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Jan 17, 2009 | 05:52 PM

c6_noob

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Z51 Help!!!!

Found a 2006 I am looking to buy and the seller does not have it listed as a Z51, however it does have the cross-drilled rotors in the pictures...

Is there any way to tell whether it is an official z51 package by the VIN?

1G1YY36U865130975

THanks a bunch!!!

Jan 17, 2009 | 07:52 PM

REVAK

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Z51 ?

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It may well be , my 06 Z51 vin has the same first 8 characters . I believe they are the descriptors, but maybe someone else can verify this.

Jan 17, 2009 | 07:55 PM

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when you go look at the car look at the glove box there should be a code that would state whether it's a z51 or not.

Jan 17, 2009 | 08:19 PM

c6_noob

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what would that code be for z51?

if my understanding is right, only the z51 came with the drilled rotors...

Jan 17, 2009 | 08:34 PM

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actually, I believe the F55 suspension option also came with drilled rotors. plus, anyone can put on drilled rotors, so to me, that isn't the criteria to use. check the option sheet and see if Z51 is listed. if it is, you know you got it.

Jan 17, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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Jan 17, 2009 | 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by c6_noob

The best way to tell is to look at the gap between the brake caliper and the wheel. The Z51 uses the same caliper, but has a bigger rotor. So, the gap on a Z51 is smaller than non Z51 brakes. The gap on the non Z51 brakes will be about 3/4" or plenty of room that you can stick your finger between them, with a little to spare unless you have really fat fingers. On the Z51, the gap is way to small to put a finger in it.

I'll go get you a couple of pics to show what I mean.

EDIT: PICS

NON Z51

Z51

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Jan 17, 2009 | 09:44 PM

pmj341

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why not go to the Vette registry and research the Vin??
you have the Vin

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Jan 17, 2009 | 11:23 PM

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Get the seller to send you a digital photo of the option label in the glove box. It will have all the option codes including Z51 you are asking about.

Jan 17, 2009 | 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by c6_noob

if my understanding is right, only the z51 came with the drilled rotors...

In '05-'06 only the Z51 had the drilled rotors. '07+ Z51 and F55 had drilled rotors. Don't go by the brakes as your one and only indicator.

Jan 17, 2009 | 11:44 PM

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Ditto

Jan 18, 2009 | 02:32 PM

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p.m. sent it does have z51

Jan 18, 2009 | 06:49 PM

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The sticker in the glove compartment is the "service parts identification"
and lists the VIN and all the codes that apply to that specific car's equipment. One of the codes shown will be Z51. If it isn't there you don't have a Z51 equipped car. Cross drilled rotors don't always tell the story because they are sometimes added as a dealer installed option on non Z51 models. The only other way to find out is to cross reference the VIN to it's build sheet which shows the Z51 option.

Jan 18, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by c6_noob

If you have a decent dealer service department they can look up the vin and tell you the as built options.

Jan 19, 2009 | 02:52 PM

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Thanks everyone!!!

Thanks for your feedback... Gonna get the car this Saturday...

I'll post some pics and formally introduce myself to the forum once i am a legit C6 owner this weekend!!!!

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