A C5 was my dream car ever sense I worked at a dealership back when they were new. I bought my C5 in 2009 when I came home from Iraq. The best welcome home gift I could give myself!
Great video congratulations on getting your Corvette. I also wanted a Corvette from the time I was a little kid.i got one now a 2002 Corvette and love it. Your vet looks good cannot wait to see more videos on it.
Dude I put so much on my c5 since I bought mine the long tube headers x pipe DVD player stage4 cam I have put in. Just put the zr1 hood on that cost 1000 $$ have 😊 fun all that matters the first thing I did was str8 pipe the the tips I got the led headlights and new Lower fog lights list goes on
I have the same C6 rims on mine. To make the rears flush, I used a 1" spacer, with absolutely no problems after 6 years. There are so many options available so have fun!
Absolutely! The weld wheels should be coming in very soon so hopefully I like the figment I got. The c6 wheels look good just want something of my own I did not the past owner lol
Very nice. I've had mine for a little over a year and it has been a blast thus far. I've put quite a bit of money into it- granted, upgrades that the car needed and was well worth it. Just had the harmonic balancer done with the Powerbond unit and sadly I noticed an oil leak the day after I got it back- along with the hood not wanting to stay latched properly and the headlights having a mind of their own. Just funny that I am now experiencing all of these unrelated issues immediately after getting it back from a local shop. That shit aside, I love my "Ghost".
Yeah man, I completely feel that. We did headers and corsa exhaust and same thing just one thing after another we come and find something new but at the end of the day worth it
Congrats on the pickup. I just picked up a 99 C5 myself - I grew up around Corvettes and always wanted one as long as I can remember. It's a great car, enjoy it!
I just bought a 2000 earlier this month. Looks great and runs strong with the LS1. Mine is an automatic tranny . Ive really been enjoying it so far. This is my first Corvette I had a friend that had one and he gave me a ride in his back around 1983 - 1984. Thats the only other time I had ever been in a Corvette. So glad I bought one.
You made the comment about cam / blower /turbo and then mentioned "not as a daily" but I will offer that this car with 10psi is an amazing daily. Just depends om yoir cam. I left mine stock and cleared 500rw. Its only there when you want it. Lots of fun. Theu should have come from the factory that way.
@@americanmade752 Not much is needed really. But some things you might do to prep would be: pac springs, straub/che bushings, pfadt or hpi style trans mount, ecs diff brace, fuel pump. None of which is necessary, but all of it is wise. When you install the kit definitely go to the extra effort and change the hub since they fail. You can drop the cradle and lift the engine to do it without pulling the rack. And above all.... everyone goes after brand new AA or ECS kits. I bagged a used AA P1SC kit for 3300, ran it at 10 psi for a few years, then sold it for 3500. The deals are out there if you hunt. Enjoy the car! Tons of great info on the forums when you need it. I post as Tusc over there.
I found this one for about 14k for this one but I’ve seen clean low miles non z cars for up to low 20s. But I think 16-18 is the sweet spot for these. Thanks Alex!
A C5 was my dream car ever sense I worked at a dealership back when they were new. I bought my C5 in 2009 when I came home from Iraq. The best welcome home gift I could give myself!
Heck yeah!! Thank you for your service. Now the dream is a c6 lol
Thanks for your service 🙏🏼.
You deserve C5 .
Love my c5
Love the car I have one just like it, just picked it up! What tint % did you do on the windows?
Looking forward to the led lighting video!
Part of the fun of ownership is working on them.
I bought a 1998 with 29k miles, 6 spd. Hope it was a bargain @ 15k ... Fun to drive no doubt. The market has been so crazy though.
Picked up my dream car a couple of days ago….2004 c5 machine silver Z06 and I absolutely love it! Such an amazing car
Congratulations on the new purchase - amazing car, fun etc. 🇬🇧
Thanks so much! I’m loving it
Congrats - Enjoy!
Thank you!
Congrats looking good. The c5 is probably the best bang for buck. Specially with how crazy the market is
For sure, thanks brotha! Yeah the market is nuts I was originally looking at Z cars but they are just crazy. Thanks for the view
Beautiful
Thank you!
I pray your EBCM stays good... it's an expensive replacement for pre 2001 C5's. Awesome pick up dude!
Lol me too, been finding some random small things need replacing! thanks for watching
Is there an alternative to just buying a used EBCM out of an old c5 pre 01 vette?
I have 02 c5 ecbm rebuild cost me 750 dollars
@@johnmanos5121 you can do it on eBay for as low as $80, the reviews are pretty good too. Mine hasn't been sent in yet, but I will give it a shot
@@Codeboball
Are you sure the 97-00 years can be rebuilt?
