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  1. BlueMan

    C6 style Z06 wheels

    I am looking to sell my C6 style Z06 chrome wheels. Put them on in January 09 have about 2000 miles on them, now I want the ZR1 wheels. (I should have waited) Wife says I need to sell the Z06 wheels first. (she always gets her way) I'm asking $495.00 for the four wheels. Buyer pays...
  2. BlueMan

    Help! 1999 stock wheel offsets

    Hey, Does anyone know the stock wheel offsets for a 1999 C5. I have scowered the internet and have only found 56mm front and 63mm rear but the sources were not reliable. Any how, I'm am planning to put on stock C5 sizes (17x8.5 & 18 x 9.5) of the C6 Zo6 wheels from Bobs House of wheels in...
  3. BlueMan

    Wheels

    I'm about to order a set of C6 ZO6 style wheels for my 99 C5 from Bobs House of Wheels. in stock C5 sizes and put the new Michelin PS 2 ZP's on them. I have heard good things about Bob's in CAC and want to confirm the quality and satisfaction of fellow CAC members before I order. Any input...
  4. BlueMan

    Auto dimming mirror and home link

    Anyone found a rear view mirror for the C5 with auto dimming and home link that is simply plugs into the existing factory mirror power and does not require running a new lead to the fuse box. (which I have no clue on how to do) Thanks,
  5. BlueMan

    rear view mirror

    Has any one swapped out the stock C5 rear view mirror with an autodimming/homelink/compass mirror? Is it as simple as mounting and plugging the new mirror in to the existing power at the mirror?
  6. BlueMan

    Squeaky Dash

    Anyone have a squeaky dashboard in their C5 ? when I go over a small bump in the road the dash squeaks loudly....any sugesstions.
  7. BlueMan

    C6 Wheels on my C5

    Ok I'll be the 1000th person to ask this question: Will 18x8.5 FRT and 19X10 Rear C6 ZO6 after market wheels from Bobs house of wheels with OEM C6 sized tires fit my 1999 C5 without any modifications i.e spacers. Thanks, Blueman
  8. BlueMan

    Michilen tires

    I am about to order and put on four Michilen ZP tires on my 1999 C5, I have one question for those that have put on the Michilen ZP's, are they directional tires like the stock EMT Good Years? I want to be sure the tire jockey mounts them correctly on the rims if they are. I'll put them on the...
  9. BlueMan

    C6 OEM Wheels

    Has anyone had any bad experiences with the clear coating on the C6 polished aluminum wheels ? The C5 had issues with pitting and peeling i was wondering if GM corrected the problem on the C6 wheels. Thanks
  10. BlueMan

    Buying a C6

    Has anyone knowledge of others that bought Vettes from Kerbeck in NJ...was it a good experience or bad? are they reputable? Thanks
  11. BlueMan

    New Tires

    Hi, Not to bring the tire issue up again and again. I have just turned 36,000 miles on the original good Year EMT's (and they still meet the Lincolns head test for tread depth) they are getting progressivley louder and I'm dam near deaf after a trip from Boston to Daytona last month, and I...
  12. BlueMan

    C6 ZO6 Wheels

    OK....I picked the tires now just need the wheels and this is a delema. The tires are going to be Eagle F1 Supercar EMT (sorry gotta have the EMT's for piece of mind) Sizes: Front 245/40YR 18 Rear 285/35/YR19 Specs say fronts have a measured rim width of 8.5 " and rears are 10" I can't find...
  13. BlueMan

    wheels and tires

    Whats the largest wheel and tire set I can fit on my 99 C5? I want the 2006 ZO6 wheels with new rubber EMT. Ecklers has the wheels 1n 18x9.5 Front and 19x11 Rear The stock C6 tires 245 40's and 285 35"s will fit the rims but are on the high end of the recommended rim size. I'm not sure I want...
  14. BlueMan

    Performance Timer/Meter

    Has anybody used a performance timer/meter on their C5 ? Was it accurate compared to a dyno test/1/4 mile track run ? Escort (the radar detector co) has a timer/meter the GT1 (Basic model) for $79 + S & H if you call in the order, $99 if ordered on the web (I don't understand the logic here)...
  15. BlueMan

    C6 ZO6 wheels for C5 ???

    Has anyone found/seen C6 ZO6 wheels available for C5's ? West Coast has similar wheels but not exact to the ZO6 and only offers them in 18". Has anyone bought the new Supercar EMT's that the C6 has for their C5 ? If so, do you recommend them. I'm looking for new rubber for my 99 C5 and still...
  16. BlueMan

    Hood light switch

    Anyone know if there is an aftermarket hood light switch that snaps inline with the light power line & the harness to shut off the underhood light when you are showing the engine compartment at a cruise or a show. Unplugging it from the harness is a pain in the butt each time. Maybe I'm just...
  17. BlueMan

    brake pads

    I'm pulling off the frt & rear brake calipers to paint them and thought it might be a good opportunity to change the brake pads to a type with less brake dust output and better perfomance. I have 30K miles on the current pads with about 1/2 the pad material left, the rotors appear clean (no...
  18. BlueMan

    New Tires & Wheels

    I'm looking to buy new tires and wheels for my 99 Coupe. I got a price of $2,557.00 from Corvette Garage for the following: 1. Zo6 style chrome wheels 17x8.5 & 18x9.5 w/chrome lugs & center cap (raised logo, I would have preferred the embossed logo). 2. Michelin pilot sport AS ZP tires. (OEM...
  19. BlueMan

    Anyone running Michelin Tires

    Hi, Yup, that ole tire question again !!!! Is anyone running the Michelin Pilot ZP (zero pressure) tires as replacements for the stock EMT's on their C5. I'm looking for replacement tires but still want the runflat capabilities for fear of getting a flat and being stranded. For those CAC...
  20. BlueMan

    hood light switch

    Does anybody make an underhood light switch that plug inline with your hood light to turn it off at a show or cruise when the hood is up for displaying the engine. I'm tired of unplugging the harness. Light goes off after 15-20 min but I inevitably open the hatch or door and reset the delay...
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