What's the worst thing you've accidentally done to your car? Thanks for watching!
@rafiulhaque80647 жыл бұрын
Cars, Costs and Technology blow up the damn engine in my R33 skyline should have checked it more thoroughly when purchasing
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Rafiul Haque Ouch... Thanks for sharing.
@themoon51827 жыл бұрын
Cars, Costs and Technology well me and my cousin were in my 2016 Toyota Sienna LE waiting for my dad to finish refueling and by accident he filled the car with gasoline while the car was on!! I ran out and pushed the Start/Stop button and saved our lives!
@themoon51827 жыл бұрын
whatisthisnonsens100 no it was a gasoline and I've already experienced a fire while filling up so
@themoon51827 жыл бұрын
whatisthisnonsens100 like if you fill up while your engine is running
@kingkav65894 жыл бұрын
1. Dont forget to latch removeable top. 2. Dont use a gas can to fill gas. 3. Dont bring large drinks into car. 4. Dont leave key fob in trunk. 5. Dont go over everyday obstacles at normal speed. A quick summary hope this helps someone.
@generalblaze54884 жыл бұрын
Imagine driving in DC omg!!! Its insane how bad the roads are.
@bonjovirocks244 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! This was way too long to watch
@yungtitynac4 жыл бұрын
@@bonjovirocks24 tf the video is 7 minutes you impatient fuck
@jimmyramlochan92904 жыл бұрын
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@MrAntiGema3 жыл бұрын
Thanks saved me time!
@peterwhelan57156 жыл бұрын
Why am I watching is I don't have a corvette lmao😂
@CarsCostsandTechnology6 жыл бұрын
+smoking turtle No worries 👌 At least now you know if you ever do own one!
@omarsharif9275 жыл бұрын
Same here
@BobmaxXD5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@majedali50475 жыл бұрын
BobmaxXD me 3
@octaviolara7365 жыл бұрын
I don’t even have a car lmao
@ShekelstienNBA7 жыл бұрын
I lost my top at 40 mph which sent the roof flying into the air. luckily there was no one behind me and two motorcyclists grabbed the top and put it off to the side of the road....I walked back to pick up my top and It was severely damaged. what made things worse was the thunderstorm coming so I was fortunate that the top wasn't damaged to the point where it leaked. 1800 bucks later I had a new top and officially became a member of the flying roof club
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+KZfaq Championship The FRC is not a Corvette club you want to join! I hate to hear that man. At least the motorcyclist weren't directly behind you when it flew off! That could've gotten messy quick... Thanks for sharing!
@ShekelstienNBA7 жыл бұрын
Cars, Costs and Technology no it isn't but 1800 bucks will make a person learn the ways of paying attention real quick
@beezwav7 жыл бұрын
I joined the flying roof club a few weeks back myself. Didn't latch it down correctly and it flew about 30 feet in the air once I hit 60 mph. I got lucky and it landed with the latches facing down. No damage to the paint at all. Only thing needed was a new latch handle. Cost me $50 and scared the piss out of me. Welcome to the club haha
@samadrid63217 жыл бұрын
Only 1800, if it'd been a Porsche, Ferrari, or Lamborghini you'd be paying ten times that.
@gerthdynn7 жыл бұрын
I've been lucky. I actually had that happen the first full day I owned it. Mine got damaged a little, but I have a bodyshop guy who fixed the scratches beautifully. My sympathies for yours not so easily fixed.
@kcountrycorvettes6 жыл бұрын
One thing you should do in a corvette is,smile all the time.
@ronniegaston74906 жыл бұрын
AMEN.............................
@OuzoLouGarage5 жыл бұрын
Best comment for sure.
@tastegw4 жыл бұрын
its kinda hard not to if we are being honest. i have not stopped smiling since i picked mine up last year.
@dannymcqueen4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. After a stressful day......find some open road and throw the exhaust into track mode..........the sound alone widens my smile
@pavlo5.0557 жыл бұрын
I never bring drinks that don't have caps inside the car because if you flip the car that drink can spill and ruin your interior.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Pavlo95 True 👍
@jdizzle72496 жыл бұрын
That wouldnt matter cause if you flipped the car its already fucked anyway lol
@R7U1LE6 жыл бұрын
Jdizzle uhhh
@jdizzle72496 жыл бұрын
McLean #38 what?
