My new c5
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Redondo Beach CA
I enjoy my convertible a whole lot, and trust you will enjoy yours.
The fact that you sold one to get another suggests this is a better than average car, but I don't know what a z51 model designation represents. I wouldn't mind a little bragging over details.
I just have plain old garden variety triple black lowered on chrome wagon wheels sled, but I still manage a good amount of smiles per cruise.
The fact that you sold one to get another suggests this is a better than average car, but I don't know what a z51 model designation represents. I wouldn't mind a little bragging over details.
I just have plain old garden variety triple black lowered on chrome wagon wheels sled, but I still manage a good amount of smiles per cruise.
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Congrats - great looking Navy Blue vert.
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I enjoy my convertible a whole lot, and trust you will enjoy yours.
The fact that you sold one to get another suggests this is a better than average car, but I don't know what a z51 model designation represents. I wouldn't mind a little bragging over details.
I just have plain old garden variety triple black lowered on chrome wagon wheels sled, but I still manage a good amount of smiles per cruise.
The fact that you sold one to get another suggests this is a better than average car, but I don't know what a z51 model designation represents. I wouldn't mind a little bragging over details.
I just have plain old garden variety triple black lowered on chrome wagon wheels sled, but I still manage a good amount of smiles per cruise.
the z51 added better suspension vs base suspension. This car has every option that was offered in 2000. Such a different car than my 82. Love the vert.
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From: The beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast!!
Great looking car! 
The Z51 option included a power steering cooler, performance rear gear (auto: 3:15; manual: 3:42), larger stabilizer bars, along with stiffer springs and shocks.
The Z51 option included a power steering cooler, performance rear gear (auto: 3:15; manual: 3:42), larger stabilizer bars, along with stiffer springs and shocks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Medford, Oregon
Cool Vert !!
Welcome to the C5 fraternity of owning the most beautifully designed, the most slippery drag coefficient Corvette 'Ever" made, that's fact! Anyway, enjoy the toy and have fun with future mods. 
By the way, I installed Z06 sway bars and Bilsteins on my Z51/FRC and what a great marriage between those two suspensions !!
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: alabama
Not sure if you've posted pics of your vette before or if I saw them on some other vette, but where did you get those unique billet grilles? I've never seen those for sale anywhere. I like those extra curves they have.
BTW: nice looking ride!
BTW: nice looking ride!
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Prescott AZ
Congrats on the Z51-Vert, and check your tire date codes to make sure they're not over 5 years old...I have a phobia about those Goodyear tires.
Both of my C5's had them and they were the WORST handling/riding tires I've felt on a C5.
Both of my C5's had them and they were the WORST handling/riding tires I've felt on a C5.
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From: Boxford Massachusetts
No need for a phobia, but they are harsh and loud.
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From: Holly Springs NC
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As one former C3 owner to another, welcome to the C5. Very nice looking ride.
Now get ready for the "Is that a new Vette?" questions when you pull in for gas or park it somewhere.
Now get ready for the "Is that a new Vette?" questions when you pull in for gas or park it somewhere.
