[Z06] Coming Home
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From: Kyle Texas
Coming Home
Well, after several months of debate, and putting a deposit on a C6 Z51, I have decided to cancel my C6 order and I have put a deposit down on a black on black '04 C5Z with about 1800 miles on it. I don't think I've been this excited since we bought the first Z! So... couple of things...
I want to mod it, but maintain a daily driver feel. What's the right path here? Has anyone heard of Synergy Motorsports? This quarters Corvette Mag talk about them - so, I'd like to find out what you fellows think. Secondly, living in Southern Louisiana, I'd like to get a cover that will withstand the sun well and deal with the rainy season we're starting to get into. Something lightweight, yet durable... Southern Car Parts?
Suggestions welcome. Me? I'm just glad to be coming home...
I want to mod it, but maintain a daily driver feel. What's the right path here? Has anyone heard of Synergy Motorsports? This quarters Corvette Mag talk about them - so, I'd like to find out what you fellows think. Secondly, living in Southern Louisiana, I'd like to get a cover that will withstand the sun well and deal with the rainy season we're starting to get into. Something lightweight, yet durable... Southern Car Parts?
Suggestions welcome. Me? I'm just glad to be coming home...
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From: Melville NY
Congrats, you made the right move! WHat kind of power would you like to make? That answer will will help decide what route to go with mods. If your happy with 400-450rwhp than go heads/cam/bolt on's and a tune and call it a day. If you want 450-500rwhp slap on a supercharger. If you want more prepare to roll out the greenbacks.
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From: Kyle Texas
A Car Cover, whilst I'm at work and the car is sitting outside in the parking lot - I guess I should have said...
Suggestions?
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From: Kyle Texas
Congrats, you made the right move! WHat kind of power would you like to make? That answer will will help decide what route to go with mods. If your happy with 400-450rwhp than go heads/cam/bolt on's and a tune and call it a day. If you want 450-500rwhp slap on a supercharger. If you want more prepare to roll out the greenbacks.
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For your power selection you can go all motor, supercharger or simply spray. Lots of options you have, well that is until you get the thirst for more power, lol.
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From: Madison Alabama
I just hope the guys beating the dead horse thread of "Hey Z06 Driver's, do you wish you had a C6" will read this one and finally let the topic die!
Welcome back! I've had my Z for a little over a year now, put about 6K miles on her. Took a neighbor for a spirited drive yesterday and to be honest with you - no way I'd mod this car. It's all I'll ever need...for now anyway
Welcome back! I've had my Z for a little over a year now, put about 6K miles on her. Took a neighbor for a spirited drive yesterday and to be honest with you - no way I'd mod this car. It's all I'll ever need...for now anyway
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Melting Slicks
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From: Woodinville WA
If you wan't more ponies than 430-440RWHP and still want it to be daily drivable I'd suggest blower or stroker kit + heads/cam, headers etc. Congrats
Be sure to do lots of research and only deal with companies that will take the time to help you get all the details and your priorities sorted out; I learned the hard way on this
Be sure to do lots of research and only deal with companies that will take the time to help you get all the details and your priorities sorted out; I learned the hard way on this
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bend WA
Congratulations!
I have 2 fitted California car covers for mine that the previous owner included, but only use them at home (I have a carport). That being said, I do think the covers are pretty high quality. I have an "indoor" cloth one that is then covered by an "outdoor" water resistant one...so the car wears both when at home. At work, she sleeps in a covered garage.
I have 2 fitted California car covers for mine that the previous owner included, but only use them at home (I have a carport). That being said, I do think the covers are pretty high quality. I have an "indoor" cloth one that is then covered by an "outdoor" water resistant one...so the car wears both when at home. At work, she sleeps in a covered garage.
