2001 c5 Z06
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Looks super clean! Just need to restore the pop-up lights 
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Good looking C5. With all the mechanical/electrical issues involving the headlights, I understand C5 owners for switching to stationary ones especially those that drive at night.
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The car looks good in the pics. Did you just buy it, or are you looking for advice? I've seen fixed headlights that are much worse, but I would certainly prefer pop ups as well. I think I would get rid of the pitchforks coming out of the coves, but that's just my personal taste. I you like them, keep them. Do you have a list of mods that have been done?
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It has a BBk throttle body , stainless exhaust, and a hurst shifter. I have a blackwing CAI but have not installed it because I read about possible water induction. I am a new corvette owner. so I am open to any advice. Thank you.
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Looks like a nice car.
As far as the Blackwing intake, I ran one on the last two C5s I had and never had any problems with water and yes, the cars were driven in the rain on occasion. Avoiding deep puddles/standing water on the road is always a wise practice whether the car has an aftermarket air intake or a stock one.
As far as the Blackwing intake, I ran one on the last two C5s I had and never had any problems with water and yes, the cars were driven in the rain on occasion. Avoiding deep puddles/standing water on the road is always a wise practice whether the car has an aftermarket air intake or a stock one.