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Forum: C5 General
05-25-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By paviesVette

I have a set of 2k vette thin spokes with the...

I have a set of 2k vette thin spokes with the original run flats on 3 wheels and 1 new tire on the front (had a problem with one of the run flats so I got a non runflat replacement). Other then the...
Forum: C5 General
05-16-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By paviesVette

The side bolster does get a bit of rub when you...

The side bolster does get a bit of rub when you get in/out of the car if you're not careful. Less then the stock sport seats, but still there. However, on the Corbeau it's simply a small patch of...
Forum: C5 General
05-15-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By paviesVette

Easy to clean. A damp cloth and then a dry...

Easy to clean. A damp cloth and then a dry microfiber cloth. I don't condition them with anything, since they are micro suede. Just give them a wipe down every once in awhile.
Forum: C5 General
05-15-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By paviesVette

Here's a few photo's. These were taken in direct...

Here's a few photo's. These were taken in direct sunlight so they look a bit more grey then they really are. For comparison you can see my vert black top is almost the same color as the seats. The...
Forum: C5 General
05-13-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By paviesVette

I will take some pictures this weekend when I...

I will take some pictures this weekend when I pull the vette out for a wash and post them up. Stay tuned.
Forum: C5 General
05-12-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By paviesVette

Just checked my documentation. My dates were a...

Just checked my documentation. My dates were a little off (was going by memory). Purchased the seats in August of 2009. Have been on every since. Two summers in San Diego parked out in the sun...
Forum: C5 General
05-12-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By paviesVette

I have black microsuede corbeau A4's and there is...

I have black microsuede corbeau A4's and there is no fading to date. They've been on the car for about 3 years now, and look as good as the day I got them. Vette is currently a weekend driver, but...
Forum: C5 General
05-04-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By paviesVette

Battery is most likely dead. You can use this...

Battery is most likely dead. You can use this video as a guide for how to replace your current ones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjrT7WBG6U8

Or you can purchase new ones and have them...
Forum: C5 General
04-26-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 843
Posted By paviesVette

Mine was simpler approach. Remove the right rear...

Mine was simpler approach. Remove the right rear brake light, disconnect antenna power, tie off and replace light. I don't use the radio, only my iPhone, so didn't see the point of having it go up...
Forum: C5 General
04-21-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By paviesVette

If you have dual climate controls, check to make...

If you have dual climate controls, check to make sure the passenger knob is not set all the way on heat. The dual control diverts heat to the passenger side if the passenger knob is set for higher...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-14-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,118
Posted By paviesVette

I just purchased new CCW wheels about a month...

I just purchased new CCW wheels about a month ago. FYI, depending on what year car you have the TPMS sensors have a different cost. However recently some aftermarket sensor's were put on the market...
Forum: C5 General
04-11-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,308
Posted By paviesVette

You should read this book: ...

You should read this book:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wisdom_of_Crowds

All that arguing you see is actually a good thing. It condenses down the collective discussion to a more concrete...
Forum: C5 General
04-06-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By paviesVette

West coast Corvettes is a forum sponsor and they...

West coast Corvettes is a forum sponsor and they are right off the freeway in Orange County. Worth a trip to check out the facility. They lowered my vette when I got a new set of tires/wheels. ...
Forum: C5 General
04-01-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By paviesVette

Keep in mind your garage floor is going to be...

Keep in mind your garage floor is going to be cooler then ambient, and your tires are going to be hotter then ambient when you get home from a hot drive. There is a greater shift in total...
Forum: C5 General
03-31-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By paviesVette

After removing the TPS sensors, the first few...

After removing the TPS sensors, the first few times you start up, the DIC will just show no reading for the TPS screens if you toggle to the tire readout display. After a few start-ups without...
Forum: C5 General
03-30-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,118
Posted By paviesVette

Fedex was about 25 dollars shipped from San Diego...

Fedex was about 25 dollars shipped from San Diego to Dennis. That's if you bring your own box and do your own packaging.
Forum: C5 General
03-30-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,362
Posted By paviesVette

I picked these up from Tirerack (forum sponsor). ...

I picked these up from Tirerack (forum sponsor). They've been great, although if I did it again I'd get ones with black hats, as the zinc finish is already rubbing off on the hub area. Just cosmetic...
Forum: C5 General
03-28-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 145,723
Posted By paviesVette

You need to swap the passenger corbeau into the...

You need to swap the passenger corbeau into the drivers side, and vice versa. This is due to the width at the bottom. Also make sure the seats are not reclined backwards at all (back of seat all...
Forum: C5 General
03-28-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,268
Posted By paviesVette

My personal experience. Bought the vette...

My personal experience. Bought the vette convertible bone stock with 44k on the clock in Chicago. Drove about 2200 miles back to San Diego, with a few stops along the way for site seeing. Set the...
Forum: C5 General
03-23-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,684
Posted By paviesVette

Possible your rotor is warped and lightly rubbing...

Possible your rotor is warped and lightly rubbing the brake pads? That would account for the pulsation but should be evident at lower speeds too. I would take a high speed run, and then do a quick...
Forum: C5 General
03-23-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,770
Posted By paviesVette

I believe in 2001 they upgraded the convertible...

I believe in 2001 they upgraded the convertible top to a higher ply amount. I think it went from 4 ply to 6 ply. This would be a major reason to look for a 2001+. Also the tops themselves can get...
Forum: C5 General
03-23-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,616
Posted By paviesVette

From another forum but worth the read. I won't...

From another forum but worth the read. I won't be buying harbor freight jack stands, tools that I can use and abuse yes, tools that if they break it might kill me, no.
...
Forum: C5 General
03-22-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 733
Posted By paviesVette

It's possible that it's just dumb luck and your...

It's possible that it's just dumb luck and your old sensor battery bit the dust right around the time that you changed out the new one on the other tire. The new sensors from tire rack seem to be...
Forum: C5 General
03-21-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By paviesVette

Did you weigh your aftermarket rims compared to...

Did you weigh your aftermarket rims compared to your stock rims? I suspect that part of your perceived lack of flexibility in the tires, is also due to your aftermarket rims being heavier.

My...
Forum: C5 General
03-18-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,055
Posted By paviesVette

It's possible your ABS would trigger or do weird...

It's possible your ABS would trigger or do weird things if there was too much space between the pads and caliper due to this issue. Make sure they torque the bolts to factory spec and you should be...
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