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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Ok, dumb question here. What does FRC mean? If I search the term here, way too many hits without description. Can't find it. Thanks
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Fixed Roof Coupe
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Fixed Roof Coupe

Flying roof club (when you don't latch the targa)

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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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It means you got the mack daddy of C5 vettes :-P
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Thanks! Why is it better?
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Fixed Roof Coupe

Flying roof club (when you don't latch the targa)

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fuel rail cover
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Old May 24, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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FIXED ROOF COUPE Corvette is the only way to fly. I DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' TARGA!!!!
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Originally Posted by Kflyer
Thanks! Why is it better?

Its not that it is "better". The FRC is just a C5 with a FIXED roof. They ran from 99-2000, then in 01 the Z06 came out and things got interesting!!!!
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Old May 24, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 4440stevesvette
FIXED ROOF COUPE Corvette is the only way to fly. I DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' TARGA!!!!
I still call mine a "Hard Top"
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I think they are better...
You get the stiffer suspension
No leaks
Lighter Weight
Better looks

Just my opinions... I love all C5's.
And FRC = Fixed Roof Coupe
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Originally Posted by vettelover84
Its not that it is "better". The FRC is just a C5 with a FIXED roof. They ran from 99-2000, then in 01 the Z06 came out and things got interesting!!!!
By the way love ur white Z06 vettelover84
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Old May 24, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vettelover84
Its not that it is "better". The FRC is just a C5 with a FIXED roof. They ran from 99-2000, then in 01 the Z06 came out and things got interesting!!!!
Mine got real interesting with the 04 ZO6 engine swap....
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Originally Posted by Sn00py
By the way love ur white Z06 vettelover84
I've seen white FRCs ('99-2000) But have to say I haven't seen a white Z06 yet. Not that rare means that much to me in C5s, but it is interesting.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kflyer
Ok, dumb question here. What does FRC mean? If I search the term here, way too many hits without description. Can't find it. Thanks
Me too!! Thank you for getting this cleared up for me!

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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kflyer
Ok, dumb question here. What does FRC mean? If I search the term here, way too many hits without description. Can't find it. Thanks
FRC = Fixed Roof Coupe, I have the 1999 model...love it...
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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Don't feel bad,,I mistook one for a Z06 at the Fun Fest last September. I had never heard of them,,,,In January I stumbled into a great deal on one ,,,now I own one!! They are about 80 pounds lighter,come standard with Z51 suspension and power steering cooler and 6speed is standard. Think of them as the Z06s daddy!!!
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I just picked up a 2000 frc I wasn't picky about what style top, I would buy before I got it, but after having it now I wouldn't want to go to anything different.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vettelover84
Its not that it is "better". The FRC is just a C5 with a FIXED roof. They ran from 99-2000, then in 01 the Z06 came out and things got interesting!!!!
Do a little research, the FRC is more than just a C-5 with a fixed roof. It is the lightest body of the (3) body styles for the years 1999 and 2000 - With its fixed roof, the hardtop offers a basic Corvette that is pure in performance. It presents a slightly different profile than the Corvette Coupe. The Hardtop comes standard with the six-speed manual gearbox, Z51 suspension, a 3.42 limited-slip rear axle and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.
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