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Old 12-23-2011, 05:50 PM
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Previously posted, but still really great info
Old 12-23-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by fendermender
I've seen a list like this before but missing is that there is a tiny light that shines down on the shifter **** so you can find it in the dark. Mines a 6spd and I noticed it before reading about it.

I've had a bunch but this is the koolest car I've ever owned!
Old 12-24-2011, 10:20 AM
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According to the 2002 owners manual your wheel lock key should fit in a "small depression" in the trunk rail directly under the left rear compartment cover. This is found on page 6-52. On my 2000 coupe it is there but it is easy to miss. Take the left storage compartment cover off and look at the right side near the back of the compartment. It is nothing more than a dip in the sidewall between the middle and left compartments. When the left cover is replaced it holds the key in place. Go to my photo albums and see the three wheel lock storage photos
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well this answers that. I wondered why they didn't put a cover on the left and right storage compartments. Mine must be missing.
Old 12-24-2011, 10:57 AM
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I'm going out to look right now. I couldn't find a key and a friend said the locks must be aftermarket. So, I got them off by driving an impact socket on them. If the key ends up being in the trunk, I'm going to feel real "senior" too!!
Old 12-24-2011, 11:25 AM
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I ordered a new key for my wheel locks, and then seen a thread about the storage compartment. Oh well, now I have a spare.
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Found the spot but it isn't there.
Old 12-24-2011, 12:11 PM
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The HUD speedometer in US indicates over 200.
Old 12-24-2011, 08:30 PM
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I have looked but still can't find a shift light for the manual trans. Not that is a big deal but sure got me a hunting for it. This is a nice reminder list, these c5's have a lot of hidden talent.
Old 12-24-2011, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KFRC5
The HUD speedometer in US indicates over 200.
with it being digital, how would we ever see that...
Old 12-24-2011, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BigTattooMan
I've gotten my A4 to light up the shift light
How do I activate the shift light? I have a 99 FRC 6 speed

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Old 12-24-2011, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by saxtonfwd
with it being digital, how would we ever see that...


Old 12-25-2011, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PaysoProductions
How do I activate the shift light? I have a 99 FRC 6 speed
I wanna know this too.
Old 12-25-2011, 01:25 PM
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I believe it comes on at 5800 RPM.
Old 12-28-2011, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KFRC5
I believe it comes on at 5800 RPM.
Not for me
Old 01-10-2012, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
The best C5 Secret is it s a damn fine sports car. One of the best ever built.
wrong ! if you own a C5 its not a secret...
nothing drives like a vette
Old 01-15-2012, 01:20 PM
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Default How do I leave headlights up w/o parking lights

staying on?
Just me , I guess, but I love the look of the headlights up all the time. Reminds me of the beautiful white on black '71 350/350 I should have never sold on which I could override the lights. Us old guys get weird.
Would love to leave 'em open all the time.
Old 01-15-2012, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by David Shiel
staying on?
Just me , I guess, but I love the look of the headlights up all the time. Reminds me of the beautiful white on black '71 350/350 I should have never sold on which I could override the lights. Us old guys get weird.
Would love to leave 'em open all the time.
Ya but then they get all buggy, not to mention the additional drag to the aerodynamic's
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How do u set the shift light on the HUD to work
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