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Old 06-13-2014, 11:11 PM
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I just bought my 2001 C5 about a month ago, and thought I would post a few pics of it. Lots to learn, never owned a car like this. The original owner put in a stage 2 cam, LS6 heads, Z06 intake in the motor. Many other upgrades to suspension, exhaust, as well as customizing the interior. I really thought it was a beautiful car, so I bought it. Would be interested in hearing some advice on what is common with an LS1 motor, and any other kinds of advice you may have.
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Old 06-13-2014, 11:22 PM
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Welcome and enjoy your new ride!
Old 06-13-2014, 11:23 PM
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Looks like a great ride!

Welcome, Congrats and Enjoy, eh!
Old 06-13-2014, 11:25 PM
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Thanks eh! LOL. I rarely say that, maybe that is rare in a Canadian. I have to admit, I love driving it. Problem is, I can't get out of third gear. Its way to much for the streets, but I have to admit, the minute I drove it, I wanted it. Thanks for the warm welcome guys!
Old 06-13-2014, 11:26 PM
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This picture reminds me a lot of my car.
Old 06-13-2014, 11:29 PM
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Old 06-13-2014, 11:34 PM
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Sharp looking Vette.I guess i will be the one to ask why your co-pilot is wearing a helmet and goggles?
Old 06-13-2014, 11:37 PM
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Sharp looking Vette.I guess i will be the one to ask why your co-pilot is wearing a helmet and goggles?
LOL, yeah. My Dad. I guess he didn't trust me??
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Welcome and enjoy your new car.
Do you really need a car like this? NO
Do you really want a car like this? OH YEAH!
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Welcome and enjoy your new car.
Do you really need a car like this? NO
Do you really want a car like this? OH YEAH!
Plus one for that. Funny thing is, it was my wife that convinced me!
Old 06-13-2014, 11:53 PM
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Congrats on your new car. It looks great and has some very nice mods already done to it.
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Originally Posted by Belcriss
Plus one for that. Funny thing is, it was my wife that convinced me!
She sounds to me like a "keeper". Treat both her and the car well.
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She sounds to me like a "keeper". Treat both her and the car well.
Can't agree more on both counts. I will be honest here. I have an '84 Z28 that I have owned for sixteen years now. Its still all original, with the 305 H.O., and in excellent shape for a thirty year old car if I do say so myself. My wife and I were down in Florida, and we took a C6 out. I had to admit, I was disappointed. My Z28 handled better than it. A LOT BETTER! I was thinking of sinking $20,000 into it, and fixing the only thing that was really wrong with it. It wasn't manual. To make a long story short, she convinced me to look around here, and I saw this one. I was about fifteen minutes into the drive, after a very long inspection. I was starry eyed I guess. I just couldn't get it out of my head. I bought it. No complaints so far.
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My wife says that I have a stupid grin on my face, every time I turn the key in the ignition, so I know exactly how you felt on your test drive.
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Looks like you bought a hot rod. A beautiful one at that. Enjoy it. Welcome to the Corvette world.
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Welcome and congrats on your new ride. That is one beauty and a keeper. Millenium yellow has always been one of my favorite 'vette colors. Enjoy and have fun!
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Enjoy and drive safely. They can get away from you very fast.

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The car looks great!
Congrats and welcome!

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Enjoy and good to see you and your dad together enjoying a great car on dad's day weekend. Keep both car and dad safe and enjoy/love them.


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