New Z06 owner
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Just got home this morning with my new 24,000 mile 2004 black Z06 from Nashville after a pleasant road trip back from the original owner's home. After owning two C4s this is my third Corvette and I love it. The drive home was fun and the car ran flawlessly. I bought it from the original owner who had just purchased a 2012 Z06. My first impression is that this will be much easier to get in and out of than my old 1990 and the seat is MUCH more comfortable. He just put new Michelin PS2s on it and they appear to be very good tires so far in every respect. Except for the wheels it is 100% stock. It also has the divider behind the driver and trunk which I'm not sure about, but he said it keeps the cockpit much quieter. My wife says I'm like a kid with a new toy and can't believe the difference in comfort and performance over my old C4. I've learned a lot from reading the posts on here. Will post pictures after I clean the Vette up. Hello to all! Does the 2004 have the same valve spring issues as the earlier Z06s?
Congrats on the new Z06 !
The sound partition (divider as you call it) helps to keep noise in the cabin down, and also helps cool or heat the entire interior quicker since less volume inside the car to cool or heat. Its also helps keep stuff from the trunk flying forward in hard stopping situations
Most of the Z06 valve issues are being reported on the 02-03 Z06's. That's not to say it can't happen on the 04's. I would for sure do some reading on it and make a decision for sure. I would do it just for piece of mind.
Check out my web site. (www.ToqueZ06.com)
I have some tips, and procedures you may be able to use.
Welcome to the C5 world !
Toque
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Congrats on purchasing a low mileage Z06. Hope the car gives you lots of driving pleasure.
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Welcome to the C5 forum.
Glad you enjoyed & had a safe & trouble free trip with your new Z.
As a couple have already stated, have the valve springs changed out for piece of mind.
They don't make the LS6 motor any more...
Glad you enjoyed & had a safe & trouble free trip with your new Z.
As a couple have already stated, have the valve springs changed out for piece of mind.
They don't make the LS6 motor any more...
