FOR SALE 2003 Electron Metallic Blue Coupe W/ 500RWH NA
11-18-2009, 11:37 PM
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FOR SALE 2003 Electron Metallic Blue Coupe W/ 500RWH NA
For Sale: 2003 Electron Metallic Blue Coupe 416 LS3 500 RWH All Motor:
Well the time has come to sell my car. I have owned this car since the day I drove it off the showroom floor. I own the car outright. There are no liens and I have the title. This corvette is in almost mint condition with a lot of modifications. I have made 500 RWH with 470 RWT on all motor. I have dyno graph to prove. This car is extremely fast and it is a head turner. At wide open throttle it sounds like a Nascar. This car is totally street able with a nice sounding cam. It can be used as a daily driver. There is not much that can keep up with me. Car should run a mid 10’s in the quarter mile. Mike from Mike Norris Motorsports has done most of the work on this car as well as the tuning. You can contact Mike Norris if you need more information about me or my car. This car is also equipped with a pillar pod with fuel pressure and boost gauges and a Kenne Bell Boost a Pump if later down the line you decide you want to add nitrous or a supercharger. You will not be disappointed.
Mike from Norris Motorsports – 407-616-2518
I am asking $25,000. My name is Ron and I can be contacted at 954-325-7722 or rhollander46@aol.com.
Engine Modifications consist of the following:
1. Brand new LME built 416 LS3 consisting of the following:
A) GM LS3 block bored and stroked to a 416 with an 11.7:1 compression ration
B) Callies Compstar forged crankshaft
C) Callies Compstar H-beam rods with ARP bolts
D) Wiseco forged pistons with Napier rings
E) Clevite tri metal race main and rod bearings
G) Durabond cam bearings
H) ARP studs for main cap fasteners
I) Comp cams 230 – 248 on a 114 + 4 custom Norris Motorsports grind camshaft
J) Rollmaster double timing set
K) Melling HV/HP ported oil pump
L) ARP bolts cylinder head fasteners
M) GM MLS head gaskets
N) GM LS7 lifters
O) Manley pushrods
P) GM L92 rocker arms
Q) GM L76 intake with fuel rail and 40# injectors
R) GM ported LS2 throttle body
S) LS2 front and valley covers
T) GM L92 cylinder heads with Manley valves and titanium retainers and PAC springs flowing 363 CFM’s. Heads have 68CC chamber volume
2. Norris Motorsports red aluminum catch can
3. Halltech red Venom intake
4. NGK TR55 plugs
5. GM red performance wires
6. Optima battery
Drive train modifications:
1. RPM Level 4 transmission rated at 600 RWH
2. Yank 3600 torque convertor
3. DTE Stage 2 rear end with 3:73 gears
4. B&M transmission cooler
Fuel modifications:
1. 08 ZO6 fuel pump
2. MSD boost a pump
3. Racetronix harness
Exhaust modifications:
1. American Racing Headers with 1 7/8” primaries with 3” collectors X-pipe and cats.
2. Corsa Indy mufflers with pro-series tips
Suspension and brake modifications:
1. Brand new 08 ZO6 front and rear shocks
2. ZO6 04 sway bays front and rear
3. Brand new AC Delco ceramic brake pads front and rear
4. Baer Eradispeed rotors front and rear
5. ZO6 04 red brake calipers front and rear
Cooling modifications:
1. Dewitt’s double core all aluminum radiator with built in engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler.
2. Dewitt’s dual SPAL fans with aluminum radiator shroud.
3. Motorad 160 degree thermostat
Exterior modifications:
1. Entire car painted with Spies Echerd paint to factory specs. All body parts were removed from car. Nothing was masked off.
2. Caravaggio rear spoiler
3. CCW SP 500 19” rims 11” rears and 10” fronts with BF Goodrich KDW’s 295-35-19 rears 275-30-19 fronts
4. ZO6 front fog light screens
5. Stainless steel Corvette inserts in rear bumper cover
6. Car comes with factory blue targa top
7. Car also comes with glass targa top
Interior modifications:
1. Autometer Cobalt fuel pressure and boost gauges with pod
2. Cartek line lock
3. Corvette rubber floor mats
4. Brand new 5% tint on side windows
5. Tinted hatch at 5%
Also included are the 3 volume original GM repair manuals and car cover.
