Top 10 C5 Corvette Things (I Learned by Owning!)

C5 Corvette things that every owner will experience! Be ready for all the craziness that goes along with C5 ownership so you will know exactly what to do when these things happen!

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[manthis]

I use my HUD all the time. I love the way the C5 has that nice feeling of old school cars and a touch of new technology as well. Being a techy guy, I love gadgets like the HUD.

[CraigSimons]

I just inherited my late father's 99 C5 with 125000 miles. I went with him to 5 different dealerships in 99 before he selected this car. It was one hell of a father/son day and I'm honored to now own it. I just started brining it back to its glory, but to be honest, it's in really good shape considering its age. I love the HUD and use it quite a bit.

[retiredbutnotdead]

I’ve owned the C5 less than a year and so far I am fluent in the LMC5 modification, familiar with the ABS light flicker, puzzled by the phantom squeaks, befuddled by all of the seat lumbar bags being blown, amazed at the absolute dedicated following the C5 has, grateful for the trailblazers that post videos on its quirkiness and quick fixes. I cannot believe I am getting 25 (plus) MPG, AND FINALLY, I LOVE EVERY INCH OF MY 2000 metalic pewter coupe.

[ralph]

The HUD allows me to keep my eyes on the road at all times and yet have all the information I need

[QUIKSIX]

HUD is great but if driving during the day sometimes makes it difficult to see based on the position of the car to the sun.

[DIYKAI]

Heads up is always on mph, rpm, coolant temp.
We love our C5 such a great cruiser
No one ever wants to race us maybe it’s the exhaust 😂 but we always get smiles and thumbs up

[marcanthony]

I havent had my roof off that often, but I enjoy the light it lets in. Most of my driving is short trips, so I dont bother taking it off. Everytime I get into a vehicle with a solid roof I feel like I entered a cave. Anytime I went from T tops to solid roof, it took a long while to get used to a much darker interior space. I forget I have hud sometimes during the daytime, but Im reminded everytime I start the car in the dark. I do love it, and I wasnt going to buy a C5 without it. Same with the roof.

[radioflitercairplanes]

I really enjoyed this installment! I laughed when the cup launched and when the SUV proved that people enjoy being morons as long as they either A. Think nobody is looking or B. Think they don't know you.
My boss actually did it to me 195 miles from home on Cape Cod. The look on his face when I got out was beyond priceless 😂 He threw me a $100 bill and said "I'm an a--hole, and sometimes I get called on it, you dinner is on me" 🤣🤣 true story.

[bgnorthport]

One of the benefits of living ib Florida is that winter is never a factor, my supercharged C5 Z06 and motorcycles get used year round. You make great, informative videos.

[clarkh]

Have an 02 with 19k. Learned the hard way in 04 that leaving the car parked for 4 weeks will kill the battery, hard. Run a trickle charger all the time now. Got 10 years out of my second ACDelco battery. Use HUD for mph only all the time. Take targatop out all the time in summer, kids love it. My C5 is completely original, but watching your channel does make me think hard about adding mods like you have. Thanks. CH

[roghamner]

Excellent video! I have an '02 coup with manual, and loved the cup holder bit. Have that happen with a full cup of coffee and you never make that mistake again. Extra bonus if the lid stays on. It's also quite the challenge when you're picking up multiple drinks and get one of those cardboard cup holders which in my opinion are just as precarious as the stock C-5 holder. Only thing you can do is set them in the passenger seat and then try to drive a manual home with your right hand spread across the tops of 3-4 cups of whatever...never made that mistake again either. Speaking of drive throughs, sometimes I don't even activate the sensor because the car sits so low, and it's like they don't even see me from inside when I pull up to the window. I have to crane my head out the window and it's like looking up at the Empire State building. This was my first HUD car and I completely rely on it. In fact, I find myself the opposite of what you were saying and can't train my eyes to look down at the speed-o now to save my life. My top comes off as much as the weather will allow. Love the open air feeling and think it gives the car an exotic feel. There is also a thing I jokingly call, "park bating, " which is when you leave an open parking space on either side...critical on the driver's side so you can get the door open enough to perform the yoga movements required to get in and out of the thing, and someone will ALWAYS (or seemingly always) find the driver's side space first. Been scratching my head forever on that one. Thanks for the C-5 content. Yours is gorgeous....but then again....I am a little partial to the "5."

[kcbroncohater]

I don't take my top off a lot either. But I love the HUD. I wished all my cars had it. I also charge my battery after two weeks of sitting. My biggest problem is the drivers seat has worn out. 110k miles on a "02" and it looks brand new.

[rusty-tu]

My HUD was getting dull. Saw a few vids on u tube removing dash to get to the hud and resolder connections. My c5 is 20 years old and it occurred to me had the cover screen ever been cleaned. Got some glass cleaner and a micro towel and gave it a good wipe. Wow, bright as new.

[rayp]

I love my C5 5Oth vert. and the engine growl, top down driving experience, and tech like the HUD along with its styling (pop up head lights & great curves) combines the past and present beautifully in my opinion.

[robertb]

Living in southern Canada, bringing it out after winter is a great feeling.

[Dorich]

Cars parking next to you when there’s many empty spots drives me crazy! Maybe they are filling some insecurity issues!
Your videos are great! I don’t own a Corvette but for some reason I’m watching tons of Corvette videos, looking online for used C6’s near me, and even ordered the “Corvette Black Book”. Wife asked me “are you going to buy a Corvette”?
I said “well ya never know”!

[seangeist]

I've only had my C5 for a month. Life is good! But yes, my HUD is something i really embrace. Cheers.

[pjcsmo]

Number one: I use the HUD all the time. I am sometimes amused when I think of it - in the 1970s I worked on early HUD designs for Jet fighters. Finding it in my 21 year old Corvette is kind of fun. Number two: here in the Bay Area of CA, we don't have to worry about putting away our toys in the winter. There are a few rainy days, but the days of sunshine outnumber them most of the time. So the C5 and the '30 Model A Ford both get used nearly every week for short runs and longer trips as well. Number three: I almost never take off the roof either. When the daughters (or granddaughters) are in town and want to use the car I help them take off the roof

[krisyoung]

I had a '98 coupe that always had the top off. Have a 2000 Vert with the heads up display and use it every time I drive it.

I've found that the large metal tumblers fit snugly in the drink holder. I only drink water just in case though. I bought the "Corvette" tumbler and it does tumble! It became a pencil holder on my desk.

I put an aftermarket stereo in with a huge capacitor and it would drain my battery. I've been using a battery tender and my Die Hard AGM is over 15 years old and still going. All time record for me.

The C5 was my dream car the moment I saw it in '97. Only a '67 427 Tri-Power Vert will ever replace it!

[grantmccarron]

I use the HUD all the time! Really like it. I keep it barely visible though. So have to adjust it depending on night or day driving.