Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver!
07-04-2003, 09:35 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (IMXCITD)
So if you dont mind me asking,
How much does it cost to make a stock C5 run that kind of time???
Not that cost matters when your building a car like that but it would be nice to know for those of us thinking on selling our houses...lol.
For real though...how much???
How much does it cost to make a stock C5 run that kind of time???
Not that cost matters when your building a car like that but it would be nice to know for those of us thinking on selling our houses...lol.
For real though...how much???
07-04-2003, 09:37 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (MY2KC5)
You probably want to have your heart examined before you get that answer :yesnod: :lol:
07-04-2003, 10:00 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (REDGAR)
Seeing how I have already spent about $20K in stereo equipment as well as a LPE supercharger with various other mods...I think my heart can take it. ;) ;)
07-04-2003, 10:40 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (MY2KC5)
So if you dont mind me asking,
How much does it cost to make a stock C5 run that kind of time???
Not that cost matters when your building a car like that but it would be nice to know for those of us thinking on selling our houses...lol.
For real though...how much???
How much does it cost to make a stock C5 run that kind of time???
Not that cost matters when your building a car like that but it would be nice to know for those of us thinking on selling our houses...lol.
For real though...how much???
probably more then 2 times your stereo investment ;)
Actually it is a good question that caused me to reflect a little. Here is an estimated breakdown. Obviously there is a lot of variance in costs based on what you decide to do and what you currently have. This assumes a bone stock C5 and you want to be NHRA compliant:
PS. Here is a break down of the cost estimate:
422 - 20,000 to 25,000
Cooling/Intake 1,000 to 1,500
NOS - 2,000 to 3,000 (purge, ring, bottles, heater, window switch, line)
Dual Disk Clutch - 1,500 to 2,500
Rear/Tranny upgrade 2,000 to 3,000
Wheels and Tires 2,000 to 2,500
Roll Cage/loops 4,000 to 5,000
Safety equip 1,000 to 2,000 Belts, Jacket, pants, helmet, shoes, net, Battery cut off, etc
Software 1,000 to 1,000 LS1 Edit/Auto Tap
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34,500 45,500
and I am sure I am leaving stuff out :)
[Modified by boweryboy, 6:44 PM 7/5/2003]
07-04-2003, 11:52 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (boweryboy)
Congrat Bill.
I hope to see you run in one of the Vette Doctor Quick 4's in August.
:cheers:
Jim
I hope to see you run in one of the Vette Doctor Quick 4's in August.
:cheers:
Jim
07-05-2003, 12:04 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (Nysbadmk8)
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07-05-2003, 12:08 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (boweryboy)
Great acomplishment. Dont forget once you cross 150 in the 1/4 its parachute time :)
07-05-2003, 12:09 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (kewlbrz)
Great acomplishment. Dont forget once you cross 150 in the 1/4 its parachute time :)
We have the design set and tested on another C5 :cheers:
Bill
07-05-2003, 12:14 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (boweryboy)
Well I must say the video I saw was very impressive!! I love speed and even though I have only invested $12K in mods I must say after a few months of what I have and I might be going your route.
Way to go!
Way to go!
07-05-2003, 01:08 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (boweryboy)
:cheers: :smash: :cheers: :smash: :cheers: :smash: :cheers:
Bill, congrats !!!!!!
:hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:
Michael
Bill, congrats !!!!!!
:hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:
Michael
07-05-2003, 01:26 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (gary brown)
Bill - this is no small accomplishment on your part - and that of your "village"! :cheers:
You have really broken some new territory here in the C5 AND you did it SMART! You paid attention not only to performance needs but you also had the good intelligence to pay attention to the most critical aspects related to safety by getting the appropriate license and safety equipment (e.g. cage, etc.). The way you approached this is a good model for those of us who may be lucky enough to afford to follow in your footsteps! :cheers:
Again, this really is a GREAT accomplishment - big time congrats to you and everyone who contributed to making this happen! :cheers: :grouphug: :hurray: :thumbs: :flag
You have really broken some new territory here in the C5 AND you did it SMART! You paid attention not only to performance needs but you also had the good intelligence to pay attention to the most critical aspects related to safety by getting the appropriate license and safety equipment (e.g. cage, etc.). The way you approached this is a good model for those of us who may be lucky enough to afford to follow in your footsteps! :cheers:
Again, this really is a GREAT accomplishment - big time congrats to you and everyone who contributed to making this happen! :cheers: :grouphug: :hurray: :thumbs: :flag
:iagree: :iagree: 1000000000000000% :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
07-05-2003, 10:38 AM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (boweryboy)
Congrats Bill. You always had some of the best in-car drag videos and now drives a legal, track ripping 9 sec car. :eek: :eek:
07-05-2003, 12:01 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (boweryboy)
Very :cool: I hope to be in your shoes someday :yesnod:
Congrats :cheers: :cheers: :thumbs:
Congrats :cheers: :cheers: :thumbs:
07-05-2003, 03:11 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (ShadowZ28)
Way to go Bill and the Vette Dr's :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
07-05-2003, 04:14 PM
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Re: Well its official... I might be the 1st NHRA legal 9sec C5 - car and driver! (Nysbadmk8)
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