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Forum: C5 General
03-07-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,006
Posted By helphos

My 2003 vert has 160K on the clock and the fuel...

My 2003 vert has 160K on the clock and the fuel pump still works. BUT my tuner told me that it was failing because it doesn't deliver 55 psi at WOT. So I'm looking to get a new pump, but still...
Forum: C5 General
03-07-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,711
Posted By helphos

Roll bar foe a vert

Hey! I love old threads just as much az the next guy!
I got my Wolfe roll bar last year off of Craigslist. I needed it for HPDE. Here's a picture. I hope you finally got your roll bar installed!...
Forum: C5 General
12-21-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 486
Posted By helphos

Splash Guards

I was gifted a set of splash guards for my AE convertible. They're black plastic. Do people install them without painting?? I've been a little reluctant to install them due to the difference in the...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-09-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 435
Posted By helphos

One more thing! The T10 incandescent bulb in...

One more thing! The T10 incandescent bulb in your auto transmission indicator tends to melt and damage the plastic around it. Get a T-10 LED to replace it, while you're ordering LEDs (if you have...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-09-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 435
Posted By helphos

That's a tall order with respect to Ali Express!...

That's a tall order with respect to Ali Express! They're a little like Amazon in that they have lots of vendors. I just searched and this was one of the links I came up with: ...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-07-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 435
Posted By helphos

If you don't mind waiting a few weeks, you can...

If you don't mind waiting a few weeks, you can get them from Ali Express.
Good Luck!
Forum: C5 Tech
12-06-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 434
Posted By helphos

Door electrics

Thanks for that! When I had a C4, I was always removing the door panel! First to fix window sweeps, then to fiddle with the speakers, and so on.

I've had my C5 for about 5 years, now, so I...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-06-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 435
Posted By helphos

It's not hard to make your own bulbs. I had the...

It's not hard to make your own bulbs. I had the same problem as you a couple of years ago. T5 LED bulbs are commonly available, and I just took the LED from a T5 bulb and replaced it in the Neo wedge...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-05-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 434
Posted By helphos

Where does that module live when it's not acting...

Where does that module live when it's not acting up? My key fob will unlock both doors, but the driver's side unlock button will not. Maybe I need to get out my soldering iron.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-28-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By helphos

which plastic panels need trimming for Roll Bar fitment

I'm installing a Wolfe bolt-in roll bar in my C5 convertible. I understand the plastic trim piece that runs from the shoulder belt mounting place to the floor needs trimming. Does anybody have some...
Forum: C5 General
11-24-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,267
Posted By helphos

I dyed my top black to get rid of the mildew...

I dyed my top black to get rid of the mildew stains on the shamefully neglected shale (anniversary Edition) top, and it came out great. The only reason I'm replacing it ( with another black top) is...
Forum: C5 General
11-12-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,267
Posted By helphos

Mine's an Anniversary Edition, And i decided a...

Mine's an Anniversary Edition, And i decided a black top looks best. The picture is from when i dyed the shale top black, due to so much mildew damage that i couldn't remediate fully. I'm planning...
Forum: C5 General
11-11-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 869
Posted By helphos

My 2003 AE Vert has the original top and doesn't...

My 2003 AE Vert has the original top and doesn't leak. I plan to replace the top soon, because it's old and nasty, but it doesn't leak!
Forum: C5 General
10-28-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 669
Posted By helphos

That was my plan when I bought my Anniversary...

That was my plan when I bought my Anniversary Edition vert. As it turned out, I was able to get some 'gently used' mag ride shocks to replace the worn out original F55's. I like the fact that I can...
Forum: C5 General
10-23-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 883
Posted By helphos

Make sure you post pictures! I'd like to see...

Make sure you post pictures! I'd like to see them! Tell us what kind of paint you use, too.
Forum: C5 General
10-21-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,194
Posted By helphos

Same here, but my list of Corvette projects is so...

Same here, but my list of Corvette projects is so long, that it will probably be sometime in the next millennium before I get around to caring! :rofl:
Forum: C5 General
10-21-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 883
Posted By helphos

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Forum: C5 Tech
10-17-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 46,176
Posted By helphos

I'm sorry to hear that. But it's nice to think...

I'm sorry to hear that. But it's nice to think that he is still helping forum members even though he has passed on.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-17-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 46,176
Posted By helphos

Dang! This thread is now 19 years old and...

Dang! This thread is now 19 years old and Evil-Twin is a 40 year member by now. The advice is still timely 19 years after it was first posted! This forum is the greatest!
Thanks to everyone who...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-14-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By helphos

When I bought my 2003 AE vert, it had a long...

When I bought my 2003 AE vert, it had a long crack along the rocker panel on passenger side, down low starting at the rear wheel well. I removed the fender liner and used fiberglass patch from the...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-14-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By helphos

Don't ignore your ignition switch as a potential...

Don't ignore your ignition switch as a potential culprit. I replaced my starter when I was having starting problems, but that didn't fix it. A new ignition switch did the trick.
Forum: C5 General
09-19-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 968
Posted By helphos

JC Whitney???

JC Whitney???
Forum: C5 General
09-19-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By helphos

Anniversary Edition Mag Ride shocks

Sorry you had a bad experience with your F55 shocks. I probably have a rubber bumper lying around somewhere! (And I'm guessing you could get a "close enough" replacement somewhere, since you...
Forum: C5 General
09-03-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
Posted By helphos

I bought Ridies seats for my 2003 Anniversary...

I bought Ridies seats for my 2003 Anniversary Edition. They warn you that their leather colors do not necessarily match factory colors, but they'll send you samples. So I got several samples and...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-28-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 687
Posted By helphos

Our wives must be related! :) Months after I...

Our wives must be related! :)
Months after I bought my 2003 vert, the transmission went on strike and it cost me $5k to get it rebuilt. I went through a long dry spell of mods after that happened!...
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