Is this a base C7?
Nov 9, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Is this a base C7?
I’m trying to find out if this is a base C7, or maybe a Z or GS.
Thank you.
Nov 9, 2017 | 11:43 AM
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Hard to tell by such dark pictures, but it looks like a C7 Z51 Stingray
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Nov 9, 2017 | 11:45 AM
Drifting
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Its not a GS or Z, Prob a Z51.
Nov 9, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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hard to tell....it looks good whatever it is though
Nov 9, 2017 | 11:58 AM
Burning Brakes
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The rear brake discs has slots, so unless the brakes were upgraded and the wheels and spoiler were added, then this car is a stingray with the Z51 package.
Nov 9, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Ain't No Basis
Spoiler, banjo wheels, upgraded calipers, non wide body. It is a Z51.
Nov 9, 2017 | 12:21 PM
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If it has slotted brakes and the back ducts are functional (no block plate, it is a Z51.
Nov 9, 2017 | 12:29 PM
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rims are Z51 but the could've been added (but I doubt it).
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Nov 9, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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Slotted rotors make it almost certainly Z51. It would be pretty rare for someone to spend the money to upgrade a base C7 to OEM Z51 brakes. Having the VIN removes all doubt on how a car was originally equipped.
Nov 9, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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Quote:
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themonk
rims are Z51 but the could've been added (but I doubt it).
Not true. I have a base 2018 Stingray and those wheels are now the base wheels for all Stingray's. It was one of the changes made for the 2018 MY.
But I agree, it looks like a Z51.
Nov 9, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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ahhhh, really, interesting....are they 19/20 too?
Nov 9, 2017 | 12:40 PM
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Yes, and the Z51 "appearance package" has been an option since the '16MY. That includes the 19/20 Z51 wheels and rear spoiler.
Nov 9, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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The owner could have modded the calipers and rotors like I plan on doing with mine so.... No way to tell unless you have a VIN.
I put in the z51 sway bar and have the brake ducting kit ready to go so you can't tell just by looking. Remember a z51 is an options package to the Stingray.
Nov 9, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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Nov 9, 2017 | 02:27 PM
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themonk
ahhhh, really, interesting....are they 19/20 too?
Sho' is monk. All of the '18's come with the 19/20 combo Z51 style wheels.
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Nov 9, 2017 | 03:19 PM
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mdiiulio
The rear brake discs has slots, so unless the brakes were upgraded and the wheels and spoiler were added, then this car is a stingray with the Z51 package.
Nov 9, 2017 | 03:27 PM
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Nov 9, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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Here is my '18 base with only black wheel and black badge (most removed) options.
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Nov 9, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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Yes, and the Z51 "appearance package" has been an option since the '16MY. That includes the 19/20 Z51 wheels and rear spoiler.
I thought they discontinued the ZF1 package.
Nov 9, 2017 | 09:38 PM
Melting Slicks
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Foosh
Slotted rotors make it almost certainly Z51. It would be pretty rare for someone to spend the money to upgrade a base C7 to OEM Z51 brakes. Having the VIN removes all doubt on how a car was originally equipped.
One of my buds did that on his 2014. After one track day he decided he needed them. That being said its not a common thing.