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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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I just made the move to my first c6 6 speed. Ive had a total of 5 C5's and I have always wanted to buy a C6. I got the car last week and its unbelievable in the difference in the ride. It came with a Corsa exhaust, halltech intake, H pipe, Cray Manta 19/20 wheels and a custom stereo with a double din touch screen radio. Wide body kit is going on it and then heads and cam to follow with longtubes.









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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Nice work. This makes me want to get back in the market and buy a C6Z....
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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Anything else you can mention between the difference of a C5 and C6? I really want a C6 Grandsport or C6Z but its not in the budget right now. Getting married and buying a house is consuming all my play money.
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Nice looking C6.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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So how are you liking the ls2 power wise?
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:54 AM
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niceee.
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Sucks to be you lol... Now if it were a Wide body C6!!!!
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by breze84
Sucks to be you lol... Now if it were a Wide body C6!!!!
Funny you should say that...... Widebody is already in the works! Also picking up my longtubes and trying to select which cam to get for the ls2...Jay
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Nice looking C6.
Thanks Detoxxx - Wide booty kit is a go for this one!!! Cant wait to get it finished and will post pics. Jay
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Many nice differences between the C5 & C6, one of my favorites is the indexing power winders

I've both & enjoy either one.
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Looks good, I have an 07 and it's a blast to drive.
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Originally Posted by 96modgt
Thanks Detoxxx - Wide booty kit is a go for this one!!! Cant wait to get it finished and will post pics. Jay
Looking forward to the pics.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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No way I would get a C6 unless it had a LS3 or LS7. I had a '08 Z51 and sold it to get an '03 Z06. Not as much power but is much better looking.
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by danieloneil01
No way I would get a C6 unless it had a LS3 or LS7. I had a '08 Z51 and sold it to get an '03 Z06. Not as much power but is much better looking.
Whatever floats your boat buddy. I liked my z as well. Jay
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Oh yeah. Nice upgrade! What are the next mods?
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hows the ride and interior between the c5 and c6?
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When I sell my Firehawk, I plan on getting a GS...
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I just Got rid of my 08 6 speed manual it wasn't practical going back and forth to work, but I plan on getting on 08 again, this time an automatic.
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Originally Posted by Blackpanther99
Oh yeah. Nice upgrade! What are the next mods?
Widebody kit, then heads, cam and longtubes.
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sof86
hows the ride and interior between the c5 and c6?
To be honest, interior seems more spacious to me. I loved the way the C5 felt when I sat in it. The ride is definitely smoother than any of my previous C5's. I haven't taken it on any type of twisties yet so I haven't really got the feel for the handling of the car yet. Overall, I love it so far and I cant wait to put the heads and cam in it! Jay
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