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Bought First Z06
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From: Follansbee West Virginia
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Thanks for all the compliments guys! I'm sure this thing will keep me smiling for years to come. I'm sure I will have lots of questions along the way and hope to do as much maintenance I can myself. The previous owner did an awesome job keeping it pristine. When he told me he took off the wheels every time just to clean them, I must admit I was impressed. I hope to keep many of his traditions alive and well.
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I wanted red too and when I saw this one, it changed my mind. I also tried to sign paperwork on a Red c6 z for 45 k a month before and because of an idiotic Porsche dealer who refused my Bank of America financing, I walked on the deal. Glad I walked. After having the opportunity to drive both models, I liked the way this c5 felt much better than the stock c6. The mods are just perfect for me and I'm still smiling every time I walk up to it. Glad you didn't see it before I did because you may have thrown the color criteria out the window as I did. I paid much less and i am happier with the purchase. I don't regret yellow for a second!
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Looks like you found a really sweet ride! And the right color
Are those C6Z brakes I see? More pics of interior and motor?
List of mods and fill out your profile, where do you live?
Are those C6Z brakes I see? More pics of interior and motor?
List of mods and fill out your profile, where do you live?
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Yes, it has the c6 z brake kit on it. The interior is basic black but looks great. The motor, gears, clutch and transmission have all been upgraded. I will list the mods when I get a chance. I'm on a phone now. I live in follansbee, wv which is about 40 mins from downtown Pittsburgh, pa.
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From: Follansbee West Virginia
Here are the mods I know off the top of my head. Iforged aeros19/20. C6Z06 brake kit, Pfadt coil over suspension, cartek Stage 2 package, cam, headers, carbon fiber engine cover and air intake, short throw shifter, upgraded clutch and transmission, 3.73 gears, front splitter. There is more and I will get that list on my profile.
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It is, unfortunately I am having problems already. The ABS and Traction Control light keep coming on and the drivers side door will not lock. So irritating. I just put a post in the tech section and hopefully someone can shed some light on this issue. I just became aware that the ABS and Traction control issue seems to be a common problem with these cars. I did so much research on the C6 Z, that I failed to research all the known issues of the C5. Either way, Im still happy with my purchase, just dissapointed its about to cost me more money and I just bought it.