Well the time has come to sell my car. I have owned this car since the day I drove it off the showroom floor. I own the car outright. There are no liens and I have the title. This corvette is in almost mint condition with a lot of modifications. I have made 500 RWH with 470 RWT on all motor. I have dyno graph to prove. This car is extremely fast and it is a head turner. At wide open throttle it sounds like a Nascar. This car is totally street able with a nice sounding cam. It can be used as a daily driver. There is not much that can keep up with me. Car should run a mid 10’s in the quarter mile. Mike from Mike Norris Motorsports has done most of the work on this car as well as the tuning. You can contact Mike Norris if you need more information about me or my car. This car is also equipped with a pillar pod with fuel pressure and boost gauges and a Kenne Bell Boost a Pump if later down the line you decide you want to add nitrous or a supercharger. You will not be disappointed.
Mike from Norris Motorsports – 407-616-2518
I am asking $25,000. My name is Ron and I can be contacted at 954-325-7722 or rhollander46@aol.com.
Engine Modifications consist of the following:
1. Brand new LME built 416 LS3 consisting of the following:
A) GM LS3 block bored and stroked to a 416 with an 11.7:1 compression ration
B) Callies Compstar forged crankshaft
C) Callies Compstar H-beam rods with ARP bolts
D) Wiseco forged pistons with Napier rings
E) Clevite tri metal race main and rod bearings
G) Durabond cam bearings
H) ARP studs for main cap fasteners
I) Comp cams 230 – 248 on a 114 + 4 custom Norris Motorsports grind camshaft
J) Rollmaster double timing set
K) Melling HV/HP ported oil pump
L) ARP bolts cylinder head fasteners
M) GM MLS head gaskets
N) GM LS7 lifters
O) Manley pushrods
P) GM L92 rocker arms
Q) GM L76 intake with fuel rail and 40# injectors
R) GM ported LS2 throttle body
S) LS2 front and valley covers
T) GM L92 cylinder heads with Manley valves and titanium retainers and PAC springs flowing 363 CFM’s. Heads have 68CC chamber volume
2. Norris Motorsports red aluminum catch can
3. Halltech red Venom intake
4. NGK TR55 plugs
5. GM red performance wires
6. Optima battery
Drive train modifications:
1. RPM Level 4 transmission rated at 600 RWH
2. Yank 3600 torque convertor
3. DTE Stage 2 rear end with 3:73 gears
4. B&M transmission cooler
Fuel modifications:
1. 08 ZO6 fuel pump
2. MSD boost a pump
3. Racetronix harness
Exhaust modifications:
1. American Racing Headers with 1 7/8” primaries with 3” collectors X-pipe and cats.
2. Corsa Indy mufflers with pro-series tips
Suspension and brake modifications:
1. Brand new 08 ZO6 front and rear shocks
2. ZO6 04 sway bays front and rear
3. Brand new AC Delco ceramic brake pads front and rear
4. Baer Eradispeed rotors front and rear
5. ZO6 04 red brake calipers front and rear
Cooling modifications:
1. Dewitt’s double core all aluminum radiator with built in engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler.
2. Dewitt’s dual SPAL fans with aluminum radiator shroud.
3. Motorad 160 degree thermostat
Exterior modifications:
1. Entire car painted with Spies Echerd paint to factory specs. All body parts were removed from car. Nothing was masked off.
2. Caravaggio rear spoiler
3. CCW SP 500 19” rims 11” rears and 10” fronts with BF Goodrich KDW’s 295-35-19 rears 275-30-19 fronts
4. ZO6 front fog light screens
5. Stainless steel Corvette inserts in rear bumper cover
6. Car comes with factory blue targa top
7. Car also comes with glass targa top
Interior modifications:
1. Autometer Cobalt fuel pressure and boost gauges with pod
2. Cartek line lock
3. Corvette rubber floor mats
4. Brand new 5% tint on side windows
5. Tinted hatch at 5%
Also included are the 3 volume original GM repair manuals and car cover.
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11-18-2009, 11:39 PM
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For Sale: 2003 Electron Metallic Blue Coupe 416 LS3 500 RWH All Motor:
Well the time has come to sell my car. I have owned this car since the day I drove it off the showroom floor. I own the car outright. There are no liens and I have the title. This corvette is in almost mint condition with a lot of modifications. I have made 500 RWH with 470 RWT on all motor. I have dyno graph to prove. This car is extremely fast and it is a head turner. At wide open throttle it sounds like a Nascar. This car is totally street able with a nice sounding cam. It can be used as a daily driver. There is not much that can keep up with me. Car should run a mid 10’s in the quarter mile. Mike from Mike Norris Motorsports has done most of the work on this car as well as the tuning. You can contact Mike Norris if you need more information about me or my car. This car is also equipped with a pillar pod with fuel pressure and boost gauges and a Kenne Bell Boost a Pump if later down the line you decide you want to add nitrous or a supercharger. You will not be disappointed.
