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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-28-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,789
Posted By pacat

Wow! I forgot about that experience 10 years ago...

Wow! I forgot about that experience 10 years ago busting the rusty exhaust studs in the hard-to-reach engine compartment. I don't want to do that again.
That car (1993) is long gone. Replaced in...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-07-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,498
Posted By pacat

Chrome

Chrome wheels look great with any color car and chrome never goes out of style.
As far as black wheels, I live in the north (Pennsylvania) and whenever I see black wheels on a nice car it reminds me...
Forum: C5 General
11-04-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,404
Posted By pacat

porter cable

I bought myself a 8" Craftsman buffer about 30 years ago when I got my first car. Works great for waxing but does not "cut" very well (polishing). About 5 years ago I bought a porter cable DA...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-07-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,258
Posted By pacat

Thanks for the thread!

After spending close to a hour trying to figure out why the pulley from Advance Auto #89007 would not rotate after I installed it and reinstalled it, then rereinstalled it I compared it to the...
Forum: C5 General
10-04-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By pacat

Shifter bushings

I had the same problem earlier this year. It ended up being the shifter bushings. A cheap and easy fix. Check out my post. I hope this helps.

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Forum: C5 General
06-14-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,430
Posted By pacat

Back in the day we had to drive 55

I bought a radar detector back in the 80s and used it all the time but got out of the habit of using it after they raised the national speed limit above 55 mph, not sure what year that was. On the...
Forum: C5 General
04-26-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,073
Posted By pacat

Meguiar's Natural Shine

If you use something like Armor All on your dash you might also try a different type of cleaner/protectant like Meguiar's Natural Shine. I use it and it does not have the high gloss shine, its more...
Forum: C5 General
04-25-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,073
Posted By pacat

polarized sunglasses

I had the same problem with the reflectiion of the dashboard on the windshield. I always bought the Walmart cheap sunglasses. One time I tried on my wifes Raybans sunglasses I couldnt believe the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-09-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,726
Posted By pacat

“Lube those hinges”

I love my C5 after only owning it for a couple of months, a huge jump from my C4. But the one thing that drove me nuts was why would they engineer the console lid that you had to lift up, pull to...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-05-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,374
Posted By pacat

Z06 spring rates vs standard

I found a used spring on ebay. It came off of a Z06. Do you think it would be a bad idea to mix a front Z06 spring and a standard rear spring?


Thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to check,
Forum: C5 Tech
04-05-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,560
Posted By pacat

6 speed, grinding going into 2nd Check your shifter bushings

My 02 would either grind and not go into 2nd on a downshift from 3rd gear or if it did go into 2nd it would kick back out. I changed the tranny fluid to Amsoil ATD Torque Drive but the problem...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-05-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,374
Posted By pacat

Front leaf spring delaminating.

I just got my 02 a state inspection. Everything was fine but the mechanic showed me my car while it was up on the lift and pointed to the front leaf spring having delaminating. The area is mostly in...
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,884
Posted By pacat

Jakes been around for about ten years. Seems like...

Jakes been around for about ten years. Seems like you are catching him at the tail end of what was in style in the last decade. Adding him to your seat covers is not something you can undo cheaply if...
Forum: C5 General
03-09-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
Posted By pacat

a week late

If I had a chance last week before I ordered the aftermarket cover to buy yours for $60 I would have jumped all over it. Hard to find a used one for under $100 in perfect shape. thanks anyway

BTW....
Forum: C5 General
03-09-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
Posted By pacat

Nascar camera lens

Kind of like the NASCAR camera lens where they have clear tear away plastic to "clean its lens." . When they pit, one of the pitmen tears away another sheet, lol
Forum: C5 General
03-08-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
Posted By pacat

There isn't any "meat" to this plastic cover to...

There isn't any "meat" to this plastic cover to screw into. The plastic is thin and flimsy. Like I said a dab of silicone in each corner is holding it on. Just enough silicone to hold it in place but...
Forum: C5 General
03-08-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
Posted By pacat

Update: I went with the aftermarket ABS plastic cover

I made the purchase on eBay from the vendor I mention earlier for the aftermarket License Plate cover. They had one in the color I needed (Black) for $37.99 including shipping. I just got it in the...
Forum: C5 General
03-02-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
Posted By pacat

I think I will keep a eye on eBay for a used one...

I think I will keep a eye on eBay for a used one with my color (black). There are a couple of used black covers on eBay right now but they are scuffed and scratch up and will need painted. Not to...
Forum: C5 General
03-02-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,278
Posted By pacat

Aftermarket ABS plastic front license plate cover, any good?

I just bought an 02 vert. It’s front license plate cover is missing. I live in PA. where we don’t a license plate on the front bumper and so I would like to add the cover.. Anyway I would like to...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
02-01-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,660
Posted By pacat

Question on the front bumper

Beautiful car. Just curious, did you do the front bumper yourself or take it to a body shop? I love the look. What was involved in molding in the license cover? Best of luck selling.
Forum: C5 General
01-22-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,039
Posted By pacat

Green Brake Fluid (I don’t mean environmental green)

When you change your brake fluid pay attention to the color of the old fluid compare to the new stuff. I just change the fluid in my 2002 (w/48,000 miles and probably the original fluid) and it was a...
Forum: C5 General
01-20-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,394
Posted By pacat

Homemade Hartop rack

Nice job. Here's some photos of a rack I made to hang my hardtop from my C4.
I made it out of 1"x2" square steel tubing.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/ron2856/2007_0106_111546AA.jpg...
Forum: C5 General
01-20-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,254
Posted By pacat

Nice

Very nice paint! Tastefully done. Looks like something Chip Foose had designed. Do have any more photos (front, top, back)?
Forum: C5 General
01-18-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,057
Posted By pacat

Update: I made the jump to a C5!!!

Just picked up a 2002 convertible. Triple black, 48,000 miles, 6 speed, new Michelins, very clean. Has some front end damage. Headlight assembly will need replaced. I’ll do the work myself. Bought it...
Forum: C5 General
12-27-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,057
Posted By pacat

Buying tips for a C5 coupe

I’m looking to move up to a C5 from my 1993. I’m thinking something between 2000 and 2004 coupe. What are the things that are common items needing repaired on a 10 year old car with 60,000 to 80,000...
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