Hey Dave, Congratulations & Welcome to the Corvette Forum!! 
New member with first Vette.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Hemet Calif
New member with first Vette.
Hello everyone, I would like to introduce myself as a new Corvette owner and new to this great forum. I am 59 and until this purchase have been mostly a motorcycle guy who has riden and owned most makes and models of bikes.
Last summer while at my summer home in Montana in little Lewistown population 5000 a guy decided to do a u-turn in front of me and my 1993 Harley FXR Anniversary model. To make a long story short I received massive left foot damages and the bike was totalled.
Now a little older and wiser with a big limp, I've decided to get smart and get out of bikes and try the thrill of a sports car. Always loving Corvettes I started searching the local used market and found this one on Ebay from a ex airline pilot that is so particular about his stuff the car is mint throughout. I bid and now am the proud owner of this beauty!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...OC:MOTORS:1123
I test drove her and was so impressed at the power, sound, fit and finish, lateral (go cart feel I call it) ability to quickly pull from lane to lane at 60 or 70 (it scared me when he did this demo).
The car is art! Why haven't I done this years before? I have so much to learn and study on this forum.
My wife's not much of a car/bike enthusiast but after he gave her a ride in this she got out all grins and is jazzed as I about "red beauty".
I am assembling the money for this Wednesday's delivery and can't wait.
Appreciate any feedback from members about any recommendations about ownership on this beauty. I will do a lot of reading to learn but any real important issues to first tend to would be appreciated.
This will be garaged in my home in So Cal (Hemet) and used for fun runs and to stare at. I'll probably take pictures of her by the thousands in the driveway.
Thanks everyone!
Dave
Last summer while at my summer home in Montana in little Lewistown population 5000 a guy decided to do a u-turn in front of me and my 1993 Harley FXR Anniversary model. To make a long story short I received massive left foot damages and the bike was totalled.
Now a little older and wiser with a big limp, I've decided to get smart and get out of bikes and try the thrill of a sports car. Always loving Corvettes I started searching the local used market and found this one on Ebay from a ex airline pilot that is so particular about his stuff the car is mint throughout. I bid and now am the proud owner of this beauty!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...OC:MOTORS:1123
I test drove her and was so impressed at the power, sound, fit and finish, lateral (go cart feel I call it) ability to quickly pull from lane to lane at 60 or 70 (it scared me when he did this demo).
The car is art! Why haven't I done this years before? I have so much to learn and study on this forum.
My wife's not much of a car/bike enthusiast but after he gave her a ride in this she got out all grins and is jazzed as I about "red beauty".
I am assembling the money for this Wednesday's delivery and can't wait.
Appreciate any feedback from members about any recommendations about ownership on this beauty. I will do a lot of reading to learn but any real important issues to first tend to would be appreciated.
This will be garaged in my home in So Cal (Hemet) and used for fun runs and to stare at. I'll probably take pictures of her by the thousands in the driveway.
Thanks everyone!
Dave
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 20,352
Likes: 568
From: Ventura County, Calif
Congratulations!!!!!! And Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!! 
IMO (in my opinion) the Mag Red II is one of the sharpest colors on the C6 and with the Cashmere interior it is very classy. You made a great purchase. It looks like the car is loaded with the 1SB Preferred Equipment Group (heads up, heated seats, etc). I didn't see that the add mentioned the performance axle (3.15 ratio). There were some important Technical Service Bulletins on the 05's that you should ask the seller about (roof separation, dead battery syndrome, crank pulley loosening). If he doesn't know or these weren't done you should get the car evaluated right away. A couple of the members here can run the VIN and tell you the car's history if you wish or you could just try the local dealer.
Be sure to post some pics as soon as you can, we love pictures here. Here is the Help Tutorial on posting pictures if you need it:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1336867
There is a lot to learn about these cars so I hope to see you participating in C6 General right away.
One more thing, it isn't required but it would be nice if you filled in your profile so folks will know a little about you and your car. It helps when answering your questions in the future. Plus it is just friendlier when we know a little about each other. Thanks.
And Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!! IMO (in my opinion) the Mag Red II is one of the sharpest colors on the C6 and with the Cashmere interior it is very classy. You made a great purchase. It looks like the car is loaded with the 1SB Preferred Equipment Group (heads up, heated seats, etc). I didn't see that the add mentioned the performance axle (3.15 ratio). There were some important Technical Service Bulletins on the 05's that you should ask the seller about (roof separation, dead battery syndrome, crank pulley loosening). If he doesn't know or these weren't done you should get the car evaluated right away. A couple of the members here can run the VIN and tell you the car's history if you wish or you could just try the local dealer.
Be sure to post some pics as soon as you can, we love pictures here. Here is the Help Tutorial on posting pictures if you need it:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1336867
There is a lot to learn about these cars so I hope to see you participating in C6 General right away.
One more thing, it isn't required but it would be nice if you filled in your profile so folks will know a little about you and your car. It helps when answering your questions in the future. Plus it is just friendlier when we know a little about each other. Thanks.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 10,348
Likes: 0
From: Franklin, Tennessee NCM Life Member #1631
Cruise-In VI, VII & XII Veteran
St Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
Welcome aboard and congrats on your 05 Corvette. It may look a little like this one below (which is mine).
It may look a little like this one below (which is mine).
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Hemet Calif
Talked to the seller.
He said the rear end was the 3:15. I asked him about recalls and he said he did get one about the top having a seal problem. He took it to the dealer and they swapped out tops to correct the recall. He said he couldn't even see the difference.
