Why FRC?
Pro
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: St. George, UT
I had a 92.... now a 02 Z06. Like apples and oranges. No comparison. Step up to a C5 and you'll never look back. A friend of mine told me that the FRC's looked more european.... Hmmmmm..... I get a wet spot driving my Z ...... EVERY TIME!!!
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: 972 and 405
FRC is great because it's a Corvette. I understand there are hardcore enthusiast out there that want that extra shaving of pounds and slightly higher rigidity. However I don't see the bonus in having less options, seems like an oxymoron LOL. I love my power seats and all the toys a coupe will come with, ESPECIALLY the targa roof. Only reason I could justify getting an FRC Corvette is if it's a ZO6.
-Alex
-Alex
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Freezing in the Midwest. Fort Wayne IN. Global warming my azz.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
When I was researching C5's I was immediately drawn to the FRC.
Finding one was a different problem.
I wanted 1999 in black/black. Only about 1200 made.
Took me a year to find the one I wanted.
Have never regretted it. When/if I sell this one, I will be getting a C5 Z06.
Finding one was a different problem.
I wanted 1999 in black/black. Only about 1200 made.
Took me a year to find the one I wanted.
Have never regretted it. When/if I sell this one, I will be getting a C5 Z06.
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Joined: Aug 2005
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Had 10 convertible Vettes since the early 70's. Now I could care less about all the open air 
My last two have been FRCs and I'm extremely happy with this model...plus there were only 311 of mine that were made. You won't see this on every street corner.
AND I don't have a tupee either 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 6,301
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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
FRC is great because it's a Corvette. I understand there are hardcore enthusiast out there that want that extra shaving of pounds and slightly higher rigidity. However I don't see the bonus in having less options, seems like an oxymoron LOL. I love my power seats and all the toys a coupe will come with, ESPECIALLY the targa roof. Only reason I could justify getting an FRC Corvette is if it's a ZO6.
-Alex
-Alex
If I was to get some-thing other than my coupe it would be a Z06.
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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Belleville Il
Just RUB IT IN why don't ya!! there are advantages though,,all the money I save on hair cuts and hair care products buys gas for the vet,,and the time I would spend fussing with it I can spend driving,, silver lining to every cloud!!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 267
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From: Orlando, Florida
FRC is great because it's a Corvette. I understand there are hardcore enthusiast out there that want that extra shaving of pounds and slightly higher rigidity. However I don't see the bonus in having less options, seems like an oxymoron LOL. I love my power seats and all the toys a coupe will come with, ESPECIALLY the targa roof. Only reason I could justify getting an FRC Corvette is if it's a ZO6.
-Alex
-Alex
I guess it depends what you are planning to do with it. Are you looking to own a hard driving, modified street racer, leaving tire life on the pavement or a daily cruiser built for comfort as well as speed? Living in Florida, I like the option of going topless and for long trips its nice to have the storage area in the hatch for luggage. Which ever you choose, I'm sure you will love it. I would be weary of a C5 for under 10K though. Be sure to check it out real well.