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From: Odessa TX
Still Looking
I am still in search of a 99/00 FRC.
I am looking for one that atleast has HUD and/or Dual Climate.
Are these really worth it or can i swap the control units?
I have found quite a few for sale but they all have manual a/c controls.....if its really nothing more special I can start narrowing it down.
Also.....was the Bose systems standard on 99/00 FRC
Thanks for any info you guys can give
James
I am looking for one that atleast has HUD and/or Dual Climate.
Are these really worth it or can i swap the control units?
I have found quite a few for sale but they all have manual a/c controls.....if its really nothing more special I can start narrowing it down.
Also.....was the Bose systems standard on 99/00 FRC
Thanks for any info you guys can give
James
Drifting
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From: Between Boston and Cape Cod MA
Good luck with your search . I have a 99 . it has manual heater controls ,I like them.
I do not think the Bose system was standard , I have it , sounds pretty good . I had a buyer locate my car , almost two years ago . It took about six weeks to find , but well worth the wait .
I do not think the Bose system was standard , I have it , sounds pretty good . I had a buyer locate my car , almost two years ago . It took about six weeks to find , but well worth the wait .
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I know of a `99 Torch Red FRC for sale - only 16,888 miles - but he is asking top dollar. This Corvette is immaculate.
Go to: www:gearheadsnorthwest.com click on Classified. Several photos and info right below the custom bike he is also selling.
Go to: www:gearheadsnorthwest.com click on Classified. Several photos and info right below the custom bike he is also selling.
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Originally Posted by onebadramair
I am still in search of a 99/00 FRC.
I am looking for one that atleast has HUD and/or Dual Climate.
Are these really worth it or can i swap the control units?
I have found quite a few for sale but they all have manual a/c controls.....if its really nothing more special I can start narrowing it down.
Also.....was the Bose systems standard on 99/00 FRC
Thanks for any info you guys can give
James
I am looking for one that atleast has HUD and/or Dual Climate.
Are these really worth it or can i swap the control units?
I have found quite a few for sale but they all have manual a/c controls.....if its really nothing more special I can start narrowing it down.
Also.....was the Bose systems standard on 99/00 FRC
Thanks for any info you guys can give
James
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec.../overview.html
I love the HUD and the ECC is easy to use. I'm not sure I'd let a good car get away just because they weren't fitted.
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by onebadramair
I am still in search of a 99/00 FRC.
I am looking for one that atleast has HUD and/or Dual Climate.
Are these really worth it or can i swap the control units?
I am looking for one that atleast has HUD and/or Dual Climate.
Are these really worth it or can i swap the control units?
I would focus more on the car's condition. Features like HUD, sound system, climate controls are a small factor in my opinion. Good luck with your search.
Drifting
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From: Columbus, OH
Don't insist on a HUD. It may be difficult to find those years with a HUD and you may have to pay a premium because it has it... It can easily be added (~$300) after you buy a C5 without HUD. Thats what I did!
Good luck on your search. I know what you're going through. It took me 6 months before I found the one that "talked" to me. You'll know when you find the right one.
Good luck on your search. I know what you're going through. It took me 6 months before I found the one that "talked" to me. You'll know when you find the right one.
Melting Slicks
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From: MDT
a few thoughts if you don't mind: the hud is cool but may be hard to find. we have it & love it. the dual a/c gig is, imho, not a showstopper. on a hot summer day once you're underway & the a/c is blowing, who cares what the dash a/c controls look like. it's far more valuable to have good tunes, hud, & more all in a c5. besides, cynically the more complex a/c control is just one more thing that can break..........best of luck in your search. bub
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From: Odessa TX
Thanks for the help Guys.
If I find a frc out of state are some of the guys here willing to scope it out if its in there area? I have found quite a few In the Fl. area.
One last thing.....how many miles are too many miles? any other pointers to look for would be great...
Thanks again.
If I find a frc out of state are some of the guys here willing to scope it out if its in there area? I have found quite a few In the Fl. area.
One last thing.....how many miles are too many miles? any other pointers to look for would be great...
Thanks again.
Melting Slicks
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Bose and HUD are certainly nice if you can find a car that has them, but the auto/dual CC isn't worht losing an otherwise good car over. A lot of people seem to have some problems with them (fading displays, HVAC doors that jam, etc) and the units seem to have a mind of thier own sometimes.
From what I understand it's a major, major job (lots of parts to replace) to swap one system for the other.
Good luck and don't worry -- the car you want is out there. You'll find it.
From what I understand it's a major, major job (lots of parts to replace) to swap one system for the other.
Good luck and don't worry -- the car you want is out there. You'll find it.