Description:Hib Halverson reviews the C5 Corvette's Active Handling system. Excerpt:"When ordered on a C5, Active Handling combines with the car's traction control system (TCS) to enhance control in maneuvers having high yaw rates. TCS (or "ASR,"; as... Read More
Chassis, Frame and Suspension
Recall Bulletin 04043 – Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Washer Date: August 2004 Subject: 04043 – Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Washer Models: 2004 Cadillac CTS, SRX and XLR 2004 Chevrolet Corvette CONDITION General Motors has... Read More
Magnetic Ride - Star Wars Meets the 50th Car by Hib Halverson, ©2003 Shark Communications no use without permission I hit the last dip at 100 or so, on the brakes, getting ABS as the rear suspension kissed the rebound stops,... Read More
Subject: Info - New Vehicle Preparation for Magnetic Selective Ride Control Source: Chevrolet Dealer Technical Service Bulletin Number: #02-03-11-002 - (07/18/2002) Models: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette with Magnetic Selective Ride... Read More
Magnetic Selective Ride Control---First Drive by Hib Halverson,Technical Writer for Internet & Print MediaCopyright 2002, Hib HalversonI finally had a chance to drive a six-speed, 50th Anniversary Corvette yesterday (Wed. 7/31) at a GM regional... Read More
Subject: Revised Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement and Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement Procedures Source: Chevrolet Dealer Technical Service Bulletin Number: 03-04-95-001 - (01/09/2003) Models: ... Read More
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service BulletinNumber: 00-02-36-002ASubject: SMU - Deletion of Variable Effort Steering DescriptionModel Year: 1999-2000This bulletin is being revised to clarify that the Variable Effort Steering is not dealer adjustable... Read More
Subject: Corvette Active Handling Model and Year: 1998 Corvette with RPO JL-4 Source: Chevrolet Pro Service News Page Number: 1 Date: April 1998 - Volume 7, Number 4 Read More
Description:The following text appeared in a GM Press Release that was issued at the Las Vegas SEMA Show in the Fall of 1998. The Active Handling System, RPO JL4, debuted on the 1998 Corvette and became standard equipment on the 2001 model.Excerpt:... Read More
Subject: Rear Suspension Tie Rod Assembly Model and Year: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Source: Product Recall Campaign / Product Safety Campaign Bulletin No: 97014 Section: NA Date: ... Read More