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Apr 13, 2021 | 12:57 AM

#21

Tyteflows

Racer

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From: Miami Florida

Yea...I'm going to need to know what splitter, skirts, diffuser, and wing those are please. I've been looking around and I think yours looks perfect!

Apr 13, 2021 | 12:24 PM

#22

tommypenguin

Thread Starter

Drifting

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 1,599

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From: Boise, ID

2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

2021 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewislgZ06

Your car is lookin good TP! Glad to see you back in the forum neighborhood too!

Thanks, am currently researching what I believe is my last planned cosmetic mod. Looking into wide front fenders and seeing if there is any way I could put super deep concave forgestar f14 wheels in the front clearing the C6Z BBK? Will see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstromquist

Awesome story and memories. I remember when you posted that video too. You were in Colorado I think at the time, right? You've come a very long way with that thing and it really shows. Seems to be a great learning experience for you too. You've learned over the years to wrench on it and that's never a bad thing. I plan on keeping mine until the end too.

Yup I was back in Colorado at that time, loved it there but the traffic got really bad. Glad to hear you are planning on keeping the grape ape indefinitely, it's one of a kind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Life’s good C5

Awesome story! Glad it works for you. Like many can agree, I looked at the cars for many years thinking I’m gonna get one and pretty glad I did and got one I wanted. Here’s to 7 + more years!

Thanks, looking forward to the next 7 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert

Very nicely modified C5.
I really like this shot:

Which headlights are those? How is the fit?

They are customized radioflyer headlights with morimoto switchback halos and light bar. The fit is good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyteflows

Yea...I'm going to need to know what splitter, skirts, diffuser, and wing those are please. I've been looking around and I think yours looks perfect!

Thanks, the splitter, skirts, and wing are c7Carbon. The diffuser is corvette creationz.

Apr 13, 2021 | 04:09 PM

#23

Bandit 00C5

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 2,481

Likes: 267

From: So-Cal California

2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified

2022 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified

Getting ready to widebody mine. Which rear quarters are those? I assume Corvette Creationz also?

Last edited by Bandit 00C5; Apr 13, 2021 at 06:50 PM.

Apr 13, 2021 | 06:46 PM

#24

djohn3853

Racer

Joined: Oct 2020

Posts: 389

Likes: 170

From: Rhode Island

St. Jude Donor '21

wifebody??!! You in a heap of trouble boy!

Apr 13, 2021 | 06:49 PM

#25

Bandit 00C5

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 2,481

Likes: 267

From: So-Cal California

2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified

2022 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified

Quote:

Originally Posted by djohn3853

wifebody??!! You in a heap of trouble boy!

oops....damn phones. Haha

Apr 14, 2021 | 08:05 AM

#26

grinder11

Race Director

Joined: Oct 2004

Posts: 12,861

Likes: 4,664

Quote:

Originally Posted by djohn3853

wifebody??!! You in a heap of trouble boy!

Not if the 'wifebody' has a nice body!!!

Last edited by grinder11; Apr 14, 2021 at 08:06 AM.

Apr 14, 2021 | 02:20 PM

#27

steve8

Race Director

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 11,065

Likes: 1,275

From: Central Ma

Glad to hear you enjoy it so much.
I think the C 5's are awesome.
Bought mine new in 04 and have had fantastic luck with mine. Still brings a smile to my face.
So much so that I'm not sure what to do with it as I have a C8 on order.
Crazy to keep it, but I really enjoy it.
We'll see.

Apr 14, 2021 | 02:37 PM

#28

lewislgZ06

NCM Lifetime Member

Joined: Aug 2015

Posts: 5,341

Likes: 4,286

From: Cunningham, TN

2021 Corvette of the Year - Modified

2020 C5 of the Year Winner- Modified

C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

St. Jude Donor '18 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve8

Im in the same boat Steve. I didn’t buy mine new, but it was 11 years old with 1793 miles on it when I bought it in February 2014.

I have a folder with Mike Furman for a C8 Z06 HTC in 2023, but I doubt I’d ever be able to part with my C5 Z06.

Last edited by lewislgZ06; Apr 14, 2021 at 02:39 PM.

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Apr 14, 2021 | 07:46 PM

#29

I’m Z one

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 2,318

Likes: 243

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified

2021 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified

Ok... pics of wife with the Vette.

Apr 14, 2021 | 08:25 PM

#30

HotRod Junkie

Advanced

Joined: May 2019

Posts: 85

Likes: 25

Awesome story and killer C5

Thanks for posting!!

Apr 16, 2021 | 10:40 AM

#31

tommypenguin

Thread Starter

Drifting

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 1,599

Likes: 398

From: Boise, ID

2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

2021 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit 00C5

Getting ready to widebody mine. Which rear quarters are those? I assume Corvette Creationz also?

They are Tpe T2 wide body fenders.

Apr 16, 2021 | 11:16 AM

#32

Bandit 00C5

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 2,481

Likes: 267

From: So-Cal California

2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified

2022 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommypenguin

They are Tpe T2 wide body fenders.

Apr 16, 2021 | 11:10 PM

#33

Rustydawg

Instructor

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 194

Likes: 61

From: Atlanta Georgia

Your mods are excellent. Very sharp!

Apr 16, 2021 | 11:46 PM

#34

Efx

Pro

Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 680

Likes: 255

2021 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

One of my favorite C5s on the forum! Form and function. Well executed.

Sep 3, 2021 | 12:38 AM

#35

lewislgZ06

NCM Lifetime Member

Joined: Aug 2015

Posts: 5,341

Likes: 4,286

From: Cunningham, TN

2021 Corvette of the Year - Modified

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St. Jude Donor '18 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommypenguin

Curious if you ever figured this out?
In my head I’m thinking it would look wicked good if it clears, but super deeps clearing C6Z front brakes, I don’t know…..

Sep 4, 2021 | 10:57 PM

#36

RSbeast

Burning Brakes

Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 1,135

Likes: 258

I always follow along as I regret not buying this car, as I was shopping at the same time. Came from New Jersey if I remember correctly. Had plenty of mods I wanted to do and was the right color. I just didn’t want tan seats.

Fate would have me buying a silver one - a color I didn’t want and constantly regretting. Thousands later it’s where I would’ve been on day one lol.

Sep 6, 2021 | 07:38 PM

#37

GeorgieMporgie

Pro

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 631

Likes: 61

From: Amherstburg Ontario

Looks Great.

Sep 6, 2021 | 08:19 PM

#38

tommypenguin

Thread Starter

Drifting

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 1,599

Likes: 398

From: Boise, ID

2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

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C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewislgZ06

Curious if you ever figured this out?
In my head I’m thinking it would look wicked good if it clears, but super deeps clearing C6Z front brakes, I don’t know…..

I ordered the wide fenders and wheels back in April. Was communicated it could take 4 months on the fenders and as long on wheels. I received the wheels in 2 months but am still waiting on the fenders.

Sep 6, 2021 | 08:23 PM

#39

Always Red Dave

Race Director

Joined: Oct 2005

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Likes: 3,427

From: Plymouth Massachusetts

2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified

2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2020 C7 of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified

Rear end with wider tires looks badass !

Sep 6, 2021 | 10:03 PM

#40

lewislgZ06

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Joined: Aug 2015

Posts: 5,341

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From: Cunningham, TN

2021 Corvette of the Year - Modified

2020 C5 of the Year Winner- Modified

C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

St. Jude Donor '18 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommypenguin

Hope it all goes together smoothly, really looking forward to seeing it.

PS. I tried to PM you back but your box is full.

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