anyone have a C5?

[lucky7]

im getting the itch. i was in one once, long time ago. but i dont really remember much. i wouldnt mind getting one. with prices falling below the 20k mark for early C5's, its not out of the question. only issue being, i would much prefer to trade my S14 for one. but because most owners are older, i dont see that happening.

but main reasons being. LS1 + boltons/heads/cam = like whoa. drivability is good still. 18" CCW classics. not much else to do to make a serious performer/looker.

just curious, what do you guys think??

[Phlip]

Sheeeeeeeed...
If I had a C5...


... I would not have a 240SX

[VROOOM]

you can get early Z06's for about 22k now. they are awesome cars, just make sure you cna afford insurance. i doubt insurance on a 2 seat vette will be cheap

[240drifter1]

My dad just sold his '00 FRC C5 for and '06 C6.

I must say, they are badass cars.

And yea, You can push like 600HP NA.

[kdashy]

Sell the car if you have to.

Vettes are sooo nice.

[240drifter1]

you can get early Z06's for about 22k now. they are awesome cars, just make sure you cna afford insurance. i doubt insurance on a 2 seat vette will be cheap


My dads insurance is cheaper on the vette then it was on his F-150.

Im sure age has alot to do with it.

[VROOOM]

My dads insurance is cheaper on the vette then it was on his F-150.

Im sure age has alot to do with it.

that and its probably registered with them as a weekend or low mileage car

[Daniel.]

I've been seriously considering trading my evo for a c5 or something lsx powered.

maybe the g8 or an early c6?

i dunno, ill ask my coworkers for a ride in their c5's and c6's today and let you know what i think.

on paper though, you should definitely do it.

[exitspeed]

I want one too. A white coupe with some low offset Works.

[MikeisNissan]

I really want a clean C4 ..

[BobbyDigi]

When i get promoted, my job pays for my car, i'm definitely buying a c5, the cars are only like 20-22k for a good used one.

Te37's also come in 5x120......... :)

[240drifter1]

that and its probably registered with them as a weekend or low mileage car

Nope, its his daily.

[exitspeed]

I really want a clean C4 ..

Have you ever driven or sat in one?

Seriously it's one of the poorest engineered vehicles I've been in. And talk about rickety. The only one I've ever driven it was real clean and low miles. Back in like 98 or so. Going around turns it sounded like a wooden roller coaster.

That's just my experience with'em though.

[MikeisNissan]

Whoa.. TE's in a Corvette.. must see.

[ronmcdon]

Great choice. One of the best bargains right now no doubt. might as well go all the way and get a z06.

Only reason I see not to get one now, would be because they seem to depreciate rather quick at a steady rate. A yr or two from now, (esp with the gas prices), they may drop even further. I was contemplating trading my subaru for a c5 z06 2 yrs ago. They sold for a 28-35k back then.

Only thing I don't like are the stock seats, but it's not something the after-market can't fix.

[HyperTek]

i always wanted a modded late vette on the cheap, imagine its a poor mans super car =p

@ :50 in this vid.. imagine a modded vette =p
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A6dcxSOyPJo

[VROOOM]

my friend has a C6 with exhaust and intake and its amazing!!

[VROOOM]

Nope, its his daily.


damn thats pretty good. although my friend with the C6 had really cheap insurance till he got busted for 120 on the freeway.

[240drifter1]

my friend has a C6 with exhaust and intake and its amazing!!
My dads had a corsa exhaust, and omg, it sounds soo good.

[HyperTek]

i photoshopped my rims onto a C4 *color is gay but didnt feel like photoshopping it *
http://i27.tinypic.com/jufvx4.jpg
imagine a rear defuser on the back would be sick

[lucky7]

sure the car has its faults. but the positives by far, outweigh the negatives. that and im really growing tired of my car. its been a long haul, and ive spent a shit ton of money on it. i need to stop. haha. my car is actually at the shop... getting tuned with 650cc's, AFPR, and a GT3071R. not to mention, it has a seibon trunk, and the matching hood is in my garage. all i really wanted was low 400whp out of this RB25. i might finally get it, but i think it might be too late. i would just really prefer to have a nicer car from the start. iono. you guys think a trade would be out of the question?? am i assuming my car is much more spectacular than it actually is? the basics. 97 with 50k on it. 400+ whp via RB25 + GT3071R + EMS. stance coils + wilwood 4 pots. blah blah. im probably dreaming.

