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Forum: C5 General
03-27-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By strand rider

I haven't checked it out personally, but I...

I haven't checked it out personally, but I believe gauge mounts are easily available for the A pillar from gauge manufacturers, and most would prefer that location.
Forum: C5 General
03-27-2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 914
Posted By strand rider

Let me put it simply, if you were hiring a...

Let me put it simply, if you were hiring a helicopter ride in Texas, would you prefer the service be done strictly by the book, or is some guy saying I always like this other viscosity lubrication,...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By strand rider

another benefit you can score to the grace of...

another benefit you can score to the grace of country living. In the big city, nobody has the time, and there are so many storage places that it would be difficult to find the mistake, and you...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,416
Posted By strand rider

Genuinely glad you inclosed the pictures of the...

Genuinely glad you inclosed the pictures of the tank work, because I also have a car that has been sitting and the encouragement that the work wasn't too hard helped.

It didn't appear too...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 749
Posted By strand rider

I am pretty sure the stock fasteners in the later...

I am pretty sure the stock fasteners in the later years had slightly different head sizes, as the above picture shows, in an attempt to help prevent incorrect battery installation upon service I...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By strand rider

One brand over another was never my intent here,...

One brand over another was never my intent here, rather to only correct old information I had posted that would now be damagingly incorrect.

I had actually and regrettably quit this place, in...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By strand rider

Probably, because it is now obvious I don't know....

Probably, because it is now obvious I don't know. I do appreciate any corrections, it is never my intention to mislead,
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By strand rider

I have only read here that it is easier to buy...

I have only read here that it is easier to buy the covers and foam from the same place, to make sure they fit more easily. I think the fitment issue is more in the hands of the installer, but offer...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By strand rider

I would put this problem on the seller, making...

I would put this problem on the seller, making correct fit a necessity to complete the sale. I think a 78 will fit, but don't remember, since my car has side post terminals that require a...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,228
Posted By strand rider

anything can be negotiated, it depends on your...

anything can be negotiated, it depends on your skill level. The main thing with negotiation is to keep away from anything that might detract from buying the car, always keep the conversation...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,426
Posted By strand rider

I was just watching jay Lenny's garage where he...

I was just watching jay Lenny's garage where he was surprised the older Ferrari that they were discussing, from the Lee collection, came stock with Goodyear F1 tires, and not an expected Euro...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By strand rider

I applaud someone who also recognizes the...

I applaud someone who also recognizes the ultimate expression of corvette fun. Unless you want to race, anything but a convertible is second string, although the long back glass versions can be very...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,961
Posted By strand rider

I have no suggestions on how to open, but with my...

I have no suggestions on how to open, but with my car, my latching problems were from the receiving latch hook being able to move, sliding back and out of the correct position, , although it seemed...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,198
Posted By strand rider

My lowered used car had Bilistein shocks...

My lowered used car had Bilistein shocks installed when I got it. At that time the street shocks were called Heavy duty and the track shocks were called sport, a somewhat confusing situation that...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,221
Posted By strand rider

I would suggest to prioritize the traditional...

I would suggest to prioritize the traditional used car buying guidelines while also perhaps secondarily be guided by the list. I say perhaps because I didn't watch the video, but I assume it makes...
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By strand rider

mobil 1 high milage oil, Do not use

I recently, on march 24 2022, contacted Mobil1 , and wanted to share the information I gained that contradicted old information I had previously shared here. They said to avoid high milage Mobil...
Forum: C5 General
03-15-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,426
Posted By strand rider

I was eager to answer this question , then I saw...

I was eager to answer this question , then I saw the post was from 2017.
Forum: C5 General
03-12-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,518
Posted By strand rider

All I can offer is my impression that magniflow...

All I can offer is my impression that magniflow has good customer service. My used car had a broken trim bracket on a magniflow axle back system and the factory sales rep offered to exchange the...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,226
Posted By strand rider

I assumed they were executive bullet hole covers...

I assumed they were executive bullet hole covers , for those who shun a tougher show car presentation.

In a long ago TV detective show, 77 sunset strip, they fixed up the wild kookie young guy...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,131
Posted By strand rider

pFinding a car with an owner into the car deep...

pFinding a car with an owner into the car deep enough to buy an aftermarket roof can only be a good sign. personally I have always been happy that I happened to get a later year, one built after...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,440
Posted By strand rider

I have a C5 bias, so don't ask me. I figure...

I have a C5 bias, so don't ask me. I figure as long as private transportation is pretty much inescapable, might as well get something pretty. I feel the C5 is an unrecognized sweet spot in...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By strand rider

I can see this is not getting my hoped for...

I can see this is not getting my hoped for results.

I think I will just save money and refinish my old stuff. From the looks, the wagon wheels might be the stiffest design anyway, which in my...
Forum: C5 General
03-11-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By strand rider

you have identified an important buying skill,...

you have identified an important buying skill, knowing your priorities, what you are trying to achieve when you cut the money loose. because nobody wants to spend money foolishly, sometimes...
Forum: C5 General
03-10-2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By strand rider

I didn't see my question on the first page and...

I didn't see my question on the first page and thought this post might make it more topical and available to more eyes. I assume that is allowed.
Forum: C5 General
03-09-2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,146
Posted By strand rider

I don't see why the suggested form for this...

I don't see why the suggested form for this problem wouldn't work, you have good records. Some people like to make problems, so that is why the form is given out in such a way as to avoid grief from...
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