Viewer submitted: 5 annoying things on C5 Corvette interiors / part 2

[@RodRagazzo]

I noticed those 3 holes in my recently purchased '98 and thought previous owner drilled the holes! Thanks for clearing it up!

[@seanchambers4239]

Excellent video Lyle

[@tdalb8985]

My top 4, 1-Tiny nearly useless cup holder. 2-Floopy sun visor ends 3-Lack of storage 4-Seat plastics come loose and difficult to fix.

[@csvette]

I can agree with everything except the lack of storage space...The C5 has more space available for storage than anything even close to comparable in performance. I fit a week's worth of luggage and supplies in the trunk and rear shelf of my Z06 for both my son and I not too long ago, and it wasn't even hard to do. The center console is shallow, yes, but the glove box is big enough for the little things you may need while driving--everything else should be in the trunk where there is plenty of room. Lyle

[@dalejernberg3550]

I get so tired of hearing about the interiors of C5s...Can't wait for 20 years from now when everyone will be griping about the ?cheaply? made C8s. I got a Vette for performance and I happy with that; and from what I've seem with the C8s, they perform quite well, and I'm sure the interior was an afterthought pricewise, at a price well below the super car prices. I've replaced many plastic parts on my 01 and the only irritant to me is losing the door panel screw covers 3 or 4 times. Maybe its just me but I don't expect perfection with a 20 yr old car, I deal with it and move on..

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Same here! I also fix stuff since I enjoy it. 😏😉😅

[@theonlyspartan34]

If you havent seen a C8 3LT interior in person, you need to, they're amazing

[@dalejernberg3550]

@@theonlyspartan34 Guess my comment whooshed over your head. :)

[@bluesxt]

Total agree with you, these are sports cars who cares. But you can’t deny that the c5 interior is very cheap plasticy, like all GM products from the early 2000s haha :)

[@raymondshartrand2417]

I still don’t get you guys complaining about the C5 interior. Of course it’s allot of plastic. What isn’t. THESE CSRS STE 20 + years old . 🤔

[@danielkmunroe2489]

After hearing the criticisms for years, I'm pleasantly surprised by the interior of my '01. This pair of videos is very useful though, as these little things that fail are easy to sort IF you know where to get the parts from. Great video(s) Lyle.

[@vacuumtube1954]

Good morning Lyle thanks for your help in the videos for the C5's. Yes I have several of these 10 issues you have brought forth with my C5. Talk about aging plastic. Please keep the help videos coming for us C5 owners. You have been a huge help my friend. Take care.

[@charliedee9276]

I had to laugh about the radio knows. My new to me C5 is missing 2... I am a recent new resident to Sarasota and had to stop in and see the shop. I can tell you it is a Corvette lover's mecca. I can also tell you the people there were extremely helpful and informative not to mention very nice guys. Blake came out checked out my car, gave me some tips. Lyle took time to talk and welcomed me to FL as well. I don't remember the owners name, Steve I think, also very kind. Also what is obvious is these fellas have probably forgotten more about Corvettes than most people will ever know. Great shop and I look forward to doing business with them.

[@kenhigginbotham4989]

Lyle, probably like a lot of Corvette Owners (assumption), I have been a corvette lover ever sense my dad and his friend took me for a ride in the friends 1958 corvette convertible. I was 8 years old at the time. I have been an Owner for only about 7 years. I am fortunate to have a 1978 silver anniversary model and a 2004 C 5 convertible. I love both my Corvettes. I must be one of the lucky C5 Owners, because the only problem of the 10 annoying things on the C5 you reviewed was my turn signal/parking light. The next time I have an issue with that light, either side, I purchasing both sides of the revised assembly you mentioned a short time back. Thank you and the Owners of C & S Corvettes for allowing you to make and post these videos. They are very informative and enjoyable to watch. I understand you are the proud Owner of a C5.

[@michaeltowle4419]

I went with the aftermarket side of the console cup holders. I use the stock cup holder for my phone... best use.

[@vettediamond1]

And I don't know if anyone noticed, is a lot of hot air from the engine compartment go in the cabin through both doors and the console where the shifter is located !!!

[@Mazak23]

I’ve put a 44oz cup with a tapered bottom in a Corvette Clips cup holder ring. It’ll shake a little but it won’t fall out of the ring. Just make sure the cup isn’t filled to the rim. Take a little off the top before you put it in there.

