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C5 1997 to 200?

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Title: C5 Common Problems

Date: 10/11/1999

Question: Took delivery of my brand new Y2K C5 last week. After 250mi., here are my questions:
1) Been going real easy on my brakes, however, after the first 100 mi., they started squealing. Is this normal?
2) The rear view mirror vibrates, due to rough idle. Is this common in C5's?
3) Notice a sporadic, faint "grinding" sound when making turns. Sounds as if it could be stering column or maybe the tires. What could it be?
4) When accelerating, I get a slight vibrating/ buzz coming from the dashboard, or possibly by the firewall. Any ideas of what it could be?
- Joe

Answer: Sorry, we just don't know. Other C5 owners have sent us the same questions as yours. It sounds like these are common problems and need to be worked out by GM. Look through the old questions and you will see other C5 owners with the same problems. Contact the GM customer service center and ask to speak to the regional manager. http://www.chevrolet.com/gmnav/contact_us/index.htm
- The Vette Pros

Title:	Brake Noise on a C5
Date:	9/23/1999
Question:	When I am driving slowly and I apply the brakes, I hear a 'snap' or 'knock' coming from under the car. It doesn't do it all the time and the car stops fine. Of course, when I took it to the dealer, the noise didn't occur. Is it a normal noise? - Mark
Answer:	Intermittent noises are tough to diagnose and without hearing it it can be almost impossible! It could be the brake pads popping back in place because the are traveling on a grooved rotor. Think of how a needle follows the grooves on a vinyl record. This usually happens if the rotor or pads are worn and grooves form. The fix is to get new pads and the rotor re-surfaced on a non directional grinder. - The Vette Pros

Title:	The Y2K Ride
Date:	9/16/1999
Question:	HAVE Y2K WITH 5OO MILES WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO IMPROVE THE RIDE? - Ray
Answer:	I'm assuming you mean that the ride is too stiff. The main things that contribute to a Vette's stiff ride are the shocks, springs, and tires. Softer springs and non performance shocks may help, if you can find them. A tire with a larger side wall and a narrow footprint may help. The smaller a tire's side wall and the wider it is, the stiffer the ride! Also, the C5's were designed with a very rigid frame which can also contribute to the stiff ride. Besides buying a different car, there is not much else you can do. - The Vette Pros

Title:	2000 Significant Power Increase
Date:	12/7/1999
Question:	As the lucky owner of a brand new C5 conv. triple black, 6 sp. I have read every mag. and book I could find, as this is my first Corvette. There seems to be so many different articles on increasing the HP. What are the most significant things that one might do for increased performance. I've already done the exhaust and air filter. What might be the next steps? - Bob Hughes
Answer:	Building a high horse power engine is an art! There are many things that need to work in tandem to yield maxium horse power. Individual items create minor gains, it's the whole package that makes the power. The "most significant things" to increase HP are, internal engine work, a supercharger, or a nitrous oxide system. The internal engine modification, if done right, can provide the most benefit but at the most cost. The supercharger (see answer below) add a lot of power for the buck and they are bolt on. The NOS option will give a lot of power for the money but can wear an engine quickly. - The Vette Pros

Title:	2000 Supercharger
Date:	11/3/1999
Question:	I have looked all over the net and catalogs trying find a super-charging kit for my 2000 coupe. so far I have found nothing, is this even possible. I would like to upgrade the HP to 400 or better do you know of a way to do that without extensive engine work. - Larry Black
Answer:	More and more aftermarket companies are making performance products for the C5. Try Carroll Supercharging Company. They claim a 450 bhp gain and 382 bhp gain at the rear wheels. - The Vette Pros

Title:	1999 Belt Tensioner Rattle
Date:	10/1/1999
Question:	I have a '99 Corvette I took to the local dealer because of a belt tensioner rattle. They changed the power steering pump, this did not fix the problem. They ordered a new belt tensioner and installed it. This did not fix the problem. They haver checked 4 other '99 Corvettes that have the same problems that were not reported by the owners. I called a dealer in Dallas, they reported to me this is a problem on all '99 Corvettes and they do not know the answer to the problem. My car has 5,000 miles and the problem started at slow speeds in parking lots when the steering wheel was turned all the way left or right. Now I get the noise even when I shift into drive sitting still. - David Murray
Answer:	Contact the GM customer service center and ask to speak to the regional manager. http://www.chevrolet.com/gmnav/contact_us/index.htm - The Vette Pros

