C5 Corvette Trivia Thread
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Ya know....it's been a VERY long time since I've posted anything to the C5 Forum, since I sold my 2003 Zcar in 2012 as I took delivery of my 2013, and now my C8. But this outstanding thread caught my eye, and I think it's a very good one. Without a doubt, the C5 advanced the Plastic Chevrolet into the "amazing" category.
I plan on getting a 2023 C8 Z06 if it is TT or SC, but I will always be here in C5 too with my 2003 Z06 and friends!
Sadly when some have moved up, they moved on and abandoned us.
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Cool, that means when I get around to adding headers, borla's, a good intake, tune and a few other things it may be as fast as my old 98 that got me in trouble with a bit is excessive speed.
I did have to promise my wife I would not even consider doing that again. Even though it was over 10 years ago I still hear about the time she had to bail me out of jail. I learned my lesson. trust me. and and still feeling the punishment when she gets angry.
I did have to promise my wife I would not even consider doing that again. Even though it was over 10 years ago I still hear about the time she had to bail me out of jail. I learned my lesson. trust me. and and still feeling the punishment when she gets angry.
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True or false;
On C5 Corvette Verts, Z06s, and FRCs (not sure about fastback coupes), you can put the ignition key into the drivers door, and.......
Turn key once, unlock drivers door....
Turn key twice, unlock passenger door.....
Turn key 3 times, pop the trunk open.
Answer-TRUE........
On C5 Corvette Verts, Z06s, and FRCs (not sure about fastback coupes), you can put the ignition key into the drivers door, and.......
Turn key once, unlock drivers door....
Turn key twice, unlock passenger door.....
Turn key 3 times, pop the trunk open.
Answer-TRUE........
And come to think of it, isn't the C5 the first car to not have a keyhole in the passenger door?
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Thank you Tracy! Please come on back and participate as often as you like. Once a C5 brother, always a C5 brother.
I plan on getting a 2023 C8 Z06 if it is TT or SC, but I will always be here in C5 too with my 2003 Z06 and friends!
Sadly when some have moved up, they moved on and abandoned us.
I plan on getting a 2023 C8 Z06 if it is TT or SC, but I will always be here in C5 too with my 2003 Z06 and friends!
Sadly when some have moved up, they moved on and abandoned us.
But I do poke around in here to see what you guys and gals are doing, and there's a good reason. I've found that generally, now that the C5 is mature and the knowledge base is fully sorted out, you owners are more car savvy, less silly, and more DIY and modification/upgrade focused than someone whose eldest kid just got out of college and now he can stroke a check to buy that new "sports car" he always wanted. That makes the posts here interesting, with less repetition of very old news like "column lock problems" or "what cat-back is best?". Believe me, back in 99 when I got my 2000, those now-boring topics were constant here, kinda like the many, many repetitive (and silly) topics in C8 Forum today. Yes, those newbie folks are still asking things like "What wax is best for the C8?" Really?
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Question: Active Handling became standard equipment in all Corvettes in what year?
Answer: 2001
Answer: 2001
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I had it on my new 00 and my current 99 and have not trusted AH one bit unless in the snow. Even then, I disable it often. Do we know if there was any software improvement made mid production for C5s? Because I also have it on my 03Z though that car will, instead, run traction control via the Haltech.
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I had it on my new 00 and my current 99 and have not trusted AH one bit unless in the snow. Even then, I disable it often. Do we know if there was any software improvement made mid production for C5s? Because I also have it on my 03Z though that car will, instead, run traction control via the Haltech.
If your front and rear tires are in the recommended staggered range, the rear being .5" - 1.5" larger diameter, you don't have any related codes,and you are still having issues, you might try checking your wheel speed sensors via a Tech II if you have access to one. Also while you're at it, verify your speedometer matches the same speed as all the wheel sensors. They should all be the same.
