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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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so got the 2003 convertible home today. please bear with me over the next few months while i ask all sorts of stupid question you have all answered before....





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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Great looking ride!! Congrats!!

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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Looks like you picked up a nice ride.

Get that front plate area filled for sure.

Next I would do a serious wash, clay and a swirl remover next. Then probably a glaze and finally a polish. You will be amazed at what black will do when treated properly.

Good luck and ENJOY
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Congrats on your C3.......
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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congrats! nice looking vert there!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Gotta love a black Vert! Very nice.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Nice top color combo ...

let's see the interior waterfall ... the Verts best styling cue
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Beautiful car, congrats. I've experienced the HUD droop which was explained on this forum. Ignition switch problem solved by cleaning the key and the 'rocking chair effect' with the solution on the forum. I had the computer tune up which eliminated the throttle delay built in by the factory and the shift points adjusted. It made a huge difference in how the car performed. I turned off the automatic headlights since I had to replace both motors. Since the car was in the garage, every time I started it, the headlights opened and then closed when I pulled out into the daylight.
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Very nice! Congrats and enjoy!!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll be sure to post more pictures. I bought a six pack of yuengling "black and tan" to celebrate !
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by boltnut
....bear with me over the next few months while i ask all sorts of stupid question you have all answered before....
We LOVE stupid qestions. Some might actually get answered!

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Thanks guys. I'll be sure to post more pictures. I bought a six pack of yuengling "black and tan" to celebrate !


Congrats on the new ride!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Gotta agree with that !!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Nice color combo.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Never have seen that combo in person myself,,,I like it!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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No apologies needed and there are no stupid questions. Folks here are helpful. Post em up and you will have lots help. Nice ride!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Congrats on getting your C5 vert - it's a great looking car. Don't worry about asking questions - this forum is a fantastic resource for getting to know all about the C5 and also for making decisions on what mods work and what don't should you go down that path.
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