Corvette fever

[stage20]

Paint correction and ceramic coating?

 

[JWlineman]

Just a cut and buff on the paint, it had a lot of surface scratches and general wear. Took the side molding off for a cleaner look.
The wheels have a polished lip

 

[Realtor]

I wanna do my Pace Car, however it has 42 year old paint and it's thin in a few spots....I've been on the fence for a few years now....

 

[JWlineman]

Yeah I'm no paint/body guy, I will say they checked the paint depth with a digital meter before even talking about what they could do.

 

[stage20]

I wanna do my Pace Car, however it has 42 year old paint and it's thin in a few spots....I've been on the fence for a few years now....

Don't be scared to leave it in quality hands. Like jw said they have digital meters that know the exact mil of the finish. A paint correction and ceramic service would have it looking like a new paint job, not to mention keeping it looking like they for years if it's garage kept. Look at spending 1000-1500 though.

 

[ls1_guru]

Nice to see a few guys in here into Corvettes. Justin came out last week for lunch with a few of us in the local Corvette group and I saw his in person, as well as took mine out.

My 2002 C5 Z06 in Electron Blue Metallic. I wanted this exact car in this color since I was a senior in high school. I do my own mods and tuning, so it's been tweaked a little bit to be fun.

TSP Stainless Long Tube Headers, Borla Xpipe, Ti Exhaust Bypass, Clutch Speed Bleeder, TB Bypass, Air Filter Box opened up with a Carbon Fiber Powerduct on it, Skip Shift Delete with Anti-Venom Mod, B&M Ripper Short Shifter, all emissions and secondary systems removed. On scale at 3085lbs, full tank of gas. Took it to the Dragon last year for a little fun..

 

[JWlineman]

Yeah it was cool to meet some "vette guys" and I don't think anyone has New Balances or jorts on! Lol

 

[ls1_guru]

Here is one of the vids I have from up there playing around, definitely would recommend it.

 

[ls1_guru]

Yeah it was cool to meet some "vette guys" and I don't think anyone has New Balances or jorts on! Lol

Not them guys haha there are some in the group that do when you're ready to fully embrace that wardrobe.

 

[ls1_guru]

Corvette has had 50/50 weight distribution since the C6 , cab forward is the C8 designated reference. You can’t improve on 50/50 weight distribution with out all wheel drive , in my non professional opinion.

C5 Z06 is a 50/50 car.

 

[ls1_guru]

Figured I'd dig this one up for something different.

Took this one at the Air Museum a while back..

This is my other car that I'm more known for..it'll get down.

 

[shootnstarz]

 

[SAWMAN]

Almost looks like a BUICK GRAND NATIONAL,but do not see the emblem.
Rather have one of those than a Vette. ---- SAWMAN

 

[JWlineman]

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Nice C5, are those the magnesium wheels?

 

[stage20]

Almost looks like a BUICK GRAND NATIONAL,but do not see the emblem.
Rather have one of those than a Vette. ---- SAWMAN

It's a Monte ss or conversion. I like the Buicks as well.

 

[ls1_guru]

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You keep posting that it's making me want to go back up there haha. Fun drive up there.

Nice C5, are those the magnesium wheels?

Those look like them, only came in 17x8 I believe.

 

[ls1_guru]

Almost looks like a BUICK GRAND NATIONAL,but do not see the emblem.
Rather have one of those than a Vette. ---- SAWMAN

Factory Monte Carlo SS, with a few upgrades. Pretty much a light Pro-Touring build.

That was one of the reasons buying that car and building it when I did 11 years ago. It's easy to work on.

 

[shootnstarz]

Nice C5, are those the magnesium wheels?

Yes, factory mags, light as a feather, 17s on the front, 18s on the rear. That's the way they came.

 

[ls1_guru]

That's right, direct replacement for the C5 coupe factory size..been a while since I've seen them.

 

[shootnstarz]

That's right, direct replacement for the C5 coupe factory size..been a while since I've seen them.

Originally had cheesy aftermarket Z06 wheels, sold them and found factory mags for $300, wanted the polished aluminum like the sticker but couldn't resist the price.

My group has been absent because of the chicom cooties but they are planning another run in May. Usually around 20-25 Corvettes and hit all the good roads then onward to the Mothership (Corvette museum). LMK if you want to attend I'll hook up you with the group.