C5 Newbee
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
C5 Newbee
They told me @ the C4 G/D site that I have made a mistake, but my
96 Polo Green Coupe has morphed into a 00 C5.
Initial impression, access in and out is much better, no rattles,
ergonomics are much improved, and she goes like stink.
What do I look for in the way of traps or problems that would be
different from my C4. Anything that I should check immediately?
Thanks
96 Polo Green Coupe has morphed into a 00 C5.
Initial impression, access in and out is much better, no rattles,
ergonomics are much improved, and she goes like stink.
What do I look for in the way of traps or problems that would be
different from my C4. Anything that I should check immediately?
Thanks
MONARTOR
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From: What I know, is dwarfed by what I pretend to know
Cruise-In 5-6-7-8 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
97.25% of everything is right here..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
the rest, patches knows..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
the rest, patches knows..
Lifetime Member
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
Lots of great info in the post the Grumpster attached. You can also check out this site for historic perspective on the Corvette and other interesting details:
http://www.idavette.net/
http://www.idavette.net/
Race Director
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From: ~The DARKSIDE Group~
I upgraded to a '04 from a '95 about a year ago. I agree that the C5 is more quiet and easier to get in and out of. I do miss the clamshell though.
Biggest thing to watch for on C5 is column lock, make sure to get that addessed quickly.
Enjoy your new ride!
Biggest thing to watch for on C5 is column lock, make sure to get that addessed quickly.
Enjoy your new ride!
Melting Slicks
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From: MDT
we had a torch red c4 coupe; now have a sebring silver 00 coupe. we find the c5 to be a better car in every way. not that the c4 was in any way a bad car but the c5 has so many improvements (on demand power, access, & more). happy cruising. bub
Safety Car
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From: Whittier California
Originally Posted by Grumpy
97.25% of everything is right here..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
the rest, patches knows..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
the rest, patches knows..
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It's the same thing here when people upgrade (lack of a better term so forgive me) to a C6 from a C5. Most people don't like change and stay with what is proven and comfortable. If it is a Corvette it is a great car no matter the generation.
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