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[Z06] C5 Z06 vs. C5 Convertible
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Racer
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From: West Townsend MA
C5 Z06 vs. C5 Convertible
Hey Z06'ers,
When I ordered my car in 2001 I was torn between a Z06 or a convertible (same price point on either). I chose the vert because I've believed that top down driving was at the heart of a sports car. However, it always bugged me that GM couldn't get their C5 act together - after all they made plenty of 400+ HP convertibles in the past.
On March 20th I'm dropping my convertible off at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Three weeks later I pick it up with 430 HP. It's taken some time but at last I can have the best of both worlds. Looking forward to finally being able to run with you guys.
Remo
When I ordered my car in 2001 I was torn between a Z06 or a convertible (same price point on either). I chose the vert because I've believed that top down driving was at the heart of a sports car. However, it always bugged me that GM couldn't get their C5 act together - after all they made plenty of 400+ HP convertibles in the past.
On March 20th I'm dropping my convertible off at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Three weeks later I pick it up with 430 HP. It's taken some time but at last I can have the best of both worlds. Looking forward to finally being able to run with you guys.
Remo
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From: Dana Point Ca
Originally Posted by Remo
Hey Z06'ers,
When I ordered my car in 2001 I was torn between a Z06 or a convertible (same price point on either). I chose the vert because I've believed that top down driving was at the heart of a sports car. However, it always bugged me that GM couldn't get their C5 act together - after all they made plenty of 400+ HP convertibles in the past.
On March 20th I'm dropping my convertible off at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Three weeks later I pick it up with 430 HP. It's taken some time but at last I can have the best of both worlds. Looking forward to finally being able to run with you guys.
Remo
When I ordered my car in 2001 I was torn between a Z06 or a convertible (same price point on either). I chose the vert because I've believed that top down driving was at the heart of a sports car. However, it always bugged me that GM couldn't get their C5 act together - after all they made plenty of 400+ HP convertibles in the past.
On March 20th I'm dropping my convertible off at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Three weeks later I pick it up with 430 HP. It's taken some time but at last I can have the best of both worlds. Looking forward to finally being able to run with you guys.
Remo
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From: Virginia Beach
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If I didn't track my car I'd get a vert in a heartbeat. I had a mustang cobra vert for fiver years, but started to get into the HPDE scene. I realized that the Z06 was the way to go for that, and I love the car. However on days like today (73 and sunny) I still miss my mustang.
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Racer
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From: West Townsend MA
Originally Posted by deicar3
What kind of mods did they do to your conv ?1. Port & polish cyclinder heads as weel as thrrottle body.
2. Port match intake manifold.
3. Comp Cam Valve springs
5. 2.02" / 1.57" Stainless Steel intake/exhaust valves.
6. Three angle valve job - set correct spring tension & heights.
7. Lingenfelter roller camshaft.
8. Modify oil pump assembly.
9. PCM tuning & Dyno test.
While the car is there it will be lowered 1.5" all around. Should be a fun summer.
Remo
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From: West Townsend MA
Originally Posted by e-hodges
just curious, if ya dont mind, if I could bother ya for the price?
Remo
Last edited by Remo; Mar 6, 2006 at 07:02 AM.
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Racer
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From: West Townsend MA
Originally Posted by NPD337
Just Be Advised If You Plan To Run The Car At The Track With A Conv You Need To Have A Roll Cage 13sec And Under
Seriously, I used to be at the drags every Friday night - but I'm a little older now and these days the wife and I mostly tour with other vette owners.Remo
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From: bel air md
Lpe
Originally Posted by Remo
Hey Z06'ers,
When I ordered my car in 2001 I was torn between a Z06 or a convertible (same price point on either). I chose the vert because I've believed that top down driving was at the heart of a sports car. However, it always bugged me that GM couldn't get their C5 act together - after all they made plenty of 400+ HP convertibles in the past.
On March 20th I'm dropping my convertible off at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Three weeks later I pick it up with 430 HP. It's taken some time but at last I can have the best of both worlds. Looking forward to finally being able to run with you guys.
Remo
When I ordered my car in 2001 I was torn between a Z06 or a convertible (same price point on either). I chose the vert because I've believed that top down driving was at the heart of a sports car. However, it always bugged me that GM couldn't get their C5 act together - after all they made plenty of 400+ HP convertibles in the past.
On March 20th I'm dropping my convertible off at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Three weeks later I pick it up with 430 HP. It's taken some time but at last I can have the best of both worlds. Looking forward to finally being able to run with you guys.
Remo
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Originally Posted by NPD337
Just Be Advised If You Plan To Run The Car At The Track With A Conv You Need To Have A Roll Cage 13sec And Under
I can fully appreciate one's desire for a super hi-po convertible though. Maybe it's a liability thing for GM, or perhaps it helps to further the reputation of the Z06 being "purpose built".
In the end, I say more power to ya.
Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Or.
hutch, from the grandsport registry done it right a couple of years ago.. at the 50th anniversary he had his 2002 Z-06 painted like the grandsport with tons of extras and had the top custom made into a factory looking convertible... it was awesome.....
jim
jim
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i remember seeing picture of that car. it was spectacular.
i do miss the 'vert experience (used to have a '99), but since the z only came in 1 roof flavor, oh well...
i do miss the 'vert experience (used to have a '99), but since the z only came in 1 roof flavor, oh well...
Originally Posted by gsport
hutch, from the grandsport registry done it right a couple of years ago.. at the 50th anniversary he had his 2002 Z-06 painted like the grandsport with tons of extras and had the top custom made into a factory looking convertible... it was awesome.....
jim
jim
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Originally Posted by gsport
hutch, from the grandsport registry done it right a couple of years ago.. at the 50th anniversary he had his 2002 Z-06 painted like the grandsport with tons of extras and had the top custom made into a factory looking convertible... it was awesome.....
jim
jim
I'm still working on learning to post pics, but here's a link to the pic of the '02 Z06 painted like a GS.
http://www.rogerscorvette.com/spots/aug03/spot.htm
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