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December 16, 2004
Los Angeles Auto Show Corvette Corral January 10, 2005 GM is pleased to
invite a LIMITED number of Corvette Enthusiasts to a Private Tour
of the GM Exhibit at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Pre Registration is required
and participation is limited.
The Corvette Corral will be located at the Los Angeles Convention Center, South
Hall with entry from Pico Drive. You MUST have a Corvette Corral Pass in order
to enter the Corvette Corral.
Upon entering the Corvette Corral you will pay $10 to the Parking Attendant.
Entry into the Los Angeles Auto Show will be $6 to be paid inside the Corvette
Corral.
Cars will be parked in the Corvette Corral from 8 AM until 8:30 AM. There will
be no admittance to the Corvette Corral after 8:40 AM.
We will walk from the Corvette Corral at 8:45 AM to a special entrance into the
GM Exhibit.
In order to receive your Corvette Corral Pass and be placed on the
Registration List, please send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to
Janet Curran
Post Office Box 550
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Include with your SASE a note containing the License Plate number of your
Corvette, your first and last name, the first and last name of anyone that will
be with you and an email address where we can reach you.
If your name is not on the Registration List, you will not be permitted to
enter the Private Tour
of the GM Exhibit at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Deadline for Registration is January 3, 2005.
December 12, 2004
Looking for that last minute Holiday Gift ?
GM has announced a new way to power that sleigh to Grandma's house!
GM PERFORMANCE PARTS ZZ572 / 620 DELUXE CRATE ENGINE: GM’s largest, most
powerful street engine makes 620 horsepower at 5500 RPM and 650 lb.-ft. of
torque at 4500 RPM. Pump-gas friendly, all from GM, the ZZ572 / 620 Deluxe is
for those who consider excess to be barely enough! Built around an all-new Gen
VI tall deck Bowtie big block, this all-new engine is filled with a forged 4340
steel crank with 4.375 inch stroke, shot peened forged 4340 H-beam rods, and
forged aluminum pistons with full floating wrist pins. Hard-core race parts for
hard-core long-term durability!
For more details and pricing
information about the GM Performance Parts ZZ572 / 620 Deluxe crate engine,
contact any GM dealership and ask about part number 12498793.
To locate the GM dealership
closest to you, call 1-800-GM USE US or visit
www.goodwrench.com
September 25, 2004
Dan and Jake headed back to Florida after the C5 Registry dinner at Road Atlanta
last evening because of the approaching hurricane. Jake reports Dave and Karen
Hill, Dave and Glenda
Dave McLellan, John Cafaro and son, attended the dinner, all
spoke at the dinner hosted in the BBS wheel room. The Corvette Coral, sponsored
by IMSA, The National Corvette Museum, and the C6-C6 Registry was great! Dave
Hill's team brought several C6's to the event. Four were convertibles, and
one had the new power top. Members present were treated to an demonstration of
the ease of use and the flawless operation of the new power top.
September 22, 2004
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced its latest
marketing program, "The GM 72-Hour Sale," which runs from Sept. 28-30, 2004.
Qualified buyers are able to finance a new GM vehicle through GMAC for 72
months at 0 percent interest. All 2004 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac and
Oldsmobile cars and light duty trucks are included in this program.
"A great deal like this doesn't come around very often," said John Smith,
group vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "We
think consumers will respond very favorably to this offer, but they need to act
quickly as the program lasts only three days. GM offers the most wide-reaching
portfolio of vehicles, including high performance vehicles like the
Chevrolet Corvette and the Pontiac GTO and the broadest lineup of SUVs
in the business - ranging from the Chevy TrailBlazer to the GMC Yukon Denali. We
also offer more segment-leading fuel efficient vehicles than any other
manufacturer. Combine all this with interest-free financing for up to 72 months,
and consumers will find truly great values during GM's 72-Hour Sale."
"The GM 72-Hour Sale" will be supported by a national advertising campaign
scheduled to run from Sept. 23-30. It will include network television,
newspapers, radio, interactive and extensive dealer promotions.
September
20, 2004
What’s In Your Tank?
A new class of gasoline, called Top Tier Detergent Gasoline,
will be appearing at retail stations of some fuel marketers. This gasoline meets
detergency standards developed by four automotive companies. A description of
the concept and benefits of Top Tier is provided in the following
question and answer section.
What is Top Tier Detergent Gasoline?
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline is a new class of gasoline with enhanced detergency. It
meets new, voluntary deposit control standards developed by four automotive
companies that exceed the detergent requirements imposed by the EPA.
Who developed Top Tier Detergent Gasoline standards?
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline standards were developed by four automotive
companies: BMW, General Motors, Honda and Toyota.
Why was Top Tier Detergent Gasoline developed?
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline was developed to increase the level of detergent additive in
gasoline. The EPA requires that all gasoline sold in the
U.S. contain a detergent
additive. However, the requirement is minimal and in many cases, is not
sufficient to keep engines clean. In order to meet Top Tier Detergent
Gasoline standards, a higher level of detergent is needed than what is
required by the EPA. Also, Top Tier was developed to give fuel marketers
the opportunity to differentiate their product.
