C5/ F-body drivers......differences?
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C5/ F-body drivers......differences? Ok, here's my situation. As of october 1st, i've paid of my 1998 trans am. Right now, it has no motor. I was doing some math, and for me to get the car to where IM happy with it, it will run me 10k or so. I could put it back together for almost free, but it wouldnt give me any peace of mind.
or, i could, rig it back together, and trade it in on a 97-99 C5.
Im leaning HEAVILY towards the C5. Just wondering now guys, how much different are they to drive? examples are bueno <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
thanks guys...
matt
or, i could, rig it back together, and trade it in on a 97-99 C5.
Im leaning HEAVILY towards the C5. Just wondering now guys, how much different are they to drive? examples are bueno <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
thanks guys...
matt
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? Well, you'll get the following with the C5:
- Excellent road feel in the corners..the IRS in the back is just great.
- factory dual exhaust, no more single over the axle pipe
- 300-500lbs lighter than an f-body while retaining all the luxury
- Much nicer interior
- the active handling and HUD available in a C5 are bad ***
Downsides:
- some parts cost more for a C5. Headers are a bit more in general, changing the rear axle ratio is something like a $2200 mod. All the LS1 specific stuff is pretty much the same price though.
- Cam swaps and pulley swaps take a couple hours longer. No real big deal
- people will look at you in a different way, many will start to think that YOU think you are better than them just because you have a C5. Some fbody guys I meet on the road now barely talk to me when I compliment their car. Everybody starts to think you are rich too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
- clutch swaps are a bit more difficult
Get the C5, mod from there. You are simply starting with a better platform if a road and street car is what you want. If you are just a drag racin dude, stick with the fbody.
- Excellent road feel in the corners..the IRS in the back is just great.
- factory dual exhaust, no more single over the axle pipe
- 300-500lbs lighter than an f-body while retaining all the luxury
- Much nicer interior
- the active handling and HUD available in a C5 are bad ***
Downsides:
- some parts cost more for a C5. Headers are a bit more in general, changing the rear axle ratio is something like a $2200 mod. All the LS1 specific stuff is pretty much the same price though.
- Cam swaps and pulley swaps take a couple hours longer. No real big deal
- people will look at you in a different way, many will start to think that YOU think you are better than them just because you have a C5. Some fbody guys I meet on the road now barely talk to me when I compliment their car. Everybody starts to think you are rich too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
- clutch swaps are a bit more difficult
Get the C5, mod from there. You are simply starting with a better platform if a road and street car is what you want. If you are just a drag racin dude, stick with the fbody.
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? Thanks alot.
I'm keeping the heads/cam off of my f-bod and putting them on the C5 (if i do get one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> ), i sold my 12bolt and afew other f-bod parts to save up for headers.........i'll figure the clutch out!
Im not too worried about other people on the road. A 20 year old in a trans am makes alot of the older guys around here look down on me anyways, so, f'em. Im enjoying myself.
I dont really get to the track alot. Most of what i do (racing wise) are roll-ons with a good group of friends...
so yeah......this is looking good. I sat in one the other nite, and i cant get over the difference in the interior. i was wrapped in leather, no plastic around! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
thanks
I'm keeping the heads/cam off of my f-bod and putting them on the C5 (if i do get one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> ), i sold my 12bolt and afew other f-bod parts to save up for headers.........i'll figure the clutch out!
Im not too worried about other people on the road. A 20 year old in a trans am makes alot of the older guys around here look down on me anyways, so, f'em. Im enjoying myself.
I dont really get to the track alot. Most of what i do (racing wise) are roll-ons with a good group of friends...
so yeah......this is looking good. I sat in one the other nite, and i cant get over the difference in the interior. i was wrapped in leather, no plastic around! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? No prob. I drive my 2000 Camaro every other day, and the C5 when I'm not driving the camaro. Both are great cars, the C5 is just better for what i use it for (daily driver, roll racing, texas hill country curvy cruises).
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by jmX:
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- people will look at you in a different way, many will start to think that YOU think you are better than them just because you have a C5. Some fbody guys I meet on the road now barely talk to me when I compliment their car. Everybody starts to think you are rich too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I get that more than I'd like.
And I've owned two fourth gens!
Eric
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- people will look at you in a different way, many will start to think that YOU think you are better than them just because you have a C5. Some fbody guys I meet on the road now barely talk to me when I compliment their car. Everybody starts to think you are rich too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I get that more than I'd like.
And I've owned two fourth gens!
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 1moreblackta:
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so yeah......this is looking good. I sat in one the other nite, and i cant get over the difference in the interior. i was wrapped in leather, no plastic around! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually, its nearly all vinyl or plastic, only the seats (and only part of them) are leather, but the plastic center console looks and feels better than the f-body.
