What to do?
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I don't think I could justify spending $20K in mods on a C5 at this point. Before I did that, I would seriously consider looking at a very low mileage C6 and get that. Or just keep saving for the eventual C7.
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Best brakes you can get.
Best flow with stock heads. This includes intake and exhaust.
After market Wheels if you like new and shiny things. Z06 wheels and a set of track day tires.
A real good tune that will allow you to maximize drivability, and mpg. There are a few guys out there who can do this and give you some really good HP gains with the improved flow.
You should be well within your budget and get a really good car.
Best flow with stock heads. This includes intake and exhaust.
After market Wheels if you like new and shiny things. Z06 wheels and a set of track day tires.
A real good tune that will allow you to maximize drivability, and mpg. There are a few guys out there who can do this and give you some really good HP gains with the improved flow.
You should be well within your budget and get a really good car.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Vancouver B.C.
Best brakes you can get.
Best flow with stock heads. This includes intake and exhaust.
After market Wheels if you like new and shiny things. Z06 wheels and a set of track day tires.
A real good tune that will allow you to maximize drivability, and mpg. There are a few guys out there who can do this and give you some really good HP gains with the improved flow.
You should be well within your budget and get a really good car.
Best flow with stock heads. This includes intake and exhaust.
After market Wheels if you like new and shiny things. Z06 wheels and a set of track day tires.
A real good tune that will allow you to maximize drivability, and mpg. There are a few guys out there who can do this and give you some really good HP gains with the improved flow.
You should be well within your budget and get a really good car.
Do I need front and rear brake upgrades or just front...I have enough flexibility to do both if it will make a difference.
This is not going to be a racing machine but I prefer to get point bys versus giving point bys at the track!!
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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Vancouver B.C.
Made a choice
After spending 5 days in hospital including 1 night in ICU (feeling much better now) and coming home NewYears Eve it was clear to me that is too short. Re-looked at finance and paid the initial deposit on the 2014 Stingray 2LT !!!!!!
Unfortunately dealer is already over allocation so unless several people bail on their orders I will be top of the list for 2015.
Thanks for all the input. If I'm waiting a year I will be buffing and polishing my 99FRC for possible sale versus trade in.
Paul
Unfortunately dealer is already over allocation so unless several people bail on their orders I will be top of the list for 2015.
Thanks for all the input. If I'm waiting a year I will be buffing and polishing my 99FRC for possible sale versus trade in.
Paul