Why did the four automotive companies join together to develop
Top Tier?
All four corporations
recognized the benefits to both the vehicle and the consumer. Also, joining
together emphasized that low detergency is an issue of concern to several
automotive companies.
What are the benefits of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline?
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline will help keep engines cleaner than gasoline containing the
"Lowest Additive Concentration" set by the EPA. Clean engines help provide
optimal fuel economy and performance and reduced emissions. Also, use of
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline will help reduce deposit related concerns.
Who should use Top Tier Detergent Gasoline?
All vehicles will benefit from using Top Tier Detergent Gasoline over
gasoline containing the "Lowest Additive Concentration" set by the EPA.
Those vehicles that have experienced deposit related concerns may especially
benefit from use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline.
Where can Top Tier Detergent Gasoline be purchased?
The Top Tier program
began on May 3, 2004. Some fuel marketers have already joined and are making
plans to introduce Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. This is a voluntary
program and not all fuel marketers will offer this product. Once fuel
marketers make public announcements, a list of all fuel marketers meeting
Top Tier standards will be made available. For now, look for the "Top
Tier" designation at the gas pump near you.
September 13, 2004
C5/C6 Registry Members - Our
deepest apologies! Due to the amount of damage Hurricane Frances did to
our area of the state of Florida, Dan and Jake, who are insurance agents
on the east coast of Florida, will NOT be able to attend
the MidAmerica FunFest in Effingham, IL this weekend. Members, please
don't change your plans! This is a great event for ALL Corvette
enthusiasts. If you were planning to attend, please do so and
support one of our Corporate Members!
Again, we regret this late cancellation, but under the circumstances
this is our only option. We plan to see all of you at Road Atlanta
on September 24-25. Please see the Events Page for the latest
information.www.c5registry.com/events.htm
September 7, 2004
C5/C6 Registry Update
As Most of you know Jake Drennon and myself are both State Farm Insurance agents in
Florida. My office is in Merritt Island which is the southern half of the
Kennedy Space Center and my house is on Cocoa Beach. Both place were on the
North side of the storm and were hit by the Eye Wall as Frances came ashore.
Jake's home is on Merritt Island and
his office is in Titusville which is 20 miles north of
Merritt Island. At this point we have had moderate damage
and have no electricity in
our offices,
but both Jake and I, and our families are OK which is
the most important thing. Both our homes are still habitable,
but with moderate damage, and as of today, finally,
electricity. We are also setting up generators
at our offices to handle the expected flood of
claims. We have not internet services or phones at any of
our locations at this time. Marginal cell phone service is
our means or communication.
We ask that the
members bare with us during this time since most of our
waking hours will be spent taking care of our insured's and
we will not have a lot of time for Registry business. Please
keep emails to the C5 Registry office to a minimum as not to
stack up in the incoming mail, the Registry office has no
power yet, no internet service, and marginal phone service. Kathy
will be in the office at times but she also has damage to her
home, and again, phone service at the office is iffy.
We hope to be back
to normal in 30 days but I will keep you all informed.
C5 Ya!
Dan Adovasio
September 2, 2004
2004 (Selected VIN's Only) Recall #
04V273000
.
This recall affects 41,928 2004
C5's only and we've heard the range of VIN Number
is between 18578 and 27799, but the Registry suggests you check
with your dealer.
Here
is a copy of the Recall Notice:
| Make: |
CHEVROLET |
| Model: |
CORVETTE |
| Year: |
2004 |
| Recall Number: |
04V273000 |
| Summary: |
|
| ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES
INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER
ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THE WASHERS
MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME LOOSE OR FALL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING
CLAMP LOAD. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM BALL STUD AND STEERING
KNUCKLE, DUE TO DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TAPERED ATTACHMENT AND RETAINING
NUT, IS POSSIBLE. |
| Consequence: |
|
| IF THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM
THE KNUCKLE, THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WILL DROP AND THE
CONTROL ARM WOULD BE FORCED DOWNWARD, CONTACTING THE WHEEL. THE
AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TILT OUTWARD AND CREATE A DRAGGING ACTION THAT
WOULD TEND TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND CREATE A TENDENCY FOR THE VEHICLE
TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL. IN EXTREME SITUATIONS,
THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD ALSO SEVER THAT WHEEL;S
HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE AND RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF
THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Remedy: |
|
| DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL STUD
JOINTS AND MEASURE THE TORQUE OF THE NUT FOR ALL FRONT LOWER CONTROL
ARMS IN ALL MODELS AFFECTED AS WELL AS THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON
THE XLR AND CORVETTE. IF THE TORQUE IS NOT AT SPECIFICATION, THE
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL STUD, THE KNUCKLE, AND THE NUT. IF THE
TORQUE IS AT SPECIFICATION, THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT/WASHER
ASSEMBLY ONLY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD
CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
|
| Notes: |
|
| GM RECALL NO. 04043. CUSTOMERS CAN
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION�S AUTO
SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
August
31, 2004
C5/C6 Registry Members
- Our deepest apologies! Due to the approach of Hurricane Frances to the
state of Florida, Dan and Jake, who are insurance agents on the east coast of
Florida, have been called back by their company and will NOT be able to attend
the 10th Anniversary NCM Labor Day Event this weekend. Members, please don't
change your plans! This 10th Anniversary of the NCM is a very special time for
ALL Corvette enthusiasts. If you were planning to attend, please do so
and support the greatest museum for the greatest performance icon on earth!
