Install Work
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Install Work
So if I go out and buy a new toy this weekend (Vararam) who would you guys suggest be a good place to have it installed. I saw the instructions online, and i just don't trust myself enough to do it.
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Don't want to rain on your parade but several have posted bad things about Vararam. Search C6 Gen, Drag, and C6 Performance. One dissenting thread was only 2-3 days ago.
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Thanks JT...I think it was the C6 version they had a problem with. From what I have read there were more good things said then bad for the C5 version. But if anyone knows of something I missed let me know.
Thanks for looking out for me though.
Thanks for looking out for me though.
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Joe, all I have ever heard was that you need screens so you don't suck-up leaves ect. also I believe a little trimming needs to be done for the install (not sure what needs to be trimmed). As for install I like Zips but they are not open on Sat-Sun.
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Yeah, I read the story about someone sucking up a bird 
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I am planning on ordering it tonight. From the instructions it only looks like a 2 hour job, and pretty easy, I am just not the most mechanically inclined.
If worse comes to worse, I am off July 4 - 8, I might give zip a call and see if they can squeeze me in on that Friday if they are open.
.I am planning on ordering it tonight. From the instructions it only looks like a 2 hour job, and pretty easy, I am just not the most mechanically inclined.
If worse comes to worse, I am off July 4 - 8, I might give zip a call and see if they can squeeze me in on that Friday if they are open.
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I am sure Greg K on here as roadrace65 or Ed @ http://www.hpracecraft.com/index.html can do it.
I have them in the 97' & vert..........no water/road trash issues here & I have been through many a heavy rain storms
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=vararam
I have them in the 97' & vert..........no water/road trash issues here & I have been through many a heavy rain storms
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=vararam
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Ahhhh, my engine can smell the fresh cool air already. Just ordered the Vararam...now I am like a kid waiting for Christmas to get here.
No FedEx Yet?
No FedEx Yet?
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After shattering my windshield on my C4 trying to change my wiper arm, and destroying my seat trying to change a MAF sensor, I don't get very close to my C5 with tools.
BTW, three hours have passed since I ordered and still no FedEx...LOL
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I have a call (Thurs afternoon) and an email (this morning) in to Steve's place in Chesapeake since they are close and can install and tune. But if I don't here from them by Tuesday, I am gonna offer up some grub, and drinks to anyone who is willing to help me out.
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Joe,
I just got home from a friends hosue and i probably shouldnt have done it, but i told him is was ok to drive. Then halfway home i started feelin that last bit of vodka and everythings tarted to blur. Anyway Ed is a good guty. He does good work and you can trust him. He works hsi *** off too!!1 He is out of tonw and country (minivan joke...) for a little bit, but talk to him when he gets here. If he cant fit you in, we can have a party with drinks and food and lots of goodC orvette times!
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I just got home from a friends hosue and i probably shouldnt have done it, but i told him is was ok to drive. Then halfway home i started feelin that last bit of vodka and everythings tarted to blur. Anyway Ed is a good guty. He does good work and you can trust him. He works hsi *** off too!!1 He is out of tonw and country (minivan joke...) for a little bit, but talk to him when he gets here. If he cant fit you in, we can have a party with drinks and food and lots of goodC orvette times!
Matt
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Anyway Ed is a good guty. He does good work and you can trust him. He works hsi *** off too!!1 He is out of tonw and country (minivan joke...) for a little bit, but talk to him when he gets here. If he cant fit you in, we can have a party with drinks and food and lots of goodC orvette times!
Of course, anytime we wanna get a mod party goin on in the area, let me know. I will see if I can hi-jack my folks house since they have a driveway that will fit 6 cars, and all the tools.
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Ok...I was installing yet ANOTHER MAF sensor on my C4 (thanks the good lord for creating lifetime warranties) and I placed the screwdriver in my back pocket blade side up. Got in the car, started it up, got out, closed the hood, got back in and took it for a spin. I could not figure out why the seat just didn't feel right so I kept squirming and repositioning myself trying to get comfortable. When I got out and went to shut my door I noticed my seat was torn to shreds thats when I FINALLY remember about the screwdriver.