Hello from the garlic capital
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gilroy CA
Hello from the garlic capital
I'm from Gilroy, CA and have been lurking on the forum for a couple of weeks now. I have found this forum to be a great source for information. I'm doing my homework in preparation for a new 2006 or 2007 C6 purchase soon. I used to own a 1970 Corvette convertible with the LS-5 (454 c.i., 390 hp motor) back in the early 70's and now I think it's time to get back in the club.
Any feedback from other members in the Northern California area regarding dealer recommendations (or even more important, the ones to stay away from) would be appreciated.
Any feedback from other members in the Northern California area regarding dealer recommendations (or even more important, the ones to stay away from) would be appreciated.
Race Director
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St Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
Welcome aboard. Something to think about might be use of a Corvette Forum Supporting Vendor for the purchase of your Corvette with a National Corvette Museum delivery. Just a thought.
Racer
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From: Morgan Hill CA
St. Jude Donor '09
Howdy Neighbor
Welcome to CF.
You are going to love the C6. I got mine at Courtesy in Morgan Hill.
Got an average discount for a car that I had built to my specs. I liked Guy Aki the vette guy there, my car was built and delivered in 5 weeks.
I too have not owned a vette since my 69 TT which I bought in 71 and sold five years later. I really was not turned on until the 05 C6 model came out. Then I knew it was time.
Enjoy your ride.
You are going to love the C6. I got mine at Courtesy in Morgan Hill.
Got an average discount for a car that I had built to my specs. I liked Guy Aki the vette guy there, my car was built and delivered in 5 weeks.
I too have not owned a vette since my 69 TT which I bought in 71 and sold five years later. I really was not turned on until the 05 C6 model came out. Then I knew it was time.
Enjoy your ride.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gilroy CA
Thank you for the warm welcome.
Thanks everyone for the nice warm welcome and the suggestions. EdCalVette, Hi neighbor!! Yeah, I too didn't get too excited over the new Corvettes between my '70 until recently when I saw and started reading about the new C6. Now I'm hooked again. I will check out Courtesy after I finish the research on what options I want. At this point I have pretty much decided to go with a 3LT coupe with A6 and either the Z-51 or F55 suspension. I'm still doing research on that. EpiC Vette, I will for sure check out the NorCal section for GTG's after I get my new car. Look forward to meeting you and the other NorCal members. Thanks again for the welcome.
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Racer
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From: Morgan Hill CA
St. Jude Donor '09
I new here myself.
Thanks everyone for the nice warm welcome and the suggestions. EdCalVette, Hi neighbor!! Yeah, I too didn't get too excited over the new Corvettes between my '70 until recently when I saw and started reading about the new C6. Now I'm hooked again. I will check out Courtesy after I finish the research on what options I want. At this point I have pretty much decided to go with a 3LT coupe with A6 and either the Z-51 or F55 suspension. I'm still doing research on that. EpiC Vette, I will for sure check out the NorCal section for GTG's after I get my new car. Look forward to meeting you and the other NorCal members. Thanks again for the welcome.
You are considering a car similar to mine. I have a 07 Z51 with 6mn.
I am really glad about all of it. I thought about the auto paddle a long while, considering my car is a daily driver (except rain). But this is a performance car and I am glad I got the 6mn and the Z51. I drove my ex girlfriend's 05 C6 coupe with auto and select ride and always thought it way to soft. So anyway thats my .02 worth. Enjoy your buying expierence and you won't regret it. Second gear at 6k is just some awesome...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gilroy CA
Z51 vs. mag suspension
Yeah, I am concerned about the potential of too soft a ride with the F55 suspension. I need to see if I can find a dealer that will let me drive or give me a ride in both so I can compare. Some of the threads that I have been reading on this forum mention that on rough roads the Z-51 can "skip" a little in the corners where the mag suspension is more forgiving. I know we have some pretty rough roads in this area. Have you noticed any problems when in turns on bad roads with the Z51 set up?
I have really enjoyed the great feedback and advice I have recieved here on CF.
You are considering a car similar to mine. I have a 07 Z51 with 6mn.
I am really glad about all of it. I thought about the auto paddle a long while, considering my car is a daily driver (except rain). But this is a performance car and I am glad I got the 6mn and the Z51. I drove my ex girlfriend's 05 C6 coupe with auto and select ride and always thought it way to soft. So anyway thats my .02 worth. Enjoy your buying expierence and you won't regret it. Second gear at 6k is just some awesome...
You are considering a car similar to mine. I have a 07 Z51 with 6mn.
I am really glad about all of it. I thought about the auto paddle a long while, considering my car is a daily driver (except rain). But this is a performance car and I am glad I got the 6mn and the Z51. I drove my ex girlfriend's 05 C6 coupe with auto and select ride and always thought it way to soft. So anyway thats my .02 worth. Enjoy your buying expierence and you won't regret it. Second gear at 6k is just some awesome...
Racer
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From: Morgan Hill CA
St. Jude Donor '09
Hi Neighbor,
I have driven my car on winding back foothill roads, no hopping or skip.
Also drive on concrete freeways, you'll feel the road in all cases, but I like knowing the feel.
I drove a Viper with race suspension up 280North and that car skipped and hopped. It took work to shift and keep both hands on steering wheel. It was a lot of fun but way too much work.
Hope this helps.
Ed
I have driven my car on winding back foothill roads, no hopping or skip.
Also drive on concrete freeways, you'll feel the road in all cases, but I like knowing the feel.