[@biggestelvis]

Thanks for the info! I’ve replaced a few of these items as preventative maintenance, but if you keep her in the garage or under a cover, I’ve found that these parts (even plastic) last a LONG time

[@csvette]

Absolutely true! Also, using a windshield sun shade can have huge benefits long-term for the same reasons. Lyle

[@danlaur7973]

Helpful video Lyle, can't wait for LS7 part 2

[@enzofiero2924]

Lyle, I hope you and the crew are all making out well and recovering from the storm damage.. With that said, thank you for all the research and information and parts you provide for the community. It was cool running into you at Carlisle, didn't realize you were a giant! LOL. I'm currently about to order a set of your sunvisors as my son felt the need to destroy a perfectly good one..

[@stevesmith6554]

Whats the deal with the double ashtray doors in the center console? Why does the interior (smaller door) have a spring to open it? It will never stay closed by itself? Weird design. Any thoughts on this?

[@creverett9]

i know right!! we need those answers!! lol

[@scubasteve31583]

my ignition bezel was super broken when i bought my 03' c5 in 2007, thankfully parts were readily available at my local dealer back then. I think that was the first thing that I fixed.

[@Blu3_SK33]

"Do all tha things" epic 😁💯 ..c5 Corvette sounds nice!!

[@steverizzuto6497]

Please do a whole video on computers and grounds on the C5. Mine is a major puzzle. 2002 Coupe

[@raymondshartrand2417]

That would be a good one. 👍

[@cowboyf1699]

I love my C5, but for such an expensive car at the time, there is a lot to be desired for the interior. I've had several of the annoying issues you mentioned. IN ADDITION to your 10 items, I absolutely hate the seats, from rocking back and forth of the seat, to clicking/movement of the seat back during accel & decel and of course wearing out the leather on the bolsters. The only thing keeping me from after-market "racing" seats is the power seats with auto entry and exit settings. Also, what is it with raised dots on the back window...impossible to get tinting that looks right.

[@danabbene6507]

Speaking of ambient air temp sensor, where can I get one? I think mine is bad and I can't find one. Love your videos Lyle and it works, if and when I need parts, I will be looking to your place first. I am in NH or I would bring my car there when needed!

[@HusseinWN]

Great video as always.. keep making c5 videos definitely 👍

[@chopchoppancake86]

Hey Lyle just wondering how things are going with the rebuild after the hurricane on your coast. Good luck to all ! From western Canada 🇨🇦

[@csvette]

Thank you for asking! We are all back to normal operation here in our area, but 30 miles south of us is another world.... Lyle

[@Rgh71fish]

My '97 C5 held up well, considering its age and 110,000 miles. The only interior part that was f*cked were the sun visors, which basically disintegrated. Cant fault anything else. Mechanically, these things rock

[@poejuleo]

I SENT IN THE KEY BEZEL! SUCH AN ANNOYING BROKEN PART !!!

[@ronsteitz4535]

I myself have never had any of the issues you have mentioned in this video. All good to know though. My 04 is in garage and covered most of time and never parked in the Sun except for driving on day trips.👍 In my center console I have noticed the blue lighting for outside Temperature has started to be dimmer and hard to read at times.🤔

[@csvette]

Ron, that is a super common issue. It is solved by removing the HVAC control head from the dash and re-flowing some solder joints on the motherboard. Easy peasy. Lyle

[@retrobear9367]

I hate that ignition ring. I had to replace mine when i 1st got the car. Every time I need to get into the dash it falls out of place and doesn't wanna go back

[@biggestelvis]

Same- and I loved how you have to unscrew the entire panel to replace that little ring haha

[@austinstratman1809]

Great job! I'll be on the lookout for the ones I haven't encountered yet.

[@RogerDunning-k7v]

do you have a link to find the plastic mounting part that goes around the glove box?

[@jayyoung2586]

Would love to have a Corvette Clip for my C5. Unfortunately they don't come in Shale.

[@youngestson6537]

Very informative. Thank you sir.

[@johnshenk5488]

Great information

[@michaeltowle4419]

Have you ever addressed the reclining seatnacks that keep reclining back after second or third use?

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

I’ve come to find out the c5 cup holder holds a yeti mug perfectly. That’s about it.