@azmike35726 жыл бұрын
I think PVKLoL was joking, so you're right at that point!
@BboyDaquack3 жыл бұрын
man i remember watching all your vids about corvettes back when they came out and i was still in school. 4 years later, got my very own '14 z51 3LT in red just like your vids. long time dream of mine finally made it happen. Thanks for all the vids!!!
@CarsCostsandTechnology3 жыл бұрын
Congrats man 👍🏻 Thanks for watching the channel.
@hextor-io4 жыл бұрын
6. Never slam the door. I have to constantly tell my passengers that even though it's a 2 door, and the door is huge, you don't need to use extra force to close it... just a gentle push and it'll latch.
@junito10087 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Corvette but good to know !! 😀👍🏼
@thomasmoylan99756 жыл бұрын
Junito Punto Comm
@OffRoadRN6 жыл бұрын
There's only two cupholders? How many do you really think you need, in a two seat car???
@bonnivilleblackcherry97455 жыл бұрын
Well lets see. 1 for coffee. 1 for the beer you have open and 1 for the next beer you'll have. Thats at least 3 :-D
@gumerzambrano5 жыл бұрын
Honestly !
@mrkthmn5 жыл бұрын
I did get a chuckle out of this with poor cup holders or the complete lack of them having been a sports/super car joke for the longest time.
@Xilent_Nexus5 жыл бұрын
Complaining about having 2 cup holder and not bieng great?! Dude I only have a one size cup holder on my 370Z.
@timespublishing5 жыл бұрын
@@Xilent_Nexus one cup holder is all I need in my Z...any passenger can just suck it up..
@petercarey68837 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and all your points are well taken. I'd like to add to your topics a few more items. A lot of times we like to leave our car keys hanging on a hook in the garage so that they are handy when we take the car out. Be careful with this one in that if the fob hangs too close to the car it "talks" to the car's computer or vice-versa. Done over extended periods this will cause your fob battery to run down and is another reason to keep your car on a battery tender in order to keep the car's battery "up to snuff." Also, for those of you with a manual trans, remember when parking the car leave it in reverse and not in neutral or in gear. By leaving it in neutral or gear, once again you're activating the car's computer which can drain the battery. As to automatics, just make sure you leave it in Park. Lastly, I highly recommend you read your owner's manual as to the procedure to start your car if your fob battery is dead. I won't elaborate on this topic publicly since it is does add somewhat to the anti-theft aspect of the car. Then again, I think we all realize locks only keep honest people out, but if nothing else, maybe we can slow them up a bit. Look forward to your next video.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Daphne CArey Great points! There are so many things that I feel like new Corvette owners need to be made aware of. Maybe if I get enough great comments like this (with details) I can make a part 2 of this video? Let me know what you guys think! Thanks for sharing!
@petercarey68837 жыл бұрын
Well, you certainly have my vote for a Part 2, but you did put it out there for responses, so let the majority rule.
@johnbraughton20946 жыл бұрын
Daphne Carey I learned this with my C6 the hard way. Came out one day to a dead battery lmao. Had to jump it. I own a C7 A8 now. My 1st EVER automatic transmission. It is weird to get used to and I'm always looking for the clutch. Haha.
@bruschmidt99436 жыл бұрын
One more thing: practice backing in2 parking spaces, particularly those with the concrete "stop" barrier. Even a light touch will leave noticeable damage on the lower front of your car!
@ThatCorvetteGuy5 жыл бұрын
My rule of thumb is that I back any vehicle into any spot reasonably possible. It's much easier to look side to side driving forward out of a spot than backing out. Especially if you have large vehicles like trucks parked on both sides.
@billgonzalez71205 жыл бұрын
Happened to me several times, even though I know better!!
@tastegw5 жыл бұрын
always back in every car if you can. its just safter in the long run.
@robertolsen24674 жыл бұрын
NOT in the state of [ Florida]; it's illegal. The license plate is in the back & a cop better be able to see it at all times - or your looking at - ticket , ticket, ticket.
@robertolsen24674 жыл бұрын
@@ThatCorvetteGuy It's illegal in Florida & cops will nail the " hot" big buck cars every time. If you live in FL. you should know this - or - your gonna find out the hard way.
@james-ww3ot4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm a proud owner of a 2019 stingray and love my car.
