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Old 09-24-2017, 06:04 PM
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More paint correction, apparently the previous owner washed the car with a 3M pad.
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Old 09-24-2017, 06:24 PM
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More paint correction, apparently the previous owner washed the car with a 3M pad.
Takes a lot of time to remove 15-20 years of previous owners not knowing how to wash a car Ive been working on it slowly but surely with mine.
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Old 09-24-2017, 06:30 PM
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Takes a lot of time to remove 15-20 years of previous owners not knowing how to wash a car Ive been working on it slowly but surely with mine.
I feel your pain!



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Old 09-24-2017, 09:26 PM
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Took an afternoon ride about on back roads. About an 85 mile round trip. Filled up when returning to town.
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Old 09-25-2017, 02:01 PM
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Washed the car with soap and water. Something that seams to be out of style these day with all the spray and wash products that i have no use for.
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Old 09-27-2017, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by no vtec 4me
Drove 300 miles roundtrip to West Virginia from Pennsylvania to swap my black interior for this firethorn interior. I feel like i really lucked out stumbling across someone that wanted to trade, the firethorn is definitely my favorite c5 interior.







Looks really nice, that's my interior color on my black 98 and I love the color considering i'm not a fan of color red.
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Old 09-27-2017, 08:56 AM
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My FIL has a black 97 with a firethorn interior...great looking combo.
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Old 09-27-2017, 05:51 PM
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I installed the clear corner lens and swithback LEDs from Radioflyer , then HID fog lamps from Radioflyer and last I installed LED low beams from Vette Lights. I really like the switch back LEDs it adds a modern touch to the C5. The LED low beams are a life savor for my night driving. A world of difference compared to the stock ones.
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Old 09-27-2017, 10:57 PM
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Gorgeous color combo with your silver exterior...really sharp!
Looks terrific! Great job!
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Old 10-07-2017, 03:48 PM
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Went back to my JDM roots a bit.

270mm blue tint convex Broadway mirror
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Old 10-08-2017, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by no vtec 4me
Drove 300 miles roundtrip to West Virginia from Pennsylvania to swap my black interior for this firethorn interior. I feel like i really lucked out stumbling across someone that wanted to trade, the firethorn is definitely my favorite c5 interior.<br /><br /><img src="https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_7185_1d4e9368da43374e0621f84d39af128 90d705d77.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_7189_02180793e62c0479b9e60afcdd5b06c ad3a1461c.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_7188_3c9d14743376728540adcf2f60febfd 2ec8a011a.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_7182_043b4adb4ca4f51e15a07f722fa60f4 9cabc2262.jpg"/>
<br />I'm getting ready to change the firethorn red interior seat covers in my '97 and it really looks good in your Vette!!!!
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Old 10-09-2017, 06:35 AM
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Nothing today, yesterday I searched for a vacuum leak...still looking. Checked all the obvious...PCV/brake booster etc.
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Old 10-17-2017, 02:27 AM
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FINALLY took the cover off, charged the AC a little and took it for a little run. Felt good to be in it again. Car show this coming Saturday.
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Old 10-17-2017, 07:27 AM
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Hopefully, today, get the nose section ready for 1st coat of Silver Metallic. One more coat of primer 1st with fine wet sand.
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Old 10-17-2017, 01:12 PM
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Old 10-17-2017, 01:34 PM
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I'm cajun, have them chuck the boots and high heel shoes and then they do the Vette justice. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...es/cheers2.gif
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Old 10-17-2017, 03:12 PM
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Old 10-17-2017, 03:25 PM
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Oooooh those tips are puuuurrtttyy! Nice Job!
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Old 10-17-2017, 09:13 PM
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A very wise choice in a catback. Looks great on your car.
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Old 10-19-2017, 02:37 AM
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Removed the rear corver im just replacing it with another stocked. This one is in better condition. Ir was really easy to remove

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