Do you have a C5 with a horn that no longer functions, or worse, one that blows continuously? Your local GM dealership will probably provide you with a quote of $900+ for an airbag assembly to remedy the problem. That’s a lot of money to fix a horn! Testing for a malfunctioning horn switch […]
Tag: C5
Corvette Online and Project Y2k: Stage 1 & 2 Upgrades
What follows has been reprinted with permission from Corvette Online. Written by Paul Huizenga For a significant number of Corvette owners, the car as delivered from the factory is as good as it can possibly be – they go to great lengths to preserve originality and maintain their Vette exactly as it was when it […]
1997-2013 Corvette Exhaust System Installation
The fifth and sixth generation Corvettes are engineering masterpieces. As the first Corvette built for comfortable extended highway travel, the C5 Corvette has plenty of power and torque with excellent fuel economy, and the C6 continues to improve the breed. Accolades aside, the stock exhaust systems leave a lot to be desired. For one, […]
1963-2004 Corvette Wheel Alignment Specs
Information courtesy of Vette Brakes and Products. Buying new wheels? Also check out our wheel offset calculator.
C5 Z06 Reproduction Mesh Grilles
Have a C5 Z06 in need of replacement mesh grilles, but can’t find any that will utilize the OEM mounting holes? Our new C5 Z06 reproduction mesh grilles take functionality a step further with the addition of mounting tabs.
C5 Production Numbers
In this article, we’re reviewing production numbers for the C5 Corvette, produced between 1997-2004. The development of this car and the engineers and stylists behind it are discussed in the book All Corvettes Are Red, a must-read for any C5 fan.
Tech Tips: C4-C6 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Our technical assistance reps get a lot of questions regarding the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) that is standard on C4, C5, and C6 Corvettes. The TPMS became a requirement for all vehicles under 10,000 lbs. produced after September 2007. An interesting side note is that the band sensors which are so prevalent today were […]
Electrical Diagnosis
The following is a workbook from a technical seminar that we sponsored during Corvettes at Carlisle in 2007. The workshop was hosted by Chris Petris from Petris Enterprises in Scottsboro, AL. The concept is to provide easy to understand electrical troubleshooting concerning all Corvette generations in layman’s terms. We’ll show you how to do this […]