Hud and Conv. ?s
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Hud and Conv. ?s
Starting to look at the possibility of getting a C5 conv. I know there was a vendor change for tops sometime during the run, but I don't know when. Can anyone tell me when the change was, and the benefits? I believe the rear window might have got a little bigger, the side pillars a little smaller, and the top sealed better?
Also, what year did the HUD become standard instead of optional?
Also, what year did the HUD become standard instead of optional?
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Originally Posted by XTRME 94
Starting to look at the possibility of getting a C5 conv. I know there was a vendor change for tops sometime during the run, but I don't know when. Can anyone tell me when the change was, and the benefits?
the top was changed from a 3 layer top to 5 layers, other than that there are no other differences.
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The visability is surprisingly good in the C5 convertible with the top up. The large rear window and side windows provide a good view but the exterior mirrors are unsized on all C5s. Just my .02
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Here are the changews in 2001 http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2001/index.htm
There were so many upgrades, that the top (IMHO) is the least important.
There were so many upgrades, that the top (IMHO) is the least important.
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Thanks for all the responses.
I'm still thinking that the HUD was standard in '04 in all the cars as when the '05 came out, it went backwards and became an option again. Could be wrong. Anyway, thanks for all the answers on the top, as I'm leaning towards a conv. and the last two I've looked at were '01's.
I'm still thinking that the HUD was standard in '04 in all the cars as when the '05 came out, it went backwards and became an option again. Could be wrong. Anyway, thanks for all the answers on the top, as I'm leaning towards a conv. and the last two I've looked at were '01's.
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Originally Posted by XTRME 94
Thanks for all the responses.
I'm still thinking that the HUD was standard in '04 in all the cars as when the '05 came out, it went backwards and became an option again. Could be wrong.
I'm still thinking that the HUD was standard in '04 in all the cars as when the '05 came out, it went backwards and became an option again. Could be wrong.
"1SB coupe and convertible equipment group included head-up display, power-telescopic steering column, auto-dimming mirrors, memory package and twilight sentinel." The 1SB option group was $1200.
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Okay. So the HUD has always been an option. I wish all the listings showed whether the car had it or not. I'm getting really good at spotting the display in the dash or the slider near the steering wheel just to see if the car I'm interested in has it or not.
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Originally Posted by Rapidity
Request the RPO codes for cars you are looking at... RPO for the HUD is UV6
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Originally Posted by Bill Baird
I believe that the convertible top was changed in 2001.
The HUD was never standard on the coupe or convertible. It was standard on the Z06 beginning in 2002.
The HUD was never standard on the coupe or convertible. It was standard on the Z06 beginning in 2002.