We ask that you keep everyone in the path of this powerful hurricane in your
prayers.
Again, we regret this late cancellation, but under the circumstances this is
our only option. We plan to see all of you at the MidAmerica Corvette
Funfest on September 17-19 and/or the following weekend at Road Atlanta on
September 24-25. Please see the Events Page for the latest information.
http://www.c5registry.com/events.htm
August 16, 2004
A total of 34,064 Corvettes rolled off the end of the assembly line for the
2004 production model year. Coupes still proved to be the most popular model
ordered with 47 percent of total sales. Convertibles held a steady 36
percent with the ZO6 claiming the remaining 17 percent.
Le Mans Blue, a color named to commemorate the Corvette win in the 24 race,
also won the race for most popular color (20 percent), with Black finishing
at a close second (18 percent), and Torch Red coming in third (15 percent).
The results
for the remaining colors are as follows: Light Tarnish Silver (14 percent),
Magnetic Red (11 percent), Medium Spiral Gray (10 percent), Millenium Yellow
(8 percent), and Artic White (5 percent).
Black
proved to be the most popular color of convertible top with 58 percent of
sales, followed by the Medium Neutral Top with 22 percent. The Oak top
accounted for 17 percent and only 4 percent were white. Interior color
selections were: Black (62 percent), Shale (14 percent), Oak (12 percent),
Pewter (8 percent), and Red (5 percent).
Only one
option was chosen by all Corvette owners, air conditioning with auto
temperature control was installed in 100 percent of the cars. Automatic
transmissions were very popular with 63 percent of sales.
Excluding ZO6s, which were all manual, 20 percent were equipped with the
manual six speed transmission.
Many other
popular options include: Memory Package (91 percent), Heads Up Display (75
percent), Telescoping Steering Wheel (75 percent), Soft Ride Suspension (72
percent), Aluminum Polished Wheels (66 percent), and Exterior Body Side
Moldings (61 percent).
July 20, 2004
Corvette Engine Plant Tour
St. Catharines, Ontario (10 minutes from Niagara Falls)
There will be an Open House with Plant Tours on August 4, 2004.
10:00 am - 7:00 pm (self guided tour)
Noon - 7:00 pm Car Show
Guest Speaker Ron Fellows
Corvette Heritage Tour
Entertainment & BBQ
Merchandise for sale.
Register with Tom Laing at 905- 641-4163 or
Tom.Laing@gm.comJuly 19, 2004
Astronauts & Corvettes they got together, download
this cool PDF Graphic celebrating
the 35th Anniversary of the Moon Landing!.
July 6, 2004
The Last C5 Off the Line!
Registry Members
– The
last C5 rolled off the line on
Thursday, July 1, 2004. It began its journey
down the line at 6:20 am on June 29, 2004, and
was driven off by Roger Hagan, final line assembler, at
1:35 pm on Thursday. VIN #
1G1YY22GX45134064, Job # 38840 was a
Commemorative Edition automatic Coupe with
polished wheels, HUD and lots more.
Lynn
Herron, Quality Audit Supervisor at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, shared her
feelings about the last day of production: “As with the last C4, I experienced
joy and sadness. The C5 has been my
favorite design and the customer’s enthusiasm has been so enjoyable. The joy
came due to the pride the C5 generated.
The C5 reinforced the fact the Corvette is
an American icon. It’s a symbol of class, power and ‘American Made!’ The sadness
came due to the fact it was the end of an era. I felt the same way with the C4.
When you work with a generation of Corvette day after day and come in to work on
the new generation, the sadness dissipates ever so swiftly. I’m experiencing so
much excitement about the new C6 that
I’m sure, along with the rest of the team here at Bowling Green, that the future
will bring even more joy and pride. This certainly is a special time for
everyone at Bowling Green.”
June 27, 2004
Ron Fellows
and Johnny O'Connell
won the
GTS class in the Corvette Racing Chevrolet
Corvette C5-R!
June 16, 2004
Z06 2004 Model Year Z16-Z18 Build-Out Numbers!
Registry Members – The Z16-Z18
Commemorative Edition era of the
5th Generation of Corvette is over! It’s hard to believe that
the last Z06 (Z16) was completed on Monday, June 14th bringing an end
to a fantastic era of performance inspired Corvettes. This Z06 legacy will
now remain on the shelf until the unveiling of the new BADDER than ever 2006 Z06
Corvette.
FINAL Z16-Z18
numbers are in. Members, go to
MOHN
to see the break-out numbers by country for the Z16
and Z18 production of Corvettes for model
year 2004.
June
14, 2004
2004 Model Year Option
Build-out!
Registry Members –
The 5th Generation Corvette is coming to an end. Over the
next few weeks we will be saying goodbye to the C5. The final C5 will make it’s
historical drive off the line a day before the downtime at the plant on July 1st.
