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z51 performance pkg
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3rd Gear
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z51 performance pkg
Hi all,
i'm a first-time corvette buyer and have been looking at a bunch of used online listings (like the one below). does anyone have a comprehensive list of what's included in the '05 Z51 performance package? Thanks in advance!
'Vette w/ Z51
i'm a first-time corvette buyer and have been looking at a bunch of used online listings (like the one below). does anyone have a comprehensive list of what's included in the '05 Z51 performance package? Thanks in advance!
'Vette w/ Z51
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
The Z51 package, available with all PEGs on both Coupe and Convertible, is designed for the
performance enthusiast. The package includes:
• Specific shocks and springs designed for more control
• Larger stabilizer bars
• Larger, cross-drilled brake rotors (340 mm front/330 mm rear) and track-tuned linings
• Engine oil, power steering and transmission coolers
• Specific higher-grip Goodyear EMT tires with asymmetrical tread patterns
• Specific six-speed manual transmission with quicker gearing
• (G90) performance axle included with (MX0) 4-speed automatic transmission
performance enthusiast. The package includes:
• Specific shocks and springs designed for more control
• Larger stabilizer bars
• Larger, cross-drilled brake rotors (340 mm front/330 mm rear) and track-tuned linings
• Engine oil, power steering and transmission coolers
• Specific higher-grip Goodyear EMT tires with asymmetrical tread patterns
• Specific six-speed manual transmission with quicker gearing
• (G90) performance axle included with (MX0) 4-speed automatic transmission
Instructor
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From: Fort Lee NJ
straight from the chevy website:
Performance Handling Package, performance-oriented package for the Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast, includes power steering, engine oil and transmission coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, larger brakes with cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and performance gearing, Z51-specific, 6-speed manual transmission or performance axle ratio with automatic transmission (Z51) $1,695.00
Performance Handling Package, performance-oriented package for the Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast, includes power steering, engine oil and transmission coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, larger brakes with cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and performance gearing, Z51-specific, 6-speed manual transmission or performance axle ratio with automatic transmission (Z51) $1,695.00
Originally Posted by J.murray
Hi all,
i'm a first-time corvette buyer and have been looking at a bunch of used online listings (like the one below). does anyone have a comprehensive list of what's included in the '05 Z51 performance package? Thanks in advance!
'Vette w/ Z51
i'm a first-time corvette buyer and have been looking at a bunch of used online listings (like the one below). does anyone have a comprehensive list of what's included in the '05 Z51 performance package? Thanks in advance!
'Vette w/ Z51
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Malibu California
I'm an F55 owner -- but have to admit, the Z51 package is the steal of the century. If you THINK you want it, you should just get it. Someday they main tone down some of the performance for gas mileage...
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Originally Posted by juiceman03070
Dont forget to order a set of stickers 
Now that was funny, Jack Lalane. Very funny.
Oops.........sorry, those mugs are filled with brew.
But just think of it as being the "juice" from hops and barley.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Dallas Texas
If you want to purchase a car local, Z51 may cost you more than the list price add suggested by GM. I made a great deal on my car without Z51. I thought Z51 would be nice, but was told the standard Vette is pretty high performance the way it is. But the dealerships do not have Z51 package cars sitting on their lots, so they will not deal on them.
My car was a base car with auto and I got it for $4000 off MSRP. If I had to purchase local and have Z51, the car would have cost about $5000 more than the car I purchased.
So be prepared to go to a site supporting dealer to order a car and get a good price if there are not any Z51 cars in your area.
My car was a base car with auto and I got it for $4000 off MSRP. If I had to purchase local and have Z51, the car would have cost about $5000 more than the car I purchased.
So be prepared to go to a site supporting dealer to order a car and get a good price if there are not any Z51 cars in your area.
Instructor
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From: Chowchilla California
When I was shopping for my C6, I found one with everything but the Z51 package, however it did have the "performance axle ratio" and the A4 tranny. I would have preferred having the package, I just wasn't willing to wait any longer. I got the color I wanted (VY) so all in all I'm happy.
Burning Brakes
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From: Brevard NC
Originally Posted by mswaim
When I was shopping for my C6, I found one with everything but the Z51 package, however it did have the "performance axle ratio" and the A4 tranny. I would have preferred having the package, I just wasn't willing to wait any longer. I got the color I wanted (VY) so all in all I'm happy.
Drifting
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From: Upper St. Clair PA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09
The Z51 performance package is probably the most cost effective mod available if you are interested in a very stable feel while cornering, but a somewhat stiff, almost harsh ride on rough streets. 
On good surfaces and on the autocross or road course, it really shines. I would definitely get it again.
On good surfaces and on the autocross or road course, it really shines. I would definitely get it again.