Since Friday, the DIC on the car has shown the following error. Friday evening we went to leave to ride around for a few, when this error popped up. We thought it might have just been a glitch and just hit reset on the dash to clear the error. As we were backing out of the driveway, steering wheel locked, and the fuel cut off after hitting 2mph in reverse. Luckily, the following day we didn’t experience the error. Which really leaves you scratching your head wondering what caused it. But then again after a brief (1-day) stint with everything working fine, the error is back.
C5 Corvette 'Service Column Lock' error on the DIC
Upgraded (or downgraded, depending on which you prefer) the wheels on the Z06 today from chromed stock GM rims, to a set of 01 forged ALCOA rims. The weight of the two set of rims are very comparable, due to them both being aluminum rims, with the ALCOA’s being slightly heavier than the cast wheels, yet the cast wheels gaining back it’s weight advantage with the added chroming. The look though, to me, looks much more aggressive, especially with the slightly darker 01 rims versus the 02+ Speedline rims. Chrome rims on a Corvette just doesn’t suit it at all to me, especially a C5 Z06.
On the way through Chicago, we saw this Aston Martin from Bullrun. I’ve not seen the latest season, so I’m not sure if maybe it’s a future season’s car, or current, or even past. But it was very awesome to see in person and shoot while riding down the interstate.
General Motors has banned the use of the Chevy name in all of its corporate communications. From now on, the bow-tie brand will go by its proper name, Chevrolet.
Personally, I think this is a great move. While nicknames are always great, they can be confusing and/or misleading to those that have no idea about them, and may actually cause someone to think that there are two different brands entirely. I also feel that the proper name of ‘Chevrolet’ has much more of a professional feel to it rather than ‘Chevy’, especially when preceding a model, such as Chevrolet Corvette.
A few photos from this set
Yesterday we stopped by the local Chevy dealer and test drove a 2007 Infiniti G35. Billy thought they might be interested in it, since they both love the looks of the car, so we figured why not take it for a spin and see how it was. Power-wise, the car seemed very nice for a rear wheel drive V6 and was actually pretty peppy. The interior was nice and the large bolsters on the seats felt great. What was not impressive at all was the amount of road noise from the car. When I imagine Infiniti, I think higher quality of a car and a very quiet compartment, similar to that of a Cadillac. But with the G35 this wasn’t the case at all. The noise was pretty bad while just riding, but while breaking was much worse. I’m sure it wouldn’t bother some, and it wouldn’t me if it weren’t for the fact of what car it is. It’s the amount of road noise I expect in a Corvette, or other true sports car—not an Infiniti. I think that’s scratched it off his list of possible cars, especially since it would probably be a car for the both of them.
Some pictures of a few of the cars at World of Wheels in Chattanooga this year.
A few photos from this set
On Saturday we went up to my parents new place to put the shingles on the back side of the house. After a couple of hours of working, mom went to get us something to eat for lunch. She hadn’t been gone but just a few minutes when my dad’s phone rang w/ her ringtone. Before even answering it, I think we all knew that something had happened.
As she was going around a slight curve, a man backed out into the road without even being able to see if there was any oncoming traffic, and she nailed him. Luckily she was wearing her seat belt and the airbag helped soften the impact a bit. She’s still sore from where the seat belt grabbed her, but thankfully had no serious injuries. After an hour or so, the state trooper came to work the accident. He heard both sides and said that the truck was at fault because it is never okay to back into a main through-way.
Quick afternoon photoshoot of dad’s 2010 Camaro SS in front of an old abandoned warehouse.
A few photos from this set
Yesterday was the day my dad has been looking forward to for the past 11+ months, because we went to the Chevy dealer to pick up his new Camaro SS. Now my dad loves all old cars, especially muscle cars, but the Camaro is probably at the top for him. This is because the first new car he ever bought was a 1969 Camaro SS396, which he still owns to this day. Now they had a few generations that lacked, in my opinion, but the first and the very last was great. And I think the new 5th generation taking a lot of the styling cues from the ’69 model and tying in Corvette performance (and a bit of styling from it as well) is going to make it a huge success. He calls this one the last new car he’ll ever get to buy. Of course I hope that’s not true, but if it is, it is sure one heck of a last new car.
Everyday: so many opportunities to connect, what if you took just one?
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