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Forum: C5 General
03-13-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 267
Posted By 71vetteinva

I traded in the vert. I did about as well as...

I traded in the vert. I did about as well as could for trade-in value, nowadays, just a little over KBB.

Is it an upgrade? Or is it a downgrade? Neither. The truth is, you cannot compare...
Forum: C5 General
03-13-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 267
Posted By 71vetteinva

So long guys!

Well, I owned my 2000 vert for just over a year. What a great car! It was my second Corvette and I promise it won't be my last, either. What can you say about Vette owners? In my opinion, it's...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2009, 06:32 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 1,746
Posted By 71vetteinva

Personally, I think each generation is better...

Personally, I think each generation is better than the last. If could afford a C6, than that's what I'd be driving!

I've owned a C3 and currently a C5. I don't hate C4's. I just don't care for...
Forum: C5 General
03-08-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By 71vetteinva

It's pretty tough. I believe the steering rack...

It's pretty tough. I believe the steering rack has to be removed from the car.
Forum: C5 General
03-08-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,265
Posted By 71vetteinva

Look on the bright side it's a good excuse to...

Look on the bright side it's a good excuse to purchase a transparent top!
Forum: C5 General
03-08-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 859
Posted By 71vetteinva

I'm not sure if you noticed, but Honda killed the...

I'm not sure if you noticed, but Honda killed the S2000, RWD Acuras, terminated the next NSX, cancelled their V8 project, and sold it's F1 team. Performance is dead at Honda.

You totally lost me...
Forum: C5 General
03-08-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 859
Posted By 71vetteinva

I agree with the posters above, pop up headlights...

I agree with the posters above, pop up headlights are dead and aren't coming back.

Don't they add something like 15 lbs to the design? That's a lot from two small parts. If you're trying to...
Forum: C5 General
03-07-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By 71vetteinva

Worst case scenerio it's the harmonic balancer. ...

Worst case scenerio it's the harmonic balancer. Unfortunately, some of the harmonic balancers on LS-1 engines tend to separate over time. That's what was wrong with mine. The belt slips a little...
Forum: C5 General
03-06-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 970
Posted By 71vetteinva

I paid $1,100 for that repair at a transmission...

I paid $1,100 for that repair at a transmission shop, which included servicing the transmission. However, there wasn't any problem with my pan.
Forum: C5 General
03-06-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 318
Posted By 71vetteinva

GM did not offer a factory hardtop for...

GM did not offer a factory hardtop for convertibles.

Keep in mind that top replacement is about $1,100, that's parts and installation. At least that's what I paid.

When you include paint and...
Forum: C5 General
03-05-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 825
Posted By 71vetteinva

I've read somewhere that waxed dental floss can...

I've read somewhere that waxed dental floss can work, too.
Forum: C5 General
03-02-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,970
Posted By 71vetteinva

Agreed. The days of the Camaro SS matching the...

Agreed. The days of the Camaro SS matching the Corvette closely in a drag race like the 4th gen F-bodies and the C5 are long over. The base C6 weighs approximately 700 lbs less than the new SS and...
Forum: C5 General
03-02-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,970
Posted By 71vetteinva

3.42 gears are a lot cheaper than a new car...

3.42 gears are a lot cheaper than a new car payment!!! Honestly, if the Camaro SS manual does end up running a 13.4s, then an A4 w/2.73's with no runflats should still give it a close race.
Forum: C5 General
03-02-2009, 06:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,970
Posted By 71vetteinva

I agree. The Camaro SS won't be crushing a C5...

I agree. The Camaro SS won't be crushing a C5 unless it's an automatic with 2.73:1 gears. It will be about as fast as the last generation Camaro SS. I think the end result would be a drivers race...
Forum: C5 General
03-01-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 626
Posted By 71vetteinva

I've added factory magnesium wheels, took off the...

I've added factory magnesium wheels, took off the runflats, did a Predator Tune (I have an A4 with 3.15 gears) and now gone to Ti exhaust. I also added the Z06 air lid and will probably get an...
Forum: C5 General
03-01-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 626
Posted By 71vetteinva

Now that's a good idea! I do a little research...

Now that's a good idea! I do a little research and dig up a few sound clips.

I guess sometimes the solution is another mod! :)
Forum: C5 General
03-01-2009, 05:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 626
Posted By 71vetteinva

That's exactly why I'm kicking myself. I should...

That's exactly why I'm kicking myself. I should have listened to a few clips instead of flipping through posts. I suppose you live and learn.

The Ti exhaust seems to be a popular mod. I just...
Forum: C5 General
03-01-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 626
Posted By 71vetteinva

Disappointed with Z06 Ti Exhaust.

I had the Z06 Ti Exhaust install on my '00 vert, yesterday. I read many favorable posts on here, but when it's all said and done I wouldn't do this mod again. In the end I didn't get what I was...
Forum: C5 General
02-28-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 169
Posted By 71vetteinva

That graph seems bogus to me. It sounds like...

That graph seems bogus to me. It sounds like your transmission is operating within specs. No worries.

If you want to increase the life of your transmission, then get a Diablo Predator and run...
Forum: C5 General
02-27-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 2,012
Posted By 71vetteinva

That explains alot. Firstly, your 19 inch...

That explains alot.

Firstly, your 19 inch wheels didn't help with performance on your Corvette. They hurt it, probably by quite a bit. A wider tire might have been a good choice, but a larger...
Forum: C5 General
02-27-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,563
Posted By 71vetteinva

Black wheels would look great on your car. ...

Black wheels would look great on your car.

Still, keep in mind that you have a very high performance wheel on your vehicle. I weighed mine and the 17 inch wheels were 1 lbs lighter per wheel...
Forum: C5 General
02-25-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,563
Posted By 71vetteinva

I bought used magnesium wheels back in April and...

I bought used magnesium wheels back in April and haven't had any trouble at all in approximately 10k or 12k miles worth or driving. Although, the guy that sold them to me claimed they came from a...
Forum: C5 General
02-23-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,851
Posted By 71vetteinva

The greatest myth? That's easy. That the fourth...

The greatest myth? That's easy. That the fourth generation Camaro SS or WS6 are the equal of the C5 for less money...you hear that one all the time.

Regarding the mid-life crisis thing, that's...
Forum: C5 General
02-22-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,416
Posted By 71vetteinva

Honda can make junk, too. A family member...

Honda can make junk, too. A family member purchased a 2004 Honda Civic brand new. It developed a speedometer issue during the warranty period and would periodically read 60 mph, no matter how fast...
Forum: C5 General
02-22-2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,416
Posted By 71vetteinva

It's funny that you mention a 1998 Camaro SS,...

It's funny that you mention a 1998 Camaro SS, they can develop the same wobbling harmonic balancer issue. You can find a lot of angry LS1 owners posting on the web with the same problem.

Anyway,...
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