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Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-03-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 33,616
Posted By dascar

Goose, Now that's an offer I can't refuse. I...

Goose,
Now that's an offer I can't refuse. I would love to have someone else look at the damage and help me recover from it. I would gladly cruise up to Boulder on Monday of next week (I have...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-02-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 33,616
Posted By dascar

Well, in my anger over this whole perma-waterspot...

Well, in my anger over this whole perma-waterspot thing, I ignored the safety warnings in my head and some great advice from you forum posters and went with Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound. I tested it...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-22-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 33,616
Posted By dascar

Hard water spots embedded in paint

Aagh! I parked near the grass at work today and the damn sprinklers came on (who has sprinklers running in the middle of the damn day?) and by the time I came out to my 01 Torch Red coupe that...
Forum: C5 General
05-16-2006, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,343
Posted By dascar

Adding tint to Targa Top

I just got my windows tinted on my 01 coupe, but nobody I talked with would add the precious tinting film to the plexi/lexan targa roof panel because they say the film won't adhere properly. I can...
Forum: C5 General
02-10-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,630
Posted By dascar

So, BobH, what are those made of? They look great...

So, BobH, what are those made of? They look great but I'm betting a bit pricey???
Forum: C5 General
02-10-2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By dascar

I don't think it's in typically mag outlets like...

I don't think it's in typically mag outlets like grocery stores but you can find it at Barnes and Noble and Borders. The article highlights a Nassau Blue C5 (if that's a C5 color).
Forum: C5 General
02-10-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,630
Posted By dascar

Anyone fill "CORVETTE" on dashboard with decal (and pics)?

I thought it would look nice to insert an exterior-color (in my case Red) CORVETTE decal in the debossed script on passenger side of dashboard. Anybody done this and how does it look-post pics please!
Forum: C5 General
02-10-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By dascar

Anybody catch the C5s for $25k article in latest MPH magazine?

The mag isn't real popular, but there's a nice article promoting buying a used C5 - near supercar performance at a fraction of the price. These guys are the Maxim version of car magazines. Sometimes...
Forum: C5 General
01-31-2006, 08:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,520
Posted By dascar

I've only had my C5 3 months when this happened...

I've only had my C5 3 months when this happened and I was seriously considering getting a personalized plate that read "GETSTIX" (Gets Tickets) as I thought it would be humourous for the non-badge...
Forum: C5 General
01-30-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,520
Posted By dascar

The area I was in is a two lane road behind a...

The area I was in is a two lane road behind a local (small) airport and warehouse district. There was only 2 other cars on the road (plus Johnny Law) and they were in the right lane. I zipped past...
Forum: C5 General
01-30-2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,520
Posted By dascar

80 in a 45 and I walked!

Unbelievably, one of the local constables here in Colorado pulled me over in my Torch Red C5 doing 80mph in a 45mph zone and he let me off with a warning! I apparently blew by the county District...
Forum: C5 General
01-23-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 947
Posted By dascar

Kudos to you klpickens, super sleuth! And thanks...

Kudos to you klpickens, super sleuth! And thanks also to BlackSedan for his links as well as the guys who got my pic to post since I couldn't. Now the question is: If I go with the Jag Wheels...
Forum: C5 General
01-23-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 947
Posted By dascar

Could I get wheels for my C5 just like these (or damn close?)...

These wheels are gorgeous and they - or something very similar - is what I'm hoping to find for my C5. Any ideas out there???
http://www.mediauprising.com/jag_wheels.html...
Forum: C5 General
01-22-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By dascar

Mike, you are THE man! I would LOVE a (free) set...

Mike, you are THE man! I would LOVE a (free) set of silver ones for my TorchRed! Holy crap! Thank you so much, I can now spend the $30 you're saving me on alcohol to drown my sorrows over the...
Forum: C5 General
01-22-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By dascar

Aftermarket "Grand Sport" Decals - anyone got 'em - post pics please

I'm thinking about adding a set of silver Grand Sport style double fender decals to my Torch Red C5. Anyone done this (in any color) and can post pics? I always loved how those subtle double hash...
Forum: C5 General
01-09-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By dascar

Splash guards; do they really work and pls post pics

Since my TorchRed C5 is my daily driver (even in the snow if it's not too much), I'm considering splash guards to protect the lower body panels. Anyone done this install? Do they truly work and I'd...
Forum: C5 General
12-17-2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By dascar

High pitched squeel - one of the pulleys for sure but which one?

My 2001 C5 only has 35k on it and I'm getting a high pitched squeeling sound from the fan belt area - pretty much dead center I think. It seems odd that I may need to replace a component already...
Forum: C5 General
12-12-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,241
Posted By dascar

Way back in 1978 in my little town in central...

Way back in 1978 in my little town in central Wisconsin I was an extremely poor welfare kid out on recess break on the school's playground. Out of nowhere, some rich kid's father pulls his brand new...
Forum: C5 General
12-11-2005, 11:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,043
Posted By dascar

To bump strip or not to bump strip?

I am thinking about getting the body side molding added to my car to prevent the inevitable door dings that are certainly in my future. I'm torn both ways on whether they look good or not so it comes...
Forum: C5 General
11-28-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 836
Posted By dascar

I like your idea (and I used to own a 350Z so I...

I like your idea (and I used to own a 350Z so I know the pad you're talking about). Please post some pics!!!
Forum: C5 General
11-28-2005, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,938
Posted By dascar

Will Fix-A-Flat damage tire pressure sensors (tires are not run-flats)

I'm running Continental ContiExtreme tires on my 01 coupe and am wondering if I did get a flat and added a can of Fix-A-Flat to get me home, would it ruin the tire pressure sensor? If so, how much...
Forum: C5 General
11-27-2005, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 836
Posted By dascar

Right leg rubbing off material on center console - any ideas how to fix?

I just got my new (used) Vette - an 01 Torch red coupe 4AT. In just 4 weeks, I've noticed my right leg has started to rub off the plastic covering material on the center console (kind of like fish...
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