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Originally Posted by Meebix
...(snip)...ANd I am assuming when you guys say waive... Its to the other C5 drivers on the road? 
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Originally Posted by Meebix
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to introduce myself. I got a new car!
My name is Mike, and I am 18 years old. I have owned a Mustang GT for the 2 years I have been driving now and it was my first car. I am currently a senior in High School and will be attending college next year.
The story is, that basically my dad has always wanted a Corvette. Long story short, he started talking about one, and this was his only shot, with my help with funding by selling my car to my brother, to get his Corvette NOW (Hes 50) instead of when he is 65 and probably won't want one anymore. He suprised me this morning as we took a car ride a put a deposit on a 2000 Yellow Convertible Corvette. The car is officially mine, my mustang is going to my brother who has always wanted one, so it worked out perfectly. My dad and I am basically splitting the cost, and I will owe him a little money after college to make it mine completely. So needless to say, Im really excited. Its one hell of a step up from my Mustang GT.
Now about the car: Its a 2000 C5 Yellow Convertible Corvette
(We are picking it up Monday Night)
- 5,563 Miles
- Z51 Package
- Sport Transmission
- Chrome 5 spoke wheels 17's front 18's rear
- Its pretty much brand new, the guy never drove it... And only on perfect days, so it looks amazing.
I have learned A LOT about my mustang, because I have always been brought up on them as a sports car. Getting this Corvette is like a dream for my family, and I don't know too much about them. Thats exactly why I am here - I want to learn as much as possible about my cars, as I am a sports car enthusiast.
Anyway I just wanted to introduce myself. I will post pictures ASAP when I actually get the car. Im really excited, and so is my dad, Im really happy for him too, this has been a dream of his as well.
Ill make a new thread, I just have some questions about the car and whatnot, so I can start learning.
Thanks Guys,
-Mike
I just wanted to introduce myself. I got a new car!
My name is Mike, and I am 18 years old. I have owned a Mustang GT for the 2 years I have been driving now and it was my first car. I am currently a senior in High School and will be attending college next year.
The story is, that basically my dad has always wanted a Corvette. Long story short, he started talking about one, and this was his only shot, with my help with funding by selling my car to my brother, to get his Corvette NOW (Hes 50) instead of when he is 65 and probably won't want one anymore. He suprised me this morning as we took a car ride a put a deposit on a 2000 Yellow Convertible Corvette. The car is officially mine, my mustang is going to my brother who has always wanted one, so it worked out perfectly. My dad and I am basically splitting the cost, and I will owe him a little money after college to make it mine completely. So needless to say, Im really excited. Its one hell of a step up from my Mustang GT.
Now about the car: Its a 2000 C5 Yellow Convertible Corvette
(We are picking it up Monday Night)
- 5,563 Miles
- Z51 Package
- Sport Transmission
- Chrome 5 spoke wheels 17's front 18's rear
- Its pretty much brand new, the guy never drove it... And only on perfect days, so it looks amazing.
I have learned A LOT about my mustang, because I have always been brought up on them as a sports car. Getting this Corvette is like a dream for my family, and I don't know too much about them. Thats exactly why I am here
- I want to learn as much as possible about my cars, as I am a sports car enthusiast.Anyway I just wanted to introduce myself. I will post pictures ASAP when I actually get the car. Im really excited, and so is my dad, Im really happy for him too, this has been a dream of his as well.
Ill make a new thread, I just have some questions about the car and whatnot, so I can start learning.
Thanks Guys,
-Mike
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Welcome to the forum.
I bet it seems a little diffferent than the Mustang boards. Congratulations on the car. It sounds identical to mine except I've got an '04 with about 17,000 more miles than you. I hope you and your Dad rack up tons of happy memories together. You don't mention where you are. You might want to look in the CF events section and find some local Vette events to share with your family and meet some of the nuts from here.
I bet it seems a little diffferent than the Mustang boards. Congratulations on the car. It sounds identical to mine except I've got an '04 with about 17,000 more miles than you. I hope you and your Dad rack up tons of happy memories together. You don't mention where you are. You might want to look in the CF events section and find some local Vette events to share with your family and meet some of the nuts from here.
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Originally Posted by Meebix
OHHHH...
Most important part I forgot to mention. I drive Manuals ONLY! 6-Speed baby!!
Now.. Can someone explain to me what he just threw out there.. Column Bypass? What is it and what does it do for the car?
ANd I am assuming when you guys say waive... Its to the other C5 drivers on the road?
Most important part I forgot to mention. I drive Manuals ONLY! 6-Speed baby!!
Now.. Can someone explain to me what he just threw out there.. Column Bypass? What is it and what does it do for the car?
ANd I am assuming when you guys say waive... Its to the other C5 drivers on the road?
) this section of the forum for column lock bypass or clb..
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Thanks again guys, Im so excited to be a part of these forums already.
I am located in New Jersey, Bergan County to be exact. Let me know if any of you guys are around my area, that would be pretty cool. We have little shows around here that I used to go with to check out, but never really had the car to show off... Now I do!
This summer is going to be extremely fun, I can tell already. Im more of a street fun guy, who wants a powerful street car, and I also love to go to shows. Not really into the "Strip" one because I don't really know of any around here.
