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Here is a picture. Can someone confirm which brand and model this is?

I've never been much for high speed driving, but I really enjoy the feeling of sinking into the seat back as the g-forces increase with a heavy throttle. I like an engine dominant sound of a throaty hum when under full acceleration. So I like to get to speed in a hurry, but I stick to reasonable...

What is "heat-cycle" and "shaving" and why would you want it?

You describe how it sounded perfectly. Radios and conversations were not possible. I'll take some pictures of it today.

I just bought a 2000 C5 and it came with a new performance exhaust system. It was a new addition and was installed when traded (on a new C6) but the dealer put the car back to stock so it would pass inspection. There are no markings on the stainless to indicate brand but by looking at pictures...

So far, with two days C5 driving experience under my belt, everything seems smoother yet still responsive. The steering, suspension, acceleration, seating - even getting in and out. The C4 is like getting out of a bath tub. I love how easy the convertible top is to put up and down - no more rear...

Pry the deck lid open I have noticed the same thing. Glad to see it's not just a problem on my car.

One of the reasons (excuses?) I had for getting the Y2K C5 was that my wife could not drive my 6 speed '96 LT4. The Y2K is automatic and I will truly miss that 6 speed.

I signed the papers today to buy a 2000 Dark Bowling Green Metalic Convertible. It is like new and has 25,000 miles, and magnesium wheels. I really like the heads-up display and the roomier cockpit. Another great feature is a real trunk. I have a '96 LT4 convertible now and the so called trunk...

You have good questions and I don't have the answers. I am only reporting what they have done and said is necessary to avoid damage when lifting the car. The service manual doesn't say anything about undoing the top, releasing the hood latch or opening the doors or the many other things that...

Lifting a C4 If you have a convertable, it's important to undo the front latches on the top before lifting the car. Apparantly there is a lot of flex and not releasing those latches can cause damage. Both the local Chevy dealer and the local National Tire and Battery shop told me this. Be...

The keyless entry has been active strange. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It seems to be tied to the "feature" that the radio plays until you open the door. At present, the radio plays until I open the passanger door. Opening the driver's door has no effect. I have tried recycling the...

I decided to replace the seats with new originals. It cost about $800 but it makes the car look almost new. The seats have the leather covering molded to the foam backing.

I think a Grand Sport might out do the Collector's Edition in value and in retaining that value. The Black book shows that only 1000 Grand Sport Convertibles were made while there were 5412 Collector's Edition cars made. There were 4369 base convertibles, which includes both LT1 and LT4)...

You are right about the production numbers. The Corvette Black Book shows '96 production as 17,167 Coups and only 4,369 Convertibles.

I have a '96 convertible with the glass rear window in the top. The seal around the glass on the outside is coming apart on the bottom of the window, so the canvas edge can be pulled back, exposing the bottom of the glass. It doesn't leak, but with bad weather coming, I thought I would get it...

Clutch Wear I have 100K on mine and it doesn't slip but it does feel fully engaged near the top of travel. With the hydraulics automatically adjusting, I don't know if that is nornal or an indicator that I may need to replace the clutch soon. Anyone know what having a new clutch installed in...

The power seat track is the same for both the driver's and the passanger's seat. Depending on how old your vette is, a lot of dirt and junk can accumulate under the seat and can interfear with the operation of the seat. You could remove the seat bottom and check for debree. If clearing that...

High Mileage Can be Okay One way to get into a later C4, like a 96, for less money is to look for a car that looks good and has been well cared for but has higher mileage. The price will be lower but you won't necessarily get less of a car. My '96 is about to hit 100,000 miles but it runs...

What about the rear differential?