First time Vette Owner C5
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First time Vette Owner C5
Picked up a c5 recently here in Cali. Has all leather interior, dual power sets with lumbar both passenger and driver, t/65 6 speed. HUD, Bose system, dual air zone climate control, after market bluetooth stereo unit,vararam air intake, zO6 wheels on run flat tires, hid headlights, led reverse lights, led tail lights, Not sure if any internal mods have been done like a cam upgrade or ls6 intake and head swap. Car pulls hard I love it never drove a ls1 before my c5. I cannot hammer down a little before 1/2 throttle in 2nd at 45-55 without wheel jump or spin. Same goes with 3rd at 60 -70 wheel hops or spins. Gotta feather it seems like. Normal for these cars I have no idea ? Anyways I love it and the pop up head lights. Nice to join yalls forum lol!!
Last edited by Speedy007; Mar 30, 2018 at 12:29 AM.
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Congrats. on your C5!
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Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your sharp C5!
I drive an A4, so I can't answer for sure about the wheel spin, but it does appear you have a strong running car. You may want to ask your question in the C5 section of the forum and also perhaps a M6 C5 owner will greet you here and have an answer for you.
Enjoy your ride!
I drive an A4, so I can't answer for sure about the wheel spin, but it does appear you have a strong running car. You may want to ask your question in the C5 section of the forum and also perhaps a M6 C5 owner will greet you here and have an answer for you.
Enjoy your ride!
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This is now also posted in the C5 General section. Am going to close this thread.