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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 11:37 PM
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Congrats my pewter brother from the same gm mother
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 12:48 AM
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Default Congrats fellow C5 brotha......

Awesome color. Almost bought meself a pewter one 3 years ago when C5 shopping. Ultimately came home with a navy blue, but pewter and 50th ANV. red were also on my short preferred color list.

Pewter/black interior is S-H-A-R-P my man....

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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JayTee72
Awesome color. Almost bought meself a pewter one 3 years ago when C5 shopping. Ultimately came home with a navy blue, but pewter and 50th ANV. red were also on my short preferred color list.

Pewter/black interior is S-H-A-R-P my man....

thanks again everyone for the warm welcome! The pewter color was not one of my top choices until I seen it up close, and you are so right... the pewter and black interior is the ****!
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 02:06 AM
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Just please for the love of God don't put black wheels on it.

The black wheel disease... the cancer.
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ~Josh
Just please for the love of God don't put black wheels on it.

The black wheel disease... the cancer.

i was thinking either the gun metal or chrome Z06 wheels.. but the ones i have will last for now!
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by am3gross
i was thinking either the gun metal or chrome Z06 wheels.. but the ones i have will last for now!
If you get z06 replicas (chrome) just know not all are made the same quality. It's a dice roll. Just make sure they are c5z06 sizes and offset.

They really fill out the fenders and when the car is lowered look even better.


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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 02:29 AM
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Congrats on your new ride!

BSM's are easy to remove!

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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by am3gross
i was thinking either the gun metal or chrome Z06 wheels.. but the ones i have will last for now!
Jusy say "no" to chrome............

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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ~Josh
If you get z06 replicas (chrome) just know not all are made the same quality. It's a dice roll. Just make sure they are c5z06 sizes and offset.

They really fill out the fenders and when the car is lowered look even better.


thanks for the heads up!
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 07:16 PM
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well today has been very productive, she has gotten washed, changed the windshield wipers and changed the air filter..plus i got 8 hours of work in today..
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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I did the same thing. I wanted a 2004 as they were the last of the pop up headlights. To me, it signifies a Corvette. I say do it. If you did your homework, you will not regret it!.
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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A real nice looking buy! Good luck with your new baby, there is some nice fall cruising weather coming up, you'll enjoy it. Congrats and take care!
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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Looks great!!! Congrats on a nice find
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 08:42 PM
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thanks again everyone, i really and super excited.. i am the 2nd and the last owner!
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ~Josh
Just please for the love of God don't put black wheels on it.

The black wheel disease... the cancer.




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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 11:16 PM
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Here is wishing you many, many happy miles/smiles with your new baby!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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Well another day just beginning.. got the next 2 days off work so it's time to get some stuff done..

I changed out the hazard switch so hopefully my turn signal issue will be gone. Stay tuned for that. Now she is getting her oil changed.

I think the next mod will be the oil pressure switch. Got to do some research on that first. I like the idea of relocating it. I just want it to look factory is all.

as always, this is a great forum.

thanks!

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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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well now that i have the turn signal issue and the oil pressure switch i will turn my attention to the window regulator on the drivers door.. parts have been ordered for that and should be here before the weekend so i will plan to do it this weekend.

also ordered the LCM5 and the CAGskip shift and maybe install those as well if they come in in time.

i also plan to do a short throw shifter, looking at the MGW's currently..

stay tuned!

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I too purchased a C5 2004. Mine has 41200 on it. This will be a wonderful change of lifestyle for you. ENJOY! I am.
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