My mod thread
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta GA
HUD install was a success. I just need to research the air bag light bulb. There's a variation between the 98 and the 02 cluster. PaceThis (Josh) did an amazing job. It took longer than we thought bc my dash wasn't pre marked for cuts from the factory whereas most are. All in all I love it.
Last edited by Narco944; Mar 4, 2014 at 12:45 AM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta GA
Spent all day yesterday cleaning the car. Wash, wax, leather conditioning, etc. Put in a new set of Lloyd's mats. These things are nice
Last edited by Narco944; Mar 4, 2014 at 12:46 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 28
From: Oviedo Florida
HUD install was a success. I just need to research the air bag light bulb. There's a variation between the 98 and the 02 cluster. PaceThis (Josh) did an amazing job. It took longer than we thought bc my dash wasn't pre marked for cuts from the factory whereas most are. All in all I love it.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta GA
Nope. Josh had to measure it all. He had to drill a hole for the projector leg bc that wasn't there either.
Do you remember where the bulb goes for the airbag light in a 98 cluster? I haven't been able to find it yet. I don't wanna crack open the dash again until I know for sure.
Do you remember where the bulb goes for the airbag light in a 98 cluster? I haven't been able to find it yet. I don't wanna crack open the dash again until I know for sure.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta GA
Little stuff like letter for the front fascia/airbag, a console cover, I want to get that mail order tune.
I also prefer the look of the sport seats. I've been trying locally to find someone who's selling their vette and offering to trade my seats to them plus cash. It's a win for them bc mine are in great shape and it shouldn't affect their sale. In the meantime I'm going to add some foam padding to mine as insurance/extra protection.
I also prefer the look of the sport seats. I've been trying locally to find someone who's selling their vette and offering to trade my seats to them plus cash. It's a win for them bc mine are in great shape and it shouldn't affect their sale. In the meantime I'm going to add some foam padding to mine as insurance/extra protection.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 28
From: Oviedo Florida
Nope. Josh had to measure it all. He had to drill a hole for the projector leg bc that wasn't there either.
Do you remember where the bulb goes for the airbag light in a 98 cluster? I haven't been able to find it yet. I don't wanna crack open the dash again until I know for sure.
Do you remember where the bulb goes for the airbag light in a 98 cluster? I haven't been able to find it yet. I don't wanna crack open the dash again until I know for sure.
Funny thing is I have to yank mine back out and do the same thing as you . I saw that you sold yours but I do still have my old cluster so I will look at it tonight and try to get a pic for you/us. I just got it all back together over the weekend so wanted to drive it for a bit before ripping the cluster back out again. Also I ordered some of the aluminum gauge surrounds which I just got UPS notification that they are in at my box so going to rip my cluster out tonight.
Last edited by Pirateslife4me; Mar 4, 2014 at 12:46 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta GA
Yes! If you could get pics that'd be great! Lots of them.
Also do a tutorial on the bezel/cluster upgrade. I'm ordering a set too so I'll wait to do mine until the kit comes in. Thanks!
Also do a tutorial on the bezel/cluster upgrade. I'm ordering a set too so I'll wait to do mine until the kit comes in. Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 28
From: Oviedo Florida
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 488
Likes: 2
From: Myrtle Beach SC
Little stuff like letter for the front fascia/airbag, a console cover, I want to get that mail order tune.
I also prefer the look of the sport seats. I've been trying locally to find someone who's selling their vette and offering to trade my seats to them plus cash. It's a win for them bc mine are in great shape and it shouldn't affect their sale. In the meantime I'm going to add some foam padding to mine as insurance/extra protection.
I also prefer the look of the sport seats. I've been trying locally to find someone who's selling their vette and offering to trade my seats to them plus cash. It's a win for them bc mine are in great shape and it shouldn't affect their sale. In the meantime I'm going to add some foam padding to mine as insurance/extra protection.
There is also a console cover that has the C5 logo on it. I had one of those for a while but it didn't match my shifter and e-brake boots. How soon are you wanting to get the console cover? Mine is in like-new shape; willing to sell but unfortunately it is in my attic...which is blocked by my vette...until I finish putting it back together...
This is the one I had previously: http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...04-c5-z06.aspx
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 856
From: Walhalla South Carolina
I have a 2001 same color and interior as yours. I painted the front license plate cover instead of the tape on letters. Will paint the back now that I see how good the back looks on yours. I am more of a stock guy but I am interested in seeing what you do to yours. Good luck and enjoy
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 28
From: Oviedo Florida
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 28
From: Oviedo Florida
Well my man, that air bag bulb replacement was not the simplest thing in the world. I found no info or instructions on doing it anywhere. I did tackle the job this morning before work (since my A.D.D. kicked in while making coffee) and although it is pretty straight forward you do end up having to (of course) pull the cluster again but also pretty much disassemble the cluster as well. I will post a thread as to what I did and then give you the link.