[Flyandfix20]

2007 base, black on black/red 5 speed..... 13267 miles 😎
Tires date code 2006. ONE scratch that almost buffed out on the top ridge of the left fender.
The original owner bought it for his wife and she hated it, so it sat in his hangar.
Until now. Im an EcoTec enthusiast, had one on an airboat with a gearbox for years.
Almost afraid to drive it it’s so CHERRY.

 

[DaveOC]

Step one: Replace those tires before they blow out on you. They may look OK on the outside, but they will be dry rotted and cracked on the inside, an accident waiting to happen.

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[rjgramps]

Awesome! I am very happy for you.

 

[Flyandfix20]

Step one: Replace those tires before they blow out on you. They may look OK on the outside, but they will be dry rotted and cracked on the inside, an accident waiting to happen.

:thumbs:

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Yes indeed Dave, trying to decide on what to buy. Have had good luck with Michelin, your thoughts?

 

[Flyandfix20]

Awesome! I am very happy for you.

Thanks rjgramps! I’ve lost count of how many cars I’ve owned, but I always enjoy small cars.
Looking forward to driving the Sky.

 

[rjgramps]

If available in the right size, I love the performance, the ride, and the value of the Sumitomo brand for nice weather street/joy driving, sold through Tire Rack. They might also perform well when pushing the car hard, but the Corvettes I put them on, I never drive "extreme".

 

[Flyandfix20]

If available in the right size, I love the performance, the ride, and the value of the Sumitomo brand for nice weather street/joy driving, sold through Tire Rack. They might also perform well when pushing the car hard, but the Corvettes I put them on, I never drive "extreme".

I’ll have a look, thanks

 

[JohnWR]

Yes indeed Dave, trying to decide on what to buy. Have had good luck with Michelin, your thoughts?

Florida? Will the car stay there, or travel north? What type of driving will you be doing?

 

[Flyandfix20]

Florida? Will the car stay there, or travel north? What type of driving will you be doing?

The car will be used occasionally here in lovely Melbourne Florida! Maybe a trip to the Keys at most.
Ive got a muscle car so the Sky wont be abused. Got the Autocross tee shirt already too.

 

[Flyandfix20]

Hey if I may change subjects, I’ve noticed the gearbox is a bit “crude”, and a bit noisey.
Ive been pulling wrenches for 45 years now, and I endorse synthetic lubricants. You guys have a favorite?
What weight? Thanks.

 

[JohnWR]

It is a pickup truck gearbox. Learn to love it, or be miserable.

 

[Flyandfix20]

It is a pickup truck gearbox. Learn to love it, or be miserable.

Yeah I had the same thought. I need to check compatibility, but have used RoyalPurple synth 75W90 for years now in other boxes with zero issues.

 

[JohnWR]

Yeah I had the same thought. I need to check compatibility, but have used RoyalPurple synth 75W90 for years now in other boxes with zero issues.

There is "zero issues" and there is "improvement". At 13k miles the gearbox lube is extremely unlikely to need replacement, even sitting around in Florida humidity, and i have the idea that it is already synthetic, but have not looked it up.

 

[marlboromike]

Join the Jacksonville Kappa Club....they r in your area.

 

[Flyandfix20]

There is "zero issues" and there is "improvement". At 13k miles the gearbox lube is extremely unlikely to need replacement, even sitting around in Florida humidity, and i have the idea that it is already synthetic, but have not looked it up.

Good thought.

 

[Flyandfix20]

Join the Jacksonville Kappa Club....they r in your area.

Thanks Mike, would be fun to do a road trip to JAX

 

[marlboromike]

Thanks Mike, would be fun to do a road trip to JAX

They travel all over your area...not only Jacksonville.

 

[Flyandfix20]

They travel all over your area...not only Jacksonville.

I’ll have to join and see what’s on the schedule

 

[Robert Neighbours]

welcome to the forum.changing tires is a very smart thing to do.also change all the fluids.they are all past there age limits.
very nice car,give it some fluid love.

 

[Flyandfix20]

welcome to the forum.changing tires is a very smart thing to do.also change all the fluids.they are all past there age limits.
very nice car,give it some fluid love.
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welcome to the forum.changing tires is a very smart thing to do.also change all the fluids.they are all past there age limits.
very nice car,give it some fluid love.
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Thanks Robert! Fluid changes are definitely on the squawk list, along with a fresh set of Michelin’s.