Coming Aboard
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Coming Aboard
After 4 great years hanging out with the C4 crowd, I've decided to make my move:
I've been wanting a C5 for a while and picked this one up today (pictures are at owner's house from a few months ago). Phenomenal condition inside and out, and well-priced.
The Onyx C4 was my first Vette and I've enjoyed all 35K miles. However, based on 4 hours today behind the wheel of the Argent C5, I now know it's time to move on. This thing is VERY FAST (only mods are Callaway intake, Corsa Exhaust, and custom tune but OMFG), TIGHT as a drum, and STOPS on a dime. Compared with my '93 I saw about 10% better MPG, and my better half (who spent most of the 4 hours with me) also approved because getting in and out is MUCH easier.
There are a few gremlins to deal with (slightly rocking seats, bad fuel gauge and needs key fob), I still need to find a buyer for Onyx, and I guess I gotta change my handle -- but all that can wait for tomorrow. Tonight I'll sleep with a big smile...
I've been wanting a C5 for a while and picked this one up today (pictures are at owner's house from a few months ago). Phenomenal condition inside and out, and well-priced.
The Onyx C4 was my first Vette and I've enjoyed all 35K miles. However, based on 4 hours today behind the wheel of the Argent C5, I now know it's time to move on. This thing is VERY FAST (only mods are Callaway intake, Corsa Exhaust, and custom tune but OMFG), TIGHT as a drum, and STOPS on a dime. Compared with my '93 I saw about 10% better MPG, and my better half (who spent most of the 4 hours with me) also approved because getting in and out is MUCH easier.
There are a few gremlins to deal with (slightly rocking seats, bad fuel gauge and needs key fob), I still need to find a buyer for Onyx, and I guess I gotta change my handle -- but all that can wait for tomorrow. Tonight I'll sleep with a big smile...
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Welcome to C5 ownership
The rocking seat and fuel gauge issues are well known and easy to fix. For the fuel gauge try a few bottles of Techron in the tank. Its caused by sulfur build up on the sensor and that should clean it up
Here's a link to a Rocking Seat Fix:
http://www.lieblweb.com/TechLinks/Co.../C5SeatFix.htm
You should find a key fob for a reasonable price on E Bay. Alternatively use one of the Forum vendors here who'll give you a great discount.
The rocking seat and fuel gauge issues are well known and easy to fix. For the fuel gauge try a few bottles of Techron in the tank. Its caused by sulfur build up on the sensor and that should clean it up
Here's a link to a Rocking Seat Fix:
http://www.lieblweb.com/TechLinks/Co.../C5SeatFix.htm
You should find a key fob for a reasonable price on E Bay. Alternatively use one of the Forum vendors here who'll give you a great discount.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Fairless Hills PA.
Congrats!
You got yourself a Beauty there.
I'm a C-2 junkie, but after buying my wife her C-5 convt., I Love it.
The performance, handling and styling are awesome. She gave up a 60 for the C-5 and couldn't be happier.
You got yourself a Beauty there.
I'm a C-2 junkie, but after buying my wife her C-5 convt., I Love it.
The performance, handling and styling are awesome. She gave up a 60 for the C-5 and couldn't be happier.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Welcome and I remember going from my C4 to the C5 and WOW what a difference and my better half also liked the C5 much better
Thanks,Matt
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