Good for you, especially at your age! 
I have surpassed the odds!
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I have surpassed the odds!
As many know, people are very skeptical when a 16 year old has a performance car. People thought that it was silly when I got my Vette a month before I turned 17. I can happily say that I have put 2,500 miles on the car, with not one questionable incident. I hope to enjoy the car for many more miles to come!
Things I have noticed:
1) My service active handling light comes on maybe once a month and then goes away right after I turn on the car for the next drive.
2) I am probably going to raise the car up a hair (some stuff is pretty damn close to scraping)
3) I'll probably need new rotors soon, my pads are just fine.
4)The car is fast, but you have to be ever so careful on the street.
5)Working on the car is enjoyable and easy!
Lastly, I am going to the track this friday (October 28th 2016) to run the quarter mile! I've done a practice launch @2,200 rpm on the street, but I'm interested to see the difference in a prepped surface (I'll be on street tires). Should I drop rear tire pressure down a little? Anybody think I'll crack 1.99 60' Lol!
I also just bought C4 ZR1 wheels in black 17x9.5 & 17x11 in the rear! I read the Super Chevy article and I knew 17s all around made sense! Now I just need tires!
Super Chevy article:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/030...ls-tires-rims/
Happy driving everyone!
Cameron
Things I have noticed:
1) My service active handling light comes on maybe once a month and then goes away right after I turn on the car for the next drive.
2) I am probably going to raise the car up a hair (some stuff is pretty damn close to scraping)
3) I'll probably need new rotors soon, my pads are just fine.
4)The car is fast, but you have to be ever so careful on the street.
5)Working on the car is enjoyable and easy!
Lastly, I am going to the track this friday (October 28th 2016) to run the quarter mile! I've done a practice launch @2,200 rpm on the street, but I'm interested to see the difference in a prepped surface (I'll be on street tires). Should I drop rear tire pressure down a little? Anybody think I'll crack 1.99 60' Lol!
I also just bought C4 ZR1 wheels in black 17x9.5 & 17x11 in the rear! I read the Super Chevy article and I knew 17s all around made sense! Now I just need tires!
Super Chevy article:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/030...ls-tires-rims/
Happy driving everyone!
Cameron
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Congrats on enjoying your C5 and doing so responsibly and safely. Good luck at the track.
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I was 17 when I bought a 69 Camaro with a 375 hp 396 4 speed with 4.10 gears, hardly a mild car, and I got in my share of trouble. I found out fairly quick that racing it at the strip was more fun and safer !!!
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Your best bet is to run it as is, then air down the tires from there. Keep in mind if you are on street tires there is no reason in doing a wicked burnout. Nice to hear that your Vette is doing well. It's a great car and I always laugh at people who don't recommend them for someones first car.
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Your best bet is to run it as is, then air down the tires from there. Keep in mind if you are on street tires there is no reason in doing a wicked burnout. Nice to hear that your Vette is doing well. It's a great car and I always laugh at people who don't recommend them for someones first car.
Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah I plan on a small spin just to clean the tires off! What's a reasonable goal? 12.5? It's an 02 Z with LTs and CAI
Thanks!
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Of course it is going to take some seat time to get these kind of times, especially practicing your launches and 60 times.
12.5 is a very reasonable goal for your first time out.
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As many know, people are very skeptical when a 16 year old has a performance car. People thought that it was silly when I got my Vette a month before I turned 17. I can happily say that I have put 2,500 miles on the car, with not one questionable incident. I hope to enjoy the car for many more miles to come!
Lastly, I am going to the track this friday (October 28th 2016) to run the quarter mile!
Lastly, I am going to the track this friday (October 28th 2016) to run the quarter mile!
So when other Kids that are 17 are in school on Friday, and trying to get an education, you are at the drag strip... ????
I have to say that No, you have not surpassed the " Important "odds of success or a bright future.
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
So when other Kids that are 17 are in school on Friday, and trying to get an education, you are at the drag strip... ????
I have to say that No, you have not surpassed the odds of success or a bright future.
I have to say that No, you have not surpassed the odds of success or a bright future.
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I went to school had two jobs and still drag raced, you are so negative !!!
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Its simple to see that a 17 year old kid with a 12,000 dollar car is another John Force. Anyone using John Force to equate to this situation is pathetic.
A 12,000 dollar 17 year old C5 can be bought by any kid working at MacDonald's.. and feeding an old C5 will burned most 17 year old kids quickly...Not the career path I would want to see for my kids..
