It's a MIRACLE
04-10-2012, 12:47 PM
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Hey, don't pick on us C5 guys - - We're not ALL BAD!!!! 
The wave thing has been discussed numerous times over in C5 general, and I think the consensus is that C5s are just old (new) enough to become affordable for non corvette enthusiasts - I've even seen a few threads were guys are asking "whats this wave thing"
Plenty of C5 guys work on their cars, just visit C5 Tech. Are they "easy" to work on? - hell no - come on - gotta drop the whole drivetrain to replace the clutch as one example, not to mention all the computers and such, but there are many guys that do, and do their own tuning...me, other than some basic stuff, take mine to a local performance shop...
Now, I'm not in here protecting C5s, I have a C3 too, 1977 L-82 4 speed 48k mi- 210 hp
So even within a generation we can debate the earlys vs the lates....
But that 77 I drove anywhere, was my DD back in the day and man I kept it pristine; unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you look at it, life happened and now she's in a state of disrepair as you can see if you visit my members page. Just getting back into trying to get her back on the road - biggest issue now - Brakes.
To me, each gen has its highlights and I love em all
The wave thing has been discussed numerous times over in C5 general, and I think the consensus is that C5s are just old (new) enough to become affordable for non corvette enthusiasts - I've even seen a few threads were guys are asking "whats this wave thing"
Plenty of C5 guys work on their cars, just visit C5 Tech. Are they "easy" to work on? - hell no - come on - gotta drop the whole drivetrain to replace the clutch as one example, not to mention all the computers and such, but there are many guys that do, and do their own tuning...me, other than some basic stuff, take mine to a local performance shop...
Now, I'm not in here protecting C5s, I have a C3 too, 1977 L-82 4 speed 48k mi- 210 hp
So even within a generation we can debate the earlys vs the lates....But that 77 I drove anywhere, was my DD back in the day and man I kept it pristine; unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you look at it, life happened and now she's in a state of disrepair as you can see if you visit my members page. Just getting back into trying to get her back on the road - biggest issue now - Brakes.
To me, each gen has its highlights and I love em all
04-10-2012, 06:47 PM
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By definition, C5's and C6's are younger cars, and tend not to have as many age related issues.
That being said, I own a C3 because I love the way they look. And it provides me with a never ending list of projects to keep me busy and out of trouble.
Seriously, if I wasn't able to work on my car, I wouldn't be happy.
That being said, I own a C3 because I love the way they look. And it provides me with a never ending list of projects to keep me busy and out of trouble.
Seriously, if I wasn't able to work on my car, I wouldn't be happy.
04-10-2012, 07:48 PM
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04-10-2012, 08:44 PM
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"There`s two kinds of classic car enthusiasts.....
those that drive Corvettes....
and those that wish they could!"
04-10-2012, 09:44 PM
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There's two kinds of C5/C6 owners.
There's the one's that had C3 corvettes before and as they get older now they want a car more reliable that they can go on a club weekend cruise without having to break the bank for gas and with air conditioning at max they can have a real nice ride and they can wave at every corvettes they sees.
There's the other kind that there C5/C6 are there first corvette because they have a lot of HP for the money and they look cool. Those
don't even know what a 427 is and there mecanical abilities stop at opening the hood to put windshield washer fluid.
There are not all like that. Some do like the new Corvettes for what they are, a real nice machine that make your heartbeat goes sky high when you look at them and when you start it in your driveways or when you floored it to pass a car on the highway.
I have a lot of friends in the first category. Those guys always wave back and are great people to hang with.
If i had the choice and the money i would have a C5 or a C6 for my DD too and my '78 would be my show queen and my sunday drive.
There's the one's that had C3 corvettes before and as they get older now they want a car more reliable that they can go on a club weekend cruise without having to break the bank for gas and with air conditioning at max they can have a real nice ride and they can wave at every corvettes they sees.
There's the other kind that there C5/C6 are there first corvette because they have a lot of HP for the money and they look cool. Those
don't even know what a 427 is and there mecanical abilities stop at opening the hood to put windshield washer fluid.There are not all like that. Some do like the new Corvettes for what they are, a real nice machine that make your heartbeat goes sky high when you look at them and when you start it in your driveways or when you floored it to pass a car on the highway.
I have a lot of friends in the first category. Those guys always wave back and are great people to hang with.
If i had the choice and the money i would have a C5 or a C6 for my DD too and my '78 would be my show queen and my sunday drive.
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