[240drifter1]

Ill trade you my kouki if you want to throw an LS1 in it. lmao.

[VROOOM]

My dads had a corsa exhaust, and omg, it sounds soo good.

thats what my friend has. the corsa sport i believe.

[silviaguy240]

Whoa.. TE's in a Corvette.. must see.

i think there's pics floating around zilvia, i know some shop in japan has a exclusive contract with volk and gets TE's made for corvettes/camaros over there. no face 3 though from what i saw.

outside for me they look good, but the interior doesnt look much different from any late 90's gm car though, and the rear leaf spring suspension...eh, i'd still rock one.

heres some i found real quick, other ones ive seen are much higher res and from a track day

http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimoto/krch_01.jpg
http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimoto/alignm_01.jpg
http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimoto/honjyo_06/SANY0188.jpg
http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimoto/honjyo_07/SANY0531.jpg
http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimoto/nenga_2008.jpg

[tougemiata]

My dad has a c6 vette too. Its his daily and he loves it. I've raced it a few times and its so much fun. My fiance doesnt even mind the drive and its perfectly quiet inside and the stock sound system is great. I have driven a ton of vettes (autoX mostly, but also as a valet) and the C5zo6 have the same whp as the new C6 vettes and they are soooo cheap now. By far the best car for the money, can out drive any BMW m3 thats modded, and the z06 gets like 25-30 mpg. As soon as i get done with grad school I am getting a z06, they are just so badass!

[240drifter1]

Hell yea, Vette's get baddass gas mileage.

Going down the Interstate at like 75mpg at 2k rpms lmao

[SimpleSexy180]

Sheeeeeeeed...
If I had a C5...


... I would have a 240SX FOR DRIFTING


FIXED damnit.

[SimpleS14]

lucky7 - A trade is out of the question IMO...it will be hard to find someone willing to trade a C5 Vette for an older import. Unless by some streak of luck, this guy is now into Nissan or has a thing for imports.

what is the gas mileage on the C5 Z06?

I was considering it at one point in time, but my next car has to be a sedan and i'm liking the G8 GXP

[DOOK]

what is the gas mileage on the C5 Z06?



my buddy scott has some head work, exhaust and intake on his Z06 and gets 30 mpg highway, mid 20s city... 433 whp and 419 wtq

[Daniel.]

lucky7 - A trade is out of the question IMO...it will be hard to find someone willing to trade a C5 Vette for an older import. Unless by some streak of luck, this guy is now into Nissan or has a thing for imports.

what is the gas mileage on the C5 Z06?

I was considering it at one point in time, but my next car has to be a sedan and i'm liking the G8 GXP

My buddies are getting between 22 and 27mpg on their modded C5's.

Bone stock you can get about 27+ if you don't have a lead foot.

[SimpleS14]

my buddy scott has some head work, exhaust and intake on his Z06 and gets 30 mpg...

not bad at all

[DOOK]

I edited my prior post to make it clearer... the aerodynamics of these cars is outstanding and help A LOT

[Daniel.]

I edited my prior post to make it clearer... the aerodynamics of these cars is outstanding and help A LOT

that and the .56 6th gear.

[DOOK]

yeah... but from experience of a local guy with 4 digit horsepower numbers.... don't shift into 6th at 150+... yeah, it'll eat it QUICK

[muddafakka]

If you can get one, get it. I've seen C5s (non-Z06s) going for $22-28K and they had pretty low mileage on them. The norm for Z06s seem to be mid 30's-$40K. I'd love to own a 2004 C5 Z06. Hell I'd even settle for a 99-01 FRC. I personally prefer the C5s styling over the C6. Their interiors don't bother me. Aftermarket seats and Caravaggio interior upgrades would fix that. Same goes for wheels. I'd rock Volk GT-S wheels. Everybody rocks HREs, BBS, CCWs, etc.

I wanna see somebody photoshop that! Silver or black Z06 on gunmetal or black Volk GT-Ss. You'll get + rep from me.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4YtIGKk1Aws
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CP5uefxVh8U&feature=related

[240drifter1]

LMAO, I say if your doing 150 in anything its gonna eat gas fast.