Members,
go to
MOHN
to see the build-out dates for model year 2004.
June
10, 2004
C6 Ordering Begins
Today!
Registry Members
–
Scott Montgomery, sales manager for Les Stanford
Chevrolet in Dearborn, MI has informed us that the first batch of
C6 allocations will be accepted by
GM today!
We’re sure that many of you have been standing in line at your dealer’s to place
your order your brand new C6 or have left
large deposits with them. Today is the
day to call your dealer and ask, “when will MY order be submitted???” We know
that all 7,500+ of you will keep the phone lines busy to your dealers today!
Thanks, Scott, for this valuable info!
In Other News…
Les Stanford Chevrolet
is continuing to discount his remaining C5s.
You can get a Z06 Z16 for
$12,000 off MSRP with
GM Owner Loyalty. He is also offering up to
$13,000 off all other Coupes, Convertibles,
and non-commemorative Z06’s in stock.
Don’t miss out on one of these great deals! Give Scott a call today at
Les Stanford Chevrolet at 313-724-1412 or e-mail
him at smontgomery@lesstanford.com
HOT"
June 9, 2004
Torch Red…or something like it has been approved
Registry Members - FINALLY the
powers to be at C6 are listening.
All during the Birthday Bash, especially at the seminars, it became very evident
from our members that a C6 without TORCH RED was not what the members
envisioned. Our members wanted something similar to Torch Red to be
offered in the C6 color palette. We have learned that our concern about no
Torch Red was taken seriously by GM management and effective sometime after
start of production the additional “NEW
VERSION” of C6 Torch Red (which we are very
sure will have a new name) will be offered to Corvette owners when they order
their new C6. Let’s have some fun with this and submit names that we think
GM should call this new red. We will gather all the emails and forward
them to our friends at GM. At the Registry Office our personal favorite so
far is “it’s about time RED”! So if you would like to submit a name for
this new C6 red which will be unveiled after the start of production, we will
pass it on. This should be some GREAT C6 FUN !!!
So, let's help them give this new color a name! Send your suggestions, for a
name,
,
include your Name, Member Number, and what you think the color should be named.
Be sure and do this before June 18, 2004!
June 11, 2004
The last
C5
convertible,
#36,099 in
LeMans Blue,
came off the final line on Monday morning. A special banner for all
employees to sign commemorated the event. The National Corvette Museum (NCM)
raffled the last convertible during the Corvette Forum on May 29. The
winner, Glen Groeneweg of Lowell, Michigan said, “I am so surprised
and shocked!” This is my first time purchasing a ticket and it is hard to
believe that I won – I have never won anything.” Glen currently owns a
1978 and 1986 Corvette and looks forward to coming to the Museum soon to
pick up his new Corvette, said Bobbie Jo Lee of NCM Communications.
June 4, 2004
The last
C5
convertible was scheduled to come off-line
on Monday, June 7th. The build of the very last
C5
is just weeks away. The final one of
the popular fifth generation Corvettes is currently slated for build the
week of June 28th.
June 3, 2004
Rick Daniel of Les Sanford
Chevrolet has just informed us of a fantastic offer on new 2004 Corvettes!
For the
non-current GM owner; $3000 rebate, or 0.0% interest for 36 months, 1.9%
for 48 months or 2.9% for 60 months. For a current GM product owner with
current registration on the vehicle, $4000 rebate, with no promotional %
rates, and, for GM Employees, the first option plus $1000 bonus cash. Give
Rick a call at 866-700-8388 or e-mail him at
rdaniel@lesstanford.com
for all the details!! Rick
informs us he has over 80 Corvettes
in stock,
check out his website for the inventory:
www.corvettesbyrickdaniel.com/NEWINVENTORY.html
May 28, 2004
GM made a terrific showing in the just-released Strategic Vision 2004 Total
Quality Index (TQI), providing further evidence that GM is making significant
strides in its quest for quality leadership in the automotive industry. Among
GM's 11 of 19 segment winners were the Corvette and XLR. Chevrolet ledin five
segments, Cadillac topped three segments (and had the highest scoring model -
the Cadillac XLR), Saturn had two wins and Buick had one.
May 21, 2004
The Best Deal
on Z16 of the Year!
Registry Members
–
We just received an
exciting message from Scott Montgomery, sales manager for
Les Stanford Chevrolet in
Dearborn, MI. According to Scott… “My Z16's are multiplying like bunny rabbits!
I have 15 in stock and more on the way - dealers are passing up allocation and
I'm grabbing them.” He’s selling them for $8,500
off sticker but they have got to be gone before the end of the month. He tells
us that anybody can have the discount, so be sure to tell your friends about it
too.
MSRP for a Commemorative Edition
Z06 with a carbon fiber hood is $57,320
Your cost is $48,820 before MI taxes -
That's only $250 more than a GM employee would pay!!
So give Scott a call at Les Stanford Chevrolet
at 313-724-1412 or e-mail him at
smontgomery@lesstanford.com and tell him that you want to take
advantage of this great deal!