Mike from Norris Motorsports – 407-616-2518
I am asking $33,000. My name is Ron and I can be contacted at 954-325-7722 or rhollander46@aol.com.
Engine Modifications consist of the following:
1. Brand new LME built 416 LS3 consisting of the following:
A) GM LS3 block bored and stroked to a 416 with an 11.7:1 compression ration
B) Callies Compstar forged crankshaft
C) Callies Compstar H-beam rods with ARP bolts
D) Wiseco forged pistons with Napier rings
E) Clevite tri metal race main and rod bearings
G) Durabond cam bearings
H) ARP studs for main cap fasteners
I) Comp cams 230 – 248 on a 114 + 4 custom Norris Motorsports grind camshaft
J) Rollmaster double timing set
K) Melling HV/HP ported oil pump
L) ARP bolts cylinder head fasteners
M) GM MLS head gaskets
N) GM LS7 lifters
O) Manley pushrods
P) GM L92 rocker arms
Q) GM L6 intake with fuel rail and 40# injectors
R) GM ported LS2 throttle body
S) LS2 front and valley covers
T) GM L92 cylinder heads with Manley valves and titanium retainers and PAC springs flowing 363 CFM’s. Heads have 68CC chamber volume
2. Norris Motorsports red aluminum catch can
3. Halltech red Venom intake
4. NGK TR55 plugs
5. GM red performance wires
6. Optima battery
Drive train modifications:
1. RPM Level 4 transmission rated at 600 RWH
2. Yank 3600 torque convertor
3. DTE Stage 2 rear end with 3:73 gears
4. B&M transmission cooler
Fuel modifications:
1. 08 ZO6 fuel pump
2. MSD boost a pump
3. Racetronix harness
Exhaust modifications:
1. American Racing Headers with 1 7/8” primaries with 3” collectors X-pipe and cats.
2. Corsa Indy mufflers with pro-series tips
Suspension and brake modifications:
1. Brand new 08 ZO6 front and rear shocks
2. ZO6 04 sway bays front and rear
3. Brand new AC Delco ceramic brake pads front and rear
4. Baer Eradispeed rotors front and rear
5. ZO6 04 red brake calipers front and rear
Cooling modifications:
1. Dewitt’s double core all aluminum radiator with built in engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler.
2. Dewitt’s dual SPAL fans with aluminum radiator shroud.
3. Motorad 160 degree thermostat
Exterior modifications:
1. Entire car painted with Spies Echerd paint to factory specs. All body parts were removed from car. Nothing was masked off.
2. Caravaggio rear spoiler
3. CCW SP 500 19” rims 11” rears and 10” fronts with BF Goodrich KDW’s 295-35-19 rears 275-30-19 fronts
4. ZO6 front fog light screens
5. Stainless steel Corvette inserts in rear bumper cover
6. Car comes with factory blue targa top
7. Car also comes with glass targa top
Interior modifications:
1. Autometer Cobalt fuel pressure and boost gauges with pod
2. Cartek line lock
3. Corvette rubber floor mats
4. Tinted side windows at 15%
5. Tinted hatch at 5%
Also included are the 3 volume original GM repair manuals.
Well the time has come to sell my car. I have owned this car since the day I drove it off the showroom floor. I own the car outright. There are no liens and I have the title. This corvette is in almost mint condition with a lot of modifications. I have made 500 RWH with 470 RWT on all motor. I have dyno graph to prove. This car is extremely fast and it is a head turner. At wide open throttle it sounds like a Nascar. This car is totally street able with a nice sounding cam. It can be used as a daily driver. There is not much that can keep up with me. Car should run a mid 10’s in the quarter mile. Mike from Mike Norris Motorsports has done most of the work on this car as well as the tuning. You can contact Mike Norris if you need more information about me or my car. This car is also equipped with a pillar pod with fuel pressure and boost gauges and a Kenne Bell Boost a Pump if later down the line you decide you want to add nitrous or a supercharger. You will not be disappointed.
