Beautiful weather...the car was freshly "Grioted"....clay bar, 2 coats Paint Sealant, 2 coats Best in Show (got their orbital polisher for Christmas). So, rather than rubbing yet another one out I decided to run some "errands".

I must be getting old cause I still haven't done much full throttle stuff....and when I have the nannies kick in. A lot of it is it's been mostly cold or wet since I've had it. But I think it's more than that...it's a different kinda car. I think maybe, for the first time I'm understanding what a "sports car" really is. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Corvette guy through and through...my favorite being ANY C2 and having owned a C4,5 and 6. But this C7 is different. It handles so well...so effortlessly, it's just a lotta fun to drive! You have all the torque you can use at anytime if you're in the right gear which with the manual is part of the fun.

Not sure how I feel about that....I kinda miss my C6Z. I mean it was a monster....and sounded the part...but I often caught myself holding my breath when driving hard. It was more explosive. Fred's was/is clearly top dog....but nothing sounded and felt as good to me as mine. That said it was a brute and before I lost it I was wishing for a bit more refinement.

Anyway, great day, great drive, great car....but they all are on a day like this! Only low point was I missed the wave from a nice C3 heading north on 522....just didn't see him in time. He clearly saw me first (probably from the glare off all that damn product) but I felt a little bad especially from another generation car.

Hope some of you got out and enjoyed the day!

 

Been driving the Z06 the last few days, what a blast.

 

I have a C5Z and I am DYING to drive it! It makes my day THAT much better when I get to. I can't wait for more consistent "Vette weather!" Hopefully I come across your new 7, XC6! Looks beautiful! By chance did I possibly spot you in Everett on Airport road?
What Z you got Grim?

 

Oh wait a minute now, I see you got the blue 2013 and I think I may know you sir. Hope to see you guys around!

 

I just washed my c5 the other day. And as soon as i washed it my brother needed to borrow it. I would have given him my s10 (my daily) to drive, but it wasn't washed. Hopefully we have some sunshine coming up!

 

I was t h i s close to taking the top off of the car this afternoon, it was so nice outside. But by the time school was out, I decided to keep it on and just open the windows for the drive home.

What a great winter day it was indeed.

Speaking of Griot's, has anybody tried that new tire shine/dress? It come in a rather small white plastic spray bottle and you spray it on a foam applicator. I'll tell you the truth....I've been using tire shines for decades and this is the best I've ever tried. It goes on easy and lasts for quite a while. Best part is that it doesn't sling off the tire and leave grease on the sides of the car because you are using such a small amount of the product. Just spray a few squirts onto the applicator and apply. Best tire shine I've ever tried and I've tried 'em all.

And no, I don't work for Griot's.

 

I like to use the Meguiars purple gel for my tireshine, and Zaino Brothers for washing/polish. Zaino works great!

 

Drove the green car to work a week ago and then took it out early this morning before it started raining & snowing

 

I worked, grinding rust off a trailer. Now it's raining.

 

Well, did you at least drive it to the shop?

 

Drive what? The C6 Aero Lightweight? (1 of 42, you know).

Of course not. I drove it down there last weekend in the rain and haven't had a chance to clean it up yet. Jeez, Walter.

Wait until you see what I can do with a 3" air grinder to an ancient 30' hydroplane trailer. I'll take photos on Monday.

BTW where can one find a tire shop who will deal with split rims? I think we're going to have to buy new wheels. I'm going to check out Sears garden dept tomorrow. I think they're having a sale. (When aren't they having a sale?)

I'm beginning to feel like Sears is just a big Radio Shack with clothing and tools. It was like a ghost town the last time I was at the Overlake store.

What are you doing tomorrow?

 

Well, based on the forecast....nothin fun. I think this weekend is a bi for XXX too.

 

2013 Night Race Blue. I work at Boeing so I most likely was on Airport Rd. Wednesday and Thursday. Drove the car to work both days.

 

Glad to see some of you guys were able to get out and enjoy your cars.

Walter, any chance you could please provide the name of the shop that did your windows?

Took Mark's recommendation on Brad's Custom Auto and had a great experience

Thank you!

 

Window tinting? Carlos at The Darkside in Lake City......about 130 th and Lake City Way.

 

Since the M3 is down waiting for me to do the cooling system (waiting on #2 Son to finish his car that is taking my working space in the rear of the garage) so I'm driving the Z06 everyday to work, rain or shine. I detail it everyday no matter what, when it's kept clean and waxed its easy to clean up after a drive in the rain, and even with NT05's in the back it works great in the rain!

 

Yes, window tinting. I suppose I could have been referring to something else. Picture it now, Mark using Ultma, cleaning your windows. You tell me to contact Mr. Peabody

I 'm as crazy as Phil

Anyway, thank you sir. Your car looks great.

 

Actually, I was hoping you were referring to our new business. Phil and I have started washing windshields at intersections....specializing in Corvettes. Well, I specialize in Corvettes....as we all know, Phil will do anything.....

BTW Carlos Cell 206 399 0000 Shop 206 367 7157
13758 Lk City Way NE, 98125

 

I wouldn't put it pasts him to be watching online for boats as they troll by on the traffic cam so he could jump in your mobile unit, the ultra light 1 of 42.

 

He has a phone in his cell? Must be one of those minimum security jails. So do you have to drive your car to the prison workshop or something?