank....LOL. I was on like the last red line.
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Old 05-02-2024, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LT4CMG
it was good my friend
Culver's.

Yummy.
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Old 05-02-2024, 09:04 AM
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I have had the clicking,,, ticking noise from the interior of the car while driving. I installed four O-rings on the removable tops pegs and the noise is gone. Size 14x2.5mm.
You can get this box online and is very handy fixing many things.



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Old 05-02-2024, 09:16 AM
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t-minus 2 days and the car will be whole again. am i weird that i almost refuse to drive the car with 1 window not tinted?
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Old 05-02-2024, 09:42 AM
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Taking mine tomorrow to get hyper detailed.

Dry Ice blast of underbody, engine bay, and wheel wells. Interior detail, and XPEL fusion (ceramic coat) over my XPEL PFF because my old ceramic coat has worn out (put it on 5-6 years ago)
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Old 05-02-2024, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Travlee
t-minus 2 days and the car will be whole again. am i weird that i almost refuse to drive the car with 1 window not tinted?
Not at all imho. I hate driving mine when it is visibly dirty...so no. not weird at all.
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A little errand running today. Drove it into town yesterday, UPS guy stopped in the middle of the street to compliment my beauty, then he had to stop and talk some more when I went to drive past him... these cars are traffic stoppers aren't they?! I am a convert.
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