[@jerryyoung826]

Lyle, have you considered doing a video or two on annoying things on a C6 Corvette? You have helped out the C5 owners, son could you do the same for the C6 owners? Also Thank You for the great videos for the Corvette!!

[@csvette]

Those are coming in the next few weeks. Lyle

[@spencerblish1721]

Make sure the shaft is clear. Giggity

[@924realdeal]

My cup holder broke so I bought a new but it doesn't seem to have the spring to it. do you have a video on replacing it properly?

[@csvette]

I didn't think that there was any king of spring on the cupholder lid from the factory. There is on the ashtray cover, for sure, but not on the cupholder lid. Lyle

[@banditdarval9401]

Lyle, do you have any advice on blown stock door speakers on 1lt c6? I'd like to keep the car all original, but am concerned about old speakers.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Thanks Lyle…went to order a HUD bezel and of course none available and Amazon does not know when more will he in stock.

[@csvette]

Corvette America has them on the shelf. Just checked for you! Lyle

[@c-losrides4974]

Thanks for all the useful information, but where are the links, by the way you the Man

[@csvette]

Links are in the description below the video...just click SHOW MORE and they will appear. Lyle

[@haroldhaines8730]

Does ethanol have any effects of C4's

[@patrickmorrison3316]

Lyle..... Where is the link to the fog light/ hatch receiver fix? The last thing you spoke about.

[@csvette]

Here you go! www.zip-corvette.com/97-04-instrument-panel-knee-pad-repair-kit.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4otTQlFgbn2jWuneBAu-NEUEP4zsKeIwg5tTq1TTB8sl_iUI8wVVOBoCVVwQAvD_BwE

[@bowser4925]

I need the link for that fog lamp switch mount repair kit guy.

[@jimoverschmidt8169]

Thanks Lyle!

[@timmartin4842]

Hey Lyle.... why is the reception so bad on C6s?.... what can I do to make it better?

[@csvette]

That is a great question, and one that I have no answer to. Our own C6 has the same issue. We tried a signal booster, but it made little to no difference. I will see if I can research it further. Lyle

[@0Heeroyuy01]

need a part 3 of this

[@raymondshartrand2417]

You could do a part 3 on many vehicles. The C5 is 20 + years old. What do you expect? 👍

[@jerryhawk8434]

I would like to have some Carbon fiber Interior parts for my C3 Corvette

[@waltermiller249]

They have the small radio buttons but nobody makes the center console hinge. Or a better design for that matter

[@csvette]

That is correct. :) Lyle

[@shirmworm]

Thanks!!!

[@doolallyproductions7234]

Can you do one for the C6

[@richarddobreny6664]

Nice LS1 behind you, where is that going?

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

Do you still sell the plastic visor replacements ? Also what is the price for them.

[@csvette]

They are $149 a pair and are on my website at corvettepartscenter.com. Lyle

[@makosharkcnc7730]

LYLE THE GIANT! GOOD VIDEO, YOU HAVE ANYTHING FOR C4'S 1993-1996

[@TheMjphoto45]

Cup holder #1. Shitty arm rest cabinet, cheap plastic dash

[@ChristianA328]

Where can I get the ignition switch bezel?

[@bowser4925]

I got one on ebay. PN: 2852046

[@biggestelvis]

I got one via Amazon

[@csvette]

Amazon or Zip Corvette have them. Lyle

[@theonlyspartan34]

Should've said weather stripping, absolute pain in the ass to acquire

[@creverett9]

no mention of de-laminating doors? huh.

[@raymondshartrand2417]

I just don’t have the problems you guys have with your C5’s. What car, truck interiors aren’t plastic? 🤔

[@willmix5044]

C5s don’t wear like the C1/C2/C3. I don’t see how the newer plastic era cars will last like these classics.

[@tommeere3901]

Is it just me, or is the sound not syncing with the video?

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

I hate my sun visors. Soggy cardboard.

[@csvette]

We have the answer for that! Check our my C5 IMPROVED sunvisor video.! Lyle

[@corvetteswithbowie7529]

@@csvette that will be going on my Xmas list to my wife.

[@user-ys9to2ie7k]

I won't talk about how annoying this guy is, but I will tell you the center console opens that way so you can access it with the hand brake up and engaged. Excellent design just like the hood ¿`_