Mike from Norris Motorsports – 407-616-2518
I am asking $33,000. My name is Ron and I can be contacted at 954-325-7722 or rhollander46@aol.com.
Engine Modifications consist of the following:
1. Brand new LME built 416 LS3 consisting of the following:
A) GM LS3 block bored and stroked to a 416 with an 11.7:1 compression ration
B) Callies Compstar forged crankshaft
C) Callies Compstar H-beam rods with ARP bolts
D) Wiseco forged pistons with Napier rings
E) Clevite tri metal race main and rod bearings
G) Durabond cam bearings
H) ARP studs for main cap fasteners
I) Comp cams 230 – 248 on a 114 + 4 custom Norris Motorsports grind camshaft
J) Rollmaster double timing set
K) Melling HV/HP ported oil pump
L) ARP bolts cylinder head fasteners
M) GM MLS head gaskets
N) GM LS7 lifters
O) Manley pushrods
P) GM L92 rocker arms
Q) GM L6 intake with fuel rail and 40# injectors
R) GM ported LS2 throttle body
S) LS2 front and valley covers
T) GM L92 cylinder heads with Manley valves and titanium retainers and PAC springs flowing 363 CFM’s. Heads have 68CC chamber volume
2. Norris Motorsports red aluminum catch can
3. Halltech red Venom intake
4. NGK TR55 plugs
5. GM red performance wires
6. Optima battery
Drive train modifications:
1. RPM Level 4 transmission rated at 600 RWH
2. Yank 3600 torque convertor
3. DTE Stage 2 rear end with 3:73 gears
4. B&M transmission cooler
Fuel modifications:
1. 08 ZO6 fuel pump
2. MSD boost a pump
3. Racetronix harness
Exhaust modifications:
1. American Racing Headers with 1 7/8” primaries with 3” collectors X-pipe and cats.
2. Corsa Indy mufflers with pro-series tips
Suspension and brake modifications:
1. Brand new 08 ZO6 front and rear shocks
2. ZO6 04 sway bays front and rear
3. Brand new AC Delco ceramic brake pads front and rear
4. Baer Eradispeed rotors front and rear
5. ZO6 04 red brake calipers front and rear
Cooling modifications:
1. Dewitt’s double core all aluminum radiator with built in engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler.
2. Dewitt’s dual SPAL fans with aluminum radiator shroud.
3. Motorad 160 degree thermostat
Exterior modifications:
1. Entire car painted with Spies Echerd paint to factory specs. All body parts were removed from car. Nothing was masked off.
2. Caravaggio rear spoiler
3. CCW SP 500 19” rims 11” rears and 10” fronts with BF Goodrich KDW’s 295-35-19 rears 275-30-19 fronts
4. ZO6 front fog light screens
5. Stainless steel Corvette inserts in rear bumper cover
6. Car comes with factory blue targa top
7. Car also comes with glass targa top
Interior modifications:
1. Autometer Cobalt fuel pressure and boost gauges with pod
2. Cartek line lock
3. Corvette rubber floor mats
4. Tinted side windows at 15%
5. Tinted hatch at 5%
Also included are the 3 volume original GM repair manuals.
11-19-2009, 12:49 AM
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11-19-2009, 09:46 AM
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If you could send pics to nathaniel.huenink@us.army.mil thanks
11-25-2009, 08:59 AM
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Hey All,
This is one very nice and well equipped car for sure. Very quick to say the least. Whoever gets this car will be getting quite a value.
Good luck Ronnie
Mike Norris
This is one very nice and well equipped car for sure. Very quick to say the least. Whoever gets this car will be getting quite a value.
Good luck Ronnie
Mike Norris
11-27-2009, 08:27 PM
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It is a nice car but whenever a car is heavily modified like this, it really, really, narrows down the amount of potential buyers. 
There are numerous reasons as to why, but the main ones are apprehension due to the mods; who did them, how reliable are they, does it reduce reliability & drive ability of the car, can it pass strict state emissions, potential problems, codes, leaks, octane issues, etc.
Not to say that this car will or does have these issues. But they are always there, a potential, due to it being heavily modified.
