With the new C6 on the market, C5's are becoming more affordable and will be modified in greater numbers by style- and performance-minded owners. Corvettes in general, have always been ideal for customizing and performance upgrades and the C5 is no exception. To date, C5 "how-to" information has been only available in enthusiast magazines. This book, a first-of-its-kind, features a detailed presentation on how to customize a C5's appearance with custom bodywork and alterations. It also walks C5 owners through a variety of performance modifications and shows how to efficiently execute several maintenance projects.
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Richard Newton is an ASE-certified Master Technician who spent 15 years in the automotive service industry before becoming an automotive magazine editor and freelance writer. He has written five books to date, including Corvette C5 Performance Projects, 101 Projects for Your Corvette and Ultimate Garage Handbook. Newton lives in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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This review is from: Corvette C5 Performance Projects: 1997-2004 (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
This is a great book for the C5 owner. The information is honest and helpful. Corvette magazines give people a totally false picture about C5 performance. This book tells you what you can expect from a modification and how much your performance can be improved. This book can save you a bunch of money.
The instructions for each of the projects are very well laid out. If you have any mechanical ability at all you can take on just about every project in the book. If you own a C5 you should get this book. It'll help you decide what to do next with your C5. After all half the fun of owning a Corvette is playing with it. This is a great book Robert Barrone
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Another Great Book,
By Harold "C5 Owner" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Corvette C5 Performance Projects: 1997-2004 (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
Newton has written some outstanding Corvette books over the years. This book on the C5 continues that tradition. He gives us good honest advise about the things we can do to make our Corvette experiences enjoyable.
He's always been honest and tells use the truth about parts and accessories for our Corvettes. Up until now we were dependant on the Corvette magazines for C5 information. Now we have this great book.If you have a C5 you need this book. It's great. Harold Flager
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Great information for any C5 owner,
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This review is from: Corvette C5 Performance Projects: 1997-2004 (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
Lots of information! If you just want to know more about your Corvette, or want to get your hands dirty and do some of the projects, it is a book I would recommend to any and all C5 owners. Many aspects are covered in pretty good depth, a very good information source. Again, highly recommended.
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The C5 came from the factory without any visible jacking points. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lock pin location, switch transition point, compact disk changer, detailing clay, oil life monitor, sway bar end links, performance axle ratio, manual transmission vehicles, column locking, notified beginning, vehicle cannot move, powertrain control module, sway bar bushings, link nuts, parcel net, polyurethane bushings, control system shows, removable roof panel, shift kit, coil pack, throttle body, dead pedal, transmission shifter, body side moldings, steering column lock Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The C5 came from the factory without any visible jacking points. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lock pin location, switch transition point, compact disk changer, detailing clay, oil life monitor, sway bar end links, performance axle ratio, manual transmission vehicles, column locking, notified beginning, vehicle cannot move, powertrain control module, sway bar bushings, link nuts, parcel net, polyurethane bushings, control system shows, removable roof panel, shift kit, coil pack, throttle body, dead pedal, transmission shifter, body side moldings, steering column lock Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy of General Motors, Applicable Years, Complementary Work, One Touch, Simple Green, Standard Aluminum, Battery Tender, Most Corvette New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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