Title:	1998 Dead Battery
Date:	2/14/2000
Question:	I have a 1998 C5 Coupe. I have had a recurring problem with the battery being dead after I leave the car for a week or two. The dealer has replaced the battery twice (suspecting the Delco problem) to no avail. They said they put a meter on it and could not find the draw. Any ideas? - Tony Church
Answer:	We suggest finding a new dealer. There is a draw on the battery and this needs to be found. - The Vette Pros

Title:	1998 Supercharger and Engine Wear
Date:	1/15/2000
Question:	I have a RED '98 C5 with automatic transmission. It does ok, but it's not like driving a 6 speed. Is there a turbo that can be had for this model? I was considering the supercharger but really didn't want to spend that much for something that won't be utilized that often (yea, right). Does the supercharger greatly accelerate the wear on the engine? - Lester Bowers
Answer:	Yes a supercharge can accelerate the life of your engine. Performance has a price! How much wear is up to you. The higher the boost the more wear, but the greater the performance gain. Use 6 lbs of boost if you want to save some wear on the engine. Also, invest in some internal engine work that will increase airflow. - The Vette Pros

Title:	1998 Muffler Upgrade
Date:	1/13/2000
Question:	I HAVE A 1998 C5 AND WOULD LIKE TO PUT SOME BETTER SOUNDING MUFFLERS ON THE CAR. WHAT IS THE BETTER CORSA,FLOW MASTER OR BORLA. WANT NICE SOUND NOT A HOT ROD. HAD CHAMBERED ON MY 95 AND WAY TO MUCH RESONANCE. WHAT DO YOU THINK? - JDavid2008
Answer:	Sound is a personal preference! The Corsa and Borla sound about the same. The Flow Master have good exhaust flow but tend to be a loud and resonate. Try to find a local club member who has modified their C5 and ask them to fire it up for a listen. - The Vette Pros

Title:	1998 Production
Date:	9/23/1999
Question:	I own a 1998 corvette convertible, artic white exterior, light oak top, and light oak and black interior, it has every, yes every available option for 1998 except sport seats. I was wondering how many of this color scheme and with the options i have were made??? Any sites I can go to?? I'VE TRIED SEVERAL but had no response!! please help!!!! - Phillip
Answer:	It's hard to pinpoint the exact number of Vettes built with specific option combinations. You could try this page on the C5 registry: http://www.c5registry.com/Production/98.html . - The Vette Pros

Title:	1997 Shakin' When Brakin'
Date:	10/3/1999
Question:	I own a '97 350, V-8, 345 hp coupe, with almost 17,000 miles. (It's great!) Recently, I've noticed when braking at just about any speed, the 'Vette is shaking, shimeying pretty good as I slow it down. I haven't hit any curbs, run off the road, nor carreened a speed bump recently. What gives? - Sgb3072
Answer:	It sounds like a bad or warped rotor. Get the brakes checked. - The Vette Pros

Please visit Doug's Vette shop:
Corvette Repair
20818 N Hwy #12
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Please talk to Ed for Vette parts:
Not Just Vettes
904 Long Island Ave
Deer Park NY, 11729
WEB SITE: http://www.partsforvettes.com/

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Title:	C5 Common Problems
Date:	10/11/1999
Question:	Took delivery of my brand new Y2K C5 last week. After 250mi., here are my questions: 1) Been going real easy on my brakes, however, after the first 100 mi., they started squealing. Is this normal? 2) The rear view mirror vibrates, due to rough idle. Is this common in C5's? 3) Notice a sporadic, faint "grinding" sound when making turns. Sounds as if it could be stering column or maybe the tires. What could it be? 4) When accelerating, I get a slight vibrating/ buzz coming from the dashboard, or possibly by the firewall. Any ideas of what it could be? - Joe
Answer:	Sorry, we just don't know. Other C5 owners have sent us the same questions as yours. It sounds like these are common problems and need to be worked out by GM. Look through the old questions and you will see other C5 owners with the same problems. Contact the GM customer service center and ask to speak to the regional manager. http://www.chevrolet.com/gmnav/contact_us/index.htm - The Vette Pros