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Old 04-18-2013, 10:54 AM
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I will be asking a lot of things for help.

My soft top Plastic window is starting to come off the frame. What type of quick fixes are there?

Had the Vette on the German Autobahn and she wont go over 150MPH why is that. It has a Auto transmission ans is mostly stock.

What is the best intake and chip to get for her.
For the intake I am looking at this one Corvette C5 VaraRam RamAir Intake System 97-04 & Z06 VR-B2

What do you guys think.
Old 04-18-2013, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by schaffer C5
I will be asking a lot of things for help.

My soft top Plastic window is starting to come off the frame. What type of quick fixes are there?

Had the Vette on the German Autobahn and she wont go over 150MPH why is that. It has a Auto transmission ans is mostly stock.

What is the best intake and chip to get for her.
For the intake I am looking at this one Corvette C5 VaraRam RamAir Intake System 97-04 & Z06 VR-B2

What do you guys think.
Not sure what to do about the top.
C5 Corvettes don't have a chip, You get the computer tuned and that might take care of your 150 max issue, I have a tune and I have had my C5 auto to 160 with no issues on the track.
I like the HallTech intake, It has served me well.
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What soft plastic window are you referring to?
Old 04-18-2013, 02:08 PM
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I have a coupe with a plastic clear top over the seats. It is mounted on a frame and is removable.
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Originally Posted by schaffer C5
I have a coupe with a plastic clear top over the seats. It is mounted on a frame and is removable.
Still not sure what you are referring to. A pic would really help in this case.

For an intake, there are a number of good ones on the market: Vararam, Blackwing, Callaway Honker, etc. The Vararam is generally considered the one that will give the best performance increase, but it is the most difficult to install.

No clue why your car won't go over 150 mph - a stock coupe should be able to get into the 170s in stock form.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Still not sure what you are referring to. A pic would really help in this case.

For an intake, there are a number of good ones on the market: Vararam, Blackwing, Callaway Honker, etc. The Vararam is generally considered the one that will give the best performance increase, but it is the most difficult to install.

No clue why your car won't go over 150 mph - a stock coupe should be able to get into the 170s in stock form.
and post a picture of the top please.
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The targa top is coming apart?
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I think it's peeling on the passenger side right?
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Yes it is pealing apart on the passenger side. I was looking at a new one and they cose over 1,300 is there any good quick fixes.
I will take a picture of it today.
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Ok so I got the top fixed today. I took the Plexiglas off the frame and re glued it with windshield Glue.
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Next question what is the best type of engine tuner to get.

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