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Forum: C5 General
10-06-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,019
Posted By brntstauf

I have seen a few cars around where the owner...

I have seen a few cars around where the owner went as far as to cut out the section of glass where the stickers are, place some tape around the sharp edges, then just lay the glass and stickers on...
Forum: C5 General
08-27-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,523
Posted By brntstauf

:iagree: with everyone. I too sold my 74...

:iagree: with everyone.

I too sold my 74 stingray for a 99 C5. While I do agree the C3 is more of a head turner, I have not regretted the decision. The handling and suspension is much nicer on...
Forum: C5 General
08-12-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,088
Posted By brntstauf

I am always curious why this subject pops up time...

I am always curious why this subject pops up time to time?

I dont think a USED C5 cost that much more than other cars popular with people in the early 20's

anyway, bought my first corvette at...
Forum: C5 General
08-08-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,857
Posted By brntstauf

I will go ahead and ask the stupid question.... ...

I will go ahead and ask the stupid question....

Have you actually asked the owner if the bumpers were repainted?

I too always tend to look at things with a suspicious eye, but usually if you...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-03-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,687
Posted By brntstauf

Great Info BlackZ06, So after gathering all...

Great Info BlackZ06,

So after gathering all this information, I see that there really is no such thing as an actual axle bearing:willy:

Looks to me that there is differential bearings,...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-02-2008, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,687
Posted By brntstauf

ttt for anymore info :lurk: :bigears

ttt for anymore info :lurk: :bigears
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2008, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,687
Posted By brntstauf

Thanks for the added input doug. So when my...

Thanks for the added input doug.

So when my mechanic mentioned that the axle bearing is bad, he most likely meant the wheel bearing?

Is there a possibility that he may have meant the bearing at...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,687
Posted By brntstauf

Thanks for the input Steve. But my real...

Thanks for the input Steve.

But my real question is.....

Is the axle bearing another name for the wheel / hub bearing, or are they two different bearings?

Maybe another way to ask the...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,687
Posted By brntstauf

Stupid question? Axle Bearing Vs. Wheel Bearing

Ive been hearing a noise at the passenger rear tire of my car. I have heard the sounds bearings make when they start to go bad and it sounded very simular. I had it checked out by my mechanic and he...
Forum: C5 General
07-22-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By brntstauf

Sorry for the confusion DevilMan02, I recently...

Sorry for the confusion DevilMan02, I recently bought a new set of 2 tip stingers, and I love them. (Not for sale)

I was trying to say that if you are looking for new, check out Jegs website, and...
Forum: C5 General
07-22-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By brntstauf

If your looking for a set of new 2 tip borla's, I...

If your looking for a set of new 2 tip borla's, I recently bought a set off Jegs for 660. If you can handle a used set, check out the parts for sale forum. seems like most people are selling them...
Forum: C5 General
07-17-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By brntstauf

If your looking for NEW single tips, take a look...

If your looking for NEW single tips, take a look at JEGS website, when I ordered mine they had the best price for NEW.

If your ok with used exhaust and private transactions, take a look at the C5...
Forum: C5 General
07-11-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 44,826
Posted By brntstauf

In Pennsylvania there is no grace period, I...

In Pennsylvania there is no grace period, I double checked before I bought my Vette privatly In Delaware. Luckily since DE is a bordering state to PA, The seller was nice enough to drive to PA with...
Forum: C5 General
07-10-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By brntstauf

:iagree: I was in the same boat asking...

:iagree:

I was in the same boat asking questions about exhausts a few weeks ago, you will get endless opinions about different exhausts on here. at some point you will have to stop listening and...
Forum: C5 General
06-27-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,609
Posted By brntstauf

Thanks, I am planning on taking the rear tires...

Thanks, I am planning on taking the rear tires off this weekend and taking a look / adjusting.
Forum: C5 General
06-27-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,609
Posted By brntstauf

:lurk:

:lurk:
Forum: C5 General
06-27-2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 893
Posted By brntstauf

If your interested in single tip stingers, and...

If your interested in single tip stingers, and you decide not to get them installed at carlisle, Jegs is currently selling them for about 665. They are backordered to July 12, but I dont mind waiting...
Forum: C5 General
06-26-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,609
Posted By brntstauf

Thanks Vette-Dream, That sheds some light on...

Thanks Vette-Dream,

That sheds some light on the subject. It appears the C5 system is very simular to the C3 system, which I have worked on in the past. It is still a mystery to me why it would...
Forum: C5 General
06-26-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,609
Posted By brntstauf

My previous corvette was a C3 and it had the...

My previous corvette was a C3 and it had the small pads inside the rear discs. I am not sure about the C5 though. The fact that mine holds in one direction, but not the other leads me to believe...
Forum: C5 General
06-26-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,609
Posted By brntstauf

Parking brake only holding in one direction???

I have owned my current corvette for less than a year, (99 manual coupe)and I dont know all of the in's and out's of this vehicle yet, so I am hoping that someone can help me out with this.
...
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,974
Posted By brntstauf

Thanks for all the info

Hey guys, checking up on this thread and would like to say thanks for all the info. after doing some research, I am shying away from the ebay setup and leaning towards the borla's for a few reasons....
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,974
Posted By brntstauf

where do you find nxt exhaust?

thanks for all of the opinions and thoughts. I am trying to weigh both opinions before making a decision. One problem though, When I type NXT exhaust into a yahoo search or try to look for them on...
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,974
Posted By brntstauf

Fireman, Looks like a nice system, anywhere...

Fireman,

Looks like a nice system, anywhere to find video on how they sound? also, do the tips bolt on, or do they have to be welded? its hard to see from your photos if you had to weld the peices...
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,974
Posted By brntstauf

Borla Stingers 140017, $650 good price?

Long story short, now that Ive decided on what type of exhaust I want for my Vette, I am trying to find the best price. The cheapest i could find around is a little over $650 plus an additional $20...
Forum: C5 General
05-22-2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 744
Posted By brntstauf

Not sure if this is any help to you, but I am...

Not sure if this is any help to you, but I am also a 99 c5 6 speed owner, and my car makes all the same noises you described. I will be checking back to see if anyone else has a explination on these...
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