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Dec 26, 2015 | 06:04 PM

kassabo112

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2nd Gear

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First Corvette!

I just bought my first Corvette. 2002 six speed roadster with 75k miles.

Definitely really excited about it!

What were the first changes you guys made after getting a new ride?

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Dec 26, 2015 | 06:27 PM

zachaeous

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Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new vert. The first thing I did was to address the headlights. I installed the Phillips 9012 HIR bulbs. They made a big difference in the low beams and was well worth the cost. Here is a link to the article I found this mod:

http://blog.brianmoses.net/2013/11/a...-corvette.html

Wishing you many miles of smiles with your new Corvette.

Dec 26, 2015 | 06:43 PM

73Corvette

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Nice... if it hasn't been addressed yet... the Column Lock Issue... Order and Install the LMC5 module from Compliance Parts a forum vendor.
The C6 shifter and Shocks are also very nice upgrades...
Welcome to the maddness

Dec 26, 2015 | 06:44 PM

Pounder

1/4 mile/AutoX

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NICE !!!!! welcome the first thing I did (because you use very often) was install a MGW shifter !!!!! (the stock one sucked)

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Dec 26, 2015 | 06:48 PM

frsr06

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Welcome to the asylum. Great car.

The mods to my Vert in order (not counting tires/fluids/filters)

1. Full detail - using Mag's 105/205.
2. Lloyds matts
3. LMC5 column lock bypass
4. New stereo head unit
5. New seat skins and leather console/armrests

Car came with short shifter and Vararam CAI.

Enjoy!

Dec 26, 2015 | 06:50 PM

Pounder

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From: Buffalo Texas

I lied !!! the first thing I did was the LMC5 fix for the column lock !!!!! (you should ck to see if it was done on your car)

Dec 26, 2015 | 06:56 PM

Smoken1

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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23

Nice looking vert!! Your gonna love it.
First thing I did to mine Exhaust CAI and a tune
Modding is a progressive disease, once you start....

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:02 PM

kassabo112

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2nd Gear

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoken1

Nice looking vert!! Your gonna love it.
First thing I did to mine Exhaust CAI and a tune
Modding is a progressive disease, once you start....

Lol, I'm sure the modding will be something that is hard to stop once you start. It has an after market CAI and a Corsa exhaust.

How can I verify if the lockout for the column has been changed or fixed?

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Dec 26, 2015 | 07:08 PM

Smoken1

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Originally Posted by kassabo112

Not sure on that mine is auto and not needed

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:18 PM

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Pappy11

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From: Brighton Tennessee

Welcome and Congrats on your New vert...
Lloyds Mats
and first major thing I have done was order some New Corbeau A4 seats..
will get new Rubber next spring...

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:27 PM

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91LSMAN

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Congrats-good looking car.

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:36 PM

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SaxyVette

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From: Boulder City NV

What a beauty..the orig Corvette colors..!!

Heck, go DRIVE..plenty of time to do the rest.

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:36 PM

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Mike98SilVert

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Nice color combo. Looks to be well cared for.

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:48 PM

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frsr06

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Check out the following thread on the C5 Tech forum

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ky-please.html

Pay special attention to the responses by 8VETTE7 - he is the forum expert on this subject.

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Originally Posted by kassabo112

Dec 26, 2015 | 07:56 PM

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f6john

Melting Slicks

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From: Richmond, Ky

Love the red guts.

Dec 26, 2015 | 08:01 PM

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1bdvet

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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26

NCM Sinkhole Donor

Enjoy your new ride.

Dec 26, 2015 | 08:02 PM

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Smoken1

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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23

I agree 8VETTE7 is the forum guru on this issue

Dec 26, 2015 | 08:24 PM

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Pounder

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Originally Posted by f6john

Love the red guts.

Dec 26, 2015 | 08:29 PM

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Gregster

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Congrats on purchase, first thing i did was full fluid replacement/flush, spark plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, cleaned out radiator, etc...

Dec 26, 2015 | 08:32 PM

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04vette81

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kassabo112

I just bought my first Corvette. 2002 six speed roadster with 75k miles.

Definitely really excited about it!

What were the first changes you guys made after getting a new ride?

I love this car. Perfect combo. I'm currently changing my interior from black to red. Best of luck with it!

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