Tag: C5

1. Place transmitter and any optional transmitter 10 feet or more away from the car. 2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. Push the TRIP/ODO button on the DIC twice. 4. Within 5 Seconds, push and hold the FUEL/INFO button on the DIC until the PKE light on the DIC comes on […] More »

It seems to be quite a common problem for the passenger window motor to stop working. The problem seems to stem from the fact that the window does not get used very often. Try to use the windows at least once a week to keep the motors in good working order. My \’99 widow stuck […] More »

The stock shifter on the C5 Corvette is pretty good. It’s has a pretty short throw and it feels comfortable and tight. With that in mind, it’s obvious that there is plenty of room for improvement. The stock shifter does not have a strong positive centering mechanism. It’s throw is longer than it needs to […] More »

The C5 Corvette comes with Platinum Tip “100,000 Mile” AC -Delco Plugs. It also comes with about 7mm, carbon resistor based, plug wires. To me the C5 LS1 deserves better SPARK PLUGS: I chose to go with NGK TR55 Solid Copper Core plugs. I got them from my local O-Reilly Parts store. They are only […] More »

Here is a how-to primer for installing a shift knob on a C5 Corvette. The knob used in this example is the Phantom Shift Knob with the Kung-Fu… er… Pistol Grip and C5 logo available from Mid America Designs. The cost was $49.95 less 15% since it was ordered at Chevy Vette Fest in Chicago […] More »

This tech tip is for those of you who, like me, are sick of having water, dirt, dust, etc. accumulate around the edges of our C5\’s tail lights. After trying a few things, I found that a silicone rubber door gasket did the trick. The product is made by \”M-D Building Products\” and called \”Tear […] More »

The Corvette Forum has brought me hours of enjoyment and great information for my 2000 FRC. It is only right that I put some time back into the forum. Below is a description and some photos on how I did the tubbing on my car. After looking at the availability of tires at the time […] More »