StayinStock

Hey there guys, just wanted to introduce myself and say hi to everyone as I plan to be asking plenty of questions as I'm still fairly new to the C5 world. I'm a long time F-body guy and been a big part of the F-body world and LS1tech for a long time. I still own my pride and joy 97 Trans Am project and am in the process of rebuilding it to its once greatness. The downtime since its motor grenaded though finally was what it took to kick me into finally buying my other dream car. In September of this year after a long hunt I found my 98 coupe in Lovettesville VA setting well kept in a garage with only 19500 miles on it. I knew from the get go I wanted an arctic white car and even though I was looking for a manual FRC this deal was too good to walk on.

I met the gentleman who was the second owner and took a good look at the car. It was probably one of the cleanest cars i saw in my search and though it had a few things that wernt to my liking at first (firethrorn interior, coupe, and auto) after a quick drive it quickly grew on me. The next day I went to the bank and the rest is history. This car led a pampered life until I got my hands on it (those days are over). I do plan to keep this car fairly stock oriented less a few bolt ons as i want it to be a good reliable driver.

Ive done a few appearance mods and an intake and exhaust since I've had it and logged a ton of stupidly fun miles on it already (clocks at 24000). Not to much left to do but I guess whats left is the expensive stuff. I plan on doing wide rear quarters, black cup wheels, the carvaggio (or simular style) c-spoiler, and the carbon fiber zr1 lip and side skirts... considered maybe doing the c5.6 rear bumper but undecided still. As for interior id eventually like to install a double din when i can afford to buy the bezel and maybe some hydrodipped stuff and better seats.

Performance wise ill probably just go full exhaust and maybe a mild cam later on. Maybe a stall and gears eventually as well (the 2.73s kinda suck butt down low). Other than that the main goal is to keep it as streetable and comfortable as possible since my T/A has gone completely "because racecar"

I guess for a little about myself, I'm a photographer, a mechanic, a fabricator, do a lil bit of everything on the side from my actual 9-5. I've been in the automotive industry now for the better part of 10 years (started doing oil changes at the local quick lube at 16). I'm a car nut and while mainly a GM guy I have a big appreciation for all walks of car culture.

Well heres some pics of both of the rides. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

The day I brought her home



Current state





and the real monster (excuse the old pics)

black match box

Welcom. nice looking rides. how often do you get on her, or I mean on them.

madmatt9471

Nice score!

They both look nice and the mods you have done so far are tasteful and compliment the Vette very well!

welcome and congrats!

Thanks,Matt

StayinStock

I wish lol, that one turned out to be batshit crazy, had to trade her in on a newer model.

Actually after posting that I relized thats not the most recent pic of the vette, ill post some updated ones when I get home this evening.

Mike98SilVert

Nice find and great color combo. Two nice cars that you have.

Great pictures too.

Vetteman Jack

Nice looking C5 you bought. And the T/A is one badazz car too.

Z06ster

Welcome to C5 land here on the forum. You certainly started out with great pictorial contributions!

FordPrefect

car what car?

Sorry, they all look great, love the colour combo.

TWOBUELLS

Great pics , Sweet rides and Welcome to the C5 world.

StayinStock

heres some more recent pics from cruising Ocean City Endless Summer earlier this year.

1993C4LT1

Chilliwack vettes

Congrats & welcome!

Usually we have to teach them how to post pics!

olbear1962

Welcome to the forum, nice looking C5

StayinStock

lol like i said, long time LS1Techer here... been on that forum since 2007 (which really seems along longer ago than it was...hmm must be getting old). Thanks for the warm welcome guys! looking foward to being a part of this community

4XLR8N

Cool Vette!

Welcome to CF!

realvc

Very nice vette and Trans Am. Great pics. thanks for sharing.

KALAWAY

Why do women always have to be scantilly clad? Jus sayin.

StayinStock

because racecar

Wkeil99hardtopred

Love the white, a true corvette color.

StayinStock

Yea I was determined to find a white... almost pulled the trigger on a dark spiral grey which was my second choice but glad I waited. Cant see it in the pics but the licence plate says "FROSTBIT" All my friends were shocked though, this is the first non-blue vehicle I've ever owned lol