Noob question: 80 mph max speed?

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Mar 27, 2019 | 11:03 AM

BubbaKahuna

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Noob question: 80 mph max speed?

Hi all,
Still looking for my 1st vette & found one with the picture shown in the ad.
Does this mean there's some kind of governor on the car, or that it's only ever been taken to 80 mph?

I can't imagine buying a C5 that will only go 80 mph. LOL

Maximum Speed 80MPH

TIA for any info.

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Mar 27, 2019 | 04:30 PM

SLOWRYDE

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There’s a speed governor in every Corvette ever made... it’s on the end of your right leg..

Mar 27, 2019 | 04:32 PM

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It means the electronic shocks that the car thinks are present are not working or no longer present, so the car is basically in a sort of "limp mode."

Mar 27, 2019 | 04:57 PM

Clancy209

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If it is a 2001 Someone removed the F45 ride shocks with out reprogramming the car.

Mar 27, 2019 | 06:45 PM

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I’ve seen a car that didn’t have adjustable ride control as an option have that error.

The dealer with a tech2 couldn’t fix it. Not sure what happened in the end.

Mar 27, 2019 | 07:13 PM

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depending on the owner that might not matter

Mar 27, 2019 | 07:47 PM

BubbaKahuna

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It's a 2003 at a very attractive price.
I'm starting to guess there might be a less-than-sttractive reason for that.

Mar 27, 2019 | 09:34 PM

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that picture is from a 2003 Corvette, which had the magnetic ride shocks as an option. That could play a part into the issue

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Mar 28, 2019 | 12:16 AM

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Either the magnetic shocks are broken or the magnetic shock/computer was removed without programming out the option. I would not call that a deal breaker.

Mar 28, 2019 | 12:46 AM

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Mar 28, 2019 | 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsumi

Either the magnetic shocks are broken or the magnetic shock/computer was removed without programming out the option. I would not call that a deal breaker.

Agreed. Those shocks suck anyways. You can fix the system and make the error go away pretty easily, just need the original computer and a tech2 (real or knockoff). You can borrow those if need be.

Mar 28, 2019 | 04:26 PM

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BROTHER,,,,,,,,,,,, The answer is at your finger tips.

Just use the fuel and options buttons and READ THE DTCS that are stored in the DIC. That WILL tell you what the car is complaining about!!

Most scanners WILL NOT read the body or chassis DTCs. USE THE CARS BUILT IN CODE READER!

Post up the stored DTCs and we will be able to lead you in the correct repair direction!

Bill

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