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Old 06-09-2022, 04:16 PM
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Yes, but it may be easier to open the hood and connect in there, as there's already terminals for that sort of thing.
 
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Old 06-09-2022, 05:38 PM
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So what happened to that Corvette C8 purchase ? A car like a Ferrari for half the price ? When I saw the C8 on YouTube I wished I was 30 years younger, but with the money I have 30 years later ? Here's what our UK magazine 'Autocar' wrote about the C8
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review...et/corvette-c8
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 06:12 AM
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Having owned 3 different Corvettes, I looked forward to the new mid engine car. I placed an order with a dealer in Atlanta and began following its progress. The C8s started appearing on the street. I talked to several owners and started hearing some who were not as impressed with the car as the hype (fit, finish, service from dealers, performance, etc.). Also like other Corvettes, I was beginning to see a C8 on every block. While I don't want to be the 'only kid in town' with a car, I don't like to see myself coming and going. Decided to look at other options. One was a Lexus LC 500, the other was a return to an F-Type. After looking long and hard, and comparing 'bang for buck', I found several F-Types that fit my requirements, and ended up getting this one in West Palm beach, Fl.
So far, so good.
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kb58
Yes, but it may be easier to open the hood and connect in there, as there's already terminals for that sort of thing.
Thx. I am looking at this existing connector I found under the trunk liner. Looks like I can connect the CTEK in and leave it in place, only needing to plug in an extension cord when I want to set it for maintain.
 
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Old 06-11-2022, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by winstonsalemncxk
Welcome back! Congrats on your new F-Type. I installed the quick disconnect, which has made it easier to deal with the problems caused by OBD connections and battery drain. Here are the instructions, taken from another thread on this forum:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WoC...ew?usp=sharing

Enjoy your new wheels!
Peter
Possibly OFF TOPIC (excuse me pls).. Re: Convertibles. It seems that placement of "grounding" fastener is NOT in the same place. Has anyone traced one back? Do additional panels need to be removed?
Thanks in advance, Sparky
 
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Old 06-12-2022, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kb58
If $500 is only "a few bucks", how about sending the OP a check every year, and I bet he'd agree to disconnect it!
Maybe you should drive a kia and call it a day. 🙂 if 40 bucks a month is harshing you out, you may be living beyond your means. This is for you kb, not the op.
 

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Originally Posted by SamtheSham
Thx for this info.
Does closing off the battery like this required any major rebooting of Sat Radio, navigation settings, etc.?
1. The driver's display will revert to the default and you'll have to re-enter your preferred setting.
2. On the coupe (not your issue) you may have to reprogram the hatch. (manually closing the hatch automatically does that)
3. The auto-up window feature may need to be reprogrammed.
a) lower the window.
b) raise the window by holding the switch in the up position.
c) once in the up position release switch and then hold it up again for 2-3 seconds.
d) repeat on the other window
 
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Old 06-14-2022, 08:04 AM
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THX, now looking at other methods. Just got a small CTEK to keep on the car when not active for a week or so(Seldom).
 
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