C5 conversion kits
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From: Winter Springs FL
C5 conversion kits
Has anyone seen a C4 converted to a C5? I mean actually seen the car, not just a picture. I think the picture looks pretty good in Corvette America, but would like to know what one really looks like before I make a decision to purchase the conversion kit. Appreciate any feedback.
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Re: C5 conversion kits (surfidillio)
I've seen a couple of them. If they are done right, they look really good, if not, :nonod: , you get the idea. Also, be prepared for all the crap your going to catch for even suggesting a C5 conversion, lmao. :yesnod:
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Re: C5 conversion kits (surfidillio)
This topic does come up regularly ... and is usually quite animated!
With any luck am sure some of our fellow members have all the pics stored and will be posting them here...
With any luck am sure some of our fellow members have all the pics stored and will be posting them here...
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Re: C5 conversion kits
I think the response would be the same, inside & out...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...272#1543973272
Personally, if I wanted a c5, I'd buy one.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...272#1543973272
Personally, if I wanted a c5, I'd buy one.
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Re: C5 conversion kits (surfidillio)
I took these pics at a local show a year or two ago. The car was nicely done. Fit and finish was top notch. It fooled me until I saw the interior.
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From: Winter Springs FL
Re: C5 conversion kits (redwing76)
Or buy a conversion and have a total of about $10,000 in a 50K mile car that runs perfect and doesn't have all the problems the 97 and early 98's have (bad transmission, abs that doesn't work on most 97's due to static electricity generated by the rear axle, etc.).
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Re: C5 conversion kits (surfidillio)
Or buy a conversion and have a total of about $10,000 in a 50K mile car that runs perfect and doesn't have all the problems the 97 and early 98's have (bad transmission, abs that doesn't work on most 97's due to static electricity generated by the rear axle, etc.).
Optispark, rattles, weatherstripping, lack of stiffness with the top out, removing top is a PITA, etc.
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Re: C5 conversion kits (surfidillio)
Or buy a conversion and have a total of about $10,000 in a 50K mile car that runs perfect and doesn't have all the problems the 97 and early 98's have (bad transmission, abs that doesn't work on most 97's due to static electricity generated by the rear axle, etc.).
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Re: C5 conversion kits (ScottsLT1)
I don't know about you guys but I would NOT want a transexual vette! It may look like something else on the outside but you'll get a big suprise when you feel for the inside. :thumbs:
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Re: C5 conversion kits (Lord Odin)
I don't know about you guys but I would NOT want a transexual vette! It may look like something else on the outside but you'll get a big suprise when you feel for the inside. :thumbs:
