Recent content by SleekStreak

Thanks, Tom, for the info on the shocks. I've had some interest in the car, but nothing serious. Besides the few, relatively minor issues, the car is in much better condition than many others out there. I never thought it would be hard to sell a decent Corvette! Have a Nice! -Dave

1992 Z07 coupe. Original (excluding tires) and unmolested. LT1. Arctic White exterior with Polo Red interior. Power sport seats. CD/cassette Delco/Bose Gold system. 1 of 738 Z07's produced. Garaged locally in WA for last 15 years. Never driven in rain. Previously owned by friend in Florida...

You guys (VETTEX2 and LLC5) were right! Though it turned the engine over and started the car OK, the battery voltage dropped to just under 10 volts when cranking, causing the DIC to 'lose' its memory. I understand completely, though I am surprised that GM didn't have a sufficiently large...

Every time I start my '99 roadster now, the DIC 'preferences' return to default, the fuel economy and trip mileage returns to 0.0, and, in my case, because my car was originally delivered in Canada, the odometer returns to default (metric) units, i.e., kilometers. Curiously, the radio does NOT...

Thanks to all for your responses! Actually, Tom, I previously ordered both a build sheet and window sticker from NCM (I even got a second, laminated copy of each, thereby supporting '"our" national museum.') Primarily, I was interested from a curiosity standpoint, as I had never previously...

On several Corvette forums (including this one), there exists a list of features of C5 cars, sometimes referred to as "C5 Secrets." Included in this list is the item, " The build sheet is in the front re-bar." Where in the heck is the front re-bar? Thanks!

My '99 roadster had a Billy Boat PRT setup installed by the previous owner when I purchased it. True, it does have some resonance associated with it within a certain narrow (relatively low) rpm range, but the performance otherwise is very good, in my opinion, and it sounds great when you get on...

Has anyone tried or have other feedback about the tire pressure refurbishment info that is being sold here Need new Tire Pressure Sensors? Refurbish Yours Today! and other places? As I come closer to replacing my tires, I'm beginning to think about these sensors and what maintenance is/may be...

I bought a '99 roadster from a dealer four years ago that had been the subject of a dispute between the previous owner and the dealership, related to this topic. It seems the car was originally sold new in Canada, and was subsequently 'imported' when the owner moved to the US. The original...

I'm looking for an OEM C5 Corvette Front Bumper License Plate Cover in Light Pewter Metallic (factory color) to replace one missing from my '99 roadster. If anyone has one or knows where a decent one can be had for an equitable price, please let me know. Thanks!

I have been hearing recently about many late model cars cars having black boxes that, similar to those used on airplanes, record all data, for example, speed, that is later replayed by insurance and law enforcement personnel, usually to the drivers detriment. While it is not my intention here to...

Corvette Z07? I'm ashamed of you! You should remember that a Z07 was a somewhat rare handling option for C4 Corvettes in the early to mid 90's. My friend has a '92 coupe so equipped.

Bra/Mask Recommendations Like the earlier post by osuvette, I'm looking for a mask or bra to use only on road trips. I would like something that has a fairly easy on/off regimen (I don't really want to use any screws or snaps that I have to affix to the vehicle, if possible), yet provides...

Thanks a lot! I'll give it a go... -SS

The external temperature indicator on my '99 roadster is intermittent in its readout accuracy. Sometimes, it reads the correct temperature. But just as often, it reads something way out in left field. For example, the outside temperature was actually 81 degF, but the indicator on the car read 49...