Those things sound sick, damn.

[lucky7]

lucky7 - A trade is out of the question IMO...it will be hard to find someone willing to trade a C5 Vette for an older import. Unless by some streak of luck, this guy is now into Nissan or has a thing for imports.


thats what i figured. hmm.

[status:one]

I think the C6 looks so good I couldn't bring myself to get a C5.

[DOOK]

LMAO, I say if your doing 150 in anything its gonna eat gas fast.


Those things sound sick, damn.

I wasn't talking about eating gas... I was talking about eating 6th gear... as in destroying it...

[240drifter1]

I wasn't talking about eating gas... I was talking about eating 6th gear... as in destroying it...


Damn, Ive never heard of that.

So how are you suppose to top out the vette at 190 or what ever. lol

[DOOK]

6th is overdrive... it's not for climbing speed... that is what 5th is for... and I believe the vette got to 186... don't know about this 190 talk :D

[240drifter1]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=I6EiNFiLhV0&feature=related

Damn, I didnt know it could do 190 in 5th. :)

Thats crazy.

[MikeisNissan]

Good God! messagelength

[bamaboy]

I'm not reading all of this but I will tell you that c5s can be gotten for less than 20k if you look hard enough. 97s and 98s i see for 16-19000 all the time with low miles.....gotta look

[BustedS13]

Only reason I see not to get one now, would be because they seem to depreciate rather quick at a steady rate. A yr or two from now, (esp with the gas prices)

uh. c5 manuals get 28mpg highway. all ls1's do.

[Omarius Maximus]

I would just look for an FRC, throw some nice heads, a cam, longtubes, full exhaust, and an intake...next thing you know, your at 500hp.

One of the greatest cars ever built, imo. Supercar potential, while being affordable.

[lucky7]

definately awesome. i have a feeling im stuck with this car for a while though.

the best part about a vette, is that it holds its value far better than any other domestic. save for the lower production cars like the ford GT.

[exitspeed]

The only think I don't like about Vette's is I've STILL never seen any tasteful aero or styling accessories. Not that it needs a lot, but still there isn't anything that looks good.

[lucky7]

thats why i like the vette. dont touch it. i hate aftermarket body parts. im one of the very few around here. CCW classics + cowl hood. thats all you need to make a vette look amazing.
http://i.b5z.net/i/u/1473169/i/c5%20corvette/MikeC5.jpg

[exitspeed]

I would just like a nice front lip. Maybe some SS that don't go the along the whole rocker panel, just near the back of the door. And then just a tasteful rear valence. Nothing 90's ground effect kit looking.

But I don't have a Vette, so yea...

[flip3d]

I love the vette but the interior could use a little help. GM has goofy taste in style.

[exitspeed]

I love the vette but the interior could use a little help. GM has goofy taste in style.

The interior of a Vette wouldn't deter me from buying one, just like the lack of amenities in a 240 ie cupholders didn't stop me from buy one.

It's not a Lexus, or BMW...it's a great bang for your buck sports car.

That's just MO though.:bow:

[surge s14]

my pops has a 01 c5 its only got like 19k on it he uses it on to drive to mexico city for conventions 3 times a year its like a 12 hour drive he make in in 6 w/ a hour to stop to eat.

heres some pics
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u17/surges14/IM000213.jpg
and some new wheels
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u17/surges14/IM000998.jpg

[Daniel.]

I'm excited. I'll be driving a modded C5 on R compounds today, as well as a stock C6.

Cant wait.

[SHIFT_*grind*]

Along the same lines, you may consider an LS1 F-body. Spare me the LOLCAMEROMULLET jokes and hear me out for a second :) I remember hearing reports of them actually marginally outperforming Vettes of the same year, stock for stock (in a straight line). The Vette's handling is obviously going to be superior, but the F-bodies don't necessarily handle like complete turds. Gas mileage is virtually identical between the two. Personally, I really like the way they look with a little drop and some decent wheels.

There's a guy trying to sell his '00 Camaro SS locally. 25K miles, 383, all the bolt-ons, nearly 500WHP, still gets ~25mpg highway, priced at $14K. Makes me want to just give in and quit fucking around with imports.

