Getting a C5
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Getting a C5 Hate to say it, this is my first post, but I'm going to have to get involved in the buy-back program thru the BBB because I've had 5 repairs on my SLP Auburn rear-end since day one, and I CAN't TAKE IT ANYMORE. Have had 3 new Camaro's in the last 5 years. Finally upgraded from 2 previous Z28's to an SLP '01 SS. Love the car, don't get me wrong, but I can't handle anymore rear-end diff problems. I hope a new Corvette is the answer to my prayers. What do you think guys? Jeannie
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Re: Getting a C5 So, do you think it has allot to do with breaking in a car just right, that would cause excessive oil consumption if you didn't? There's all kinds of allowances that GM allows and is normal for oil consumption, but to a avid car enthusiest, like myself, oil consumption is a no no for me,it's as bad as an oil leak, so I guess everycar has it's perks. Damn! <img src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" border="0" alt="[judgement]" />
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Re: Getting a C5 The 'vette is a complete package deal.
It isn't a bulletproof racer, no one sells that off the showroom floor.
It is a better platform to get serious in a complete car way.
Even putting a 12 bolt in an f-bod won't get you to the full driving experience a C5 will.
One must temper my opinion against what I'm in to, which is roadracing.
11's are not beyond reach in a fairly medium modded C5 and you can still maintain a formidable club or AutoX car. 11's with an f-bod gives up too much all around capability.
Some good seat time in a nice 'vette will maybe get you dreaming about roadrace time or AutoX rather than just straightline jollys.
No car is bulletproof. Vettes are easier to get down a strip in short time than f-bods are to get around a roadcourse. Point being, you can spend a few and not lose livability with a C5.
The platform is that much more superior.
It isn't a bulletproof racer, no one sells that off the showroom floor.
It is a better platform to get serious in a complete car way.
Even putting a 12 bolt in an f-bod won't get you to the full driving experience a C5 will.
One must temper my opinion against what I'm in to, which is roadracing.
11's are not beyond reach in a fairly medium modded C5 and you can still maintain a formidable club or AutoX car. 11's with an f-bod gives up too much all around capability.
Some good seat time in a nice 'vette will maybe get you dreaming about roadrace time or AutoX rather than just straightline jollys.
No car is bulletproof. Vettes are easier to get down a strip in short time than f-bods are to get around a roadcourse. Point being, you can spend a few and not lose livability with a C5.
The platform is that much more superior.