I heard a story from a guy on mustangforums who owns a Corvette... He said him and his wife road through about 2 states from one car show to another with about 30-40 other Vettes... Said it was the most fun he has ever had in his life. I was just picturing that, and it seems awesome.
I can't WAIT to get this car!!
I am located in New Jersey, Bergan County to be exact. Let me know if any of you guys are around my area, that would be pretty cool. We have little shows around here that I used to go with to check out, but never really had the car to show off... Now I do!
This summer is going to be extremely fun, I can tell already. Im more of a street fun guy, who wants a powerful street car, and I also love to go to shows. Not really into the "Strip" one because I don't really know of any around here.
I heard a story from a guy on mustangforums who owns a Corvette... He said him and his wife road through about 2 states from one car show to another with about 30-40 other Vettes... Said it was the most fun he has ever had in his life. I was just picturing that, and it seems awesome.
I can't WAIT to get this car!!
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Easy,........easy there big guy! OK,.......you have two very IMPORTANT things going for you right now! (1) Time, you have lots of TIME to read and ask questions (2) This forum Sir,...you as of now have a wealth of imformation plus the ability to get spacific anwsers ! on this site we are just a little longer in the tooth and likely as not your anwsers will be well balanced! OK OK,.......Now for just something to study, try LS1 howto.com 
Ya,.see It just gets better and better there are some things to avoid like LS1tech.com. These bad apples are much younger (for the most part) I say this becouse how many guys your age have,..........FREEKING CORVETTES???????? These young men for the most part have diseasd minds (not unlike mine!) There are REAL pitfalls out there just waiting for young people like yourself The most common, MOD. Adiction,........(realy) witch is the sure path to financal ruin!..................... Im actualy NOT joking 
Ya,.see It just gets better and better there are some things to avoid like LS1tech.com. These bad apples are much younger (for the most part) I say this becouse how many guys your age have,..........FREEKING CORVETTES???????? These young men for the most part have diseasd minds (not unlike mine!) There are REAL pitfalls out there just waiting for young people like yourself The most common, MOD. Adiction,........(realy) witch is the sure path to financal ruin!..................... Im actualy NOT joking
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Haha believe me I am already ADDICTED.
Just threw a full exhaust system on my mustang and was planning on getting new tires and wheels before my dad told me we were getting the Vette.
It has already started for me, and... I am already addicted. It will keep me busy for a while though just learning about the Vette, because I really don't know too much about them, especially the LS1 engine. I am still stuck on my 2V 4.6L, lol.
Just threw a full exhaust system on my mustang and was planning on getting new tires and wheels before my dad told me we were getting the Vette.
It has already started for me, and... I am already addicted. It will keep me busy for a while though just learning about the Vette, because I really don't know too much about them, especially the LS1 engine. I am still stuck on my 2V 4.6L, lol.
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Welcome to the corvette forum mike.I am sure you will find alot of helpful things on this forum for your new corvette all you have to do is ask and you will always get a good reply from one of the guys and gals on here.We will all try to help you with what ever you need.Drive safely and always remember no speeding just stay cool and if you can remember to wave. 
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Originally Posted by Meebix
Thanks again guys, Im so excited to be a part of these forums already.
I am located in New Jersey, Bergan County to be exact. Let me know if any of you guys are around my area, that would be pretty cool. We have little shows around here that I used to go with to check out, but never really had the car to show off... Now I do!
This summer is going to be extremely fun, I can tell already. Im more of a street fun guy, who wants a powerful street car, and I also love to go to shows. Not really into the "Strip" one because I don't really know of any around here.
I heard a story from a guy on mustangforums who owns a Corvette... He said him and his wife road through about 2 states from one car show to another with about 30-40 other Vettes... Said it was the most fun he has ever had in his life. I was just picturing that, and it seems awesome.
I can't WAIT to get this car!!
I am located in New Jersey, Bergan County to be exact. Let me know if any of you guys are around my area, that would be pretty cool. We have little shows around here that I used to go with to check out, but never really had the car to show off... Now I do!
This summer is going to be extremely fun, I can tell already. Im more of a street fun guy, who wants a powerful street car, and I also love to go to shows. Not really into the "Strip" one because I don't really know of any around here.
I heard a story from a guy on mustangforums who owns a Corvette... He said him and his wife road through about 2 states from one car show to another with about 30-40 other Vettes... Said it was the most fun he has ever had in his life. I was just picturing that, and it seems awesome.
I can't WAIT to get this car!!
Dont forget to
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18 and driving a Vette. Life is good. Also, take care of your dad....sounds like you have got a good one. Larry
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Originally Posted by Meebix
OHHHH...
Most important part I forgot to mention. I drive Manuals ONLY! 6-Speed baby!!
Now.. Can someone explain to me what he just threw out there.. Column Bypass? What is it and what does it do for the car?
ANd I am assuming when you guys say waive... Its to the other C5 drivers on the road?
Most important part I forgot to mention. I drive Manuals ONLY! 6-Speed baby!!
Now.. Can someone explain to me what he just threw out there.. Column Bypass? What is it and what does it do for the car?
ANd I am assuming when you guys say waive... Its to the other C5 drivers on the road?
I wave to all generations of Corvettes. Makes no difference what generation you have, driving a Corvette is special.
