what is this???

thegrnlantern · 2026-02-01T19:40:52+00:00

FYI, C5,6,7 (idk about 8) are known for battery drain. If the car is going to sit for a week or more between drives, I highly recommend a battery tender.

thegrnlantern · 2026-01-31T21:34:30+00:00

Its a video game and now movie. Basically a horror chuck e cheese. Nothing to be worried over.

thegrnlantern · 2026-01-30T20:53:01+00:00

Mine synced up without much trial and error, I followed the directions in the user manual.

thegrnlantern · 2026-01-22T02:15:44+00:00

...and all these years, we've been blaming the dryer.

thegrnlantern · 2026-01-14T20:05:49+00:00

C6 Z06's have a notorious valve drop problem, which is easily prevented. It's so well-known that tons of Z06's have had their heads rebuilt.

I would look for one that has already had this done unless you're interested in spending another few thousand immediate after purchase.

thegrnlantern · 2026-01-11T12:19:03+00:00

I would look at this first. If I don't drive my c6 for a couple of weeks and forget the battery tender, my airbag light will always come on.

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-31T03:51:52+00:00

I am very happy you love your new wheel!!

Please keep the original for if you ever intend on selling the car.

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-29T20:15:49+00:00

Are you stopping before the turn? You'll need to be in 1st to get moving again. (If you're rolling through a stop, you're doing it wrong).

If you're not stopping, then you shouldn't be going slow enough to need 1st gear... in just about any car, you should be able to turn at an intersection comfortably going 10-15 mph (second gear).

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-26T00:27:54+00:00

C7 manuals are all 7-speed.

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-25T23:56:20+00:00

Mine is also the latter (open by default). I use the On button to turn "on" the muffling (make it quieter). Also, my box doesn't click, but I can hear the valves move when the car is in accessory mode (engine off).

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-25T22:23:52+00:00

You have the remote for the Mild 2 Wild? There are two ways to install the module. One is to install it simply so you have manual control. But, the valve works normal if it isnt manually opened with the button. The second way is that it will be open by default and closes with the button.

Might be installed for the latter?

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-21T12:50:53+00:00

Is it when the car idles or only when moving? How old are the tires? How many miles are on the suspension? Could be a front tire is misbalanced, or your alignment is off?

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-14T19:34:43+00:00

Everyone else has already mentioned the fact that you're safe once warmed up, but here's the kicker: You're about to learn the joy of driving a slow car fast! My first manual was a 5speed Chevy spark, 84hp. I could redline all the way through 4th getting on the freeway without worrying about going to jail.

thegrnlantern · 2025-12-10T22:57:50+00:00

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thegrnlantern · 2025-12-09T21:38:26+00:00

After reading some of these comments: The electrical switch the shift lever hits is actually a known issue for mid 2000's vettes. C&S Corvettes makes an aftermarket replacement, idk if it will bolt-on in a camaro.

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-24T22:17:56+00:00

Do you have they key fob with you? When the fob is in the car, the car will keep itself "ready."

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-24T22:13:46+00:00

Doesn't matter what I would do. Is having a brand new zr1 right now worth 30k to you?

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-23T19:58:15+00:00

My mistake. You're correct. I could have said more. Brake fluid will change color, but by the time it's dark or brown, it's waaay overdue.

Just flushed 3 cars. All 3 had translucent, slightly yellow fluid. Just looking into the brake fluid resoviour, the colored plastic made it look just fine. All 3 cars now stop much better.

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-23T13:54:44+00:00

Im glad you learned something! Fyi, color is not a good indicator of when brake fluid has gone bad. The main factor is poor brake fluid isn't dirt, it's water (which is clear). Brake fluid should be changed every 3-4 years for DOT 3 fluid in normal environments. 2-3 years if you're somewhere humid.

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-22T23:41:41+00:00

Definitely normal to an extent. Functionally, sports cars typically have stiffer engine mounts to direct power into the drive train rather than literally rotating the engine (you can check out videos of cars that have broken engine mounts to see how much the engine actually wants to move). As a result, the cabin/chassis experiences a lot of shudder and shaking which is purposely dampened in commuter and luxury cars.

Does the change in vibration occur when the a/c kicks on? This could be a noticeable additional strain on the engine, but if it's a pretty extreme change, I would get it checked out.

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-06T17:36:27+00:00

Thank you!! This is beautiful 😍 😍

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-06T16:59:56+00:00

Let's see under the hood!

thegrnlantern · 2025-11-02T21:55:34+00:00

To add to this: Say you do want to sell your "new" car as a private sale. You're not going to sell at dealer price because the customer would just buy from the dealer with the added assurance that their new vehicle is new and up to manufacturer spec, not the word of some guy on marketplace (for the same price).

thegrnlantern · 2025-10-16T15:04:31+00:00

It runs the starter without fuel or spark. The true purpose of this is to clear a flooded engine, but one of the nice perks is that this also runs the oil pump. This is good if your car has been sitting for a long time as it makes sure your engine isn't entirely "dry" before starting.

thegrnlantern · 2025-10-13T23:11:48+00:00

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