@fbomb25234 жыл бұрын
Purchased mine last year and love it,,,,,
@TheLightningSt0rm7 жыл бұрын
After my mustang is paid off, if I can afford it I'm definitely picking up a Vette
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Lightning Nice! Good choice man 👍
@ItsAustinSea5 жыл бұрын
That's what I did!
@scarbourgeoisie5 жыл бұрын
I traded my GT-350 for a 2LT. Have not looked back.
@Mr1963corvette5 жыл бұрын
You can get a great deal on the C-6's get a Z51 package or a Z06. The C7's are nice. But for 60K the new mid engined C8 is a beautiful car and will handle and perform even better than all of it's front engine predecessors.
@Ryan-iw8yw4 жыл бұрын
You had to finance a Mustang? What lot number you live in??🤣
@erichoffman22434 жыл бұрын
I did #2 about a month after buying a 2006 and yes you will be locked out. In a word, the experience was PAINFUL. Called a locksmith who immediately, as soon as he got out of his truck, said he could NOT get into a C-6 Corvette because of the indexing windows. So that option was out. The other key fob was at home...3 hrs away. The ONLY thing I could do was have the car low-boyed (sp?) to the nearest dealership and have them make a copy of the "emergency" key for the key slot above the license plate. The painful part came when the flatbed driver showed up. Being automatic I obviously couldn't put it in neutral so the driver had to DRAG the car up onto the flatbed. It was a sight and sound I don't EVER want to experience again.
@kylebst2646 жыл бұрын
A medium coffee from Honey Dew fits PERFECTLY in that cup holder! The key to going up a steep driveway is approaching it at an angle and going over it one tire at a time.
@hendog3237 жыл бұрын
Going on 3 years of being in a Corvette and (ashamed) I did not know about the gas funnel. Thanks for the info.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Henry Lol no worries man! Thanks for the feedback.
@gmansplit7 жыл бұрын
Are you saying that you are ashamed to own a corvette?
@hendog3237 жыл бұрын
gmansplit No, reread that. I'm just ashamed I didn't know about the funnel. Getting in my vette is one of the best parts of my day!
@gmansplit7 жыл бұрын
+Henry You are absolutely right. I have a 900whp Procharged C7 Z06, and I absolutely love it. I could have bought an older Ferrari or Lambo, but I would just rather have the Z, to be honest, which is unusual for millennials like me. If my engine explodes, a brand new one is only 13k direct from GM, vs 52000 dollars for an '04 Gallardo engine with 150 less hp. Not that my engine will ever explode, considering these engines have taken 1100rwhp on stock internals without exploding.
@gerthdynn7 жыл бұрын
I think that all depends on who your salesman was. I had one of the truly excellent and experienced salesmen at Kerbeck show me all of these things. I had a great experience with them and would recommend it to anyone who wants a Corvette. So don't feel ashamed. This car is incredibly sophisticated and even spending the entire drive back from Kerbeck to Colorado with each night in a hotel reading the book, I felt overwhelmed when I couldn't figure something out and called the Chevy customer relations group. Also, when I couldn't figure something else out I tried the OnStar button to ask the question and oddly enough the person had the answer on his fingertips.
@vwsandvettes32533 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more on the cupholder and scraping issues. Those drove me crazy in my '08 (gone but not forgotten) Z06 and now continue to do so in my newly acquired 2016 Z06. Of the two, the scraping of the airdam extension is most nerve-wracking. I don't understand why some guys even lower their cars further using the damper bolts or whatever they are called, just to make the car look meaner. IMO its not worth the body damage that could result.
@maxspeed067 жыл бұрын
Worst thing I've ever done to my car? I once tried to drift a kia Rio and somehow hat a mailbox in the process. I'm telling you now the mailbox "jumped" in front of me. Anyway lol
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Jhy'Quis Texas Lol nice 👌
@scotchpeele41997 жыл бұрын
How do you hat a mailbox?
@adamharding24676 жыл бұрын
One of the things I love about my C7 is the app with the remote options. Fairly common in most higher end cars but its a life saver in Texas heat not having to get into a hot car.
@WaybackRewind Жыл бұрын
What app? What remote options? I downloaded the chevy app but I can't do squat with it.
