Good books about C5's ?
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Good books about C5's ?
Years ago I bought a book titled Corvette C5 by Mike Mueller. I actually put it in my bookcase but never got around to reading it. I recently started reading it and found it to be very informative.It's given me a whole new outlook on this model. I was wondering if any of you have read any good C5 books ? Thank you in advance for your comments.
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Years ago I bought a book titled Corvette C5 by Mike Mueller. I actually put it in my bookcase but never got around to reading it. I recently started reading it and found it to be very informative.It's given me a whole new outlook on this model. I was wondering if any of you have read any good C5 books ? Thank you in advance for your comments.
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Years ago I bought a book titled Corvette C5 by Mike Mueller. I actually put it in my bookcase but never got around to reading it. I recently started reading it and found it to be very informative.It's given me a whole new outlook on this model. I was wondering if any of you have read any good C5 books ? Thank you in advance for your comments.
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Not just C5, but filled with all things Corvettes, called the "Corvette Black Book". I knew my magnesium N73 wheels ($3000 option) were special on the 98's. Then found out they only equipped 1425 cars that had these wheels, but most were for exports. This led me to some googling and found out only 155 Coupes had the N73 wheels in 98.... Definitely more rare than I thought when I bought the MM6 Coupe a couple years ago.
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All Corvettes are red is another good read. They almost killed the brand after the C4. I love my C5...
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All Corvettes are red is another good read. They almost killed the brand after the C4. I love my C5...
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They just rereleased the All Corvettes are Red in paperback and is on Amazon.
It is a good read even for non Corvette folks. It gives a good detailed look at the Damaged GM culture that led to the bail out.
What I found interesting is I have been involved with the Fiero since the early 80’s. The Corvette people were behind the killing of the car. It was coming with more power and a more aggressive body at a time C4 sales were dropping.
The crazy thing is a number of Fiero people came to the C5 program and the Corvette team did the same thing hiding development from GM by sending the car outside GM to an engineering firm.
the designer Cafaro and interior Albert were primary designers from the Fiero. Much of the body and the way the car is put together is similar. That is why you can bolt in a quarter panel.
It is a good read even for non Corvette folks. It gives a good detailed look at the Damaged GM culture that led to the bail out.
What I found interesting is I have been involved with the Fiero since the early 80’s. The Corvette people were behind the killing of the car. It was coming with more power and a more aggressive body at a time C4 sales were dropping.
The crazy thing is a number of Fiero people came to the C5 program and the Corvette team did the same thing hiding development from GM by sending the car outside GM to an engineering firm.
the designer Cafaro and interior Albert were primary designers from the Fiero. Much of the body and the way the car is put together is similar. That is why you can bolt in a quarter panel.
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I just found All Corvettes are Red on Walmart.com. They actually had a used one in Good Condition with free shipping for just under $6.00. Couldn't see how I could go wrong so I ordered it. Thanks to all of you that recommended it.
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It's a book on C5, of course, but IMHO, also one of the best case studies for a Master of Business Administration degree! And yes, it applies to many other cars, but I cannot see a combination of people and events that quite duplicates the sinking GM of the late-80s early-90s,
If there was something in this book I wish still existed today, it would be the car's universal appeal and unparalleled dedication of Corvette owners.
Finally, Schefter is a writer worthy of the subject.
If there was something in this book I wish still existed today, it would be the car's universal appeal and unparalleled dedication of Corvette owners.
Finally, Schefter is a writer worthy of the subject.
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"All Corvettes are Red" written by Schefter shows us a few car guys, hiding off campus, doing the C5 Project.... from Corporate GM's Suits saved the whole enchilada! 😏 A few car guys. They need a plaque or something.
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I just received My All Corvettes are Red book today. Perfect timing as I'm about to finish my Corvette C5 book. I've really enjoyed this book and it has given me a great appreciate of the C5.
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Just finished reading All Corvettes are Red. Pretty interesting and after reading it I'm kind of glad I didn't buy a 97 model. I'm sure they got the bugs worked out but they definitely had some.
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Cool book topic. And I am sure there is info in here which is still appropriate. But since this went into publication in 2007 when big name tuners were still a thing and the aftermarket was just getting warmed up with the start of LS swaps, the world has drastically changed in terms of power options. No longer do people need Lingenfelter or Callaway kits to make just 550rwhp. You can bolt that on in 6 hours. There are kids popping turbos and gates through the hoods and fenders now running $2,000 worth of chinese metal and putting 800+ rw down.
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Cool book topic. And I am sure there is info in here which is still appropriate. But since this went into publication in 2007 when big name tuners were still a thing and the aftermarket was just getting warmed up with the start of LS swaps, the world has drastically changed in terms of power options. No longer do people need Lingenfelter or Callaway kits to make just 550rwhp. You can bolt that on in 6 hours. There are kids popping turbos and gates through the hoods and fenders now running $2,000 worth of chinese metal and putting 800+ rw down.
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I liked "All Corvette's Are Red," however I found "
" superior.
The former deals more with "Who" developed the car and its development history from a business and program perspective. From the Inside is concerned more with the engineering developments tracing all the way from the C1. Stating, as example, how the LT5 led to the LS1. How ABS was developed in relation to Corvette and how that led to traction control and eventually Active Handling. And if you want to get really technical there is always this now hard to find book https://www.abebooks.com/97807680150...0768015014/plp which is a collection of SAE papers mostly pertaining to the C5.
The former deals more with "Who" developed the car and its development history from a business and program perspective. From the Inside is concerned more with the engineering developments tracing all the way from the C1. Stating, as example, how the LT5 led to the LS1. How ABS was developed in relation to Corvette and how that led to traction control and eventually Active Handling. And if you want to get really technical there is always this now hard to find book https://www.abebooks.com/97807680150...0768015014/plp which is a collection of SAE papers mostly pertaining to the C5.
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If you want Corvette history and see how the Corvette really got to where it is today Zora is a must read.
There are many new people to the Corvette today that have no idea who Zora was. With the new Zora Corvette coming they need to learn more of the man that really set the path of the car.
Harley Earl brought the styling but Zora drove the car to real performance and inspired the C8 years ago that finally came true.
I am sure Tadge will have a book that will cover his years from C4 to C8. I would love yo see Dave Hill do one on his personal view of the C5, 6 and XLR.
There are many new people to the Corvette today that have no idea who Zora was. With the new Zora Corvette coming they need to learn more of the man that really set the path of the car.
Harley Earl brought the styling but Zora drove the car to real performance and inspired the C8 years ago that finally came true.
I am sure Tadge will have a book that will cover his years from C4 to C8. I would love yo see Dave Hill do one on his personal view of the C5, 6 and XLR.