Buying 2000 Nassau Blue Coupe with 4k miles... what do I do first?
03-11-2017, 03:08 PM
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New parts purchased this month - I still have not driven the car more than 10 feet since it was delivered - and they're talking another 6" of snow next week...grrrrr!
Mileage - 4,524 miles
Polished 5-spoke Y2K's / BFG Comp 2's
Ti Z06 axle back setup (500 mile take off)
C6 Z51 F&R Sway bars and Cultrag End links
New belt / hoses / tensioners / LMC5
C'MON SPRING!!!
Mileage - 4,524 miles
Polished 5-spoke Y2K's / BFG Comp 2's
Ti Z06 axle back setup (500 mile take off)
C6 Z51 F&R Sway bars and Cultrag End links
New belt / hoses / tensioners / LMC5
C'MON SPRING!!!
03-12-2017, 09:07 AM
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New parts purchased this month - I still have not driven the car more than 10 feet since it was delivered - and they're talking another 6" of snow next week...grrrrr!
Mileage - 4,524 miles
Polished 5-spoke Y2K's / BFG Comp 2's
Ti Z06 axle back setup (500 mile take off)
C6 Z51 F&R Sway bars and Cultrag End links
New belt / hoses / tensioners / LMC5
C'MON SPRING!!!
Mileage - 4,524 miles
Polished 5-spoke Y2K's / BFG Comp 2's
Ti Z06 axle back setup (500 mile take off)
C6 Z51 F&R Sway bars and Cultrag End links
New belt / hoses / tensioners / LMC5
C'MON SPRING!!!
03-12-2017, 09:41 AM
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Dave - You mentioned changing the console lid. I read where the OE is not leather and went looking for a replacement. Here's what I bought.
https://www.corvettepartscenter.com/...censed-1997-04
A little more subtle than what you want to remove and leather!
https://www.corvettepartscenter.com/...censed-1997-04
A little more subtle than what you want to remove and leather!
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Dave C (03-13-2017)
03-13-2017, 06:37 AM
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Dave - You mentioned changing the console lid. I read where the OE is not leather and went looking for a replacement. Here's what I bought.
https://www.corvettepartscenter.com/...censed-1997-04
A little more subtle than what you want to remove and leather!
https://www.corvettepartscenter.com/...censed-1997-04
A little more subtle than what you want to remove and leather!
03-13-2017, 06:39 AM
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I have the F45 real time damping suspension, it'll be interesting to see how the end result will be. I'll let you know once the snow melts and the salt is rinsed off of the streets...grrrrr!
Last edited by Dave C; 03-13-2017 at 06:40 AM.
03-13-2017, 08:38 AM
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Wowzer, that's a beautiful car! Do as others have said with fluids and changing anything rubber and enjoy the heck out of that baby!!!!
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03-13-2017, 09:23 AM
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I saw references to a console pad. Check out RedlineGoods.com, they are supportive vendors here, everything's leather and completely custom for reasonable prices.
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03-13-2017, 05:27 PM
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50th with 2,700 miles
A friend just got Grandmas 50Th with 2,700 WOW these super low C-5 are crazy . I would be torn between just saying wow no miles and looking at it or driving it I guess. Nice ride I have a friend with a one just like it well 70,000 miles LS-3 in it we go places and never see another one the same color .. Super nice..
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03-13-2017, 05:50 PM
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A friend just got Grandmas 50Th with 2,700 WOW these super low C-5 are crazy . I would be torn between just saying wow no miles and looking at it or driving it I guess. Nice ride I have a friend with a one just like it well 70,000 miles LS-3 in it we go places and never see another one the same color .. Super nice..
03-14-2017, 06:31 AM
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I understand the attraction of just looking at a low mileage car, but there are so many C5's out there, it's not worth missing out on the enjoyment of driving it. Even with 50ths. I know someone who bought one new with the idea of it being worth a mint eventually. He's got a long wait.
Now if it would just stop snowing!
03-14-2017, 11:21 AM
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That's how I felt about this one. A few easy mods and then personalizing. I did a used Hall Intake, Z06 exhaust and ECS street tune so I'm close to the 400 hp I had on my Z, tho this one is a bit more comfortable and much easier to clean than black!
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03-15-2017, 09:21 AM
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03-16-2017, 09:28 AM
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havent read the thread
First off thank the orig owner for keeping it up for ya
Now go put some miles on it. Neat color dont let it sit and rot
There are tons of vettes every year with hardly any mi in case you want another so dont let anyone tell you not to drive it thats insanity.
First off thank the orig owner for keeping it up for ya
Now go put some miles on it. Neat color dont let it sit and rot
There are tons of vettes every year with hardly any mi in case you want another so dont let anyone tell you not to drive it thats insanity.
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03-17-2017, 06:40 PM
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I didnt read the entire thread but ignore all the advice to get the LMC5. You have an automatic and they dont need the LMC5. If someone already told you this then disregard.
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03-19-2017, 12:42 PM
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Thanks, no one told me that, LOL. So I DON'T need the LMC5? My key fobs don't work, and since they are 17 yrs old I'm suspecting they are in need of batteries. Same with my TPM sensors (I bought new OEM Schraders from TireRack).
03-19-2017, 02:16 PM
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Here's from Compliance:
DO I NEED AN LMC5?
The answer is YES if you have one of the following C5 Corvettes:
1997-2004 with a manual transmission
1997-2000 with an automatic transmission
2001-2004 European export Corvettes with an automatic transmission
This means that over 126,000 Corvettes are susceptible to this debilitating problem. It is very likely that every one of them WILL experience failure of the steering column lock system at some time. Domestic 2001-2004 Corvettes with an automatic transmission have not been the subject of a recall for the column lock problem. Of course, since you can install an LMC5 in ANY 1997-2004 Corvette, you'll be covered regardless. You can always just keep an LMC5 and wrenches in the glove box, should you ever experience any column lock problems.
DO I NEED AN LMC5?
The answer is YES if you have one of the following C5 Corvettes:
1997-2004 with a manual transmission
1997-2000 with an automatic transmission
2001-2004 European export Corvettes with an automatic transmission
This means that over 126,000 Corvettes are susceptible to this debilitating problem. It is very likely that every one of them WILL experience failure of the steering column lock system at some time. Domestic 2001-2004 Corvettes with an automatic transmission have not been the subject of a recall for the column lock problem. Of course, since you can install an LMC5 in ANY 1997-2004 Corvette, you'll be covered regardless. You can always just keep an LMC5 and wrenches in the glove box, should you ever experience any column lock problems.
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