@Ahsanz19956 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos and advice as I am looking into picking up a Vette. But more than anything, I love seeing you drive through Greer! I used to live there and now I'm in big ol' Houston, Texas. You drive through the same spots I used to hit in my Mustang when coming home from Riverside high school back in the day. I love it man, and keep up the good work on these videos, you're doing a real great service for future Vette buyers and owners alike
@CarsCostsandTechnology6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
@robertwadas4 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride..I dont have instagram. I have a showroom condition 1982. People stop me to take picks. Im sure its not 1/2 as comfortable to drive in than the newer ones, but when I got my DL in 1982 , I promed I would buy a 1982 vette and put a little money away weekly..$5-$10...then I got married and 2 kids..now they are grown and Im single, so I saw one and scooped it up fot 1/4 of the price as anyone I have ever seen. I didn't ask why so cheap..probably because there are no cup holders at all...lol
@coryr99387 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting the auto. All the manual lovers will sure be having fun when they get left in the dust, or get stuck in traffic.
@jrvbamafan16 жыл бұрын
Been driving a manual for 20 years....never minded being stuck in traffic and my car is always modded enough that a stock auto isn't leaving me behind either, so have fun letting the car do everything for you. That takes real skill
@jrvbamafan16 жыл бұрын
@@TipsyLiquid you first bitch
@michelemcdaniel60325 жыл бұрын
Not as much fun as a teenager driving your automatic away.
@shadthompson92976 жыл бұрын
Haha yea, I got lucky. When I was going 45 with high winds. I heard my roof about to come off. Immediately I slammed the latches closed while driving. Soooo lucky. Also, number one rule about drinks in cars. Bottled water at most only. If it doesnt match that description. No drinks period. Just remove that cup holder and use it as a place to put your ipod or phone.
@gmjunkie6745 жыл бұрын
The roof thing happened to me in a 4thgen camaro t top😂
@anshupadhyay37815 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to buy my first car in October 2019 since the 2014 Corvette prices are likely to drop lower great vid!
@WaybackRewind Жыл бұрын
I hope you got that C7 before 2020? Prices are crazy now.
@dinosaurfan24095 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I dream of owning a modern Corvette and hopefully one being a C7 model and hopefully I will remember the information from this video.
@CarsCostsandTechnology5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
@herbwilliams38627 жыл бұрын
Yep, I know the roof panel thing all too well! It seems like an impossible thing to do, but after being distracted by my dog when I parked in the garage, I forgot to latch the roof. The next morning I lost it at 40 mph. It can happen to anybody. With my Vette owning buddies, it is almost always alcohol related..lol.
@AB-80X7 жыл бұрын
If you think latching your roof is an impossibly difficult task, please tell us you don't have a job that requires great care and safety - especially for others.
@herbwilliams38627 жыл бұрын
ABOlsen69X Hey moron, it has nothing to do with difficulty and everything to do with human nature. Have you ever lost a set of keys? Misplaced your wallet? Forget to lock a door? The answer is YES, you have so get the hell out of here with that condescending, self righteous crap. YOU make mistakes just like every other driver out there.
@wheelgun_rick7 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I've had my C7Z for 2 years and I had no idea about holding the unlock button down for the passive key feature. I have the Z07 Stage 2 Aero and I'm embarrassed to say I'm already on my 2nd front splitter/spoiler from steep driveways. I'm also on my 2nd roof for the very reason you stated lol. Lesson learned though. Thanks again for the video series.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Rick Crump Ouch I'm sure those front splitters aren't cheap for the Z07 stage 2 aero package! Like you said though... lesson learned. Luckily I just scrape the cheap plastic air dam on my Stingray lol. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave feedback! 👍👍
@tavwatson4 жыл бұрын
The worst thing I ever did to my Corvette (a C3 I had back in the day) was let my boyfriend at that time drive it. Live and learn.
@Walt19606 жыл бұрын
I love how you talk fast and have great content. I subscribed and look forward to your future videos.
@CarsCostsandTechnology6 жыл бұрын
+Walter J. C Thanks Walter 👍 I really appreciate the feedback.
@63CommonSense4 жыл бұрын
I want the ZR1 Convertible when it comes out, you have a nice car. Something I'll add to my list of things not to put on a Corvette are black wheels like everybody else is doing. Enjoy your ride!
@user-ro6uc2zo1c Жыл бұрын
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@WaybackRewind Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of the black wheels either. But if you are buying used good luck finding one made in the last 10 years with chrome wheels. They're out there but rare.
@RBXXXX2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Save me a lot of headaches.
@hrabb35 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! Just got a 2019 stingray admiral blue love it!
