Rick, Good luck with the C5 and the SC venture. I'm sure it will be lots of fun.
Time to close a chapter :(
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Been entertaining thoughts of parting out my 93... Problem is it cost more than my zr1 to build and if I parted that car.. I'd probably just sell both cars and buy a built zr1
C6 looks great Rick. If you ever miss c4 tail lights just let me know I'd be happy to bring either c4 up for a run
C6 looks great Rick. If you ever miss c4 tail lights just let me know I'd be happy to bring either c4 up for a run
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I really like my C6 
, but I really miss my speed
After having the C6 for @ a month, it dawned on me, I had one kick ar$ C4, full coilover suspension, 458 RWTQ, pretty nice stereo system, one of a kind for sure.
What I don't miss is the 1985 technology and plastic parts, but that's all, someday when I have more space I will pick up another C4, probably a Convertible.
, but I really miss my speedAfter having the C6 for @ a month, it dawned on me, I had one kick ar$ C4, full coilover suspension, 458 RWTQ, pretty nice stereo system, one of a kind for sure.
What I don't miss is the 1985 technology and plastic parts, but that's all, someday when I have more space I will pick up another C4, probably a Convertible.
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So honest question from a C4 guy, how are you guys liking the seats in the C6? The seat in my C5 Z06 is ok around town but downright uncomfortable on the highway, whereas the seat in my '85 I really like for both around town and highway driving.
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While I don't have C6 I have driven TPI421's C6 (JIm Barth) and they are very nice. My favorite seats are the sports seats in the C4. I bought my 93 C4 for a few different reasons but one of the main reasons I bought the one I did IS because it has the sport seats. In my opinion they are the best looking seats to date and the most comfortable. It is also my opinon they designed the new C7 seats after the sport seats from the C4.
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I love your new C6 congratulations! It is extremely clean and good looking. You were right with the pics of the 88 on the wrecker. Hard to see. Let us know how your new ventures at the track go when you get to that point.
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Been entertaining thoughts of parting out my 93... Problem is it cost more than my zr1 to build and if I parted that car.. I'd probably just sell both cars and buy a built zr1
C6 looks great Rick. If you ever miss c4 tail lights just let me know I'd be happy to bring either c4 up for a run
C6 looks great Rick. If you ever miss c4 tail lights just let me know I'd be happy to bring either c4 up for a run
I doubt that will happen. There are no street lights up here Mikey. You may get scared.
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The seats in the C6 are improved from the C5. I drove 20 hours home after buying the car, and they were did very well.
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Nice Vette, Rick. A shame to see the 88 like that..... There is a really trick rear mount twin turbo build in C6 forced induction section. Some really cool stuff done to make it work and makes it a definite keeper. Of course, it would require a second or third mortgage. Houses are overrated anyway. 
Edit: Found it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...ce-racing.html
You talk about a money vortex for almost everyone on this forum....
Edit: Found it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...ce-racing.html
You talk about a money vortex for almost everyone on this forum....
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336 km/hr never scared me maybe I should be making trips out there!!
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Gotta love small butts...seriously. I love the rear of the C4 myself. From what I can see so far from pictures I am going to love the rear view of the C7.
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The C5 interior is nicer than the C4 but the seat is downright uncomfortable, I was curious if they thought the C6 was better. I trust LD85 and 88BlackZ-51's opinion.
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Seen my share of resto rod C1/2/3 cars and these are guys that have money to put whatever seat they want to in the car but they use C4 seats.
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Gregg you might want to close your eyes on the last two pics......
I was sad and happy to see the 88 leave the hoist as I had it for 11 years, but the new car is pretty cool, and is suited better for the odd trip to the road course.
In saying that the 05 is much slower then the 421 in a straight line (few mods may help that) but the cornering and braking isn't even close.
I was sad and happy to see the 88 leave the hoist as I had it for 11 years, but the new car is pretty cool, and is suited better for the odd trip to the road course.
In saying that the 05 is much slower then the 421 in a straight line (few mods may help that) but the cornering and braking isn't even close.
I tried to close my eyes....but couldn't. It still HURTS! Ehhh...but HURTS is just HURST with a couple of letters mixed around!
