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Old 05-06-2018, 10:37 AM
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Finally uncovered the Corvette last evening, been covered since mid September when the weather turned here, found an oil like substance where the convertible top meets the deck panel, I have not had a chance to lift the top yet, car cover is clean and dry, this stuff is rather smeary.

It is on both side and runs off to the sides. Anyone see this on theirs?

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^^^ Looks like it was wet when you put it away.
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It was dry when covered.

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Any thing inside on the Tonneau cover? First thing that comes to mind is hydraulic oil for the top actuators?
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It looks like the entire bottom edge of the rear of the canvas (below the window) is discolored.

Have you cycled the top, yet?
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I have an alignment problem with my 2011 Grand Sport. My 2006 fit perfectly. Could the power top be the problem?
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That is a work of art, believe it or not color was a very difficult choice for me I ended up with WGG but yours is outstanding
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Anyone on here have thoughts about the FE1 vs. FE2 suspension? I live in Connecticut where the roads get abused each and every winter and it feels like towns and the state are becoming less inclined to fix them each Spring. I'm awaiting allocation for a base vert this week so any thoughts the group have would be appreciated. The car will be an A8 and my driving style is fairly calm, although this will be my first sports car so perhaps that will change...

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Anyone on here have thoughts about the FE1 vs. FE2 suspension?
Good mix of pros/cons in the attached thread. i am pro. i love a 1950's buick roadmaster cushion soft on a cloud ride. just turn the dial from remove fillings/dislodge kidney stones (Track) to Buick Roadmaster setting (Touring). Amazing!

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-z51-car.html

ps; For the 2019 model year, Chevy made software tweaks to the MRC, to make the ride EVEN softer and more compliant in Touring mode. The software was offered as an upgrade to prior years MRC-equipped vettes. I upgraded, shortly after I bought my 17 in March of this year, and it did make the Tour mode softer. Takeaway: Chevy is continually improving the MRC. All they can do with regular shocks is change the supplier.

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Originally Posted by GWS24
Anyone on here have thoughts about the FE1 vs. FE2 suspension? I live in Connecticut where the roads get abused each and every winter and it feels like towns and the state are becoming less inclined to fix them each Spring. I'm awaiting allocation for a base vert this week so any thoughts the group have would be appreciated. The car will be an A8 and my driving style is fairly calm, although this will be my first sports car so perhaps that will change...

Thanks in advance
Check this thread: Ride Quality Differences between C7 Base and FE2 In Touring?
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First ride since Thanksgiving..Backroads Salt free till??
Between the lakes, Long Pond Road..?
Used to love that ride anytime of yeat..
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Between the lakes, Long Pond Road..?
Used to love that ride anytime of yeat..
Actually called Long Point Road in Lakeville Ma.
Google it.It splits two smaller Ponds.Long Pond ain't far from it.
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Originally Posted by MZeigler
Finally uncovered the Corvette last evening, been covered since mid September when the weather turned here, found an oil like substance where the convertible top meets the deck panel, I have not had a chance to lift the top yet, car cover is clean and dry, this stuff is rather smeary.

It is on both side and runs off to the sides. Anyone see this on theirs?

Mike
What did you cover it with? Was it indoors and heated? Looks to me like you might have had condensation accumulate under the cover over the winter. If so it could have collected in the roof fabric then run off the sides of the car.
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My 2017 Grand Sport 2LT Conv. 7spd... according to Bowling Green as optioned it is a one of one!
That blue is my favorite but I didn't want another blue vehicle so...this is my baby. Not red,black or white. To each his own.
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3 of my 4 Vettes have been verts. Looking for a C6 vert thread.
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3 of my 4 Vettes have been verts. Looking for a C6 vert thread.
Try posting in the C6 gen forum. There are a few threads (gross underestimation), or you could start a new one. There is not an overarching one.

I'll reply to it there.
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Is this the right place to ask convertible questions?

1. How much wind noise from the rear is normal? It’s just slightly annoying and was wondering if anyone else noticed it.
2. What are the audio options? Stealth box in the trunk works ok? Or how about putting something behind the seat as there seems to be more room there.
3. Is it possible to be in a bad mood with the top down? I get an instant grin every time but I’m two weeks in.

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