@Seb726Laviolette5 жыл бұрын
Why would one leave the keys in the trunk? I didnt understand why??
@13salinaspride3 жыл бұрын
Flying to Seattle tomorrow to get my 2017 corvette z51 3lt. I was so sure I wanted a manual transmission. Once I test drove an automatic...let’s just say I’m buying an automatic 👍👍👍
@TheJh614084 жыл бұрын
As for obstacles, you need to take them at an angle, so don't scrape the front air dam. As for cup holder, get a Semoic Cup Holder for a Corvette. It might say for a C5, but they work for them all. Never use the center council one, as you could spill liquids on the electronics.
@elitegmer93775 жыл бұрын
even though i own a c4 most of these are still true!
@Alex-zm1qy6 жыл бұрын
Other than the gas cap, I tell these tips to people since I was told the same thing when I bought my first C6. As for the gas fill up, I always advise a funnel no matter the car, I don’t like gas on my paint or making a mess.
@terryschwartz52547 жыл бұрын
Those rubber flaps are there for a reason, to rub on stuff. The corvette isnt that low of a car. It actually has good ground clearance.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
It does have great ground clearance for a sports car, but that scraping noise still makes me cringe!
@gerthdynn7 жыл бұрын
And the z51s don't even have the center flap, so it is even easier to tell that they are just rubber and that it is okay. What is probably even better than just the ground clearance is the fact that the wheels are so close to the bumper that the angle of attack you can get is huge. With my old Neon SRT-4 everything would scrape even if I could make the initial height because the wheel was so far back.
@noideaatallsorry5 жыл бұрын
gerthdynn mines a z51 and it has the flats...?
@jaypioh9 ай бұрын
my C4 makes me screw in the targa roof with a ratchet so that makes it pretty hard to forget. when I bought it, the entire brake system was pretty f'd and I didnt know until i had backed it out of the garage and it just kept rolling down the driveway to the road while my foot was floored on the pedal. destroyed the 3pc air dam and scratched the hell out of the nose... these cars are real low alright
@CharlesBiancoRealtor3 жыл бұрын
When you forget to latch your roof down, drive off, and your roof then goes flying off....CONGRATULATIONS! You've just joined the FRC! Flying Roof Club! I've had it happen to me and yes it really DOES go flying off the top, it doesn't slide off, that damn thing flies like a bird and if there's a car behind you...welp...good luck.
@isaackim79077 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I'm renting a C7 corvette for this years prom. Hopefully one day I'd be able to afford one!
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Isaac Kim Nice 👌 That's an awesome car for prom! You'll really enjoy it.
@michelemcdaniel60325 жыл бұрын
By time you can afford it you probably won't want it
@MrT-nh6di5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting these videos future corvette owner.
@aky198320016 жыл бұрын
If only Corvette had the sense to add the height adjustable suspension. If this can be 4 inches higher itll be amazing
@mikestanly7494 жыл бұрын
on the cup holders then this car would be gr8.
@AgentB-07112 жыл бұрын
learned that "everyday obstacles" thing the hard way driving the grand sport with that low front splitter...went up a hill too fast (only about 5 mph but even that was too fast) and scratched up the entire front splitter underneath, never again🤦🏾♂️
@360unplugged4 жыл бұрын
Wow..I'm in Dubai also and just bought a C7 Convertible in the U.S. for my American house. Good to know info. Thanks
@robbrobb6596 жыл бұрын
Thats fantastic......make sure the fob even though in the house is not to close to the car..........another thing to watch out for if you have a satelite boom box style radio in the garage it will mess with the cars computer and you will have to disconnect the battery and let the computer reset
@MrMustangred4 жыл бұрын
Also, be super careful turning off traction control on a zo6, the rearend WILL come around you on 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th gear shifts. Mine is a 04 c5 zo6. Maybe better on newer models but mine is tricky, even with new tires. Thoughts??
@_wraith29624 жыл бұрын
1 Should Be Weird color Combos Brown Convertible Top Blue Paint and white interior
@kubanskiloewe6 жыл бұрын
forgetting the latch should be report with a warn signal inside like open doors !! would be easy to do for chevy and costs a few dollars !
