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Old 07-19-2014, 12:22 PM
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Default 2013 Road and Track C5 review
May be a repeat, but I just came across this, thought others may like to read it.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/voices/c...till-brilliant
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Old 07-19-2014, 12:32 PM
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There really isn't much separating a C5 from a C6 underneath. A few relatively inexpensive suspension and brake upgrades make these fun track cars.
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Originally Posted by 95wht6spd
May be a repeat, but I just came across this, thought others may like to read it.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/voices/c...till-brilliant
Thanks for taking the time...Good read....
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I don't think that I've seen a sagging C5 drivers door.
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I don't think that I've seen a sagging C5 drivers door.
my 2000 frc has 102870 miles ,no door sagging.
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Old 07-19-2014, 02:43 PM
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The C5 is and will most likely continue to be a good performance bargain. Good read there.
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Good article

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I don't think that I've seen a sagging C5 drivers door.
they are very light.
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C5 rocks - no doubt!!

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My 2000 C5 FRC has 124,000 miles and going to Thunderhill this Friday. Going to run the new Mega-Track.
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Thanks for sharing - nice to see the C5 still gets some respect!
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Great article ! thanks for sharing.
"saggy door"? Never heard of that.
Owner needs to get seats, steering wheel, shift ****
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