Corvette Pickup and afterwards...
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Drifting
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Corvette Pickup and afterwards...
Looks like Friday is shaping up to be the day I take delivery of my 04 CE. I'll also be doing the first test drive, did a test ride last time. I've done a lot of research on here, but anything in particular I should focus on for last minute items? I noticed the tire sensor was on in the first ride, owner mentioned it stayed on until the tires warm up?
It has the original warranty until Oct, I've got an email in to Dennis for a GMPP. Any items I should check out before the warranty is up? I'm 98% certain I'll be doing the extended anyway, but just in case.
Besides the usual key fobs etc is there anything in particular I should make sure to get (ie targa top removal wrench-throwing that out there from the C4 days) just an example. I'm always trying to overturn every stone, but that is me and also my job!
As always big thanks
It has the original warranty until Oct, I've got an email in to Dennis for a GMPP. Any items I should check out before the warranty is up? I'm 98% certain I'll be doing the extended anyway, but just in case.
Besides the usual key fobs etc is there anything in particular I should make sure to get (ie targa top removal wrench-throwing that out there from the C4 days) just an example. I'm always trying to overturn every stone, but that is me and also my job!
As always big thanks
Drifting
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Get a Service Manual. It will be gold when needed. Oh yeah, if its not on there yet get the column lock bypass from corvettes of houston.
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...products_id=54
Welcome to the C5
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...products_id=54
Welcome to the C5
Burning Brakes
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Get a Service Manual. It will be gold when needed. Oh yeah, if its not on there yet get the column lock bypass from corvettes of houston.
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...products_id=54
Welcome to the C5
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...products_id=54
Welcome to the C5
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington TN
I sure wish it had one.. We had a really cool one with the 96 C4 that had Jeff Gordon in it on a test track with Dave Hill. Made you want to go out a spin the tires around the block
Last edited by Corvette1996LT1; Aug 22, 2007 at 07:52 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Looks like Friday is shaping up to be the day I take delivery of my 04 CE. I'll also be doing the first test drive, did a test ride last time. I've done a lot of research on here, but anything in particular I should focus on for last minute items? I noticed the tire sensor was on in the first ride, owner mentioned it stayed on until the tires warm up?
PS: Post some pictures.. I've really enjoyed the C5 CE we bought. Had it just over 3 years now and it's been alot of fun.
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The tire sensor issue you note is not normal.
However, was the message displayed (DIC) "Tire Pressure Low"?
If so, it may be the pressure is low, but once driven for a bit the pressure increases (air in tires expand with heat).
I would first make sure the tire pressure in all tires is correct (pressure requirements are on the sticker on the drivers door).
However, was the message displayed (DIC) "Tire Pressure Low"?
If so, it may be the pressure is low, but once driven for a bit the pressure increases (air in tires expand with heat).
I would first make sure the tire pressure in all tires is correct (pressure requirements are on the sticker on the drivers door).
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Good luck with the purchase.
As for the Tire Pressure Sensor - if the tire pressure is set above a minimum number (30 psi is recommended) you should not see a Tire Pressure Sensor indicator light.
Other than that, do the obvious overall check, no cracked rocker panels, no obvious signs of abuse, etc.
As for the Tire Pressure Sensor - if the tire pressure is set above a minimum number (30 psi is recommended) you should not see a Tire Pressure Sensor indicator light.
Other than that, do the obvious overall check, no cracked rocker panels, no obvious signs of abuse, etc.
Racer
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Read the following post, very informative.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Congrats on the new ride
Andy
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Congrats on the new ride
Andy
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Drifting
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
We first saw a CE in person at H+H, but this is a private seller. They had some nice cars at H&H, at the time I wasn't considering an auto which is pretty much all they had. Ironically the CE was the one car in 6 spd if I recall, but it was quite a bit of difference in price. This one has 9800 miles so I should be all set.