The longest "fix-it" list.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,454
Likes: 6
From: Pittsburgh PA
I did a lot by shoping and being patient. I scored a brand new drivers window on ebay for 100 bucks....still in the GM packaging. Set of absolutely like new OE seat covers from here for $275.
But I agree that some cosmetic or non essential things can wait. My vert top is showing some wear but that won't be cheap no matter how you slice it. And no one notices when it's down.
I discovered an alternate source for the TPMS but would have to pay to have them installed. So I too live with some things.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 34,479
Likes: 532
From: Central PA. - - My AR15 identifies as a muzzleloader
I believe in the Beer Fairy
Including tools and equipment you can do a vert top for under $600. Might be able to do $500 if you already have the tools. I just finished mine and I'm very happy with it. Had never done one before, there's nothing to it. With your experience, it would be like changing your shirt.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 8
From: Hopatcong New Jersey
Including tools and equipment you can do a vert top for under $600. Might be able to do $500 if you already have the tools. I just finished mine and I'm very happy with it. Had never done one before, there's nothing to it. With your experience, it would be like changing your shirt.
I'm sure I'll eventually replace the top when it REALLY needs it (I can count on both hands how many times I've driven with the top up anyway).
It's one of the compromises I made for getting the car for as cheap as I did, knowing it had a few little things that needed to be fixed.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,206
Likes: 1,139
From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
Who has lots of things that need attention on their C5? Maybe you didn't have time, money or just don't care, but these things just haven't been fixed yet.
My list is as follows:
Left front tpms doesn't work.
A/c clutch makes noise when not engaged.
Active handling, ABS, traction control codes on.
Left turn signal won't self cancel.
Inside right brake light won't come on.(It's not the bulb)
CC won't work with lights on half the time.
CC cancels when turn signals activated.
Wipers won't hide or won't shut off and come on by themselves.
Oil pressure gauge reads max when running. Normal pressure when engine is off.
Some seat controls don't work.
Left front tire plugged.(by me. tire store won't repair)
My list is as follows:
Left front tpms doesn't work.
A/c clutch makes noise when not engaged.
Active handling, ABS, traction control codes on.
Left turn signal won't self cancel.
Inside right brake light won't come on.(It's not the bulb)
CC won't work with lights on half the time.
CC cancels when turn signals activated.
Wipers won't hide or won't shut off and come on by themselves.
Oil pressure gauge reads max when running. Normal pressure when engine is off.
Some seat controls don't work.
Left front tire plugged.(by me. tire store won't repair)
Differential leak
HB wobble
Sticking clutch, need for clutch fluid change
Acid under battery affecting PCM
Fuel gauge issues/Fuel syrup
Fuel crossover leak on 04 & some 03's
CLB done?
Window regulators
Valve spring issue
GY stocks still on car
Shifting issues
There's lots more on issues if your looking for trouble
. See Sticky on top in the TECH forum
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 1
From: Bartlett IL
That might turn into a cleaning issue down the road. I'd prefer to take the door panel off and just stick the stuff inside the window tracks. But, now that you mention it, sticking it on the edges of the window might also eliminate unwanted drag. Those windows might work better than new with that grease all over! 
Might even pick up an effective 10whp increase by greasing the windshield while you're at it!
Might even pick up an effective 10whp increase by greasing the windshield while you're at it!
LOL!!!
Last edited by glorysends; Oct 10, 2012 at 03:26 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 73,568
Likes: 33
From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
EBCM codes
My paint sucks, IMO. But it looks good at 5 to 10 feet.
That's it. (if you jinx me I'm coming for you)
I thought I had the leaky butt but it hasn't leaked for a while now so it must have been blow back
My paint sucks, IMO. But it looks good at 5 to 10 feet.
That's it. (if you jinx me I'm coming for you)
I thought I had the leaky butt but it hasn't leaked for a while now so it must have been blow back
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 34,479
Likes: 532
From: Central PA. - - My AR15 identifies as a muzzleloader
I believe in the Beer Fairy
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 65
From: Rochester Hills MI
Currently, the diff has a whine, and the clutch is starting to slip with 135k miles. It's been practically sitting for 2 years until i get the cash.
parts I need...anyone have $3500??
:
clutch
pressure plate
pilot bearing
throwout bearing
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
tick adj MC
slave cyl
remote bleeder
trans mounts
parts I need...anyone have $3500??
:clutch
pressure plate
pilot bearing
throwout bearing
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
tick adj MC
slave cyl
remote bleeder
trans mounts
Pro
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 505
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta GA
Currently, the diff has a whine, and the clutch is starting to slip with 135k miles. It's been practically sitting for 2 years until i get the cash.
parts I need...anyone have $3500?? :
clutch
pressure plate
pilot bearing
throwout bearing
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
tick adj MC
slave cyl
remote bleeder
trans mounts
parts I need...anyone have $3500??
:clutch
pressure plate
pilot bearing
throwout bearing
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
tick adj MC
slave cyl
remote bleeder
trans mounts
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
trans mounts
for 1675 after tax, not installing myself. The bushings and bearings and mounts should be pretty easy to include in since I believe that they are taking all of that stuff off anyway. Does the differential cost that much?
It should also be noted that I put an ls7 clutch kit in. Not just the stock one. But good luck to you bud. It sucks not being able to drive it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 65
From: Rochester Hills MI
I was able to get all of this except:
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
trans mounts
for 1675 after tax, not installing myself. The bushings and bearings and mounts should be pretty easy to include in since I believe that they are taking all of that stuff off anyway. Does the differential cost that much?
It should also be noted that I put an ls7 clutch kit in. Not just the stock one. But good luck to you bud. It sucks not being able to drive it.
torque tube bearings
torque tube bushings
differential
trans mounts
for 1675 after tax, not installing myself. The bushings and bearings and mounts should be pretty easy to include in since I believe that they are taking all of that stuff off anyway. Does the differential cost that much?
It should also be noted that I put an ls7 clutch kit in. Not just the stock one. But good luck to you bud. It sucks not being able to drive it.
