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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 10:35 AM
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Default Differeces between an FRC and a "regular" C5

Any suspension tweaks? Any engine modifications? Are FRC's only available in 6 speeds? What do they weigh?

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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Since you seem to be talking in present tense, starting in '01, all FRC's were Z06's and vice versa. That means 6 speed (MN12), stiffer suspension and body, and lighter weight. I don't know what options were available in '99 and '00, but the body was lighter and stiffer than the other two models.
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Sorry, I should have specified. I meant LS1 FRC's ... not a Z06. Any weight specs compared to a regular LS1 C5? Does anyone know the other differences?

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:36 AM
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Check out the following link, it should provide all you need.
http://www.idavette.net/facts/c5specs/index.htm
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Sorry, I should have specified. I meant LS1 FRC's ... not a Z06. Any weight specs compared to a regular LS1 C5? Does anyone know the other differences?

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Read the following:

http://www.idavette.net/hib/99hdtp.htm

The 2000 came with a more extensive option list including active handling HUD e.t.c.




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Thanks, the links above are just what I was looking for.

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