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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 01:07 PM
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After a long battle in November thru February with COVID ,I purchased a new to me 03 vert. with 33,000 mi. I’ve been slowly upgrading to better than stock starting with the seats ...( big thanks to Ridies for the covers and seat foam) .The only mod. to the car when I bought it was Flowmaster axle backs so down the road Kooks long tubes are in order. Wheels have been switched to Z06 reps and Michelin all seasons in 17’s and 18’s along with new Led blinkers and tails. This forum is a great source for technical info and enjoy looking at other members rides...I plan on this to be my forever ride and am probably more of a lurker than contributor but as a diy guy will run into issues that I’m suresomeof you can help out with.

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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 01:23 PM
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Welcome to the site. Glad you survived the virus ordeal.
Nice car, too.
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 02:32 PM
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welcome! car looks great. Sharp seats!
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 05:29 PM
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Nice car. I had Ridies do my seats same way except in Lt oak. Glad you beat the COVID.
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 05:33 PM
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Nice ride! Love the seats. Glad you are feeling better.
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 05:39 PM
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Welcome to the best forum on the internet
I love your upgraded seats!

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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 09:27 PM
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Very sharp looking C5 you bought and the seats looks great. Congrats and enjoy your new ride.
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Nice car. I had Ridies do my seats same way except in Lt oak. Glad you beat the COVID.
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Old Jun 14, 2021 | 09:38 AM
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Welcome to the forum! Very nice ride!! I have a 2000 vert. The verts are just one of the many beautiful things in life that can be even more beautiful when topless!!!!

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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the car! The car looks really great. I definitely like the seats. I hope you get many miles of smiles out of your C5
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