May
20, 2004
With the
ending of the C5 era, the #1 Membership email is …Registry
Members –
We were
just taking a survey the other day of all the emails we’ve received in the C5
Registry office, not counting the C5Net. We have received over 500,000+
emails. THAT’S A BUNCH since 1997!!! The ONE email topic received most often
relates to C5 DEAD batteries, C5 WEAK batteries, and C5 LEAKING batteries.
GM had several battery designs throughout the course of the 1997– 2003 C5 run
all with pretty dismal track records. In 2004 GM changed all new vehicle
production to the 1950s style top post. In this case it sure seems like
“the old ways are the best ways.” The final year of the C5 benefits from
this vast improvement…Hallelujah!!!
Some time ago we stated that if you have a C5,
you need a BATTERY EXTENDER. We have used many over the years for our C5
Show Corvette and have found the best one for us to be “Auto Meter Pro Tech
Series 12 Volt Battery Extender Model 9201” by Auto Meter Products, Inc. of
Sycamore, Illinois. In our opinion, they have the technology down on their
micro controlled charging which charges your C5 with one amp and a 250 mill amp
for a maintenance charge to keep your C5 battery at precisely full charge!
Auto Meter Products include a 36 month limited warranty from date of purchase.
The 12 Volt Extender is available through many of our Corporate Members.
It normally sells for around $60. So in an effort to cut down on the next
500,000+ emails during the C6 era…PLEASE GO OUT AND BUY AN AUTO METER
EXTENDER!!!
May 15, 2004
THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS
FALLING…ON FINAL C5 ORDERS FOR PRODUCTION
Registry Members
–
It’s hard to believe after an eight-year run the end of the
C5 era of production is quickly coming upon
us. Just off the phone with several of our Registry Dealers indicates
almost all orders are Coupes only and the list of what you
CAN’T get is larger than the list of what you can. NO
1SA packages, NO C2L Dual Roof packages, NO ULO AM/FM cassette
players, NO 1YY67 Convertibles, NO 10U Arctic White, NO 70U
Torch Red, NO 88U Medium Spiral Gray
Metallic, NO 79U Millennium Yellow,
and NO 1YY07 Coupes with 1SA base package. As you can tell, all
colors have been discontinued except Machine Silver,
Corvette Black and Le Mans Blue. The Z06s
have gone into diet mode as there will be very few produced, with the exception
of the final months run of Z16
Commemorative Edition Z06s. Also, those interested in one of the last
Commemorative Edition Coupes need to get your order in NOW! All
indications are that there are only two ordering weeks left for
C5s!
May 3, 2004
C5 Rebate Increased Today Up to
$3,000
Registry Members
–
Thanks to our many Registry Dealers who called us with the latest
C5 Corvette
rebate information. Effective today the
C5 rebate was increased to
$3,000 on all models including Commemorative Coupes and all other Coupes,
Commemorative Convertibles and all other Convertibles, and all Z06s except
Z16 Commemoratives
which are excluded. The latest figures for the Z16-Z06 are
projected to be about 1,800 Z16s for the US and 300 Z16s for all other markets,
totaling 2,100 as the complete build.
April 6, 2004
A special C5 Registry thank you to
Rick Daniel of Les Stanford Chevrolet or making the
preliminary ordering workbook available to our members! Thanks to Rick, you can
download the workbook with all the options, RPO Codes, Interior and Exterior
colors and more.. The real thing folks, not just another internet rumor!
CLICK HERE , to visit Rick's site and download the workbook.
April 2, 2004
New for 2004! Mallett Cadillac CTS-V
The Ultimate Performance Sedan This is
what you've been waiting for: a luxury car with the heart and soul of a racecar!
The Mallett CTS-V combines Cadillac styling and refinement with Mallett
brute-force power and handling. The package is designed exclusively for
all CTS-V sedans.
CLICK HERE
FOR DETAILS
March 24, 2004
It is with great sadness that I wish to tell
the C5 Registry that our friend Chip Miller, who founded Corvettes @ Carlisle
and Carlisle Productions passed away early this morning after a heroic battle
with amyloidosis, a very rare plasma cell disease. Our prayers go out to his
wife Judy and his family. We will let you know as more information becomes
available as to any arrangements that are made. Chip was an inspiration to me
personally with his advise and foresight. The Corvette hobby has lost a great
supporter and a great friend. His family has been keeping a journal at
www.caringbridge.org/pa/chipmiller/
. We hope that you will visit the site and sign the guest book to let the
family know that you are thinking about them. If you would like to send cards,
letters, etc. to Judy and the family, their address is:
Judy Miller
1040 Bryn Mawr Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
The Funeral is Sat April 3rd 2004 in Carlisle, PA
Please join Jake and I in praying for Chip and his family.
Dan
March 22, 2004
MAKING HISTORY!
- Johnny O'Connell became the first driver to
score six class wins in the legendary Sebring event as he drove a Corvette to
his third straight GTS class win. O'Connell teamed with Ron Fellows and Max
Papis to take the GTS class win in a Chevrolet Corvette C5-R, finishing fourth
overall and winning the class by 22 laps. "It's amazing," he said. "I've been
fortunate to have excellent cars. The C5-R is one of the most important cars in
history, and our new Michelin tires made a huge difference."
