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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Convertibles are meant to be driven with the top down......

Unless it's raining or below 60(which is rare here in Florida) I'm topless.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Congrats on your purchase. You might want to check with Marc at VetteNuts - I think he has a sound deadener and heat block product for the C5.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks all

A few details on my toy.


2000 magnetic red with light oak top and interior. Every option available at the time was purchased. In near show condition and only 11000 miles.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Aslans
Thanks all

A few details on my toy.


2000 magnetic red with light oak top and interior. Every option available at the time was purchased. In near show condition and only 11000 miles.
Sounds just like mine, only mine was a 2001 with 50K on it. Same colors and options, sticker price was $55,549.
Does it look like this?

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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Yep... Mine has chrome wheels but otherwise that's it

Only knock is a bit (1/2 inch) play in seats

Love it
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Aslans
Yep... Mine has chrome wheels but otherwise that's it

Only knock is a bit (1/2 inch) play in seats

Love it
They are sharp. Mine has the magnesium wheels.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Aslans
Yep... Mine has chrome wheels but otherwise that's it

Only knock is a bit (1/2 inch) play in seats

Love it
You can get the repair kit for that
http://store.corvetteforum.com/p-266...04-c5-z06.aspx

Easy to install
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-01
Sounds just like mine, only mine was a 2001 with 50K on it. Same colors and options, sticker price was $55,549.
Does it look like this?
Ohhhh That's a good looker! Very nice!
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Congrats re you C5
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Congrats and enjoy

If you put headers and cat backs on it you will never have to worry about any other noise
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:59 AM
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