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Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
04-19-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By Dope

Car sold to the first guy that showed up, thanks...

Car sold to the first guy that showed up, thanks for looking
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
04-16-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By Dope

(SOLD) ‘99 C5 Corvette FRC Torch Red 45k Miles M6 Heads/Cam/Bolt-Ons Beautiful Cond.

Hello friends,

I've been here a long time and owned this car the entire time (21 years). As mentioned, it's a '99 FRC with about 45k miles. Torch red, black interior. Easy 9/10 car, the paint has...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-22-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

My pleasure, best of luck!

My pleasure, best of luck!
Forum: C5 Tech
05-23-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

I used lube but I honestly don't remember what it...

I used lube but I honestly don't remember what it was (I wrote this guide almost 15 years ago!). I think it was axle grease or something.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
02-26-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

It's always that way, isn't it? :) Dope

It's always that way, isn't it? :)

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
11-01-2016, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,329
Posted By Dope

Whelp, drove it twice today, 20 miles each time...

Whelp, drove it twice today, 20 miles each time with no problems. Pretty sure the car is all better now as the problem previously exhibited itself within about 5 miles the last two times I had driven...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-29-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,329
Posted By Dope

Swapped out the booster today (what a PITA), will...

Swapped out the booster today (what a PITA), will drive it this week and see if my brakes catch on fire or not.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
10-26-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,329
Posted By Dope

Thanks Bill. I have a new booster coming in...

Thanks Bill. I have a new booster coming in Friday, should be an easy test at least.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
10-26-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,329
Posted By Dope

Brakes partially applying all the time along with a stiff brake pedal?

Hi guys,

So unusual problem started happening with my 99 FRC. Last night when driving home from work, it felt like the car was dragging the brakes (almost like I was driving into a strong...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-14-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

You can lower it way further than necessary to...

You can lower it way further than necessary to get the rear diff to clear the tub. In fact I'm honestly not even sure if you COULD make it hit without damaging the engine mounts. I used to be worried...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-20-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

Good to see that you're still around Bill. Thanks...

Good to see that you're still around Bill. Thanks for the additional information. Hard to believe I wrote this original guide around 13 years ago. Still have the car with the same clutch in it!
...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-19-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

Hmmm how about I just attach both guides to this...

Hmmm how about I just attach both guides to this post? That should last a while. My ISP did away with the free websites, unfortunately.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
05-20-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,690
Posted By Dope

That is correct. I wish I had a before/after pic...

That is correct. I wish I had a before/after pic but that is approximately what I remember from memory. I kept the stock plastic limiter under the gas pedal. I just needed another 1" or so (don't we...
Forum: C5 General
05-20-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,636
Posted By Dope

Anyone ever remove your FRC headliner completely?

Mine is sagging much like this:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/attachments/c5-general/47842631d1416694860-headliner-issues-img_0187.jpg

I've tried regluing it but it doesn't really work....
Forum: C5 Tech
05-20-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,317
Posted By Dope

I've been running electric cutouts on my 99 FRC...

I've been running electric cutouts on my 99 FRC for about 12 years. It doesn't seem to make a huge difference either way, except for the loudness level of course. Never had any problem with the...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-20-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,690
Posted By Dope

I simply removed the plastic gas pedal from the...

I simply removed the plastic gas pedal from the arm, cut down the arm, redrilled the hole for the pedal to mount back on the arm and was good to go. I did not go the full 3" but maybe an inch or so....
Forum: C5 Tech
10-20-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

The links still work, I just checked. There's 2...

The links still work, I just checked. There's 2 PDF files in the first post of this thread.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
01-15-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,275
Posted By Dope

Bumping from about two years ago in case anyone...

Bumping from about two years ago in case anyone needs this in the future :)

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
07-01-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By Dope

If yours goes away while turning, I'd think wheel...

If yours goes away while turning, I'd think wheel bearing or tie rod.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
06-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By Dope

Random vibration in the steering wheel above 70mph, wtf?

Starting this spring my 99 C5 has started vibrating at around 70mph on the highway. It starts at 70mph and peaks around 75-80mph. It seems to vibrate the whole car but it's DEFINITELY vibrating the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-25-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,080
Posted By Dope

Return the headers and get the right ones with...

Return the headers and get the right ones with the air fittings? Seems like an awful lot of work and/or expense to eliminate the AIR system - which isn't going to provide a whole lot of benefit.
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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-04-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,787
Posted By Dope

What kind of shape is the quarter panel in? Any...

What kind of shape is the quarter panel in? Any pics? Any damage?

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
12-08-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,976
Posted By Dope

It'll have to wait, car is stored away for the...

It'll have to wait, car is stored away for the winter now :)

Dope
Forum: C5 General
09-17-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,502
Posted By Dope

It's a lifesaver and worth its weight in gold. ...

It's a lifesaver and worth its weight in gold.

Dope
Forum: C5 Tech
09-16-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,956
Posted By Dope

Possibly :rofl: I was thinking the front spring...

Possibly :rofl: I was thinking the front spring has a metal bracket of sorts around the ends of it, like the rear spring. But I am probably mistaken now that I think of it.

Dope
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