He said at about 3000 miles the left or right rear panel, can't remember, was making a strange noise when backing. He took it in and they saw the rear end had the wrong fluid in it from the factory and the splines were wore. They replaced those and all's good now at 24k miles.
As far as the battery goes, he says he has had no problem with the original one. He and I have read about the stories of how you can't get out of the car with a dead battery. He's showed me the "manual get out levers" so see's this as a none issue.
He did say that the run flat free tires are expensive like $450 each. He said that an old Corvette executive he knows told him to save money on tires is to buy regular low profile quality tires at say $225 each and carry two cans of flat charger. Anyone with an opinion of this cost cutting story?
My VIN is 1G1YY24U255114993 so if anyone can inlighten me as to any issues with my new Vette I would like the help and pay you via Pay Pal for any research I should know about either good or bad. Please run the costs for research by me first.
I will do a lot of research before asking previous hashed over items.
Thanks
Dave
He said at about 3000 miles the left or right rear panel, can't remember, was making a strange noise when backing. He took it in and they saw the rear end had the wrong fluid in it from the factory and the splines were wore. They replaced those and all's good now at 24k miles.
As far as the battery goes, he says he has had no problem with the original one. He and I have read about the stories of how you can't get out of the car with a dead battery. He's showed me the "manual get out levers" so see's this as a none issue.
He did say that the run flat free tires are expensive like $450 each. He said that an old Corvette executive he knows told him to save money on tires is to buy regular low profile quality tires at say $225 each and carry two cans of flat charger. Anyone with an opinion of this cost cutting story?
My VIN is 1G1YY24U255114993 so if anyone can inlighten me as to any issues with my new Vette I would like the help and pay you via Pay Pal for any research I should know about either good or bad. Please run the costs for research by me first.
I will do a lot of research before asking previous hashed over items.
Thanks
Dave
Last edited by biggums; Apr 6, 2008 at 09:34 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 20,352
Likes: 568
From: Ventura County, Calif
Dave, first, send a PM with the VIN to gmautotech. Here is his profile link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=221526
Or you could do the same to bubbatex. Here is a link with a sample of the report you can get back. The car represented didn't have anything interesting to look at but at least you can see what you get.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...15&postcount=2
As to the battery issue. It wasn't so much bad batteries (there were some) but GM sent out a software flash to remedy the problem. If your car hasn't had the DBS reflash you should probably get it done just so you have the latest software whether there is a problem or not.
As to the flat tires, there is a consensus of opinion that any of the "fix a flat" in a can products adversely affect the TPMS modules in the wheels. It is not a recommended procedure. Most who use non runflat tires take along a plug kit and 12v air compressor.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=221526
Or you could do the same to bubbatex. Here is a link with a sample of the report you can get back. The car represented didn't have anything interesting to look at but at least you can see what you get.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...15&postcount=2
As to the battery issue. It wasn't so much bad batteries (there were some) but GM sent out a software flash to remedy the problem. If your car hasn't had the DBS reflash you should probably get it done just so you have the latest software whether there is a problem or not.
As to the flat tires, there is a consensus of opinion that any of the "fix a flat" in a can products adversely affect the TPMS modules in the wheels. It is not a recommended procedure. Most who use non runflat tires take along a plug kit and 12v air compressor.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 19,752
Likes: 523
From: Ideals are peaceful...History is violent...St.Charles, MO.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C5 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'12 thru'22
Welcome to the Forum!!!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: Cicero IN
He said the rear end was the 3:15. I asked him about recalls and he said he did get one about the top having a seal problem. He took it to the dealer and they swapped out tops to correct the recall. He said he couldn't even see the difference.
He said at about 3000 miles the left or right rear panel, can't remember, was making a strange noise when backing. He took it in and they saw the rear end had the wrong fluid in it from the factory and the splines were wore. They replaced those and all's good now at 24k miles.
As far as the battery goes, he says he has had no problem with the original one. He and I have read about the stories of how you can't get out of the car with a dead battery. He's showed me the "manual get out levers" so see's this as a none issue.
He did say that the run flat free tires are expensive like $450 each. He said that an old Corvette executive he knows told him to save money on tires is to buy regular low profile quality tires at say $225 each and carry two cans of flat charger. Anyone with an opinion of this cost cutting story?
My VIN is 1G1YY24U255114993 so if anyone can inlighten me as to any issues with my new Vette I would like the help and pay you via Pay Pal for any research I should know about either good or bad. Please run the costs for research by me first.
I will do a lot of research before asking previous hashed over items.
Thanks
Dave
He said at about 3000 miles the left or right rear panel, can't remember, was making a strange noise when backing. He took it in and they saw the rear end had the wrong fluid in it from the factory and the splines were wore. They replaced those and all's good now at 24k miles.
As far as the battery goes, he says he has had no problem with the original one. He and I have read about the stories of how you can't get out of the car with a dead battery. He's showed me the "manual get out levers" so see's this as a none issue.
He did say that the run flat free tires are expensive like $450 each. He said that an old Corvette executive he knows told him to save money on tires is to buy regular low profile quality tires at say $225 each and carry two cans of flat charger. Anyone with an opinion of this cost cutting story?
My VIN is 1G1YY24U255114993 so if anyone can inlighten me as to any issues with my new Vette I would like the help and pay you via Pay Pal for any research I should know about either good or bad. Please run the costs for research by me first.
I will do a lot of research before asking previous hashed over items.
Thanks
Dave
Bruce