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What year was the first to incorporate carbon fiber into the build?
it was also the first car built in North America to offer a body panel using PAINTED carbon fiber. The only other car to this at the time was a Ferrari Enzo.
hint I own one!! Not the Enzo!! 😂
it was also the first car built in North America to offer a body panel using PAINTED carbon fiber. The only other car to this at the time was a Ferrari Enzo.
hint I own one!! Not the Enzo!! 😂
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A practical piece of trivia for "newer" owners. If your turn signals operate normally, but you have no main rear brake lights, which component do you replace? The hazard warning switch. Perfectly logical...
Also, to be picky, the C5R is not exactly a C5 - it's a purpose built Pratt & Miller race car chassis with C5 look alike panels and some factory pieces. The engine is a Katech built, LS architecture unit, with either a Hewland (early) or Xtrac (later) transmission. Early frames were built on C5 side rails; later were all custom.
Also, to be picky, the C5R is not exactly a C5 - it's a purpose built Pratt & Miller race car chassis with C5 look alike panels and some factory pieces. The engine is a Katech built, LS architecture unit, with either a Hewland (early) or Xtrac (later) transmission. Early frames were built on C5 side rails; later were all custom.
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I don't mean to devjte this thread into a big tech topic. My issues were with the system as intended with correct function of all sensors and settings. I would correct better and faster than the system, then the system would kick in, change all traction and trajectory and make me have to then correct for that issue also. I do not trust AH on the C5 on slippery roads such a a light rain or mist. It is OK in snow, but still not optimal.
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Wow, good one. I had two C5s over an 11 year period and I didn't know that! I'm guessing that everyone uses their FOB exclusively and they don't know this bit of trivia, either.
And come to think of it, isn't the C5 the first car to not have a keyhole in the passenger door?
And come to think of it, isn't the C5 the first car to not have a keyhole in the passenger door?
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The C5 was originally designed to carry a donut sized spare tire, but with the advancements in run flat tires they decided to use run flats and scrap the spare tire. Thats why the C5 has the large center storage well in the rear of the car, it was designed to house the spare tire.
Plus the Z06 did NOT come standard with the fabric covers for the rear openings, yet the coupe and convertible models did come with the covers. Z06 weight savings!
Plus the Z06 did NOT come standard with the fabric covers for the rear openings, yet the coupe and convertible models did come with the covers. Z06 weight savings!
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The hood was carbon fiber and shaved an additional 10.6 lbs off the car.
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Also, I can re-verify that the MY 2000 could be equipped with AH and HUD.
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I don't recall ever hearing of any software update. My first question would be are you, or were you running OEM size tires? Was/is this problem happening with the OEM wheels and tires?
If your front and rear tires are in the recommended staggered range, the rear being .5" - 1.5" larger diameter, you don't have any related codes,and you are still having issues, you might try checking your wheel speed sensors via a Tech II if you have access to one. Also while you're at it, verify your speedometer matches the same speed as all the wheel sensors. They should all be the same.
If your front and rear tires are in the recommended staggered range, the rear being .5" - 1.5" larger diameter, you don't have any related codes,and you are still having issues, you might try checking your wheel speed sensors via a Tech II if you have access to one. Also while you're at it, verify your speedometer matches the same speed as all the wheel sensors. They should all be the same.
. Hmmm??
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My 2000 C5, built in March or April of 2000, does NOT have the capability to disable Pass side bag. I have seen 2000 models with the switch, so it must have been very late 2000 models, say the May-end of production....
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True or false:
The model year 2000 saw GM change the cam design in the C5.
TRUE!! The 2000 C5 came with a 1 year only slightly hotter cam than any other LS1. The cam had .500" lift I&E, had a tighter lobe separation angle, and I believe a degree or two more duration......
The model year 2000 saw GM change the cam design in the C5.
TRUE!! The 2000 C5 came with a 1 year only slightly hotter cam than any other LS1. The cam had .500" lift I&E, had a tighter lobe separation angle, and I believe a degree or two more duration......
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