[Z06] First time Vette owner
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First time Vette owner
Have been lurking on this forum forum for awhile and learned a lot from all the info here. I made the jump and bought a 2001 Z06 with 20K mile that will arrive tomorrow. BTW, user name is based on my Kawasaki sport touring bike so do not be surprised by the modified Z06 in the pics. I am sure will be here looking for more advice soon so thanks in advance!
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BTW, like you SWZ...great color in these cars.
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Thanks. Yes, it has a lot of cosmetic mods - 18" CCW wheels, L5 fender flares and rear spoiler plus a lot of chrome in the engine compartment. It has Corsa exhaust, MGW shifter and aftermarket intake (have not figured out the brand yet). Also, comes with the original quarter panels and a new set of Bilstein shocks. I have to go through the stack paperwork that comes with it regarding all the maintenance and mods added...my understanding is the PO did a lot of car shows.
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love silver z's... I normally don't care for black wheels but they look bad@ss on your car
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R 18x11.5 with 335/30x18 Michelin Pilot Sports
F 18x10 with 275/35x18 Michelin Pilot Sports
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I had an 04 silver Z with the mod red interior and I had a set of CCW track wheels that looked just like yours. That car looked fabulous. One of the best combos/looks going in my opinion.
I have a black/black 04 now, but I still love that silver Z. Nice buy!
I have a black/black 04 now, but I still love that silver Z. Nice buy!
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Thanks...a black Z can be much more "sinister" looking. What kind of wheels are running on your 04?
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Wow... if all those cosmetic mods made hp, you'd have 700! Nice Z!
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Great looking car, I love Classics on a Z06. I have them on my torch Z06 too. I'd be curious to see how chromed the engine is. If you ever want to show it, people love seeing shiny stuff, though I'm not into too much too. This is not a criticism but the car sits too level. The nose should be brought down a 1/2" or so. According to GM aerodynamics, the best setting for high speed handling and aero on the highway is that the C5 should have the nose slightly lower than the rear. Otherwise a fantastic looking car and it looks to be in excellent condition.
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Still going thru the car to find HP mods and so far have found Hurricane CAI, power duct, Granatalli MAF, MSD Super Conductor wires, VR Velocity Stack and the Corsa exhaust...maybe gets the 2001 to the 2002 engine improvements? The MGW and bushing upgrade have made for nice shifting. Also, removed about 10 pounds of chrome...gotta count for something.
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Great looking car, I love Classics on a Z06. I have them on my torch Z06 too. I'd be curious to see how chromed the engine is. If you ever want to show it, people love seeing shiny stuff, though I'm not into too much too. This is not a criticism but the car sits too level. The nose should be brought down a 1/2" or so. According to GM aerodynamics, the best setting for high speed handling and aero on the highway is that the C5 should have the nose slightly lower than the rear. Otherwise a fantastic looking car and it looks to be in excellent condition.
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