Running Diagnostics would be a good idea to identify past and present trouble codes.

You know something? After watching the 1st part i was asking myself why you did not mention the harmonic balancer as a thing to watch out for (it's well know to fail quite easy). And here it is in the 2nd part. For any guys willing to purchase and properly maintain a C5, you're the man! Can't wait to see part 3, about the road driving. Thanks for posting. 👍

I would also check out the hazard button. Those tend to go bad and they also affect the turn signals. Great info!!

Another really good video. You have given me lots of ammo in my quest for my next corvette. Thank you sir.

If you know how to access the diagnostic system using the buttons next to the gauge cluster, you can see if the car is throwing any codes.

Good points in these two vids. I'm going to look at an FRC next week, will keep this stuff in mind.

Thank you I’m looking around for a c5 and this give me a lot of confidence in my search 🙏🙏

You got me with the spare tire, I was thinking no way lol. Maybe I will end up with a C5Z06. I would have preferred the MN6 vs MN12 transmission. I wish they made in 04 a base C5 with a fixed roof and the LS1.

I believe the Statement, that LS Engines “Eat” Harmonic Balancers is incorrect. It is more likely General Mayhem used inferior design/ materials for the Balancer. Why else do aftermarket pieces last considerably longer? It is a testament to the snotty attitude GM has toward their so called “Halo”car, which for a good deal is more of a Parts-Bin/Shelf car.

Another excellent C5 video. Thank you for your contribution to the Corvette community. I wish the C6 models has the diagnostic check as the C5s. I use a bluetooth diagnostic solution that does provide more diagnostic capabilites. But I prefer factory as the C5s offer.

Still looking for another corvette. Probably going with a C6 or C7 though

Nice cameo Lyle!

Hey, love your vids and content. Just got a great c5 to keep miles off new hellcat redeye. Cat is great but kinda like the c5 more haha. Quick question, did you have to upgrade or reinforce anything when you added the blower and 250+ Not sure how much power stock c5 can safely handle. Thanks so much

ANY 20 year old car is gonna be a "project car"

I definitely bought a lemon. I bought it in December and it needed so much work I just picked it up this past Friday June 2nd and it still needs more work! So one of the small items it needs is the heater display. I noticed right around 6:18 in this video you are talking about a heater display repair (or a link pops up on the top right). I already ordered one on Amazon and had to return it because I was told by the person who was working on the car it didn't fit so I want to make sure I order the correct one this time. Any tips? I put in the year, make and model of the car but obviously that did not work.

Would you recommend buying a 2003 C5 "50th" that has no Magnetic Ride Control but instead a system swapped from a Z06?

Don’t waste your money on a $1500 exhaust system. I had a borla attk on my old c5 could barely even hear it. I was actually really disappointed. I did a muffler delete on my c6 and there’s little bit drone. However I can really hear the ls3 and have a conversation with someone and all for $200 at a muffler shop. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

Even if the lights pop up and down doesn’t mean one won’t quit.

HORN!!

Competitive driving wasn't a thing in the 97