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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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I've had my Trans Am for a little over a year and while it's been such a fun vehicle to drive and build I had a great opportunity to buy my dads 99 FRC for payoff ($9,500) and that's exactly how much I coincidentally got out of my ws6
This vehicle was bought in Lubbock TX new and sold to us last year in Lubbock. Currently has 70,000 miles on it and the only modifications are Short Throw shifter with red cue ball, Borla Stinger Cat-Back, and Breathless Performance Ram Air. It is also a fully loaded FRC with HUD, dual climate control, active handling, bose, power driver seat, CD Changer, and body moldings.
I've always wanted a hardtop c5 wether it be an FRC or z06 as they're my FAVORITE cars. There's just something about the way they look that I love more than any other car I've seen; but enough with the chit chat, here she is!



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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Congratulations man,..sweet looking car.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Nice looking C5. Enjoy
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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you could sell that car tomorrow for a 5k profit. Sick man. Congratulations!
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks guys! I appreciate it! I'm ready for it to be in my name already
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Your gonna have to re-do your avatar(or i'll send you one of mine )
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Very nice and clean!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Yep, c5 s are the best vette body style to date. Getting ready to do wide body fenders and 20x12 wheels in the back on mine.
Nice car, let the mods begin lol
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You better post up pix! ^^^

OP congrats! C5's are hands down the best bang for the buck these days. Cheap and extremely nice cars! Enjoy it!
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Congrats op you have unlocked level 10 ***** magnet status with your vette purchase
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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I can't wait to start modding this one. I'm looking into finishing the bolt on's but this is my first 6-speed as I've always been an automatic guy (I know I know ), so I've been looking into a lighter flywheel when I get a new clutch, but I've heard a lighter flywheel causes idle issues? It's just going to be a new learning experience I guess since I've never owned a 6 speed, but I'll be looking to you guys for help!
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by slammedc5
Yep, c5 s are the best vette body style to date. Getting ready to do wide body fenders and 20x12 wheels in the back on mine.
Nice car, let the mods begin lol
c5's are my favorite! I even like the flip up headlights lol
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AmarilloWS6
I can't wait to start modding this one. I'm looking into finishing the bolt on's but this is my first 6-speed as I've always been an automatic guy (I know I know ), so I've been looking into a lighter flywheel when I get a new clutch, but I've heard a lighter flywheel causes idle issues? It's just going to be a new learning experience I guess since I've never owned a 6 speed, but I'll be looking to you guys for help!
I had a 18lb flywheel in my Trans Am without changing the tune on the cam and it had 0 issues.

I didn't really find it more difficult to drive either.

If I change the clutch in the Z06 i'll go with one in it most likely as well.
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Yeah, I have a stage 2 clutch by spec. It holds 590ft lbs torque. I have a nice fat cam, intake and headers. Over 400 whp. I can run with 500hp cars because of the weight. I weigh 3210 with me in it and a half tank of gas. I do some street racing. With some drag radials, bam. 550 HP cars go down. Enjoy
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Originally Posted by AmarilloWS6
I've always been an automatic guy (I know I know
Nothing wrong with auto's, just a rumor manual guys started to make themselves feel better when they are changing clutches.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Congrats on the purchase. C5s are definitely fun cars with great potential.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Razorbackfan
Nothing wrong with auto's, just a rumor manual guys started to make themselves feel better when they are changing clutches.
Let me know how that automatic works out for you on a road course.

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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Welcome to the Corvette addiction lol...you will love the FRC. I get compliments all the time on my z06.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Razorbackfan
Nothing wrong with auto's, just a rumor manual guys started to make themselves feel better when they are changing clutches.
I was just playing man, I loved my auto in my ws6, it never missed a shift :p
Where are you located in Arkansas? I'm actually about to transfer to the University of Arkansas in Ft. Smith.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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