Eric
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so yeah......this is looking good. I sat in one the other nite, and i cant get over the difference in the interior. i was wrapped in leather, no plastic around! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually, its nearly all vinyl or plastic, only the seats (and only part of them) are leather, but the plastic center console looks and feels better than the f-body.
Eric
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? oh. so you mean its like pleather? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> its still nicer than the squeaky plastic ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
thanks for the reply.
thanks for the reply.
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? if you're wondering about how different the C5's are to drive, go drive one. be careful if you go to a dealership though cause those sales guys are HUNGRY!! they are dealin' right now. on 0% interest figure $16 on a thousand for monthly payments if yer financing. lots of good deals right now.
btw, I got my C5 two years ago and love it to death. my first vette. you have to drive one to really appreciate the differences in handling. best bang for the buck IMO. good luck, and shop around before you buy anything. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
btw, I got my C5 two years ago and love it to death. my first vette. you have to drive one to really appreciate the differences in handling. best bang for the buck IMO. good luck, and shop around before you buy anything. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? For me there is no comparison. If you wanna feel like you're driving a true sports car or dare I say and exotic? Then the C5 is the way to go. Even in an area filled with Vettes I still get looks and comments whereas with my T/A nobody even notices except for my loud *** exhaust.
Road feel and comfort are much better than my T/A and power is pretty decent for a stock auto. I can only imagine what this thing would do with my heads/cam in it.
If I had to choose it would be the Vette all the way.
*still loves the T/A too* <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Road feel and comfort are much better than my T/A and power is pretty decent for a stock auto. I can only imagine what this thing would do with my heads/cam in it.
If I had to choose it would be the Vette all the way.
*still loves the T/A too* <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? Go with the <img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" /> I'm doing the same thing as you are thinking. I sold everything off my Z and it is bone stock right down to the spark plugs. I'm going to sell my car privately and go to the auction here in Orlando and pick up a 2000 or 2001 coupe for around 28K - 32K they usually have less than 10,000 miles on them as well. Don't worry about what people think if you can afford it then more power to ya! I just can't stand the dorky, yuppie, stock broker, golf playing C5 owners who keep their cars in a plastic bubble in the garage. When I get my C5 I'm doing all bolt-ons and a cam, gears will get done at a later time, and it will get thrashed on like my Z did.
8 years ago I had a 72 Stingray and it was the best car I had to date, the car got alot of looks everywhere I went.
Good luck! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
8 years ago I had a 72 Stingray and it was the best car I had to date, the car got alot of looks everywhere I went.
Good luck! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? hey, thanks.
i feel you on the 'general nerd corvette drivers (not including computer experts, they fing rock! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> '. Afew months ago, a guy who lives around here purchased a new Zoh6...We were talking one nite, and i asked if he wanted to run (back when the trans am was, um...toghether)..
he said 'no, i dont race'. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
never wanted to hit someone that much smaller than me before <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
so yeah, this car WILL be played with. ALot!
thanks guys..keep on!
<small>[ October 01, 2002, 01:49 AM: Message edited by: 1moreblackta ]</small>
i feel you on the 'general nerd corvette drivers (not including computer experts, they fing rock! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> '. Afew months ago, a guy who lives around here purchased a new Zoh6...We were talking one nite, and i asked if he wanted to run (back when the trans am was, um...toghether)..
he said 'no, i dont race'. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
never wanted to hit someone that much smaller than me before <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
so yeah, this car WILL be played with. ALot!
thanks guys..keep on!
<small>[ October 01, 2002, 01:49 AM: Message edited by: 1moreblackta ]</small>
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 1moreblackta:
<strong>'computer nerd corvette drivers'</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, I resemble that remark. Thats how I make the payments. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Eric
<strong>'computer nerd corvette drivers'</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, I resemble that remark. Thats how I make the payments. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: C5/ F-body drivers......differences? Hey guys, a couple of comments.
First, there is nothing wrong with somebody not wanting to race their corvette. That is their choice. A person can enjoy a corvette without having to break any laws.
Second, I'm a dorky yuppie and I certainly don't need anybody talking any smack to me about what I drive. <img border="0" alt="[fight]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" /> I'm just a dorky yuppie that tears apart my car myself and does heads/cam on it as soon as possible. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
First, there is nothing wrong with somebody not wanting to race their corvette. That is their choice. A person can enjoy a corvette without having to break any laws.
Second, I'm a dorky yuppie and I certainly don't need anybody talking any smack to me about what I drive. <img border="0" alt="[fight]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" /> I'm just a dorky yuppie that tears apart my car myself and does heads/cam on it as soon as possible. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />