Advice on c5
Melting Slicks
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Melting Slicks
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From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Melting Slicks
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"Lingenfelter" is a aftermarket performance company. They offer multiple performance packages for just about every generation of Corvettes I believe. On C5's that usually breaks down to larger heads/cam, intake, manifold, and supercharger. Worth getting into if you want a very fast car, not at all practical for a daily driver though.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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After I paid it off I contemplated putting some money into performance mods. The goal was the keep up with the new LS3 vettes. After a couple months of consideration, I decided to go a different route. I started looking at low mile '04 Z06's. They had the extra horsepower I was looking for, looked great, and were more reliable as I was looking for bone stock cars. I narrowed down the colors I was interested in first, and then looked for the best deal I could find.
Two years ago I found a beautiful Torch Red Z06, with the Mod Red interior I was looking for. 6900 miles, and priced just right. Took me a month or so to find. Had it inspected by a Chevy dealer in the area, and shipped to my door a week later. If you're patient, you'll know the right one when you find it. I love my Z06, especially now that I've done a few mods. Good luck my friend.
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I noticed something on some c5s. In the pictures of the interior, there is a button on the center console ahead of the storage compartment. And on others I see the button with a dial switch on it. What is that?
Melting Slicks
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The button is for traction control/active handling. One push disables both, holding the button for five seconds activates "competitive driving mode". (Active handling on, traction control off.) The dial is for cars equipped with Magnetic Ride Selection.
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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Engine runs as smooth as silk, never been rebuilt or anything. I would say the ls1 is routinely capable of 300k miles if cared for properly.
Melting Slicks
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OP there is so much to be gained by simply doing your homework and reading the stickies and your search function will give you tons of info on all your Q's
best of luck on your wait for the right car.
best of luck on your wait for the right car.