The Vette is definitely the superior car, and it really depends what you're looking for...but it is a big price difference.

[Daniel.]

Along the same lines, you may consider an LS1 F-body. Spare me the LOLCAMEROMULLET jokes and hear me out for a second :) I remember hearing reports of them actually marginally outperforming Vettes of the same year, stock for stock (in a straight line). The Vette's handling is obviously going to be superior, but the F-bodies don't necessarily handle like complete turds. Gas mileage is virtually identical between the two. Personally, I really like the way they look with a little drop and some decent wheels.

There's a guy trying to sell his '00 Camaro SS locally. 25K miles, 383, all the bolt-ons, nearly 500WHP, priced at $14K currently. Makes me want to just give in and quit fucking around with imports.

The Vette is definitely the superior car, and it really depends what you're looking for...but it is a big price difference.

*points finger at you* haha you think Camullets are cool.

[bloodangels13]

i would love to have a vette but thats ganna have to be later down the road. My insurance would rape me.
for thoes who plan on geting a vette ... check out APS tt kits for the bad boy.. low boost (8psi i think) on a standard c6 makes almost 700 whp on pump gas!
http://http://www.airpowersystems.com/corvette/c6.htm

[exitspeed]

^
I know a dude who used to be a HUGE fan of those Camaro's. Notice I said USED TO. Both of the ones he had were complete PILES! It was heavy, and even a thought of romping on the thing meant you were going to fixing it in the very immediate future.

I'm pretty anti-GM pre 2006 because of quality and deigns. C5 Vette's are one of the exceptions.

[BustedS13]

Along the same lines, you may consider an LS1 F-body. Spare me the LOLCAMEROMULLET jokes and hear me out for a second :) I remember hearing reports of them actually marginally outperforming Vettes of the same year, stock for stock (in a straight line). The Vette's handling is obviously going to be superior, but the F-bodies don't necessarily handle like complete turds. Gas mileage is virtually identical between the two. Personally, I really like the way they look with a little drop and some decent wheels.

There's a guy trying to sell his '00 Camaro SS locally. 25K miles, 383, all the bolt-ons, nearly 500WHP, still gets ~25mpg highway, priced at $14K. Makes me want to just give in and quit fucking around with imports.

The Vette is definitely the superior car, and it really depends what you're looking for...but it is a big price difference.

you can get an LS1 f body for 10 if you look hard enough.
but they handle like ABSOLUTE SHIT. just AWFUL. the vette has the power, looks, and handling. f bodies just have the power.

[SHIFT_*grind*]

The 1LE F-bodies were pretty competent handlers.

Too bad they only made like 8 of them. :(

[lucky7]

i must confess, im not much of a camaro fan. the only reason i could ever see buying one, is for the LS1. but even that wouldnt get me behind the wheel of one im sure. i'd prefer to have an SN95 mustang cobra instead. despite being similar in straightline performance, in my mind, the vette is on another level.

i should just quit my bitching though. ive got a decent car for now.. i just always want something more. haha.

[VROOOM]

i must confess, im not much of a camaro fan. the only reason i could ever see buying one, is for the LS1. but even that wouldnt get me behind the wheel of one im sure. i'd prefer to have an SN95 mustang cobra instead. despite being similar in straightline performance, in my mind, the vette is on another level.

i should just quit my bitching though. ive got a decent car for now.. i just always want something more. haha.

Ram Air T/A!!!!!! those make the Camaro's look like a poop

[SHIFT_*grind*]

The WS6 T/As have those HUGE nostrils though. The ram air is cool but those things are almost too big. I prefer the look of the SLP Firehawk's ram air, it's not quite so brazen.

http://home.kc.rr.com/mossberg/sig/joe2.jpg

vs.

http://www.pontiac-power.ch/images/cars/FirebirdTransAm/02TransAmFirehawkRed01.jpg

[lucky7]

ive always liked T/A's. but i dont want to be an Fbod owner. :keke:
i'd rather roll an SVT. even if its slower.

EDIT: peep the post count. :keke:

[SHIFT_*grind*]

I've never been a fan of Mustangs, except for the way they sound. If I could have an LS-powered car that sounded like a worked-over 5.0, I'd be set. :bigok:

[muddafakka]

Hell yeah, forget about the Camaros. WS6 T/A or SLP Firehawk is where it's at.