"Fourth overall is pretty impressive," said Fellows. "Pit
stops in the are were flawless. Sebring is a tough race, but we've learned how
to win. We were more careful getting out of the pits after the clutch problem on
the #4 car. We have to say thanks to Michelin, we couldn't have done this
without them. We need them to win Le Mans, it is part of the evolution of the
program."
Finishing second in the GTS class was the Barron Connor
Racing Ferrari 575 GTC of Danny Sullivan, John Bosch and Thomas Biagi, followed
by the ACEMCO Saleen S7R of Terry Borcheller, Johnny Mowlem and David Brabham
March 17, 2004
BRASELTON, GA. - Dale Earnhardt, Jr., winner
of the 2004 Daytona 500 and one of the biggest stars in NASCAR racing, will
bring his skills to a different form of the sport when he drives a Corvette in
the July 18 American Le Mans Series event at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
CLICK HERE FOR ALM Press Release
March 17, 2004
Registry Members: Words just in that
Brent Dewar, Chevy General Marketing Manager, will be at the 12 Hours of
Sebring. For those of you who have not met Mr. Dewar, he is a true Corvette
aficionado. His love for Corvette goes way back. We are very fortunate to have
Mr. Dewar at the helm of Chevrolet marketing during their new campaign
"REVOLUTION".
David Hill just informed us that he plans to see that Brent Dewar visits the
Corvette Corral while he is attending Sebring.
Members, we really need to put out the welcome sign to this wonderful
gentleman. We spent some time with him at the 50th Anniversary Corvette
Celebration in Nashville. For those of you who have your Fall 2003 C5 Registry
Commemorative Issue Newsletter, Brent is on the front cover in the passenger
seat riding with Bob Patrella (Y3932) in his '53 Vette in the parade through
downtown Nashville.
It's important that he knows how much we, the Corvette customer, really
appreciates our favorite automobile, the Corvette, being on the race circuit
around the world. Our enthusiasm will be what he sees and remembers after he's
left the corral. Here's our chance to really speak with someone at the top who
makes decisions regarding our Corvettes. I know all of you are as proud as we
are of the success our C5-R has had in the ALMS racing circuit representing all
of us who are C5 owners.
Don't forget to bring your paint pen or Sharpie pen so you can be one of the
few that has Brent Dewar's signature on your C5.
And REMEMBER, if you don't have a photo of this signing with you in it...IT
DID NOT HAPPEN!!!!
You get the point, have someone take the picture of you and Brent Dewar when
he is signing your C5.
March 10, 2004
Direct from GM Racing Regarding Sebring Corral
Registry Members –.We have just received the following from GM
Racing:
"Due to budget cutbacks, we will have the corral area and will
have a limited amount of water and soda. There will be no food this year. The
corral will be a combination of Cadillac and Corvette on Friday and the Corvette
only on Saturday. The corral will open at 7:30 on Saturday. It has been moved to
turn 1 (one)."
Go in the Main Entrance and you will be directed to the corral.
For a map of the track go to
http://www.sebringraceway.com/track.html
We are planning to once again attend the
12 Hours of Sebring, where the C5-R will be participating in this world famous
race. Similar to previous years, the festivities will kick off at 8:00 am at the
Corvette Corral where we will have a tent and parking for C5 Registry members.
Please remember since Chevrolet sponsors this Parking Corral you must be driving
a Corvette in order to be eligible to park in the Corvette Corral. Space is
limited to the first 50 Corvettes. There may be an overflow area if there are
more Corvettes. Be aware that it is possible that a PASS MAY BE required
(details to follow). We are working with Chevrolet to finalize these CORRAL
PARKING details. So keep checking the Events page for details. Please bring your
C5 Registry name badge to gain entry into the hospitality area. Hotels
are hard to come by, so if you plan on staying in the area, you need to make
your arrangements very soon. Due to Sebring’s location, there will be no host
hotel or dinner for this event. Keep checking our Events page
http://www.c5registry.com/events.htm
as we finalize details. For more information on race tickets, call the Sebring
International Raceway at 1-863-655-1442 (Fax 863-655-1777).
Since this is a one-day event, we do not have a Registry host
hotel or a dinner planned. If you need accommodations, we suggest you get them
early. Sebring is a small town and the rooms are gone quickly. For those of you
interested, practice for the actual race begins on Wednesday, March 17, with
minor races running on Thursday and Friday.
March 16, 2004
The Winning 2002 # 3 Corvette Nose is to be Auctioned
off at Sebring March 20, 2004
CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE !!!
March 15, 2004
Barrett-Jackson has 41 GM cars that will be auctioned off during
the Barrett-Jackson auction. Our understanding is that they will be auctioned
off during the three days from Friday 3/19 until Sunday 3/21. You can see the
entire lineup through the link below. By
Clicking Here... Looks like some historic collector stuff in the
mix...
March 14, 2004
The 88th running of the Indianapolis
500 on May 30 will bring together two powerful symbols that stir the
imaginations of enthusiasts around the world – Chevrolet and the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway – as a 2004 Corvette Convertible will serve as the Official Pace
Car of this year’s race.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO AND DETAILS
!
