How to know if my C6 is Z51???
08-23-2005, 11:10 AM
#42
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by Black-Bullet
Thanxx guys but i am not that much STUP!D...
I have the drilled brakes but when i asked my dealer is my vette a Z51 they say no its not a Z51!!!!!!!!!
The dealer must know about the car more than me...
I have the drilled brakes but when i asked my dealer is my vette a Z51 they say no its not a Z51!!!!!!!!!
The dealer must know about the car more than me...
The dealer is right, you must have the high performance option-not the Z51
08-23-2005, 11:38 AM
#44
Safety Car
What is the last 8 digits of your VIN number? I can look up the option codes on that car, I have a friend at a dealer that can check the GM system. You can private message it or post it here.
08-23-2005, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyinLow
The Corvettes being built for export have the upgraded Z51 brakes standard, but do not have the Z51 suspension parts, unless you actually order the Z51 option. The reason they come standard with the larger brakes is because of the "higher" speed limits that European and middle eastern countries allow.
08-23-2005, 11:58 AM
#46
I don't know for Bahrein, but here in the Netherlands Z51 is orderd as standard... The standard suspension is too soft.. so only choice to upgrade to magnetic ride. This is the full Z51 package.. and not only the brakes...!
08-23-2005, 01:02 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by aggie88
Don't know why people jump on others when someone asks something that may be "obvious" to themselves. Lets try to be helpful here...knowledge should be shared, that's what CF is all about. It has helped me over the years, regardless of how "obvious" the concern was.
As for the non-Z51 - I assume you are NOT the original owner?
It is possible someone swapped out the rotors for drilled ones, but not likely since the calipers would have to be changed too. I would tend to think you do have Z51 and the dealer doesn't know squat. Check the codes in the glove box.
As for the non-Z51 - I assume you are NOT the original owner?
It is possible someone swapped out the rotors for drilled ones, but not likely since the calipers would have to be changed too. I would tend to think you do have Z51 and the dealer doesn't know squat. Check the codes in the glove box.
08-23-2005, 01:45 PM
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Find a guy with hemorrhoids. Get him to drive the car about 2 miles on a bumpy road. If he needs 911 when he gets back, you have Z51.
08-23-2005, 02:36 PM
#49
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Z51
Originally Posted by Black-Bullet
Thanxx guys but i am not that much STUP!D...
I have the drilled brakes but when i asked my dealer is my vette a Z51 they say no its not a Z51!!!!!!!!!
The dealer must know about the car more than me...
I have the drilled brakes but when i asked my dealer is my vette a Z51 they say no its not a Z51!!!!!!!!!
The dealer must know about the car more than me...
But yes, as many people here has already mentioned, the EASIEST way tell from a Z51 is the Crossed Drilled Rotors.
08-23-2005, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyinLow
The Corvettes being built for export have the upgraded Z51 brakes standard, but do not have the Z51 suspension parts, unless you actually order the Z51 option. The reason they come standard with the larger brakes is because of the "higher" speed limits that European and middle eastern countries allow.
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08-23-2005, 02:47 PM
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Perhaps get on Chevrolet's website and enter your vin. You might be able to get a build sheet with all the options. Not sure if Chevrolet has one... maybe under the My Chevy link on their site...
08-23-2005, 05:06 PM
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Wouldn't it be easier to pop the lid and look for the steering, trans and eng oil coolers? Trying to figure out sway bar diameters and caliper size sounds a little iffy.
08-23-2005, 05:16 PM
#55
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Ways to tell you're Z-51 in 10 easy steps:
1. Cross drilled rotors
2. Sound from rotors
3. Dust from rotors
4. Backward rotors
See also:
5. Balding tires
6. More oil required (oil coolers)
7. Back is tired (rough ride)
May include:
8. Cheese and Wine
9. Z-51 emblem/sign
10. Gearshift whine
Please advise, sounds like mine.
1. Cross drilled rotors
2. Sound from rotors
3. Dust from rotors
4. Backward rotors
See also:
5. Balding tires
6. More oil required (oil coolers)
7. Back is tired (rough ride)
May include:
8. Cheese and Wine
9. Z-51 emblem/sign
10. Gearshift whine
Please advise, sounds like mine.
