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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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OK, I have had my 02 vette for about a week now. Love It. But there is apparently a lot of things about this car that are completely different than all of the other cars I have owend (Mostly Camaros) I need some kind of manual for noobs. Transmission fluid? all that jaz. Btw ..great forum.. I am a working class guy who can really barely afford to have a vette. So I am gonna try to resist spending a gazillion dollars on mods, tho id like to. I am pretty familliar with the LS1, and the wheels. I have been reading and paying attention here, with a few exceptions everyone here seems pretty cool.
Heres a pic of my car, excuse the bugs, We just came back from Bowling Green

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Start by reading the "sticky" thread at the top of the page titled "Weights, Measures..." Lots of good info there. If you have an owner's manual, read it. If you don't have one, get one (try eBay).
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HummelS
Start by reading the "sticky" thread at the top of the page titled "Weights, Measures..." Lots of good info there. If you have an owner's manual, read it. If you don't have one, get one (try eBay).


Or you can download an Owner's Manual here.

PS You will get MORE responses and MORE help with your questions if you fill out your profile. Just a suggestion.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HummelS
Start by reading the "sticky" thread at the top of the page titled "Weights, Measures..." Lots of good info there. If you have an owner's manual, read it. If you don't have one, get one (try eBay).



Excellent advice. Spend some time here and you will definitely gain some knowledge. Ask away if you have specific questions.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Welcome, enjoy your VETTE
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Congrats and enjoy

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Also read the two posts at the top of the C5 tech section call column lock

It is very friendly and helpful in here...
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Originally Posted by HummelS
Start by reading the "sticky" thread at the top of the page titled "Weights, Measures..." Lots of good info there. If you have an owner's manual, read it. If you don't have one, get one (try eBay).
Great info. And congrats on the car.
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