March 10, 2004
Direct from GM Racing Regarding Sebring Corral
Registry Members –.We have just received the
following from GM Racing:
"Due to budget cutbacks, we will have the corral area and will
have a limited amount of water and soda. There will be no food this year. The
corral will be a combination of Cadillac and Corvette on Friday and the Corvette
only on Saturday. The corral will open at 7:30 on Saturday. It has been moved to
turn 1 (one)."
Go in the Main Entrance and you will be directed to the corral.
For a map of the track go to
www.sebringraceway.com/track.html
March 3, 2004
Finally a Battery that will Last
!!!
Registry Members
– If
the C6 doesn’t do anything else for Corvette owners, it will finally provide a
battery that will actually last. Our “006 Agent” has just risked his very
soul in getting us the most recent test results regarding battery “stand times”
from the “battery test central command”. Drum roll please…the new C6
flooded battery for 2005 should last in an unused mode 52 DAYS! Yes, that’s
right, 52 DAYS!!! As opposed to our wonderful C5 AGM (gray in color) battery
used from 1999 though 2003 which could survive (if you were very, very lucky!)
only 25 DAYS! At least the 2004 final year C5s received a special newly
designed flooded battery that is reported to be good for up to 41 DAYS. Our
question is simple – If the C6 battery with the new “TOP MOUNT TERMINAL” design
is ready, why don’t they give it to us now???
March
2, 2004
CLEVELAND, OHIO - The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, a member of the
sixth generation of an American performance car legacy, will be unveiled March
2, 2004 at the Greater Cleveland International Auto Show by Brent Dewar, head of
the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Brent Dewar will pull the cover off to
reveal a completely new Corvette convertible. The Corvette convertible along
with the recently introduced coupe will deliver more power, passion and
precision than any previous model and will set a new standard for performance
car excellence.
Following the unveiling, Tadge Juechter, assistant chief engineer for the
Corvette launch team, will do a vehicle walk-around pointing out the key
features of the exterior and interior, as well as the powerhouse under the hood.
Members of the Cleveland area Chevrolet dealer body and Chevrolet Corvette
enthusiasts clubs will also be present to view the unveiling. The event will
take place at the Chevrolet exhibit at the 2004 Greater Cleveland Auto Show. All
members of the media are invited to attend.
March 1,
2004
Twin 125’s, Daytona 500, and
Indy.
C5 Registry Members
– Name three events where the greatest sports car in the world paced the race?
(I know, you’re all thinking
 this
sounds like a Johnny Carson "Carnac the Magnificent" episode with answers, then
questions.) Great news, there definitely will be an Indy 500 C5 Pace Corvette
for this very prestigious race. The bad news, there is no current plan to
reproduce an Indy 500 Pace Replica C5 for members to buy. This is going to be a
great year for the 2004 C5 as it will be the Pace Car for many of NASCAR races
and other racing venues around the country. We visited with Jim Campbell
(Corvette Brand Manager prior to Rick Baldick) at Daytona last week and he
shared with us that C5 Corvettes are going to be very busy pacing the country.
If you were at Daytona or watched on TV, the Twin 125’s on Thursday, February 12th,
were paced by an Arctic White C5 Coupe with orange and green decal/paint motif
to represent Gatorade, who sponsors the Twin 125 race. On Sunday, February 15th,
the Daytona 500 was paced by a Millennium Yellow
C5 Coupe striped with a very unique Daytona 500 decal package.
For all you Johnny Carson fans (like we are) you might want
to check out some of his old answers and questions at
johnnycarson.com/carson/entertainment/carnac/video2.jsp
. You will need QuickTime to run the video clips. Dan’s favorite is titled
"Cannonball Run" located near the bottom of the list. Prepare to laugh!
February 24, 2004
Racing Legend Carroll Shelby Named Sebring Grand Marshal
SEBRING, FL. - Legendary driver and car builder
Carroll Shelby will serve as Grand Marshal at the 52nd Annual Mobil 1 Twelve
Hours of Sebring. America's oldest and most prestigious sports car race begins
at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 20, and will open the 2004 American Le Mans
Series season. As a driver Shelby won numerous road racing events, highlighted
by a victory at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. His stellar career includes a
second place finish at Sebring in 1955, co-driving with Phil Hill
SEE EVENTS PAGE FOR DETAILS!
February 24, 2004
Magnesium Wheels Are Running Low!
C5 Registry Members – When 2004 production
began, there were 1,200 sets of magnesium sport wheels (N73) left in the C5
production inventory. As of today, that number is down to less than 750 sets. To
read about the latest, Members, see
MOHN.
February 24, 2004
If you are on AOL, and not receiving C5Net mail, or mail from
c5registry.com, you may want to get in touch with AOL. The problem seems
to be specific to various AOL / COMPSERVE mail servers.
Call AOL and voice your concern!!!! On February 21st they promised to have this
fixed in 48Hours. UPDATE: February 24th- I just spoke the AOL post master
team. The problem is being fixed... Will maybe take 24 to 48 Hours...
February 21, 2004
Commemorative Editions Are Moving Out
The Door in High Percentages!