9 out of 10 - C5 buyers will want a factory car. An air intake or exhaust mods are about as far as they will want to go with any engine mods. A factory stock C5 will sell much faster and have a wider appeal to the market. That is the way it is.
but whenever a car is heavily modified like this, it really, really, narrows down the amount of potential buyers. There are numerous reasons as to why, but the main ones are apprehension due to the mods; who did them, how reliable are they, does it reduce reliability & drive ability of the car, can it pass strict state emissions, potential problems, codes, leaks, octane issues, etc.
Not to say that this car will or does have these issues. But they are always there, a potential, due to it being heavily modified.
9 out of 10 - C5 buyers will want a factory car. An air intake or exhaust mods are about as far as they will want to go with any engine mods. A factory stock C5 will sell much faster and have a wider appeal to the market. That is the way it is.
Last edited by LBear; 11-27-2009 at 08:30 PM.
11-28-2009, 12:47 AM
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9 out of 10? Really? Maybe you haven't been following the interest surrounding the modded C5s for sale in this forum.
I assure you, many, many of us on this board wouldn't be interested in a stock Corvette, and here's five reasons why:
(1.) Unless it's a new Z06 or ZR1, stock Corvettes suck
(2.) We've modded past Corvettes and learned it's much cheaper to buy one that's already done (let someone else spend all the money)
(3.) See #1
(4.) See #1
(5.) See #1
Anybody with any knowledge can gauge the quality of the mods by the parts used, and who did the work.
This car is a beautiful giant-killer, built with the best pieces by one of the best tuners in the country. It'll sell to the discerning individual who's not satisfied with the run-of-the-mill grocery getter.
I assure you, many, many of us on this board wouldn't be interested in a stock Corvette, and here's five reasons why:
(1.) Unless it's a new Z06 or ZR1, stock Corvettes suck
(2.) We've modded past Corvettes and learned it's much cheaper to buy one that's already done (let someone else spend all the money)
(3.) See #1
(4.) See #1
(5.) See #1
Anybody with any knowledge can gauge the quality of the mods by the parts used, and who did the work.
This car is a beautiful giant-killer, built with the best pieces by one of the best tuners in the country. It'll sell to the discerning individual who's not satisfied with the run-of-the-mill grocery getter.
Last edited by Digital Disaster; 11-28-2009 at 12:53 AM.
11-28-2009, 02:41 AM
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Melting Slicks
9 out of 10? Really? Maybe you haven't been following the interest surrounding the modded C5s for sale in this forum.
I assure you, many, many of us on this board wouldn't be interested in a stock Corvette, and here's five reasons why:
(1.) Unless it's a new Z06 or ZR1, stock Corvettes suck
(2.) We've modded past Corvettes and learned it's much cheaper to buy one that's already done (let someone else spend all the money)
(3.) See #1
(4.) See #1
(5.) See #1
I assure you, many, many of us on this board wouldn't be interested in a stock Corvette, and here's five reasons why:
(1.) Unless it's a new Z06 or ZR1, stock Corvettes suck
(2.) We've modded past Corvettes and learned it's much cheaper to buy one that's already done (let someone else spend all the money)
(3.) See #1
(4.) See #1
(5.) See #1
I've rebuilt, restored, raced and been involved in the aftermarket world for almost 20 years. I've had a car featured in Car Craft magazine. I've raced muscle cars, repaired them, restored them, etc.
One thing that rings true in any aftermarket performance application to cars like this;
1 - Is that they will have issues
2 - There is no such thing as a true "bolt-on"
3 - When modded, odds are the cars will be less reliable
Most aftermarket parts DO NOT go through the same engineering and R&D that a factory application goes through. Many manufactures make aftermarket parts quickly and with little or no R&D. It's trial and error and the people who buy the parts & install them become the test mules and the BETA testing is done with customer cars.
If a modded car is done right, it can be a decent driver. But one only needs to read all the threads about how their modded C5 is having issues. Whether it be drive ability, reliability, leaks, codes, emission issues, etc.
Really? A 400HP/430HP - C6 sucks? Even a stock C5 with 350HP is a decent car. It can run low 13's and high 12's. That is fast.
Last edited by LBear; 11-28-2009 at 02:54 AM.
11-28-2009, 12:22 PM
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Look, I am not knocking this guys car. It's a nice car.
I've rebuilt, restored, raced and been involved in the aftermarket world for almost 20 years. I've had a car featured in Car Craft magazine. I've raced muscle cars, repaired them, restored them, etc.
