Time to close a chapter :(
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From: Jenks OK
I was looking at C5's and C6's when I bought my C5Z, I like that the FRC body style stands out as just a little different. Of course in a couple of years I'll probably end up ditching it for a C6Z, which I'll probably love too!
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From: Overland Park Kansas
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
Mostly, I'm just happy with my personally-built, and customized C4 -- with it's smaller butt.
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There's something to be said and feel when you've built your own...when it comes out right you'll never forget the feeling.
Unfortunately there's always something newer and faster off the show room floor.
So here I am still driving my stock 87...sometimes thinking of doing it again...then thinking about the bucks I've spent before.
First time I saw a C5Z comming up behind me I wondered...WTH is that? Really stealth looking......very cool. If I were younger I'd certainly have one......but then again it wouldn't be any faster than anyother C5Z, and there'd always be something faster.
Hope you enjoy your new ride when you get it.
Unfortunately there's always something newer and faster off the show room floor.
So here I am still driving my stock 87...sometimes thinking of doing it again...then thinking about the bucks I've spent before.
First time I saw a C5Z comming up behind me I wondered...WTH is that? Really stealth looking......very cool. If I were younger I'd certainly have one......but then again it wouldn't be any faster than anyother C5Z, and there'd always be something faster.
Hope you enjoy your new ride when you get it.
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There's something to be said and feel when you've built your own...when it comes out right you'll never forget the feeling.
Unfortunately there's always something newer and faster off the show room floor.
So here I am still driving my stock 87...sometimes thinking of doing it again...then thinking about the bucks I've spent before.
First time I saw a C5Z comming up behind me I wondered...WTH is that? Really stealth looking......very cool. If I were younger I'd certainly have one......but then again it wouldn't be any faster than anyother C5Z, and there'd always be something faster.
Hope you enjoy your new ride when you get it.
Unfortunately there's always something newer and faster off the show room floor.
So here I am still driving my stock 87...sometimes thinking of doing it again...then thinking about the bucks I've spent before.
First time I saw a C5Z comming up behind me I wondered...WTH is that? Really stealth looking......very cool. If I were younger I'd certainly have one......but then again it wouldn't be any faster than anyother C5Z, and there'd always be something faster.
Hope you enjoy your new ride when you get it.
I understand what you are saying and it wasnt an easy decision to turn the page and get a newer car.
I totally get about building your own to your own taste and I did that, and in saying that I did get a 421 built by Barth, and the car looked good.
I will be flying to pick up the car in a few weeks, and driving the 20 hr drive home (if all works out perfect).
I will always like modded clean C4's as they have great lines.
Just time to move on and enjoy something else.
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I understand what you are saying and it wasnt an easy decision to turn the page and get a newer car.
I totally get about building your own to your own taste and I did that, and in saying that I did get a 421 built by Barth, and the car looked good.
I will be flying to pick up the car in a few weeks, and driving the 20 hr drive home (if all works out perfect).
I will always like modded clean C4's as they have great lines.
Just time to move on and enjoy something else.
I totally get about building your own to your own taste and I did that, and in saying that I did get a 421 built by Barth, and the car looked good.
I will be flying to pick up the car in a few weeks, and driving the 20 hr drive home (if all works out perfect).
I will always like modded clean C4's as they have great lines.
Just time to move on and enjoy something else.
I'm flying to Omaha, NE Monday for a 10-hour ride back
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sort of, no pulleys, CAI LTH, FAST ported Intake and it already has a NXT catback
Gonna have my rear wheels cut in half and widended by 1.0" / 25mm then buy all new tires with wider rears.
Eventually, some day in teh future, if I grow bored, I'll slap A SC on it.
Nothing in concrete, but I can assure you I'll be waxing on, waxing off, waxing on, waxing off
Gonna have my rear wheels cut in half and widended by 1.0" / 25mm then buy all new tires with wider rears.
Eventually, some day in teh future, if I grow bored, I'll slap A SC on it.
Nothing in concrete, but I can assure you I'll be waxing on, waxing off, waxing on, waxing off
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Well if you're a future LS3 owner, Rick:
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/feat...t-ls-chevy-v8/
Interesting read and it may be product pushing more than positive gains.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/feat...t-ls-chevy-v8/
Interesting read and it may be product pushing more than positive gains.
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From: Toronto ontario
sort of, no pulleys, CAI LTH, FAST ported Intake and it already has a NXT catback
Gonna have my rear wheels cut in half and widended by 1.0" / 25mm then buy all new tires with wider rears.
Eventually, some day in teh future, if I grow bored, I'll slap A SC on it.
Nothing in concrete, but I can assure you I'll be waxing on, waxing off, waxing on, waxing off
Gonna have my rear wheels cut in half and widended by 1.0" / 25mm then buy all new tires with wider rears.
Eventually, some day in teh future, if I grow bored, I'll slap A SC on it.
Nothing in concrete, but I can assure you I'll be waxing on, waxing off, waxing on, waxing off
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The offset has to be very close to 79 mm in the rear. I'm not fond of 20's in the rear
And I like to stock wheels, I don't want to buy all new wheels, but I would maybe if the width and offset was right
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Have a few parts for sale if anyone is interest!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...-for-sale.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...-for-sale.html
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Was just time to move on Gregg. Larry and I had the very same thoughts....He isnt looking back. Just a car at the end of the day, and I loved all 11 yrs of it.
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