C5 guy checking in
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,314
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From: South-central Missouri
Welcome to the madness of "vintage Vettes"!!
Sounds like some of the C5 guys are feeling the pinch that every Corvette generation driver feels when a new series comes out. Yeah...market value - its a cold water bath for sure!
As far as what percent mod their C4s vs. keep 'em stock...that is a good question. (I think I'll run a poll and see what that brings!)
Some will mod their new C7s from day one. But, it would be my guess that the % of those that do mod their Vettes jumps as soon as the mileage crosses some threshold. And, after the odometer has passed that unspoken barrier, then years and then parts availability and relatively inexpensive base purchase cost all lead to more doing mods.
I'm intrigued by your question!
Sounds like some of the C5 guys are feeling the pinch that every Corvette generation driver feels when a new series comes out. Yeah...market value - its a cold water bath for sure!
As far as what percent mod their C4s vs. keep 'em stock...that is a good question. (I think I'll run a poll and see what that brings!)
Some will mod their new C7s from day one. But, it would be my guess that the % of those that do mod their Vettes jumps as soon as the mileage crosses some threshold. And, after the odometer has passed that unspoken barrier, then years and then parts availability and relatively inexpensive base purchase cost all lead to more doing mods.
I'm intrigued by your question!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,962
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From: Richmond, Ky
:wit hstupid:I didn't want to bore you C4 guys with C5 and Impala pics, but since you asked....
The Impala has been the family workhorse since July of 1995. 197,000 miles and no internal engine work. I'm on my second opti and third water pump. Only major repair was a transmission overhaul at 55k! Very average pic here, she is in dire need of some TLC.
Not a Z06, I wanted a hardtop and most Z06 cars were outside of my budget so I set my sights on the 99-2000 FRC cars. This car met all my criteria of color, options, and miles. 49k on the clock when I bought it in December 2010. The way it looked the day I brought it home, an 800 mile trip from Oklahoma City.
I have since added the Z06 wheels when I needed new tires.
I always loved the mod red interior offered only in the Z06 so I tracked down the pieces to make the transformation in my car.
Pics of the seats installed are blurred but you get the idea. Trouble free for the past 3 years and a blast to drive!
Mods for this year, Headers to go with my Corsa system and hopefully a set of Pfadt coil-overs.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,708
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From: indy indiana
great looking custom touches. FRCs are the only way to go for me. I have kinda been keeping a eye out for a blue 99 or 2000 frc. Most folks outside of the c-5 world don't know that all Z06s are FRCs but not all FRCs are Z06s.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,962
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From: Richmond, Ky
There is a Nassau Blue FRC for sale in the C5 classifieds now that is super nice but $$$$$. I would have bought a Nassau Blue car myself if not for the premium they command due to the very low production numbers. I think there were only a little over 200 blue FRC cars produced.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 895
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From: toledo ohio
:wit hstupid:I didn't want to bore you C4 guys with C5 and Impala pics, but since you asked....
The Impala has been the family workhorse since July of 1995. 197,000 miles and no internal engine work. I'm on my second opti and third water pump. Only major repair was a transmission overhaul at 55k! Very average pic here, she is in dire need of some TLC.
Not a Z06, I wanted a hardtop and most Z06 cars were outside of my budget so I set my sights on the 99-2000 FRC cars. This car met all my criteria of color, options, and miles. 49k on the clock when I bought it in December 2010. The way it looked the day I brought it home, an 800 mile trip from Oklahoma City.
I have since added the Z06 wheels when I needed new tires.
I always loved the mod red interior offered only in the Z06 so I tracked down the pieces to make the transformation in my car.
Pics of the seats installed are blurred but you get the idea. Trouble free for the past 3 years and a blast to drive!
Mods for this year, Headers to go with my Corsa system and hopefully a set of Pfadt coil-overs.
and im great at giving cars tlc, just drop that pretty little impala off at my house =)
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,328
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From: Jacksonville FL
Spending money to do what makes you happy is rarely a bad investment. Will you ever get your money back, no, probly not. I would hope that wasnt the reason you pulled out your wallet to begin with.
Any performance type car, or any vehicle really, after it gets some wear and age on it becomes a great platform to start modding. The C5 is at that point in history so more folks will be willing to invest stupid amounts of money in it.
Anybody that says its a bad investment doesnt understand the "Smiles per mile" and thats fine. When they sell their car because it isnt stylish or cool anymore it gives folks the opportunity to build their own dream car.
Any performance type car, or any vehicle really, after it gets some wear and age on it becomes a great platform to start modding. The C5 is at that point in history so more folks will be willing to invest stupid amounts of money in it.
Anybody that says its a bad investment doesnt understand the "Smiles per mile" and thats fine. When they sell their car because it isnt stylish or cool anymore it gives folks the opportunity to build their own dream car.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: South Dakota
..... I didn't want to bore you C4 guys with C5 and Impala pics, but since you asked....
Not a Z06, I wanted a hardtop and most Z06 cars were outside of my budget so I set my sights on the 99-2000 FRC cars.......I have since added the Z06 wheels when I needed new tires........
Not a Z06, I wanted a hardtop and most Z06 cars were outside of my budget so I set my sights on the 99-2000 FRC cars.......I have since added the Z06 wheels when I needed new tires........
I am biased though with my FRC and a '96 Impala I had a few years ago (same DCM color as yours but looks darker in the picture)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: toledo ohio