@gerthdynn7 жыл бұрын
Flying roof syndrome is painful. ALWAYS bring your funnel with you for gas. There is a nice little compartment in the trunk that fits things like that easily. The cup holder is even worse than you say. That little divider is really only in there very loosely. It can pop out on a moments notice. Also your note on driving slow over bumps is really important if you have the magnaride shocks. Pay attention to what mode you are in. They really do recommend that you never use track mode or PTM sport 1+ on roads due to the fact that the suspension is so tight in that setting. Good things to tell everyone. My Alice is a white C7 z51 manual transmission, magnaride and PTM with the PDR. Have fun!
@tobycocker16754 жыл бұрын
Lost the Roof on my 64 forgot 2 Lock the Latch, Funny now Expensive them. Great Point.
@johng5396 жыл бұрын
Gave u a like on this video, but I also have the same car u have Down to the color we also need to remember not to park close to a parking lot speed stop stool, it’s a concrete head stone when pulling up like a supermarket or Walmart I lost my spoiler on the bottom because of this issue, lost my bottom front lower under air dam and have to order another one soon... (eBay 99 dollars) 2) And always place the gear select into E mode so we can save on fuel by 4 cylinder deactivation select, Hope this helps
@DarlingNikki24 жыл бұрын
@Matrox One Yeah, they do LOL. Heck, I've seen them at Dollar Tree!
@krisi.20115 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the battery die in the key fob,had to google the placement for the fob to start the car.
@AdrianJayeOnline5 жыл бұрын
no.2 amazing it wont see the fob, on my BMW, if my keyfob is in any part of the car, it will never lock, and cant lock, very BASIC feature
@dirtyliberal1 Жыл бұрын
you forgot to mention dont drive you c7 corvette in a bad neighborhood. I got stories you wont believe.
@philderrderr61617 күн бұрын
Having a C7 Z51 convertible a warning must be addressed. The corvette has a very low profile. Twice vehicles have not seen me as they actually looked over me. Both of these occasions were on city streets. One was a tow truck the other a one ton truck. Evasive driving and applying the horn got the drivers' attention. If they were going a bit faster I would have been T-Boned. And, yes, I was not violating any traffic laws.
@KxngDxff7 жыл бұрын
I don't have a corvette, probably won't be able to get one in the next couple years, but mark my words, I will have my dream car!
@daver.12885 жыл бұрын
It will be worth the wait.
@jleongrae63543 жыл бұрын
most important part to me was low ground clearance and the nice thing about that is the corvette is easy to adjust ride higth
@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg7 жыл бұрын
number 5 is good especially if you have a front splitter but this goes for any low car. def even a non-lowered vette has to be angled over just about any driveway !
@sunsetblue17597 жыл бұрын
On the freeway, driving my C5, I hit the carcass of a truck tire and bent the cross member holding the air dam, directing airflow into the radiator. There is no grille on the C5, so this is super critical for cooling. I live in Phoenix, and my Corvette was marginal before and overheated often afterwards, just from a slight bend in the cross member. You have GOT to pay attention to objects in the road and fix any damage that affects radiator air flow. Oh - yeah, entered my sloping driveway at an angle to avoid scraping too.
@KBiNi10 ай бұрын
I learned the hard way with a large drink a few nights ago 😂 when I hit the gas my sprite came off the cup holder and spilled all over the passenger seat 🤦🏽♂️
@lancewestlm47 жыл бұрын
I forgot the passenger side latch on mine once. I was showing off with a friend doing about 160 and one side popped up. Scared the shit out of us. It was loud as hell lol. IDK how it didn't bend or break something but we stopped and latched it all back and it sealed just fine.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+lancewestlm4 I can't believe it didn't break off! That's insane. Sounds like you got super lucky man lol. Thanks for sharing.
@gregblack85504 жыл бұрын
Sounds not true sorry
@brentcrider21475 жыл бұрын
Chevy dude! You rock. Thanks for the high-quality video on accessing my Stingray!
@PlotTwistzy4 жыл бұрын
1 reason is not any problem cause u must make this and what's hard about it car is perfect it's a big present of a real art dude
@MrChaseInc6 жыл бұрын
In the c5 corvette, if you lock your fob in the car you can shake the car and it unlocks. It's a secret many don't know about.
@MCClark5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I forgot to latch my T-tops on my firebird as a kid way back in the day... It shot up in the air after hitting highways speeds and crashed, luckily, to the asphalt instead of another car after a good amount of time flying through the air... Lesson learned, never drive off before checking top latches, regardless of the car...