One thing that rings true in any aftermarket performance application to cars like this;
1 - Is that they will have issues
2 - There is no such thing as a true "bolt-on"
3 - When modded, odds are the cars will be less reliable
Most aftermarket parts DO NOT go through the same engineering and R&D that a factory application goes through. Many manufactures make aftermarket parts quickly and with little or no R&D. It's trial and error and the people who buy the parts & install them become the test mules and the BETA testing is done with customer cars.
If a modded car is done right, it can be a decent driver. But one only needs to read all the threads about how their modded C5 is having issues. Whether it be drive ability, reliability, leaks, codes, emission issues, etc.
Really? A 400HP/430HP - C6 sucks? Even a stock C5 with 350HP is a decent car. It can run low 13's and high 12's. That is fast.
I've rebuilt, restored, raced and been involved in the aftermarket world for almost 20 years. I've had a car featured in Car Craft magazine. I've raced muscle cars, repaired them, restored them, etc.
One thing that rings true in any aftermarket performance application to cars like this;
1 - Is that they will have issues
2 - There is no such thing as a true "bolt-on"
3 - When modded, odds are the cars will be less reliable
Most aftermarket parts DO NOT go through the same engineering and R&D that a factory application goes through. Many manufactures make aftermarket parts quickly and with little or no R&D. It's trial and error and the people who buy the parts & install them become the test mules and the BETA testing is done with customer cars.
If a modded car is done right, it can be a decent driver. But one only needs to read all the threads about how their modded C5 is having issues. Whether it be drive ability, reliability, leaks, codes, emission issues, etc.
Really? A 400HP/430HP - C6 sucks? Even a stock C5 with 350HP is a decent car. It can run low 13's and high 12's. That is fast.
I appreciate your vast experience of 20 years. My modding experience covers 40 years, starting with a (new) '69 Z/28 and progressing through countless vehicles, including 3 Corvettes so far.
All three of your statements concerning modded cars could not possibly be more wrong, which leads me to believe you either have not owned a modded car or owned one done poorly.
"One thing that rings true in any aftermarket performance application to cars like this;
1 - Is that they will have issues
2 - There is no such thing as a true "bolt-on"
3 - When modded, odds are the cars will be less reliable"
(1) None of my extensively modded cars had, or have "issues" outside of the fact rear tires don't seem to last long, and they seem to use a lot of gas.
(2) I used to market aftermarket parts and services for one of the region's largest tuners and I can assure you, there are many true bolt-on parts.
(3) None of my modded cars were or are less reliable than stock. In fact their higher-quality components for the most part make them more durable (let's spin your stock and my forged motor repeatedly to 7K and see how they hold up).
"Really? A 400HP/430HP - C6 sucks? Even a stock C5 with 350HP is a decent car. It can run low 13's and high 12's. That is fast."
Yes, a 400HP/430HP C6 sucks compared to a 500HP/550HP C6 (or anything else). A stock C5 with 350HP is anemic to many on this board, that's why they mod them. Low 13s and high 12s is fast to some people, I suppose.
The bottom line is this - inserting your anti-modded cars diatribe into a posting for a modded car for sale is unfair to the original poster. Using nonfactual wives tales to make your point and scare away potential buyers is simply classless and wrong.
Sorry, Ronnie, for crashing your thread.
Moderators, please remove these non-relevant posts from this thread so this guy can sell this awesome car.
Last edited by Digital Disaster; 11-28-2009 at 12:25 PM.
11-30-2009, 01:32 PM
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Look, you and I both know your original post and especially this one absolutely knocks this car for sale (and any other modded car for sale here).
I appreciate your vast experience of 20 years. My modding experience covers 40 years, starting with a (new) '69 Z/28 and progressing through countless vehicles, including 3 Corvettes so far.
All three of your statements concerning modded cars could not possibly be more wrong, which leads me to believe you either have not owned a modded car or owned one done poorly.
"One thing that rings true in any aftermarket performance application to cars like this;
1 - Is that they will have issues
2 - There is no such thing as a true "bolt-on"
3 - When modded, odds are the cars will be less reliable"
(1) None of my extensively modded cars had, or have "issues" outside of the fact rear tires don't seem to last long, and they seem to use a lot of gas.
(2) I used to market aftermarket parts and services for one of the region's largest tuners and I can assure you, there are many true bolt-on parts.
(3) None of my modded cars were or are less reliable than stock. In fact their higher-quality components for the most part make them more durable (let's spin your stock and my forged motor repeatedly to 7K and see how they hold up).