C5 Registry Members
–
As of February 1st there have been a
total of 22,941 C5s built with a greater than expected segment being
Commemorative Editions. To read about the latest numbers, Members, see
MOHN.
February 19, 2004
Word Is Just In —
2004 C5 Sales Break All-Time January Record Ever!
C5 Registry Members
– The old girl still has some major life left in her! Our eight model year old
class leader finished January 2004 with its BEST EVER recorded sales of 2,986
C5s sold. We were number one in the "sports car segment" market! We beat the
one-year old new comer Nissan’s 350Z with sales of 2,431, Porsche Boxer with
sales of 260, Porsche 911 with sales of 584, BMWs Z4 with sales of 333,
Chrysler’s really new Cross Fire with sales of 470, and Mazda’s RX8 with sales
of 1,789. This is something I know all of our members are very proud of. With
Chevrolet incentives on C5s possibly going up, we look forward to seeing our C5
break every month’s record in the first half of 2004.
February 15, 2004
The C6 promises to be the best Corvette yet, and Mallett’s renowned Hammer
conversion will make it just that much better. Exclusive Mallett engine
and suspension modifications will make the C6 Hammer a performance-driver’s
dream, while Mallett styling features will set it apart from the rest.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS and SPECS.
February 7, 2004
:
Corvette model years 1997 – 2004 for Steering Column Lock
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V060000
Recall Date: February 06, 2004
Component:
Steering: Column Locking: Anti-Theft Device
Potential Number Of Units
Affected: 126,624
Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped
with electronic column lock systems (ECL), when the ignition switch is turned to
lock, the ECL prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is
started, the ECL unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if
the column fails to
unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel
supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot
be steered. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low or interrupted,
however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated
while the steering system is locked.
Consequence:
If this occurs, a
crash could occur without warning.
Remedy:
On vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock
by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the
transmission shifter will lock but the steering column will not lock. On
vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will reprogram the
powertrain control module. The steering column on these vehicles will continue
to lock when the key is removed. Owner notification is expected to begin during
the second quarter of 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO.
04006. - Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety
administration’s auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236
February 6, 2004
CORVETTE TO BE OFFICIAL PACE CAR OF DAYTONA 500 . . . The 2004
Corvette Coupe, America's performance icon, will pace this year's Daytona 500,
the opening race of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, on Feb. 15. The announcement
was made yesterday at Daytona International Speedway by Jim Campbell, marketing
director for Chevy Racing. "This is the final year of production for the current
fifth-generation Corvette ? and there is no better way to celebrate its success
than to pace the Daytona 500, one of the legendary and most prestigious events
in motorsports," said Campbell. For the 2004 season, Chevy will pace 26 Nextel
Cup events, 18 Busch events and 13 Craftsman Truck races ? a total of 57
national events and 21 more than last year. This month alone, during Speedweeks,
Corvette will pace four events at Daytona International Speedway, including the
Budweiser Shootout, the Gatorade 125-Mile qualifying races, the Hershey's Kisses
300 and the Daytona 500.
January 28, 2004
The all-new 2005 Corvette just edged out the all-new 2005
Mustang as the favorite vehicle of visitors to the Official Web Site of the
North American International Auto Show 2004
on MSN Autos. The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Ford Mustang are
new production versions of American automotive icons, and unlike many of the
concept vehicles that debuted at the Detroit show, they will be available in
showrooms later this year.
The 2005 Corvette is powered by a new LS2
6.0-liter small-block V8 that produces an estimated 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft
of torque. In terms of overall dimensions, the C6 is more compact than its
predecessor, measuring 5 inches shorter and about one inch narrower than the
current Corvette. The wheels increase to 18 inches in diameter at the front and
19 inches at the rear.
Nine vehicles were nominated by the
editors of MSN Autos as significant
vehicles of the show, representing a cross section of production and concept
vehicles. Visitors to the MSN Autos NAIAS Web site then voted for their favorite
show vehicle. Photos of each vehicle were displayed online and the photos were
randomly served into a special grid to ensure fairness and to prevent any
particular vehicle from consistently appearing in a favorable position. Blocking
technology was used to ensure that no individual could vote more than once.
January 14, 2004
CORVETTE RACING
-
announced a new partnership with
the Michelin Group. The manufacturer will provide technical assistance and full
tire support for the Corvette C5-R in the American Le Mans Series and the 24
Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
Corvette Racing’s sixth full year of racing will commence at the 12 Hours of
Sebring on March 20. The team will begin the season with a new six-speed gearbox
from supplier Xtrac, engine performance enhancements and further aerodynamic
modifications.
January 07, 2004
Registry Members - THIS IS THE MOST
RECENT UPDATE OF OUR PLANNED ACTIVITIES IN DETROIT.
01-07-04 16:05:00
We've got big things happening in Detroit this week and hope all of you will
join us! This is the final itinerary for our exciting trip. Don't forget to pack
your name badges and FRS radios for road trips.
Maps to all of the events (Listed
on the Events Page - CLICK HERE ) will be available from Dan in the
Crowne Plaza Hotel lobby at 4:30 pm on Thursday. We will leave extra maps at the
front desk for late comers. Check out the most recent updates -
Listed on the Events Page.
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