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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 04:49 PM
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Thank you all for welcoming me to the C7 General Discussion forum, hoping I won't need to post to the C7 Tech forum for some time. Only plans are precut PPF for the nose, and a couple of Farady pouches for now.
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 06:43 PM
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Be sure to update ALL your fluids as soon as $$ allow
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 07:15 PM
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Will do that gradually, car was well taken care of with 34,000 on the odometer, with records showing regular oil changes.
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 09:28 PM
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Mmartinez, if you have an A8, seriously consider getting the Range AFM device. Protect that engine from AFM damage... cheap insurance.
Search the C7 Forum, as there are lots of comments on the value of this device.

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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 11:23 PM
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What makes the Range device the go to AFM disabler? I was a electronics technician and know that all disablers bypass the AFM the same way, so what makes the Range superior to others?
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mmartinez
. Attempted to post a picture but was unable to because image size was to large?
Take a screenshot of the pic you want to post. Then you should be able to post the screenshotted image of the original picture because the file size will be much smaller

Good luck with your new ride!
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 12:17 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 01:32 AM
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What makes the Range device the go to AFM disabler? I was a electronics technician and know that all disablers bypass the AFM the same way, so what makes the Range superior to others?
Congratulations. Beautiful color and the second most rarest C7 color right after sterling blue metallic which was only made in 2017. I have a Sterling blue metallic stingray. I think the reason The range is so popular is because of great customer service and it's a known product on this forum. But you're right from a technical standpoint they all do the same thing.
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Be sure to update ALL your fluids as soon as $$ allow
FIRST thing I've done to every Vette I've had was to change EVERY fluid in it!!! That way I KNEW when it was done, what was used, and who did it! GOOD ADVICE!
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Congrats and welcome to the C7 section! Beautiful color! I moved from C6 to C7 and have been very happy. Enjoy driving it!!!
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Congrats and enjoy your beautiful BRM C7!
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