I believe some of them had the option for the LS2.

I don't really care much about the SN95s but I do like the Terminators.

[exitspeed]

The TA's are to bubbly and bulging for my taste. All the lines look exaggerated.

[VROOOM]

Hell yeah, forget about the Camaros. WS6 T/A or SLP Firehawk is where it's at.

I believe some of them had the option for the LS2.

I don't really care much about the SN95s but I do like the Terminators.


supposedly some of the 02 camaros came with the LS6? (the 02 C5 vette motor) as a special treat. but ive only heard stories
.

[muddafakka]

I think the 01-02 models received the LS6 intake manifold, not the actual engine itself.

I remember seeing a T/A with an LS2 on Cardomain but the site is down atm. Must've been some rare factory option.

[SHIFT_*grind*]

If they came from the factory with anything but an LS1, it would have been a super-rare option. Like, even more rare than the 1LE package (which was only made for 1 or 2 years and production numbers were in the double digits). '01 or '02 they got a bump in power, I think, so that's probably the LS6 intake manifold.

[LB.Motoring]

mmmmmmmmmmm


Straight pipe, slammed, and maybe some front and rear diffuser...

http://www.customcorvetteaccessories.com/images/600_Lowered_1.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/ZOSICK/Goodsidelowered.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t151/2000vert/051.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa18/EBCorvette/DSC01497_fhdr.jpg


Oh yes son 99'

bahahah

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/elsloan22/sp500.jpg

Simple favorite

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z64/wolfe_07/DSC00102.jpg


but damn

c6. Its hard to beat.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4648/dsc01186fl8.jpg




c5 body is like a Zenki s14
c6 body is like a kouki s14

they both look badass with clean style mods, but the kouki is more aggressive from the getgo

[exitspeed]

No Doubt the C6 is just too rad!

[VROOOM]

If they came from the factory with anything but an LS1, it would have been a super-rare option. Like, even more rare than the 1LE package (which was only made for 1 or 2 years and production numbers were in the double digits). '01 or '02 they got a bump in power, I think, so that's probably the LS6 intake manifold.

i heard it was the last few off the assembly line. but it was just something i heard.


i still like the C5 better. i dont know why.

[sunnys14]

SS's and WS6's came with LS1's. It never came with an LS2, F-bodies were discountinued in 2001 and the LS2 debuted 3 years later.

The 6.0 LS2 wasn't even released till 04/05 in the C6 and the 2nd year GTO

First year GTO came with a LS1 5.7

[VROOOM]

SS's and WS6's came with LS1's. It never came with an LS2, F-bodies were discountinued in 2001 and the LS2 debuted 3 years later.

The 6.0 LS2 wasn't even released till 04/05 in the C6 and the 2nd year GTO

First year GTO came with a LS1 5.7

f-bodies were cancelled in 02 not 01


also i found out about the last year camaro engines. in 02 some camaros came with LS6 blocks


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

The version fitted to the 2004 Pontiac GTO was rated at 350 hp (261 kW) and 365 ft·lbf (494 Nm) of torque, which incidentally is what most US-spec LS1s made regardless of their advertised rating.[citation needed] Beginning in 2001, the LS1 received the higher-flowing intake from the LS6 and a milder camshaft to keep power at the same level; this also allowed GM to remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system (Camaro/Firebird only; 97-00 Corvette LS1 never used an EGR system). The block is very similar to that of the higher-output LS6; beginning in 2002, some LS1 engines were actually built using the LS6 block instead. The LS1 was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1998. Applications:

[Bobafreak]

I only see elderly people driving these cars here in socal. Mostly on the freeway on my way to work.

[Daniel.]

Ok so I drove a bone stock c6 today.

Handling isn't as sharp as my evo but goddam there's power all over the damn place.

I mean like, off the line, boom power. Are you cruising at 2k rpm? Want power? Here's a fucking punch in the gut full of torque and power. Want to slide your vette around a corner? No problem. Drop the pedal like last night's panties and countersteer.

Then I got a ride in a 450whp C5 on R compounds. Fuck me. I'm in love. The C5 was balls out a ridiculous monster. Want to take a girl out on a date and make her clothes fall off on the way to your bedroom? No problem, just hammer the throttle in this car on the way home. If the sheer torque doesn't rip her clothing clean off, I don't know what will. And it still gets 27mpg.