Many of the C5 owners say it can't be done.
I love my triple black 6 spd convertible
LS is a good engine My C7 has a LT engine
Congrats man. Welcome to the family!
Thanks buddy!!
Nice C5 you got there 😍
Great video congratulations on getting your Corvette. I also wanted a Corvette from the time I was a little kid.i got one now a 2002 Corvette and love it. Your vet looks good cannot wait to see more videos on it.
Thanks Rick, yeah man it’s one of those things and once you get it you gotta pinch yourself it’s yours. I appreciate the love
Dude I put so much on my c5 since I bought mine the long tube headers x pipe DVD player stage4 cam I have put in. Just put the zr1 hood on that cost 1000 $$ have 😊 fun all that matters the first thing I did was str8 pipe the the tips I got the led headlights and new Lower fog lights list goes on
This is only 2 years of ownership
I have the same C6 rims on mine. To make the rears flush, I used a 1" spacer, with absolutely no problems after 6 years. There are so many options available so have fun!
Absolutely! The weld wheels should be coming in very soon so hopefully I like the figment I got. The c6 wheels look good just want something of my own I did not the past owner lol
Red calipers are awesome. No really.
Welcome to the club, 04' magnetic red metallic 🏁⚜️
Love to see it!! Thank you
Very nice. I've had mine for a little over a year and it has been a blast thus far. I've put quite a bit of money into it- granted, upgrades that the car needed and was well worth it. Just had the harmonic balancer done with the Powerbond unit and sadly I noticed an oil leak the day after I got it back- along with the hood not wanting to stay latched properly and the headlights having a mind of their own. Just funny that I am now experiencing all of these unrelated issues immediately after getting it back from a local shop. That shit aside, I love my "Ghost".
Yeah man, I completely feel that. We did headers and corsa exhaust and same thing just one thing after another we come and find something new but at the end of the day worth it
Congrats on the pickup. I just picked up a 99 C5 myself - I grew up around Corvettes and always wanted one as long as I can remember. It's a great car, enjoy it!
Congrats on your purchase. Donovans are winning 😄.
Yessir, thanks brotha! We are winning lol
whereabouts in florida are you? just bought a c5 as well and stumbled here
I just bought a 2000 earlier this month. Looks great and runs strong with the LS1. Mine is an automatic tranny . Ive really been enjoying it so far. This is my first Corvette I had a friend that had one and he gave me a ride in his back around 1983 - 1984. Thats the only other time I had ever been in a Corvette. So glad I bought one.
I just got one myself! 1998 too! I love this car!
Did you order the KnightdriveTV headlights?! I ordered in November and just got them a month or two ago. We have a similar build going! Love it!
Yessir!!! I ordered them in February so I think mine still have some time. But that’s what up, have any big plans for it?
@@americanmade752 not at the moment. I don’t have any power mods yet other than exhaust but I’d like to supercharge it one of these days
You made the comment about cam / blower /turbo and then mentioned "not as a daily" but I will offer that this car with 10psi is an amazing daily. Just depends om yoir cam. I left mine stock and cleared 500rw. Its only there when you want it. Lots of fun. Theu should have come from the factory that way.
This is very true! It’s definitely in the realm of possibility lol trying to build that foundation and that may be soon 👀
@@americanmade752 Not much is needed really. But some things you might do to prep would be: pac springs, straub/che bushings, pfadt or hpi style trans mount, ecs diff brace, fuel pump. None of which is necessary, but all of it is wise. When you install the kit definitely go to the extra effort and change the hub since they fail. You can drop the cradle and lift the engine to do it without pulling the rack. And above all.... everyone goes after brand new AA or ECS kits. I bagged a used AA P1SC kit for 3300, ran it at 10 psi for a few years, then sold it for 3500. The deals are out there if you hunt. Enjoy the car! Tons of great info on the forums when you need it. I post as Tusc over there.
I’m looking to move in a couple years to fla I’ll try to remember that I have identical car thanks
Hey Aj, of course man! Would love to help when your ready. Thanks!
That car makes Jesus drink from its pipes
Do you want to sell you old wheels ? I love to have it . Thank you
I’m on the market right now for one, how much did you pay for it? Looks great btw!
I found this one for about 14k for this one but I’ve seen clean low miles non z cars for up to low 20s. But I think 16-18 is the sweet spot for these. Thanks Alex!
Great video. Really looking forward to more.
However, the rock music distracts from what you’re saying.
Thanks for watching and good to know! I appreciate it
Quit going into hock doing all these mods. You will throw money down the drain. Good luck.
Eh maybe not! Thanks though
Do what makes you happy. Life is short if you have the money do it and enjoy it.
What did you pay?
About 14k