bwhitmore

It is a sad day…

I have to pay off some bills and am looking to change my lifestyle so that I may be able to settle down and purchase a home.

So...I am selling my 2001 Quicksilver Z06.

If you are looking for an unbelievably composed and awesomely powerful car, this is it. It is awesome in person, and it has been maintained and modified to impeccable standards. Many of those on corvetteforum.com, including many of the corvetteforum vendors, know this car. I am a long time member of the forum, and this vehicle has been featured on the site as one of the top modified fifth generation corvettes.

This car was delivered new on April 9th of 2001. I am an obsessive, compulsive clean freak, and the car is exemplary of my nature. Since delivery it has never seen the rain, never used anything other than Zaino products for car care, and has been regularly serviced by me. The car is absolutely FLAWLESS. The paint, the interior, the rocker panels even, are immaculate. Despite its demeanor, it has never been raced. It is solely a weekend, good weather cruiser with just less than 12,500 original miles.

The factory options include the black trimmed leather seats, electrochromic mirrors, floormats, and the memory package. It is a 50 state legal car, and all of its modifications have the proper CARB numbers for smog legality.

This car offers just about every “bolt-on” available in the C5 market today. True to form, I was extremely judgmental of the parts that were chosen to make up this car. If it didn’t perform just right, fit just right, or look just right, it wasn’t purchased or I sent it back. I am complimented daily on the attention to detail, and the professionalism of the composition.

Among the most notable modifications are the HRE 545 three-piece wheels in 18” and 19”, fully polished, with the clear coat finish. They measure 18x9.5 Front and 19x10.5 Rear. They are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Assimetrico tires that measure 265/35/18 Front and 295/30/19 Rear. The tire and wheel package cost over $6,000 alone. Also of note is the custom fabricated nitrous system. This kit is like none other on the market - it was built, with parts from various distributors, to appear as though it is just another factory-enhanced item on the car. I toiled for more than 3 months making sure the install and the finishes on the parts were absolutely flawless. You will not find another one exactly like it. The nitrous system itself, with dual powder coated and airbrushed bottles, and dual purge system, cost me nearly $2,000 to build.

In May of 2002, I dynoed this car to 462.5 rwhp and 495.5 rwtq on the 100hp shot nitrous jetting. At the flywheel this calculates to nearly 560hp. With the capability of jetting to 150hp, this car could easily top the 500rwhp mark. The wonderful thing about nitrous is it does not affect drivability. Ultimately, this made a lot of sense considering this vehicle was built largely built for show and for bragging rights. I have yet to use the system to its true potential, but rest assured, the power it generates is unbelievable. The dyno graph speaks for itself.

The remainder of the modifications includes the following:

· Baer Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
· RK Sport Lowering Bolts and Bushings
· Bilstein Sport Shocks
· European Tail Lamps w/ Clear Lenses
· APC Xenon Head Lamp Bulbs
· Front Brake Duct Screens
· Halltech T1 Air Intake w/ Power Stack Filter
· 2002 MAF
· Halltech Ported Throttle Body
· Halltech Throttle Body Bypass
· 172 Thermostat and Integrated Fan Switch Controller
· Taylor Spark Plug Wires/ Red
· NGK TR6 Spark Plugs
· B&B TriFlow Shorty Headers
· B&B TriFlow PRT Exhaust w/ Quad Round Tips
· Xtreme Motorsports X-Pipe
· Rolled Tip Exhaust Plate w/ C5 Logo
· B&M Ripper Short Shifter
· Hardbar Delrin Shift ****
· Autometer A-Pillar Dual Gauge Pod
· Autometer Sport Comp Fuel and N2O Pressure Gauges
· Instrument Cluster Bezels
· A&A Rocker Rails


I am selling the car for $47,700. *PRICE REDUCED* No reasonable offer will be refused.

I can be reached via e-mail at work (whitmore@williamspluspaddon.com), at home (bwhitmore@jps.net), or by phone, 530-889-8517 after 6:00pm on weekdays, and most hours on the weekend. The car is located in Auburn, CA, 30 miles east of Sacramento, in the Northern California region. I am always available to show the car and offer test-drives. That is of course, if you don’t mind turning a few heads when you cruise down the street.

I have included pictures of the vehicle that have been recently taken, as well as a dyno graph illustrating its power.

Enjoy.





































[Modified by bwhitmore, 12:27 PM 10/8/2002]

Noggles

Now that is one of the most beautiful Z06s I have ever seen.

If I wasn't so happy with my 2000 coupe, I'd think long and hard on this fine example of a C5 Corvette! Living in Rocklin, I'm half tempted to look at the car, but I don't want to waste your time. :eek:

Best of luck in your sale and search for a home, and here's a TTT for you. :cheers:

Noggles :seeya

bwhitmore

People have been asking about pics of the exhaust and the interior guages so here you go:

roddog

great looking ride :cheers:

Traffic Hater

I never comment on this page, but that is some sweet Car! :crazy: :eek:

:cry Becasue I have a Vette already!

Z0 SICK

Brian,

Wow, I cannot believe I am reading this post. Please, nobody buy it!:D j/k Seriously, for those interested I can vouch for it. I have seen this car in person several times, and it is absolutely flawless in every sense of the word. Brian is very **** about his car, and it shows. The pics do it no justice!!! You have to see it to believe it :yesnod: Lots of attention to detail for sure. Hey man, I know cars are cool and all, but you are making the right move. Nice to hear you are setting your most important priorities first. You're still young, and will be back in a Vette real soon. Good luck with the sale. I'm sure it will sell quick:)

NastyC5

Brain
Good luck with the sell. I'm trading mine in today :yesnod:

bwhitmore

What is it with all you corvette owners going viper on me? (just kidding).

Thanks guys, Perry, Z0 Sick, hopefully I will see you both real soon. That way maybe I can bum a ride in your new toys.

Honestly, I love this car, and I don't want to sell it. But your right, I will always have the opportunity again.... :cheers:

bwhitmore

I just dropped the price on my vehicle. At this price, it is an unbelievable deal!

IMXCITD

Sweet ride!!!! :smash: :smash: :smash:

AP

:cool: car .. I wish I had the money ... TTT for ya..

TrplBlk01

I AGREE 100% Very well done!
The car is beautiful!
:cheers: :cheers:


Nogg, are you friends with Rockslut? Pirate 4x4.com.
If you are you know his name. Tell the newly weds I said hello.


[Modified by blk91, 11:42 PM 10/10/2002]

bwhitmore

I will say hello to Matt and Leslie for ya!

bwhitmore

*This vehicle is now available on Ebay until November 3rd.*

The reserve price is even lower than what I have posted in this thread!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1871158346


[Modified by bwhitmore, 6:14 PM 10/24/2002]


[Modified by bwhitmore, 6:18 PM 10/24/2002]

Tiger Shark

Hi,

Sorry to hear you have to sell her, but I wish you luck in the future. Whoever ends up buying your Vette is getting a really awesome ride!

Good luck,
-Keith

Noggles

Good luck. I had the opportunity to see your car at the Sushi place and it's as described: Perfect and beautiful.

Hope to see you around town! :seeya

bwhitmore

The ebay auction has ended and the car is still available.

The highest bid was $43,300 which I did not accept. My reserve was $46,500, but I am willing to go less even!

Please make me an offer on this vehicle before I come to my senses.... :crazy:

jofre_69

what about 44k? :cheers:

bwhitmore

You have IM.

jofre_69

now you have an im :cheers: