Worst part of Corvette ownership?
1. weak *** rearends (worse than f-body)
2. no popping wheelies at the track
3. paying that car note each month (mine is $960)
4. throttle by wire sucks compared to a mechanical cable linkage
2. no popping wheelies at the track
3. paying that car note each month (mine is $960)
4. throttle by wire sucks compared to a mechanical cable linkage
Launching!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 261
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From: Nebraska
Originally Posted by 96-speed
Aftermarket, stock replacements, or both?
I'll explain...
Are you guys referring to 1k ehxuat systems and 300+ air intakes, or are you guys referring to stock part replacement prices? In other words, are prices for an alternator or a/c compressor significantly more than other LSx-car parts?
EX (prices are fictional):
LS1 Fbody alternator = $150
LS1 Vette alternator = $300
Just curious...
Ryan
I'll explain...
Are you guys referring to 1k ehxuat systems and 300+ air intakes, or are you guys referring to stock part replacement prices? In other words, are prices for an alternator or a/c compressor significantly more than other LSx-car parts?
EX (prices are fictional):
LS1 Fbody alternator = $150
LS1 Vette alternator = $300
Just curious...
Ryan
Everyone thinking it's my dad's car or i'm some spoiled brat.... That drives me insane.... I work hard for my car... and everything else I own... I haven't recieved a dime from my parents since I was 16. (currently 20)
Originally Posted by Nine Ball
1. weak *** rearends (worse than f-body)
2. no popping wheelies at the track
3. paying that car note each month (mine is $960)
4. throttle by wire sucks compared to a mechanical cable linkage
2. no popping wheelies at the track
3. paying that car note each month (mine is $960)
4. throttle by wire sucks compared to a mechanical cable linkage
2. Maybe with some skinnies, a more aggressive launch, and your new rearend. Are you gonna try and find out if its possible?
3. How in the hell? Short term loan or what?
4. How so?
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[QUOTE=Everyone thinking it's my dad's car or i'm some spoiled brat.... That drives me insane.... I work hard for my car... and everything else I own... I haven't recieved a dime from my parents since I was 16. (currently 20)[/
I agree I am in the same situation... also I hate the can I drive its, and the fact that no matter where you parked there is always some pos sob that had to park 2 in from your car
I agree I am in the same situation... also I hate the can I drive its, and the fact that no matter where you parked there is always some pos sob that had to park 2 in from your car
11 Second Club
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 196
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From: columbus, ohio
Originally Posted by Nine Ball
1. weak *** rearends (worse than f-body)
2. no popping wheelies at the track
3. paying that car note each month (mine is $960)
4. throttle by wire sucks compared to a mechanical cable linkage
2. no popping wheelies at the track
3. paying that car note each month (mine is $960)
4. throttle by wire sucks compared to a mechanical cable linkage
5. cant get it without traction control which is the problem with my friends zo6 with a brand new 402 in it and cant even drive it yet cause he keeps getting a reduced engine power mode from the traction control is acting up.
6. corvette tax on all aftermarket parts...
11 Second Club
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 196
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From: columbus, ohio
Originally Posted by Silver02Z06
I hate EBCM Problems....
1. Service Traction Control
2. Service Active Handling
3. service ABS
STUPID C1214...
Otherwise....I love the car.
Stock Quicksilver 02 Z06
1. Service Traction Control
2. Service Active Handling
3. service ABS
STUPID C1214...
Otherwise....I love the car.
Stock Quicksilver 02 Z06
Try getting a C1278 code then see how much you love TCS. My friends car wont go past 10% throttle without throwing this code...
Originally Posted by corvettelover
Dude...I just got my first vette, and I love the wave!!! Do you own a vette?
Originally Posted by linn.35
Try getting a C1278 code then see how much you love TCS. My friends car wont go past 10% throttle without throwing this code...
There are a lot of positives... but I can think of 3 negatives right off the bat.
1. Parts are more $$$ for the same thing for an F-body.. It's pretty much the same ****, but slightly different fitment. Big deal... charge 2x as much.
2. The EBCM... it's a pesky bitch.
3. ALL the "douschebag" owners too. I have friends with vettes that are cool as ****, same with f-bodies. But you have to admit there are a ton of "tools" as well. I think the percentage is higher. I can't stand that crap. Know it alls, that know nothing and people that think a stock C5 is fast.... lol
1. Parts are more $$$ for the same thing for an F-body.. It's pretty much the same ****, but slightly different fitment. Big deal... charge 2x as much.
2. The EBCM... it's a pesky bitch.
3. ALL the "douschebag" owners too. I have friends with vettes that are cool as ****, same with f-bodies. But you have to admit there are a ton of "tools" as well. I think the percentage is higher. I can't stand that crap. Know it alls, that know nothing and people that think a stock C5 is fast.... lol
11 Second Club
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 196
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From: columbus, ohio
Originally Posted by DoesSpeedTurnUon
I pick up my z06 on tuesday... how often do these cars suffer from this!?
Not very. The car has been modded alot, all new motor so we are thinking there is a ground loose somewhere. There isnt a stovk part left on the car...
Originally Posted by Runwhatchabrung
ive owned multiple and currently own one. The wave is gay. Hell even when I had jeeps ohter people had one and would wave. I personally think its stupid
Well....good for you 
Teching In
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21
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From: Maryland
99.88% of other corvette owners.
Old guys with gray haired mullets that drive LT1 vettes and think they are fast.
People who think I'm driving my father's car.
People who tell me that vettes are hard to afford.
Old guys with gray haired mullets that drive LT1 vettes and think they are fast.
People who think I'm driving my father's car.
People who tell me that vettes are hard to afford.