I'm sold.

[SimpleS14]

For anyone that has GT5 Prologue...the tuned Z06 has some nice TE37s on it...its so hot. I wish I can take screenshots. -_-

i would love to have a vette but thats ganna have to be later down the road. My insurance would rape me.
for thoes who plan on geting a vette ... check out APS tt kits for the bad boy.. low boost (8psi i think) on a standard c6 makes almost 700 whp on pump gas!
http://www.airpowersystems.com/corvette/c6.htm

That reminds me of an Aussie turbo kit that might be available for the G8 GXP.

I don't get why the turbos are placed under the chassis like that. Seems like they would get awfully dirty. :ugh:

Either way that is a badass setup for the regular C6.

Nice post Daniel....very convincing to me to look at these cars.

[240drifter1]

Dads C6
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/008-3.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/011-1.jpg

His Ex-C5.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/010.jpg
Theres a local with a STS TT C5 Zo6, that thing is sick.

[silviaguy240]

GTO!!! fast as/faster than c5 vette, and not as many around im pretty sure, newer, and cheaper, mostly low mileage and probably still under warranty. although looks maybe not so much, i think with a front lip, slammed, flush wheels, wangan stlye wing, dual blast pipes and all blacked out it'd look fucking rad.

[Andrew Bohan]

http://www.7extrememotorsports.com/lemans/cars/chevrolet-corvette-c5r-14.jpg

do it

i dare you

[Daniel.]

GTO!!! fast as/faster than c5 vette, and not as many around im pretty sure, newer, and cheaper, mostly low mileage and probably still under warranty. although looks maybe not so much, i think with a front lip, slammed, flush wheels, wangan stlye wing, dual blast pipes and all blacked out it'd look fucking rad.

rode in one today too. feels porky.

rather have a c5.

[VROOOM]

Jay Leno's 600 hp E85 powered C6RS

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k79/nismothecat/jaylenochevroletcorvettec6rs_chevro.jpg

[lucky7]

it was at the detroit auto show. i got a shot of it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2216256688_cf222735a8_b.jpg
pretty pimp, except the wheels look cheap in person. the black chrome or whatever.

[BustedS13]

GTO!!! fast as/faster than c5 vette, and not as many around im pretty sure, newer, and cheaper, mostly low mileage and probably still under warranty. although looks maybe not so much, i think with a front lip, slammed, flush wheels, wangan stlye wing, dual blast pipes and all blacked out it'd look fucking rad.

both will run mid to low 13's stock. the goat has 50 more hp, but it's also about 500 pounds heavier. also, it looks like a bonneville coupe or something. and it doesn't handle worth shit

[VROOOM]

both will run mid to low 13's stock. the goat has 50 more hp, but it's also about 500 pounds heavier. also, it looks like a bonneville coupe or something. and it doesn't handle worth shit

yup, i came very very close to buying one(GTO) but the shifter and the handling killed it. ending up buying the Mazdaspeed3. i only wish i could have waited to test drive the Cobalt SS turbo.

[DOOK]

several C5s on ebay right now for right at 20k with relatively low miles... most of them are auto unfortunately.

[HyperTek]

i dont think its easy to "slam" a vette, they dont have springs

[BustedS13]

yup, i came very very close to buying one(GTO) but the shifter and the handling killed it. ending up buying the Mazdaspeed3. i only wish i could have waited to test drive the Cobalt SS turbo.

my old roommate had an Ion Redline, i thought it was gay until we drove it to california and back. 205hp supercharged, 30mpg on our trip (except for PCH where we averaged about 17 and burned off a quarter inch or so of tire), and it handled alright for a FWD. he paid more than a c5 vette would cost, though. so fuck that


i dont think its easy to "slam" a vette, they dont have springs

plus it looks retarded (at least, the slammed one in post 71 does, but i think it's a photoshop). the vette is an engineering marvel as it sits, no need to fuck with it

[lucky7]

i dont think its easy to "slam" a vette, they dont have springs

maybe not coil springs. but they deff have springs.

http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php

http://www.2phast.com/Corvette/lower.htm

[HyperTek]

heres some funky dunky..
C4 to C5 conversions
http://www.thcorvetteshop.com/inprogress/c45-006f.jpg
http://www.thcorvetteshop.com/inprogress/c45-007f.jpg
http://www.thcorvetteshop.com/inprogress/c45-011f.jpg

[BustedS13]

^ :ughd::ughd::ughd:

c4's are alright, c5's are sex, but that... is ergh

[Omarius Maximus]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/2498428164_ea7dbaeaa2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2498426322_fe68dfc6ee_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2498414802_f9538d7199_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/2456969581_a9e8c61e19_b.jpg

The C6 Z06 WILL be my next car.

