First Time Corvette, C5 Owner
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2023
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From: Nashville, TN
First Time Corvette, C5 Owner
Hello all -
I hail from Tennessee and just picked up a silver 1998 C5 Hatchback. Pretty good shape overall but will need some TLC. Mostly interested in some Autocross and track work though a drag run or two would be fun for the experience.
Moderately experienced with cars, had a project Porsche 924s for a few years but quickly learned how expensive old Euro platforms can be. Switched to Corvette for the true sports car performance, reliability, relatively inexpensive parts and a good ol American V8 while they can still be had!
Looking forward to learning from everyone!
I hail from Tennessee and just picked up a silver 1998 C5 Hatchback. Pretty good shape overall but will need some TLC. Mostly interested in some Autocross and track work though a drag run or two would be fun for the experience.
Moderately experienced with cars, had a project Porsche 924s for a few years but quickly learned how expensive old Euro platforms can be. Switched to Corvette for the true sports car performance, reliability, relatively inexpensive parts and a good ol American V8 while they can still be had!
Looking forward to learning from everyone!
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Welcome to the forum.
A pic of the car would be nice.
Folks in the C5 sections of the forum will be glad to help you.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general-103/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-tech-1/
A pic of the car would be nice.
Folks in the C5 sections of the forum will be glad to help you.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general-103/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-tech-1/
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