Need info about Corvette C5
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Here is my coupe with the targa roof off.
I figured you would have to use a transfer case and there it is on the Supra. I just don't know how you will find room to run a shaft to a front differential without jacking the car up pretty high.
Interesting project but looks like you have the know how and technology.....keep us posted!
I figured you would have to use a transfer case and there it is on the Supra. I just don't know how you will find room to run a shaft to a front differential without jacking the car up pretty high.
Interesting project but looks like you have the know how and technology.....keep us posted!
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guys, I just compared that 2 bodies, and I see 1 bad difference 
rear window and trunk on targa much differs from the same on hardtop body, look:
targa:
hardtop:
Is it possible to have trunk and rear window the same as on hardtop, but with removable roof?
rear window and trunk on targa much differs from the same on hardtop body, look:
targa:
hardtop:
Is it possible to have trunk and rear window the same as on hardtop, but with removable roof?
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Zuti, you ARE the Man!!! THis is Exactly I am looking for:
as far as I understand this is custom corvette C5 Z06 targa, right?
What body should I purchase to convert to z06 targa? as that guy did?
Who can do that for me?
ps. looks like I will have to take a vacation on my job for traveling to USA
as far as I understand this is custom corvette C5 Z06 targa, right?
What body should I purchase to convert to z06 targa? as that guy did?
Who can do that for me?
ps. looks like I will have to take a vacation on my job for traveling to USA
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Zuti, you ARE the Man!!! THis is Exactly I am looking for:
as far as I understand this is custom corvette C5 Z06 targa, right?
What body should I purchase to convert to z06 targa? as that guy did?
Who can do that for me?
ps. looks like I will have to take a vacation on my job for traveling to USA
as far as I understand this is custom corvette C5 Z06 targa, right?
What body should I purchase to convert to z06 targa? as that guy did?
Who can do that for me?
ps. looks like I will have to take a vacation on my job for traveling to USA
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I think your questions have been answered, so I'll just add welcome to the forum. You have set a very ambitious goal for whatever car you buy - best of luck with it and be sure to share the process with us in pics.
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Check this place out in Marina del Rey, California.
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Browse Chevrolet and it should come to the top
For sale:2003 Corvette ZO6/targa top.
29,770mi $19,999
You can also view it on autotrader.com. Use 90292 zip code for radius distance.
hollywoodcarcollection.com
Browse Chevrolet and it should come to the top
For sale:2003 Corvette ZO6/targa top.
29,770mi $19,999
You can also view it on autotrader.com. Use 90292 zip code for radius distance.
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YES, that is exactly what I want
and my favorite color - black
I am sorry.
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OMG guys,
I just looked at the tax in the Russia for importing that car. I am disappointed so much
the tax tariff:
5 euro per cubic centimeter, as far as I remember corvette engine is about 5.7 liters ~ 5700 cc = 5 euro * 5700 = 28500 euro ~ 39300 dollars.
the tax 2 times bigger than the car price itself
so I will try to find a workaround, may be the car body and engine will be separated from each other, and import it as a auto spare parts, not as a car.
I just looked at the tax in the Russia for importing that car. I am disappointed so much
the tax tariff:
5 euro per cubic centimeter, as far as I remember corvette engine is about 5.7 liters ~ 5700 cc = 5 euro * 5700 = 28500 euro ~ 39300 dollars.
the tax 2 times bigger than the car price itself
so I will try to find a workaround, may be the car body and engine will be separated from each other, and import it as a auto spare parts, not as a car.
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Welcome to the Forum synca. Sounds like you have some incredible mods planned. make sure you post pictures as you complete the work. How are the roads in Russia? The C5 sits low to the road. Even in England, I ground out occasionally.
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OMG guys,
I just looked at the tax in the Russia for importing that car. I am disappointed so much
the tax tariff:
5 euro per cubic centimeter, as far as I remember corvette engine is about 5.7 liters ~ 5700 cc = 5 euro * 5700 = 28500 euro ~ 39300 dollars.
the tax 2 times bigger than the car price itself
so I will try to find a workaround, may be the car body and engine will be separated from each other, and import it as a auto spare parts, not as a car.
I just looked at the tax in the Russia for importing that car. I am disappointed so much
the tax tariff:
5 euro per cubic centimeter, as far as I remember corvette engine is about 5.7 liters ~ 5700 cc = 5 euro * 5700 = 28500 euro ~ 39300 dollars.
the tax 2 times bigger than the car price itself
so I will try to find a workaround, may be the car body and engine will be separated from each other, and import it as a auto spare parts, not as a car.
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OMG guys,
I just looked at the tax in the Russia for importing that car. I am disappointed so much
the tax tariff:
5 euro per cubic centimeter, as far as I remember corvette engine is about 5.7 liters ~ 5700 cc = 5 euro * 5700 = 28500 euro ~ 39300 dollars.
the tax 2 times bigger than the car price itself
so I will try to find a workaround, may be the car body and engine will be separated from each other, and import it as a auto spare parts, not as a car.
I just looked at the tax in the Russia for importing that car. I am disappointed so much
the tax tariff:
5 euro per cubic centimeter, as far as I remember corvette engine is about 5.7 liters ~ 5700 cc = 5 euro * 5700 = 28500 euro ~ 39300 dollars.
the tax 2 times bigger than the car price itself
so I will try to find a workaround, may be the car body and engine will be separated from each other, and import it as a auto spare parts, not as a car.
DAMN!!! I had no idea.
Well good luck with whatever you end up with.
Your determination inspires me.
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Welcome to the Forum synca. Sounds like you have some incredible mods planned. make sure you post pictures as you complete the work. How are the roads in Russia? The C5 sits low to the road. Even in England, I ground out occasionally.
as for roads, in russia it is the pain. however in the town itself it is more or less acceptable. Anyway the corvette will be the second car for weekends only. I have another car for driving to job or for work business.
Your determination inspires me.
that trick works.another option: swap 1-1.5 liter engine into corvette in USA for importing
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