New Guy with C5
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Congrats and Welcome to the Madness! 
May you have miles of smiles...
(permagrin)
...and don't forget to wave!
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Dave
May you have miles of smiles...
(permagrin)...and don't forget to wave!
:Dave
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 85
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From: Richmond,VA, Clarksville,TN Va
Welcome
Welcome to the club. I joined not too long ago and let me tell you, "this is where it's at." You will not find a better class of people from any other car owner out there. (I hope that makes sense.) I have needed parts, help and advice, since getting mine. I am sure you will need the same. There is no other car owner like a vette owner. With the click of your mouse you have a brotherhood, waiting to help. In this forum, genuine and helpful is the norm, rude and unyielding the minority. Good luck on the purchase and hope to see your pics.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,283
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From: Eureka California
I'll bet it's beautiful!
I've got a Torch Red `01 with Torch Red interior and a white top. I like the black on red, a lot.......
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,552
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From: Strongsville, OH
2016 C2 of the Year Finalist
Thanks so much guys for the warm welcome and all the great advice. I had posted here a few times during my search for a C5 and you all gave me the info I needed on what to look for when choosing a car......loose driver seat, leaking seals on the diff, service records on the ignition switch, etc. That was all a tremendous help and gave me a bit of confidence on what to look for when buying. I know this will be a great place to hang my Corvette hat although I'll need to buy one with a C5 emblem instead of the C2 I now wear!! I thank you for all the kind words and I have no doubt I'm going to enjoy this car!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Buckeye Country OH
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Congrats on the C5, nice choice! You'll enjoy its level of comfort.
I went with Coverking. They offer some fairly nice C5 covers.
I went with Coverking. They offer some fairly nice C5 covers.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 174
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From: Santa Clarita Ca
make sure you latch you top before you drive off after having it off...seems as though there are some that have forgot to so and learned the hard way as I have been reading on here as of late..2 latches in the front, 1 latch in the back.....just a lil fyi. congrats and have fun!
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Cleveland OH
welcome
Welcome - Not far from you Olmsted Falls Area - 2001 vert - with 22k miles - Congrats on the C-5 and look to see you around at some shows. I picked up a nice indoor cover online - made for the vet with the little emblem on the front - had to still show whats under the cover.
Still have the C-2?
Still have the C-2?
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From: Oklahoma City
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
Welcome!! Don't worry I couldn't find my gas cap release button at first either. If you're looking for car covers or other parts/sccessories we are a great place to stop. Check us out: www.jwmotoring.com
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,552
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From: Strongsville, OH
2016 C2 of the Year Finalist
Welcome - Not far from you Olmsted Falls Area - 2001 vert - with 22k miles - Congrats on the C-5 and look to see you around at some shows. I picked up a nice indoor cover online - made for the vet with the little emblem on the front - had to still show whats under the cover.
Still have the C-2?
Still have the C-2?
Dave
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,552
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From: Strongsville, OH
2016 C2 of the Year Finalist
Welcome!! Don't worry I couldn't find my gas cap release button at first either. If you're looking for car covers or other parts/sccessories we are a great place to stop. Check us out: www.jwmotoring.com
Dave
You are gonna love Torch Red