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Old May 7, 2023 | 03:06 PM
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Hey everyone, I’ve been a member for a little while (maybe 2 years). I originally joined to try and help my brother find a C5 Z06. Fast forward two years later and I bought my own C5 Z06. First time Vette Owner but not first LS car. I’ve owned a few LS1 F-body and GTO cars.

A week from today, I bought my torch red 01 Z06. Previous owner has no idea on the mods done to the car, but I’ve been doing a ton of digging and cleaning trying to find out most things. The car has Kooks headers, x-pipe, Corsa Exteme, AFE intake, and a cam. Not sure on the specs or dyno numbers. The car seems to have a good tune because it drives and idles perfect. Seems like it has a new clutch, and it has an LG shifter. The car is sitting on BBS LM wheels. 18x10 and 17x9. The car needs a lot of TLC but so far I’ve fixed a few issues. It runs great and sounds amazing. I’m pretty happy with my Vette. Now I just need to clean it up and fix the few issues it has.



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Old May 7, 2023 | 04:30 PM
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Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your C5 Z06!
The BBS LM wheels are a great addition to the look of a C5.
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Thank you to everyone. I finally had a chance to wash my Z. I’m going to have to take the BBS LM wheels apart and polish the lips.




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Thank you to everyone. I finally had a chance to wash my Z. I’m going to have to take the BBS LM wheels apart and polish the lips.



It cleaned up nicely 🤗😎
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