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Forum: Other Cars
04-02-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,046
Posted By DirtRoad

The OP said, "The seats kinda sucked and it was...

The OP said, "The seats kinda sucked and it was tiny and cramped.."
That, exactly, describes why I will never have another Miata. Two hours in the Miata and I was ready for a chiropractor. I have...
Forum: C5 General
02-15-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,281
Posted By DirtRoad

I would love to have a C2 coupe. I would love to...

I would love to have a C2 coupe. I would love to have a C1('56 or newer). I probably wouldn't drive either one much, if I had it. All of the C1's and C2's I have been in rattle a lot more than I...
Forum: C5 General
02-13-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 923
Posted By DirtRoad

I had a '99 that had ugly clear coat separation...

I had a '99 that had ugly clear coat separation and peeling. I had the car sanded, prepped, color coated, and clear coated. It was painted the 70U Torch Red like it came from the factory. The only...
Forum: C5 General
02-13-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 345
Posted By DirtRoad

I have been very happy with this one. I have had...

I have been very happy with this one. I have had it for 6 years and if i needed another cover I would buy this one again. It is currently on it's 2nd C5....
Forum: C5 General
02-11-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 713
Posted By DirtRoad

I hate black cars, but I am going to make an...

I hate black cars, but I am going to make an exception for this one. That thing is perfect!!! Wow!!!
Forum: C5 General
02-06-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,368
Posted By DirtRoad

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c5007Alvarado: I wish I had your Mag wheels.
Forum: C5 General
02-04-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By DirtRoad

I have had 2 C5's since I sold my C6. I never...

I have had 2 C5's since I sold my C6. I never considered getting another C6. That is how much I hated the electric door openers. The thing I miss about the C6 is, it had the best heated seats I...
Forum: C5 General
01-31-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,006
Posted By DirtRoad

MetalMan: Your link was how I found the one I...

MetalMan: Your link was how I found the one I used.
I put new struts on and it didn't make any difference.
Forum: C5 General
01-31-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,006
Posted By DirtRoad

I read this thread and all of the linked threads....

I read this thread and all of the linked threads. This one fixed my problem with no extra parts and no visible changes to my car,:...
Forum: C5 General
01-30-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16,771
Views: 1,259,206
Posted By DirtRoad

The cover started out with me painting the...

The cover started out with me painting the crossed flag emblems, front and rear. One thing led to another and windows, lights, license tag, etc. ended up on it. I sold the red '99 coupe it was...
Forum: C5 General
01-29-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16,771
Views: 1,259,206
Posted By DirtRoad

Beautiful winter day. It is sunny and 71 degrees...

Beautiful winter day. It is sunny and 71 degrees right now. I removed the cover and, thank goodness, it is still blue under there. We decided a drive was in order, so we went to the Route 66 Museum...
Forum: C5 General
01-26-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,951
Posted By DirtRoad

:iagree: Absolutely.

:iagree: Absolutely.
Forum: C5 General
01-21-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6,090
Views: 1,536,638
Posted By DirtRoad

I, too, bought my vert with these wheels,. And,...

I, too, bought my vert with these wheels,. And, yes, they have to be some aftermarket brand, as they are the 17 and 18 inch wheels. I originally had planned to replace them, but they have sort of...
Forum: C5 General
01-21-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6,090
Views: 1,536,638
Posted By DirtRoad

2000 Navy Blue Convertible (Stock) I guess I...

2000 Navy Blue Convertible (Stock)
I guess I should mention the Grand Sport wheels to match the coupe above.:)
...
Forum: C5 General
01-18-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 980
Posted By DirtRoad

I'm sure the rubber gasket was to insulate the...

I'm sure the rubber gasket was to insulate the Magnesium wheel from the steel brake rotor to reduce galvanic corrosion. The mag wheels on my '99 were marked "magnesium".
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By DirtRoad

It is just a plain old wire tie/zip tie like you...

It is just a plain old wire tie/zip tie like you use to loom up wires. WalMart/Dollar Tree/Dollar General/any automotive store will sell you 100 of them for less than $3.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By DirtRoad

You need to overlap the edges of the slit in the...

You need to overlap the edges of the slit in the boot over the long oval retainer. Look at the old one to see what I am talking about. The slit in the boot I got had to be enlarged quite a bit. I...
Forum: C5 General
01-13-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,780
Posted By DirtRoad

If you stay close to home that AAA rescue might...

If you stay close to home that AAA rescue might be OK. Check out the road between Carlsbad, NM and El Paso, TX. Over 160 miles of no services. One time I drove that road in a C5 that had the fuel...
Forum: C5 General
01-13-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,780
Posted By DirtRoad

To answer the original question: I carry a good...

To answer the original question: I carry a good puncture repair kit and a Harbor Freight 12v. compressor. Yes, there is a 9MM with me. You can make fun of my FixAFlat, but if I am in a bad area,...
Forum: C5 General
01-13-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 638
Posted By DirtRoad

^^^ | | | We need pictures.

^^^
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We need pictures.
Forum: C5 General
01-10-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,017
Posted By DirtRoad

Thanks for the link. I learned that my 2000 vert...

Thanks for the link. I learned that my 2000 vert was, appropriately, built on the first day of summer.
Forum: C5 General
01-06-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16,771
Views: 1,259,206
Posted By DirtRoad

I took it to the airport to take it's picture. ...

I took it to the airport to take it's picture. The airplane I wanted to use for a background wasn't there any more. The pewter coupe is in front of the F-104 I used 13 years ago and wanted to use...
Forum: C5 General
01-04-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 978
Posted By DirtRoad

You may not want to hear it, but C5arlen is...

You may not want to hear it, but C5arlen is right. Guess how I got my screen name? I was driving 2 miles (one way) to get to the nearest paved road. Under 7 mph all the way, so as to not kick up...
Forum: C5 General
01-03-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,459
Posted By DirtRoad

I''m thinking I am slowly drifting into history,...

I''m thinking I am slowly drifting into history, so that idea makes the C5 a perfect match for me.
Forum: C5 General
01-01-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16,771
Views: 1,259,206
Posted By DirtRoad

That is exactly why I got out of street rodding. ...

That is exactly why I got out of street rodding. It used to be fun to try to figure out how to build or modify pieces I wanted or needed. Big spenders moved in and ruined the hobby for me. I enjoy...
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