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[Double D]

I have finally talked the better half into letting me buy my first Corvette. I have been planning on buying an early C5, 98 or 99, this summer when the C6's start selling and the prices of C5s start to drop. I just found a website that states the C5 didn't have the Paasenger Airbag Shutoff switch until '01. Is this true? Can this switch be retrofitted for a '99 or '00? I have children and can't see myself buying this ride if I can't take at least one of my sons in the car. I am not sure if I will have the $ for an '01 as a weekend car.

 

[TooTall]

I believe that the mid year 2000 had the cutoff switch. Mine did not, so since my 7 year old would be riding with me. I took mine to a shop that specialized in aftermarket conversions. They put the switch in the glove box and it looks very professional. Good luck on your search.

 

[Double D]

Thanks for the help. How much would I expect to pay for the retrofit?

 

[atmmac]

Instructions

Here are the directions for the airbag cut off switch.

www.97vette.com
Scroll down to the howtos you will see it.

Good Luck,
Andy

 

[TooTall]

When I had mine put in it was $350.oo parts & labor.