[BustedS13]

nissan people who want chevrolets.

http://i29.tinypic.com/iqhn60.jpg

[lucky7]

i really wish they still had pop-ups.. like i said, i'd be happy with a stock C5 at this point. despite being slower than my S.

[HyperTek]

but you will have more sexy appeal lol

[lucky7]

lol, i could use all i can get. :lol:

[GSXRJJordan]

Wow I can't believe I missed this thread!

My dad has a black on black C5 Z06 that myself and A&A Corvette have modded (now he takes it to a shop cause I live further away) to about 560rwhp @ 6psi. Vortech blower, intercooler, radiator, headers, high flow cats, and a FPR. That's about as much as you can do with stock internals.

To dispel a few myths - Vettes have transverse leaf springs... it's the weirdest fucking thing you've ever seen. The spring connects between the LCAs, and ride height is determined with these endlinks that look straight off a S-chassis sway bar. Lengthen the endlink = lower ride height. I slammed my dad's z06, it looks dope.

Oh, and there's a piece of frame rail that runs right up underneath the lic plate in the front that we attached rollers to, so whenever my dad's old ass bottoms out the car, nothing scrapes. It's the shit.

Wheels wise, Vette offsets suck. Stock C5 Z06 fitment is like 17x9.5, 18x11, but the offsets are like +50 and +70. And you can't roll fenders, cause everything is fiberglass.

The coolest thing about z06's is not the engine. It's the brakes and handling. Hauling the car down from 150 coming into a corner is mind-blowing. You have no idea what 1G turns are like in a S-chassis, unless you're PJ or Sasha (from ZT), etc, and have a fully legit race car. Oh, and electronic assists that have a "competition" mode, and actually help you? Yeah. The Z06 is the best handling car I've ever driven. Makes a great benchmark for tuning my S-chassis toys, too.

Ending thought - if you were going to keep a C5 stock, spend a few extra grand and get the z06. If you want to upgrade everything, save the cash and get an early hardtop (looks like a Z06), or a coupe (with the removable top). No 'verts unless you want to pay out the ass and have a bad handling whale of a vette.

I'll hopefully be bringing my new S14 and the Z06 (on cheap tires, not $500/ea) to ASB this year, btw :)

[lucky7]

have any pics of your dads hooptie? sounds badass.

[GSXRJJordan]

Yeah! I'll have to get a few. Hopefully today.

[VROOOM]

heres some funky dunky..
C4 to C5 conversions
http://www.thcorvetteshop.com/inprogress/c45-006f.jpg
http://www.thcorvetteshop.com/inprogress/c45-007f.jpg
http://www.thcorvetteshop.com/inprogress/c45-011f.jpg

found the C4-C5 conversion kit on Ebay. its only $895

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corvette-Body-Kit-C4-to-C5-Upgrade-Ground-Effects-84-96_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262Q QcategoryZ36475QQihZ007QQitemZ170219482218QQtcZpho to

[Bubbles]

My government teacher drove a Corvette.

FACT.

[WanganRunner]

I saw someone mentioned the modified Corvette from Tokyo Extreme Racer Zero (I had the JPN version), and also a mention of someone who has a special contract with Ray's for Corvette-sized TE37's.

In both cases, it is this company, WEST:

http://www.westcorvette.co.jp/newest.html


They have lots of cool stuff for Corvettes, particularly C4 ZR1s, and they have campaigned a number of Corvette race cars in Japan, some of which are occasionally for sale.


EDIT: Here's a big "for sale" pic on their site that includes a shot of a C6 Z06 with gold TE37s:

http://www.westcorvette.co.jp/image2/west0712.jpg