Recent content by 427

Sorry for the delayed response ... Unfortunately, I'm not online here too often (though I enjoy the website and appreciate all the work it takes to keep this place running). Thanx for your kind (and funny) wordz about my '66. Letz hope I can answer the questions from Bruce (and CONGRATS on...

'66 Corvette Great to see such nice toyz! I've owned this Vette for 22 years now: Hence my name, 427

Excellent philosophy!

Many XLR owners are using Corvette jack pads. I have made my own via hockey pucks and screw eyes. You can easily search the forum for more info.

Strange ... Never saw that before even though last week we hit 15 below.

Sorry to hear the XLR is going bye-bye ... Itz such a beautiful vehicle! Unfortunately, I don't see the used car value doing anything but the continued downward spiral it has shown. I'm not convinced people (at this stage of the game) will be willing to pay a premium for a vehicle out of...

I'd be willing to buy one ... Love the look and concept!

Excellent choice, Bruce. I'm sure she'll grab well ... That is the car.:chuckle

These tires are indeed rated for mud & snow. I attempt the snow ... Try to avoid the mud. ;)

Hummm ... My '06 was doing the same thing. Lookz like there might have been a bad batch roll off the line.

All the other MY 2009 changes were good ... But the ventz get two thumbs down.

Although I have a somewhat critical eye, I can easily see some misalignment in a door and fender. The paint on the hood also appears to be blotchy. If I had not purchased it new, I might have thought there was repair work done previously.

I share your thoughts on this matter. Fortunately, on a real bad snow day, my work is usually canceled.

Sorry to disappoint some of you, but my XLR is my winter vehicle. I bought it to enjoy and drive daily ... Just like a few Vettes I've used as daily drivers. In the past, I've even been known to drive my midyear 427 on a nice winter day. Gotta love the free horsepower on a cold morning.:laugh:

binka- Glad you are doing well ... So far. Don't forget to use the manual tranny mode for better starts. If you leave the selector in 5th, you will start off in 2nd gear and avoid more wheel spin. BTW- What do you think of the dry road handling of the tires?