I drove a Viper with race suspension up 280North and that car skipped and hopped. It took work to shift and keep both hands on steering wheel. It was a lot of fun but way too much work.
Hope this helps.
Ed
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gilroy CA
Hi Neighbor,
I have driven my car on winding back foothill roads, no hopping or skip.
Also drive on concrete freeways, you'll feel the road in all cases, but I like knowing the feel.
I drove a Viper with race suspension up 280North and that car skipped and hopped. It took work to shift and keep both hands on steering wheel. It was a lot of fun but way too much work.
Hope this helps.
Ed
I have driven my car on winding back foothill roads, no hopping or skip.
Also drive on concrete freeways, you'll feel the road in all cases, but I like knowing the feel.
I drove a Viper with race suspension up 280North and that car skipped and hopped. It took work to shift and keep both hands on steering wheel. It was a lot of fun but way too much work.
Hope this helps.
Ed
Cruising
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From: Morgan Hill CA
Try talking with George Duque at Sunnyvale Chevrolet. It's on El Camino logically north of Sarratoga Sunnyvale road. They had a lot of C6s on the lot
take care, VetteStudent, also in Morgan Hill.
take care, VetteStudent, also in Morgan Hill.
Thank you for the tip. I will look up George and see what he has on the lot.
Racer
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From: Morgan Hill CA
St. Jude Donor '09
Hey Racer,
Keep in touch, talk with Guy at Courtesy in Morgan Hill. No promotion here, but I was well cared for in my own purchase. He will let you drive them, at Courtesy in San Jose, they only had one car they would let you drive (an auto). Let me know how you do. Lets get these cars together for a cruise. Oh Yeah!
Keep in touch, talk with Guy at Courtesy in Morgan Hill. No promotion here, but I was well cared for in my own purchase. He will let you drive them, at Courtesy in San Jose, they only had one car they would let you drive (an auto). Let me know how you do. Lets get these cars together for a cruise. Oh Yeah!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gilroy CA
Hey Racer,
Keep in touch, talk with Guy at Courtesy in Morgan Hill. No promotion here, but I was well cared for in my own purchase. He will let you drive them, at Courtesy in San Jose, they only had one car they would let you drive (an auto). Let me know how you do. Lets get these cars together for a cruise. Oh Yeah!
Keep in touch, talk with Guy at Courtesy in Morgan Hill. No promotion here, but I was well cared for in my own purchase. He will let you drive them, at Courtesy in San Jose, they only had one car they would let you drive (an auto). Let me know how you do. Lets get these cars together for a cruise. Oh Yeah!
Racer
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From: Morgan Hill CA
St. Jude Donor '09
Nice boat and crew.
Glad your on your way. When you do buy have the car "new car detailed" by your own people. All these dealer wants to sell you a paint sealer package for $1,200 to $1,600. Insane, my guy detailed my new vette with wax, sealer and interior detail and scotch guard carpets for $325. And I know he did every part of that car, no misses.
I am glad you spoke with Guy. Buy where you feel its right for you.
Drop me a note when you get your ride and we'll hook up. Oh, I really like your boat and nice crew on board.
Enjoy...
I am glad you spoke with Guy. Buy where you feel its right for you.
Drop me a note when you get your ride and we'll hook up. Oh, I really like your boat and nice crew on board.
Enjoy...
Burning Brakes
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2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Hi and welcome from San Jose!
Welcome to the club. It'd be nice to hang out with other forum members, and vette owners, from the south bay. I live in south San Jose and bought my vette from Gilroy Cadillac Chevrolet. Worked with a great guy over there. Let me know if you want info.
Love my vette. My first vette was a 72 LT1. You'll love your new vette when you get it.
best,
07LeMans.
Love my vette. My first vette was a 72 LT1. You'll love your new vette when you get it.
best,
07LeMans.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gilroy CA
Thank you
Thanks guys, for the welcomes and info. Ed, thanks for the thumbs up on the boat and crew. They were recruited for a calendar photoshoot over on the delta last year. 
Good point on the detailing. I hadn't thought of that. Do you use a detailer in Morgan Hill that you can recommend? I have used a small detailer (can't remember his name) in Morgan Hill on Monterey Highway south of the Post Office and on the other side of the street. Have you ever used that guy? Lemans, thanks for the tip on Gilroy Chevrolet. I haven't been by there yet. Who is the sales person that you liked? Look forward to meeting you for a GTG after I get my car.
Good point on the detailing. I hadn't thought of that. Do you use a detailer in Morgan Hill that you can recommend? I have used a small detailer (can't remember his name) in Morgan Hill on Monterey Highway south of the Post Office and on the other side of the street. Have you ever used that guy? Lemans, thanks for the tip on Gilroy Chevrolet. I haven't been by there yet. Who is the sales person that you liked? Look forward to meeting you for a GTG after I get my car.
Racer
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From: Morgan Hill CA
St. Jude Donor '09
Racer. I have used Thorpe Detail in Cambell. Really good.
I will be having some body work done by Advanced Auto Body in Morgan Hill and noticed his shop does detailing also. (Ohh. I ran over a cone at Thunderhill high performance driving school at 110MPH) Ouch!!
This shop has a good reputation, I'll be finding out for myself soon.
Look forward to seeing your ride.
I will be having some body work done by Advanced Auto Body in Morgan Hill and noticed his shop does detailing also. (Ohh. I ran over a cone at Thunderhill high performance driving school at 110MPH) Ouch!!
This shop has a good reputation, I'll be finding out for myself soon.
Look forward to seeing your ride.