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Jul 16, 2008 | 10:24 PM

#101

TCKT B8

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Originally Posted by Jokerswild

I ordered a '09 coupe with the Z51 Performance upgrade. My question is do the Vette’s that have this package come with a Z51 emblem on the front panels?

Yeah, it gets stamped on your forehead when you take delivery.

Jul 16, 2008 | 10:59 PM

#102

mrtoner

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Originally Posted by TCKT B8

Yeah, it gets stamped on your forehead when you take delivery.

Wow - no mercy!

Jul 17, 2008 | 01:44 AM

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Rogers 07

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Originally Posted by EvanD

The first Z28s did not get badged that way, they had RS SS badges. This is all so funny....

My point was that GM has been putting performance "Z--" RPO option designations on cars for many years, Just because the factory chose not to use the Z51 code as a badge for Corvettes, (probably to avoid confussion with Z06/ZR1 etc) does not mean that adding the emblems is a bad thing. If it works for you then do it, if not, dont !!!!

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:59 AM

#104

HBJG

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Originally Posted by adconti

Oh no not another badge thread

.........

Jul 17, 2008 | 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by djfullshred

It's funny, because lately this seems to be the first thing everyone asks me when I end up talking cars with someone and they find out I have a Corvette.

I have decided to start messing with people and ask, "What is a Z06?" when they ask me this to see how they respond.

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Originally Posted by ZeusC6

good one!
I ask Z51 owners whats in the package they bought. More than half of them have no idea!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCKT B8

Yeah, it gets stamped on your forehead when you take delivery.

So Harsh

I would bet that 75% of the people, who own sport cars, can’t tell you all the performance features it has?

You could put a ZR1 on and a large percent of people would think you have a ZR1.

I’m going to keep my Z51 badge. It's the American Thing To Do

Jul 17, 2008 | 06:43 AM

#106

bksnoopy

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Originally Posted by HBJG

................>you forgot

Jul 17, 2008 | 07:46 AM

#107

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[QUOTE=bksnoopy;1566338137
I’m going to keep my Z51 badge. It's the American Thing To Do

[/QUOTE]

TRR

Jul 17, 2008 | 10:10 AM

#108

ZPirate

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Originally Posted by SUB VETTE

If you don't like those "stinking badges," don't put them on. Me, I like my stinking badges.

I like my Z51 badges too. If you don't like them then don't put them on your car.

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Jul 17, 2008 | 10:34 AM

#109

mrtoner

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

I like my Z51 badges too. If you don't like them then don't put them on your car.

Jul 17, 2008 | 11:47 AM

#110

Tyson1

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Suggestion to the moderators: How about a Z51 forum? I'll never visit it, but apparently there is a need for it.

Incidentally, I have a Z51 optioned coupe and no badges.

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:11 PM

#111

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyson1

Suggestion to the moderators: How about a Z51 forum? I'll never visit it, but apparently there is a need for it.

Incidentally, I have a Z51 optioned coupe and no badges.

I guess you didn't check the "Z51 Badges Option" when you ordered the car......

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:20 PM

#112

redzone

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Originally Posted by redline_ken

And when I smack a Magnacharger on it and blow by your Z06, I'll point at my Z51 emblem and wave about $10k in the air at ya.

What's a stinkin badge mean THEN?

You do know they make superchargers for Z06's too..right? Everyone always talks about their modded car vs a bone stock Z06.....but Z06 guys mod just as much(if not more) than anyone.

Also,I wouldn't wave that $10k around too hard.......you may very well need it when parts start breaking being your powertrain warranty is kaput.

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:21 PM

#113

redzone

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyson1

Suggestion to the moderators: How about a Z51 forum? I'll never visit it, but apparently there is a need for it.

Incidentally, I have a Z51 optioned coupe and no badges.

this is a good idea....seriously.

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