My Kids at 17 were doing advance placement course when they were that age, Now one has a PHD in Pharmaceutical science, and the other Has a Degree in Engineering... Both are successful professionals with families, beautiful homes, and great jobs. They were very focused on getting a good education, because we set the bar high for them as did my parents for me. I retired at 55 , ( 16 years ago ) and could die tomorrow and would not feel gipped. I would want the same for any teenager....Smart Kids are in school on Friday... not playing when they should be learning.
Just offering some tough love.. but then the audience here has changed dramatically over the last 15 years too. I have most of the present " Deplorables "on Ignore.. because their input is insignificant to me.
A 12,000 dollar 17 year old C5 can be bought by any kid working at MacDonald's.. and feeding an old C5 will burned most 17 year old kids quickly...Not the career path I would want to see for my kids..
My Kids at 17 were doing advance placement course when they were that age, Now one has a PHD in Pharmaceutical science, and the other Has a Degree in Engineering... Both are successful professionals with families, beautiful homes, and great jobs. They were very focused on getting a good education, because we set the bar high for them as did my parents for me. I retired at 55 , ( 16 years ago ) and could die tomorrow and would not feel gipped. I would want the same for any teenager....Smart Kids are in school on Friday... not playing when they should be learning.
Just offering some tough love.. but then the audience here has changed dramatically over the last 15 years too. I have most of the present " Deplorables "on Ignore.. because their input is insignificant to me.
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Its simple to see that a 17 year old kid with a 12,000 dollar car is another John Force. Anyone using John Force to equate to this situation is pathetic.
A 12,000 dollar 17 year old C5 can be bought by any kid working at MacDonald's.. and feeding an old C5 will burned most 17 year old kids quickly...Not the career path I would want to see for my kids..
My Kids at 17 were doing advance placement course when they were that age, Now one has a PHD in Pharmaceutical science, and the other Has a Degree in Engineering... Both are successful professionals with families, beautiful homes, and great jobs. They were very focused on getting a good education, because we set the bar high for them as did my parents for me. I retired at 55 , ( 16 years ago ) and could die tomorrow and would not feel gipped. I would want the same for any teenager....Smart Kids are in school on Friday... not playing when they should be learning.
Just offering some tough love.. but then the audience here has changed dramatically over the last 15 years too. I have most of the present " Deplorables "on Ignore.. because their input is insignificant to me.
A 12,000 dollar 17 year old C5 can be bought by any kid working at MacDonald's.. and feeding an old C5 will burned most 17 year old kids quickly...Not the career path I would want to see for my kids..
My Kids at 17 were doing advance placement course when they were that age, Now one has a PHD in Pharmaceutical science, and the other Has a Degree in Engineering... Both are successful professionals with families, beautiful homes, and great jobs. They were very focused on getting a good education, because we set the bar high for them as did my parents for me. I retired at 55 , ( 16 years ago ) and could die tomorrow and would not feel gipped. I would want the same for any teenager....Smart Kids are in school on Friday... not playing when they should be learning.
Just offering some tough love.. but then the audience here has changed dramatically over the last 15 years too. I have most of the present " Deplorables "on Ignore.. because their input is insignificant to me.
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I'm on the fence here, yes Evil should have worded it a little differently but.............we have a 16 year old kid tooting his horn because he lasted 2500 miles LOL. As someone said earlier the next miles are the most important ones.
Don't get too cocky kid!!
Don't get too cocky kid!!
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A couple points to make.
I graduated HS when I was 17. No, I didn't quit.
From what I read in the OP, I have no idea what his timeline is, nor I can decipher it from other posts. He might be 18, 19 or 20+ now for all I know.
Just because he's doing something hands-on on a Friday doesn't mean he's ignoring other priorities.
Even if he is still in school, what drag track is open during the day on a Friday for grudge match sessions? Those usually start up at 5 or 6 in the evening around here.
I graduated HS when I was 17. No, I didn't quit.
From what I read in the OP, I have no idea what his timeline is, nor I can decipher it from other posts. He might be 18, 19 or 20+ now for all I know.
Just because he's doing something hands-on on a Friday doesn't mean he's ignoring other priorities.
Even if he is still in school, what drag track is open during the day on a Friday for grudge match sessions? Those usually start up at 5 or 6 in the evening around here.
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Not everyone can afford to go to College !!!! and the ones that do and didn't have their parents paying for it spend years paying back loans. and not everyone is geared for that, most do the best they can and deal with it !!! I came from a family of nine and my worthless Dad gave my Mom just so much, and it didn't begin to cover the costs of nine kids.I had a paper route in 6th grade and gave most of the money to my Mom so she didn't have to ask my Dad for more money and get slapped around !!!!
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You ever think he is going racing on a Friday night after school? Not many 17 year olds study anything on a Friday night. Again as always, you are Mr. Negative.
