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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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1999 28kmiles, automatic, white, 2 tops, new michelin zero pressure tires,HUD. Also, the owner added some sort of aftermaket exhaust(possibly Borla) can't tell for sure. Any ideas how I can ID the exhaust? I bought car from large Chevrolet dealership, this car is 1 owner car I am working on getting original owner contact information.

I own this car now for $23k, is that a good deal on this type of care based off description?

What else do I need to start doing to this car, I am new to Corvettes. Thank you for any recommendations.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Congrats on your purchase!.................Welcome to the forum ...............23k seems like a good buy on the car to me!
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Post a pic and this forum will spit out the type in .00001 seconds...

Oh and buy the way, it is customary to post pics dammit...

so, here you go,

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Congrats!

As far as exhaust goes, we need to see the pics to ID it.

Whatelse do you need to do to the car? That I dont know
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ed1976
1999 28kmiles, automatic, white, 2 tops, new michelin zero pressure tires,HUD. Also, the owner added some sort of aftermaket exhaust(possibly Borla) can't tell for sure. Any ideas how I can ID the exhaust? I bought car from large Chevrolet dealership, this car is 1 owner car I am working on getting original owner contact information.

I own this car now for $23k, is that a good deal on this type of care based off description?

What else do I need to start doing to this car, I am new to Corvettes. Thank you for any recommendations.
Seems like a decent deal to me. Did you have the car checked out by a mechanic? Take a photo or two of the exhaust and someone will identify it quickly. Congrats on the new car
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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BTW if it helps, here is a pic of my Borla Stinger two tip exhaust...

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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Congrats!

As far as exhaust goes, we need to see the pics to ID it.

Whatelse do you need to do to the car? That I dont know
Nouman show him your engine bay that is what he needs for his first mod

Oh nice buy on the car and we do require pictures
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Congrats

Sounds like a nice car and a decent deal

Post some pics.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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I'll try, gotta figure out how to post pics first though.......
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I'll try, gotta figure out how to post pics first though.......
Try some of these "Picture Post" sticky threads at the top of the Help section. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=31

I use Photobucket.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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OK, some pics of exhaust, these are bad but hopefuly will work for now.





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You did it
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It looks like B&B quad oval tips. If the mufflers end at the hangers, it's the PRT. It's the Route 66 if they are a bit longer.

http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5/

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Not very loud, can hardly hear when idling....
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Welcome ed1976. Sounds to me like you made a great deal on that '99!

Please fill out your profile. We would all like to get to know you. You sure picked up on posting photos fast!

You are now on my White List. A compilation of C5 forum members with white cars.

And don't listen to anyone on this forum about mods. They're all a bunch of modaholics!

Once again, welcome to the Corvette Forum and enjoy the wild, crazy ride!
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Congrats on your purchase!.................Welcome to the forum ...............23k seems like a good buy on the car to me!
The mileage is right...........
Now, let the modding begin
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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Welcome to the club! There is nothing like it. If you are comfortable with the car then you got a good deal. You will find that we are a visual bunch so become one with your camera.
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Originally Posted by BanditDude
It looks like B&B quad oval tips. If the mufflers end at the hangers, it's the PRT. It's the Route 66 if they are a bit longer.

http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5/


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