Embarrassing Question
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Cruising
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Atlanta Ga
Embarrassing Question
I should be made fun of for this question…but I have to ask anyway.
I have a 06 6sp…which I thought was a base model
One of my guy friends told me my car has the z-51 performance package…my Dad got this car for me (I paid for it, he did the dealing with the dealer – didn’t want to sound like a spoiled little daddies girl).
I didn’t think the car had the performance package, but my friend says that “competitive driving mode” is for this package only? I have a feeling he’s wrong, and would greatly appreciate any info on how I might find out what options I have.
Thanks!
I have a 06 6sp…which I thought was a base model
One of my guy friends told me my car has the z-51 performance package…my Dad got this car for me (I paid for it, he did the dealing with the dealer – didn’t want to sound like a spoiled little daddies girl).
I didn’t think the car had the performance package, but my friend says that “competitive driving mode” is for this package only? I have a feeling he’s wrong, and would greatly appreciate any info on how I might find out what options I have.
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Lake Worth Florida
Originally Posted by lil'tricia
I should be made fun of for this question…but I have to ask anyway.
I have a 06 6sp…which I thought was a base model
One of my guy friends told me my car has the z-51 performance package…my Dad got this car for me (I paid for it, he did the dealing with the dealer – didn’t want to sound like a spoiled little daddies girl).
I didn’t think the car had the performance package, but my friend says that “competitive driving mode” is for this package only? I have a feeling he’s wrong, and would greatly appreciate any info on how I might find out what options I have.
Thanks!
I have a 06 6sp…which I thought was a base model
One of my guy friends told me my car has the z-51 performance package…my Dad got this car for me (I paid for it, he did the dealing with the dealer – didn’t want to sound like a spoiled little daddies girl).
I didn’t think the car had the performance package, but my friend says that “competitive driving mode” is for this package only? I have a feeling he’s wrong, and would greatly appreciate any info on how I might find out what options I have.
Thanks!
Check your brakes. If there are "big holes" all around them, then you have the Z51 package.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Simi Valley California
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10, '15. '22-'23
Do you have the window sticker? That will tell you all your options. Take a look at your brake rotors. If they have holes and slots in them you have the Z51 package. All the models have the various driving modes you mentioned.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Simi Valley California
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10, '15. '22-'23
Originally Posted by robotpedlr
Holes yes, but the Z51 is not slotted. At least mine isn't.
Melting Slicks
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From: Looking for a portable X-ray machine
I think the only true way we can tell if you have the performance package is to post pictures of yourself. Then..... as a concerned group of corvette owners, we can give you a collective answer.
Pro
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From: Stamford, CT
I'll point out that it is important that you know if it's got Z51 or not, since Z51 C6s require more oil at an oil change than non-Z51-equipped cars (more oil to fill the unique oil cooler I guess).
If I were you I'd want to make sure anyone who changes my oil gets the specs on the right version of the C6.
If I were you I'd want to make sure anyone who changes my oil gets the specs on the right version of the C6.
Safety Car
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From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Originally Posted by C6 MoneyPit
Do you have the window sticker? That will tell you all your options. Take a look at your brake rotors. If they have holes and slots in them you have the Z51 package. All the models have the various driving modes you mentioned.
It should be pretty self-evident from holes in the brake rotors if you have Z51, but other equipment will be shown on the label. You won't recogize most of the alphanumerical character sets, but you may know some of them.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Houston, TX
The question has been answered, but to clarify - all 2006's are "six speeds". The automatic and manual transmissions both have six forward gears and one reverse. We are all going to have to re-learn what we call them.
By the way, your profile shows "1990" as year and model. Is that you or your car?
By the way, your profile shows "1990" as year and model. Is that you or your car?
Last edited by jschindler; Jul 5, 2006 at 07:53 PM.