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Old Dec 26, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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Default 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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Old Dec 26, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 26, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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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
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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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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!

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Old Dec 26, 2015 | 06:50 PM
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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)
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Old Dec 26, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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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....
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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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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?
Not sure on that mine is auto and not needed
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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...
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Congrats-good looking car.
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What a beauty..the orig Corvette colors..!!

Heck, go DRIVE..plenty of time to do the rest.
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Nice color combo. Looks to be well cared for.
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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.




Originally Posted by kassabo112
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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Old Dec 26, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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Love the red guts.
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Enjoy your new ride.
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I agree 8VETTE7 is the forum guru on this issue
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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...
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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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