First Corvette
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First Corvette
So the time has finally come. I've dreamed about owning a Corvette since I was a little kid. First car I ever road in that went 150mph+. The profile of the C5 has always been a favorite. It was my bedroom poster car.
About thecar
Bought it a few weeks ago. I actually found it to be way more cost effective to actually just wait for a dealership to have the right one as the private owner market near me is way to high.
2003 C5 Targa
55k miles
6 Speed
Mods done
Headers unknown brand.
Short throw shifter
Last week I had my first issue. Previous owner just threw the shifter in without aligning it and may have bent a fork. Regardless it grinded a few times but I was unable to replicate it. Currentl in good hands at Ricco Racing and repair here in Ohio. While it's there it will also be getting lowered on stock bolts.
About thecar
Bought it a few weeks ago. I actually found it to be way more cost effective to actually just wait for a dealership to have the right one as the private owner market near me is way to high.
2003 C5 Targa
55k miles
6 Speed
Mods done
Headers unknown brand.
Short throw shifter
Last week I had my first issue. Previous owner just threw the shifter in without aligning it and may have bent a fork. Regardless it grinded a few times but I was unable to replicate it. Currentl in good hands at Ricco Racing and repair here in Ohio. While it's there it will also be getting lowered on stock bolts.
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Very nice looking C5 and congrats on the purchase. Welcome and hope you enjoy the forum.
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