@kfh1 Жыл бұрын
I learned about the key fob in the trunk the hard way in my C6!!!
@bengad.17247 жыл бұрын
Lol. Learned the hard way about large fountain drink. Phone was in passenger seat where the drink ended. Phone didn't last long after the swim in diet coke.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
That sucks man! It can easily happen. I'll only bring drinks with a cap now.
@bengad.17247 жыл бұрын
It wasn't that bad. Phone was over 4 years old and way over due for upgraded new one. My car a c5 01 coupe has black interior and cleaned up amazingly well. But yes the cup holder is one of the worst i've ever seen.
@yagamijubei286 жыл бұрын
damn thas unfortunate but makes for a laugh
@applejacks9716 жыл бұрын
A couple of the '10 Corvette Commandments' Thou shall never take your Corvette through an automatic car wash Thou shall never drive your Corvette on a gravel road Remember to Save The Wave!
@scottwalton62154 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I don't have a Vette but a Mazda MX-5 and I learned the hard way about centrifugal force and it's effects on liquids. Sweet tea in a large Tervis will energetically "pee" all over the driver when taking a highway ramp at speed. You've been warned! LOL!
@TechnoloG844 ай бұрын
Super Bowl 2017. Hopped in the c6 and forgot to latch the roof back down…….when it took off it flew up like 300 feet. Landed in the grass and wasn’t that damaged but I ended up getting a transparent one. When I was 17 I had a ws6 trans am and same thing happened but on the highway. Luckily it didn’t hit anyone. SMH. I’m in a c8 now and almost made the mistake one day. Never again.
@fearindrive7 жыл бұрын
dude why do you have an automatic? the cup holder is a problem in the manual transmission because you can accidentally hit your drink when shifting to reverse.
@EngineVSEngine2 жыл бұрын
Not sure about modern Corvettes but with older ones you always had to worry when another car is in front of you when parking because you can't actually see the nose of the car since it slopes down. My biggest question, is how can so many people afford these cars? Some of news one are $110,000+ and ones that are 5 or 6 years old are still demanding 50-70K which seems ridiculous..
@BigDTexas7 жыл бұрын
The big problem with the cup holder is that the central separator is easy to push loose, at which point you have no more support for the cup and it can tip over easily.
@j0eschm0e15 жыл бұрын
TY very good to know (gas funnel) etc
@luisgutierrez53516 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother for putting out this video. I just purchased a new 2017 C7 Z06 and drove it here and there for 3 days only. Now I find myself gone for a few months and my wife asked if she should start the car. Well, thanks to your video I forwarded to my wife to watch it cause we did not know about the little funnuel need to put gas if using a gas can. I didn't have time to read the manual and when I purchased the car I was in a bit of a hurry due to other commitments. Anyway, thanks a lot for the video. I just subscribe to your channel and look forward to new videos.
@CarsCostsandTechnology6 жыл бұрын
+Luis Gutierrez That's awesome man 👍 I'm glad that you found the video helpful! Thanks for subscribing.
@stepchild54535 жыл бұрын
Number 1 straight out the gate. Got me
@Nick-lc4xi7 жыл бұрын
Im only 13 but i love corvettes great vid
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Justa SneakerHead Thanks!
@gerthdynn7 жыл бұрын
Better to get started young. I've always loved cars since I was a little kid.
@someguy93216 жыл бұрын
gerthdynn I've always loved cars since I was 8 when my dad brought home Forza Motorsport game. It was really fun and started my addiction towards cars
@IBENOUTMYMIND6 жыл бұрын
Thats cool bro. Start saving and working towards that goal. If ur smart and work hard u can buy a corvette when ur 18.
@fer.jr__38476 жыл бұрын
Alex Nunley for me was since age 4 and my dad bought midnight club 3 and that's where I actually got addicted to cars
@jawn1977jaws7 жыл бұрын
I only take along one thing with me with all my cars ( C6 Vette Porsche 930, BMW M1 , Maclaren P2 , and Jaguar F type )...and that is a little thing called common sense.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+jawn1977jaws Haha too many people are forgetting that at home these days!
@pissinginthemainstream78236 жыл бұрын
Great video, totally agree with the large drink. i only have one cup holder in my 98'
@billyburchett70496 жыл бұрын
The automatic are lot faster than the manuals and you won't break the rear end
@bonnivilleblackcherry97455 жыл бұрын
you can always learn to drive a manual ;-)
@gregblack85504 жыл бұрын
Sissy
@Dukefazon5 жыл бұрын
Do want. I really want a Corvette, but sadly they are not as common here in Europe, especially in my country so any servicing or maintenance can be more costly compared to the US. But I really want one.