"Really? A 400HP/430HP - C6 sucks? Even a stock C5 with 350HP is a decent car. It can run low 13's and high 12's. That is fast."
Yes, a 400HP/430HP C6 sucks compared to a 500HP/550HP C6 (or anything else). A stock C5 with 350HP is anemic to many on this board, that's why they mod them. Low 13s and high 12s is fast to some people, I suppose.
The bottom line is this - inserting your anti-modded cars diatribe into a posting for a modded car for sale is unfair to the original poster. Using nonfactual wives tales to make your point and scare away potential buyers is simply classless and wrong.
Sorry, Ronnie, for crashing your thread.
Moderators, please remove these non-relevant posts from this thread so this guy can sell this awesome car.
I appreciate your vast experience of 20 years. My modding experience covers 40 years, starting with a (new) '69 Z/28 and progressing through countless vehicles, including 3 Corvettes so far.
All three of your statements concerning modded cars could not possibly be more wrong, which leads me to believe you either have not owned a modded car or owned one done poorly.
"One thing that rings true in any aftermarket performance application to cars like this;
1 - Is that they will have issues
2 - There is no such thing as a true "bolt-on"
3 - When modded, odds are the cars will be less reliable"
(1) None of my extensively modded cars had, or have "issues" outside of the fact rear tires don't seem to last long, and they seem to use a lot of gas.
(2) I used to market aftermarket parts and services for one of the region's largest tuners and I can assure you, there are many true bolt-on parts.
(3) None of my modded cars were or are less reliable than stock. In fact their higher-quality components for the most part make them more durable (let's spin your stock and my forged motor repeatedly to 7K and see how they hold up).
"Really? A 400HP/430HP - C6 sucks? Even a stock C5 with 350HP is a decent car. It can run low 13's and high 12's. That is fast."
Yes, a 400HP/430HP C6 sucks compared to a 500HP/550HP C6 (or anything else). A stock C5 with 350HP is anemic to many on this board, that's why they mod them. Low 13s and high 12s is fast to some people, I suppose.
The bottom line is this - inserting your anti-modded cars diatribe into a posting for a modded car for sale is unfair to the original poster. Using nonfactual wives tales to make your point and scare away potential buyers is simply classless and wrong.
Sorry, Ronnie, for crashing your thread.
Moderators, please remove these non-relevant posts from this thread so this guy can sell this awesome car.
This car was in fact built with some of the best components that you can buy. It is emissions freindly including it has the cats and air tubes the cam is not over the the top where the car is shaking all over the place. It has been built by one of the best tuners who's been in this market alot longer than most guys on this forum. I am selling a clean fun car that is extremely fast gets 22 MPG on tha highway and is not a pain in the *** to drive around in traffic. Virtually every part of this car is new or has been bulletproofed.
12-09-2009, 10:20 AM
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9 out of 10? Really? Maybe you haven't been following the interest surrounding the modded C5s for sale in this forum.
I assure you, many, many of us on this board wouldn't be interested in a stock Corvette, and here's five reasons why:
(1.) Unless it's a new Z06 or ZR1, stock Corvettes suck
(2.) We've modded past Corvettes and learned it's much cheaper to buy one that's already done (let someone else spend all the money)
(3.) See #1
(4.) See #1
(5.) See #1
Anybody with any knowledge can gauge the quality of the mods by the parts used, and who did the work.
This car is a beautiful giant-killer, built with the best pieces by one of the best tuners in the country. It'll sell to the discerning individual who's not satisfied with the run-of-the-mill grocery getter.
I assure you, many, many of us on this board wouldn't be interested in a stock Corvette, and here's five reasons why:
(1.) Unless it's a new Z06 or ZR1, stock Corvettes suck
(2.) We've modded past Corvettes and learned it's much cheaper to buy one that's already done (let someone else spend all the money)
(3.) See #1
(4.) See #1
(5.) See #1
Anybody with any knowledge can gauge the quality of the mods by the parts used, and who did the work.
This car is a beautiful giant-killer, built with the best pieces by one of the best tuners in the country. It'll sell to the discerning individual who's not satisfied with the run-of-the-mill grocery getter.
I have bought 3 heavily modded Vettes (500+ hp) off the forum because of reason #2. Never had a major issue with any of them. My current Vette had 90,000 miles on it when I bought it! (heads/cam/intake/exhaust/stock block '01 Z06!)