C5 Getting Some Needed Repairs

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Nov 22, 2017 | 09:27 AM

Chris Draper

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C5 Getting Some Needed Repairs

If you have been watching my channel since I got this car about a month ago, you know the history..

Picked the car up, here is the result.

Last edited by Chris Draper; Nov 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM.

Nov 22, 2017 | 09:43 AM

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Looking forward to many more vids ! Happy thanksgiving to you and your family !

Nov 22, 2017 | 01:15 PM

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Nice video. Have a happy Thanksgiving too.

Nov 22, 2017 | 03:06 PM

deejbee

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Thanks for sharing.

Straight exhaust tips!

Nov 23, 2017 | 04:22 AM

Rob 02

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You make good videos.

Nov 23, 2017 | 09:43 AM

DDaaryl

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I only hope every owner that is considering lowering their car watches this video.

Nov 23, 2017 | 09:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Draper

If you have been watching my channel since I got this car about a month ago, you know the history..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa9Nc7Wyr_c

TO BE CONTINUED...

Looking forward to part 2...Happy Thanksgiving Chris

Nov 23, 2017 | 10:10 AM

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I only hope every owner that is considering lowering their car watches this video.

Most are lowered that much, mines been lowered for years and 25,000 miles and has nothing like that.

His will still be lower than stock when he is done.

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Nov 23, 2017 | 10:11 AM

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I only hope every owner that is considering lowering their car watches this video.

...don't you want that ghetto Cheech and Chong Bong look?

Nov 23, 2017 | 10:23 AM

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Thanks..... great info tool for us C5 newbies!

Nov 29, 2017 | 10:01 AM

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Chris Draper

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Picked the car up. Video added to the OP. Some good lessons when buying a used Corvette. Thank for watching!

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Nov 29, 2017 | 11:19 AM

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Hi Chris,

Really enjoy your YouTube channel !

Nov 29, 2017 | 11:29 AM

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I love the sound of the exhaust, what is it?

Nov 29, 2017 | 11:33 AM

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Chris Draper

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I love the sound of the exhaust, what is it?

It's all Kooks. Longtube headers, x-pipe, and axle-back. The motor also has an upgraded cam. I don't know the specs though.

Nov 29, 2017 | 12:45 PM

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Chris Draper

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Hi Chris,

Really enjoy your YouTube channel !

Thank you! I enjoy doing it.

Nov 29, 2017 | 02:03 PM

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Thanks for the update!

Nov 29, 2017 | 05:55 PM

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Chris Draper

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Thanks for the update!

Thanks for watching

Nov 29, 2017 | 06:41 PM

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Cool Video. I will subscribe when I get home. Looking for a new C5 currently. So video's like yours helps.

Nov 29, 2017 | 10:16 PM

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Chris Draper

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Originally Posted by sportmedtech

Cool Video. I will subscribe when I get home. Looking for a new C5 currently. So video's like yours helps.

Thanks! Happy hunting! Also, I have quite a few videos on my C5 about things I’ve done since the day I bought it. Check them out.

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