@hatch450sx32 жыл бұрын
Pro tip if you have a water bottle once you are buckled in your body and the top of the seatbelt latch make a great water bottle holder.
@mikestanly7494 жыл бұрын
number 1 don't drive with your knees, while eating a big mac driving a six speed.
@Frostytravels7 жыл бұрын
Great video.....you actually make some very great video's keep it up..
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+Frosty Will do! Thanks a lot for the positive feedback!
@bobkramer29797 жыл бұрын
Cars, Costs and Technology mm
@ignaciotrevino734 жыл бұрын
Cool reminder.
@hellcat19886 жыл бұрын
I know it's in bad taste, but there should be a Steve Irwin tribute c7.
@hrabb35 жыл бұрын
I think I gained +1000 Hell Points for laughing at this. See you down under!
@AllaboutTheWoodrows5 жыл бұрын
My dad got in my vette removed the too drove it around and placed it back on, i go in the next day unaware the latches werent holding it on and hit the gas out the driveway it flew off the plexiglass shattered into pieces. Now just use the regular t tops it came with as I still had them. A quick $500 misteak haha
@Myworld1998baby11 ай бұрын
The key knob locking you out sucks 😂 I have a 07 Lexus GS350, I can leave the key inside an it will not lock ! I guess I’ll just b carefully with my z51 keys
@scarbourgeoisie2 жыл бұрын
Drinks and food are prohibited in our C7.
@6lol61586 жыл бұрын
OMG number 1 happen to me and my girlfriend i already purchased 2 roofs, And not to mention every plastic and piece of hardwear is seperat.
@tobygray93827 жыл бұрын
I am surprised the gas tank is not secure in these 'expensive' cars. Anyone can come along, open the flap and add nasty things to your fuel system and end up destroying your car.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
The cover actually locks with the doors. I'm sure someone could break it open if they really wanted to, but it wouldn't be as easy as it looks.
@gerthdynn7 жыл бұрын
Which brings up a point you might want to mention in future talks. When you are filling up, if you have passive lock/alarm arm enabled either leave your door open or the fob on your seat as otherwise the passive locking/alarm activation might get a bit uppity with you. I do the same thing when I'm washing the car so it doesn't try to talk back to me. In general, my fob never leaves my pocket until I get home at the end of the day.
@beachpotato29116 жыл бұрын
My C5 has a gas lid that cant be opened without clicking a switch in the center arm rest console...
@robbrobb6596 жыл бұрын
the cover locks
@krustykrabpizzaisthepizza26186 жыл бұрын
Toby Gray I think somebody could do that to any car
@mike804494 жыл бұрын
I don’t take the roof off my grandsport anymore ever since a bird shit on my head at a stoplight ...
@CarsCostsandTechnology4 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy 😂😂
@CDean307 жыл бұрын
Yeah if you don't latch the room...big problem happen to me and it shot up in the air 20 feet scary glad nothing happen to any of the construction workers that were around
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
+M DEAN Definitely can be dangerous!
@Jcellilo6 жыл бұрын
My dumbest was to turn on the windshield washer with top off and windows open. You only make that mistake once.
@bigamemphis105 жыл бұрын
I'm retiring in 3 years and I'm definitely getting me a vette
@billgonzalez71205 жыл бұрын
Cheers!!
@paulmoss79405 жыл бұрын
I did that.Just bought a C4 lt4. Retired in '17.Most fun you can have with your britches on.
@Texas_Cruiser4 жыл бұрын
@@paulmoss7940 how's it treating you? 20 more years to do for me!
@paulmoss79404 жыл бұрын
@@Texas_Cruiser So far so good!
@dannymcqueen4 жыл бұрын
"How shallow these are" in reference to the cup holders......I get it.....if you're used to swilling 16+ ounce drinks.......this car keeps you honest.......small coffees......smaller drinks........
@enlightenedidiot95527 жыл бұрын
paint the A-pillar on your new Corvette... instantly looks like a Ferrari.
@CarsCostsandTechnology7 жыл бұрын
Just looked this up. Pretty cool man. Thanks for sharing!