C5 z06 daily driver camper

C5 19972004, c5 z06 20012004, c6 2005present tire rack will also mount and balance new tires on the wheels before we ship them out to you. I also discuss the reasons for purchasing a c5 z06 over other performance. The c6 z06 is a more difficult car to drive than its c5 counterpart. His work has been featured by several other prominent automotive outlets, including jalopnik and autobytel. Search over 6,500 listings to find the best local deals. Passenger side was a little easier when i unbolted the dip stick holder so it could move around a little. All but the 67 had removable hardtops and i really enjoyed sunny afternoons with the top off. The z06 came along when my previous daily driver lt4 1996 spun the front main bearing for the second time in two years this engine has a little known oiling problem if you pull any g loads even on the street. Oh, yeah, were swapping an ls3 into our c5 corvette z06 we realized that we never addressed the fact that we were replacing our 2004 corvette z06s original, 100,000mile ls6 with an ls3based powerplant. Used 2004 chevrolet corvette z06 hardtop coupe rwd for. I drive my c6 everyday rather its going to the gym or across the country. The owner of the 2007 z06 featured in this smoking tire video pointed out that these cars make good daily drivers, too. As todd kewley said in his answer, they are old cars now. A little stiff, sure, but on the highway, you can get 28 mpg, which is.

There are three major challenges a new owner must overcome. First, the c6zs extra 100 hp demands added finesse, lest the tires. Jul 08, 2017 had an opportunity to drive a well maintained c5 z06 example. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 43 corvette models in columbus. I know the ap1 is more reliable but since i work for chevy i get parts and labor at a discount.

The c4 line straddles the divide between the disastrous late 70s and entire 80s cars all brands and the ones produced beginning in. Racing variants include the c5r, a 24 hours of daytona and 24 hours of le mans gtsgt1 class winner. Tires, wheels, and tire and wheel packages for 2004 chevrolet corvette c5 z06 from performance plus tire. Ce stripes,red interior accents, license cover intake mod. Chevrolet corvette 2003 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for chevrolet corvette 2003. The hq coilover allows the driver to tune and adjust the shock performance andor ride quality at the turn of a knob located on the shock body. Anyone interested in a c5 corvette with the look of the c1 should have the platform in the coming days keep an eye.

Scourge former member send private message laramie, wy usa vettes. I was gonna say that is what i built to level my 35 camper with. Feb 05, 2008 the c6 z06 is a more difficult car to drive than its c5 counterpart. Had an opportunity to drive a well maintained c5 z06 example. We have a retail facility in long beach, california and are family owned and operated for over 45 years. See more ideas about corvette, chevrolet corvette and corvette c5.

Unlike other sites offering cheap wheels and rims, we offer brand name wheels and rims at discount prices. While the c5 was an evolutionary step beyond the c4 a big step many still had the c4 zr1 in mind as the ultimate corvette when the c5 debuted. But would you want to live with it as a daily driver not. Would the civility of the car the daily driver capability of the car. I have a friend who bought a 2004 c5 convertible brand new. I drive a s2000 right now so im not worried about how it rides because the s2000 is a pretty stiff ride. Is the corvette z06 just a little too much for a daily driver. So if you need new tires as well, be sure to take advantage of this deal. I owned an 87 c4 corvette as my daily driver while a junior in high school in michigan in 1994. The c5 z06s ls6 was the first performance version of the new lsseries, allaluminum smallblock chevy engines, and showed just.

In every measurable metric of performance, the z06 absolutely blew away the old zr1, and it did it with pushrods. The feel of the ride in tour mode and the exhaust being quiet under 3k rpms makes it a pleasant ride to work or on the highway. And this copy is even one of only 6 built copies based on the z06 c5. The c5 z06 made its debut in the year 2001 as the predecessor of c4 zr1. Forums c5 specific topics c5 technical and performance for those considering a cam swap on their vette. I have had several corvettes, 57, 59, 66 and a 67, the last in the mid 80s. What is the top speed of a chevrolet corvette c5 z06. This will be my only car and i need something somewhat reliable, although i can work on my own cars so minor problems wont be an issue. Engine was smooth and strong considering the year and mileage of the. C3 daily driver forums official c3 vette registry c3. By lanzz in forum c5 technical and performance replies. I drive 60 miles a day for work and will do the occasional autox. Kelly brought this car to us for the first time back in 2011 for its very first hpde tech inspection and brake fluid flush.

C5 z06 track day upgrades we have a pristine c5 z06 in the shop this week for some basic hpde service prior to the drivers edge weekend on june 67. Dailydriving a c4 corvette may involve girlfriends flashing. Injector dynamics id2600 xds 19972004 chevy corvette c5 z06 ls1 ls6 2600cc. Im trying to decide on my next daily driver, semiretired with an office.

Theres no denying our 2002 corvette z06 is an absolute blast to drive. The car was was mostly stock with the exception of the intake. Corvette c1 optics on the c5 from advanced automotive. Jake stumph jake stumph is a lifelong car enthusiast and racer, who is now the former the content editor for internet brands automotive which he joined in 2015. If you live somewhere with reasonable weather and reasonable roads and reasonable traffic, it is not a problem to daily drive one. The claim made for todays nice price or crack pipe zo6 is that it puts out over five hundred ponies at the wheels. Thats by way of a lingenfelter supercharger and a lot of other work, but is. Used 2004 chevrolet corvette z06 hardtop coupe rwd for sale. Whatever generation of the chevy corvette you have in your garage, we offer the right automotive seats and related accessories to provide the comfort, support, and look you need. The easiest way to envision what camber looks like is to view the wheel and tire head on. C5 z06 as a daily driver ive got a 400hp wrx and a project fc rx7 currently but for money reasons i need to move down to a single, less expensive, more reliable vehicle. In terms of 060 mph performances, the z06 was at least in the same class with bmw z8, ferrari 360 or porsche 911 turbo type 996. The chevrolet corvette c5 z06 weighs 1409 kg 3106 lbs. Drivers side was a lot easier to get to when i got all of the tubing out of the way, even the valve bolted to the exhaust manifold.

The chevrolet corvette c5 is the fifth generation of the chevrolet corvette sports car, produced by the chevrolet division of general motors for the 1997 through 2004 model years. We have a full selection of chevy corvette automotive seats that are more comfortable, better looking, and more suited to your driving style than what you already have. Some lowgrade interior trim, cant get the z06 as a coupe or convertible. The 2001 chevrolet corvette c5 z06 has 390 ps 385 bhp 287 kw horsepower. Dec 14, 2017 in terms of 060 mph performances, the z06 was at least in the same class with bmw z8, ferrari 360 or porsche 911 turbo type 996.

Chevrolet corvette c5 z06 technical specs, dimensions. The chevrolet corvette c5 z06 top speed is 275 kmh 171 mph. Im leaning towards buying a used c6 z06 and use it as a daily driver. Ultrahigh performance, daily driver livability, bargain sticker price. The thing was, i drove the new c6 400hp model and this c5 z06 along with my zr1 all in the same day. Camber is the angle at which the wheel and tire stand relative to the road assuming it is perfectly flat. Please check our fitment tab for specific yearmakemodel applications and willnotfit exceptions before ordering. Is it worth it to spend the extra money on the 405hp version. We carry all the major brands of run flat tires for the corvettes. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 47 corvette models in columbus.

Chevy corvette performance suspension springs, shocks. C5 z06 as a daily dri ver ive got a 400hp wrx and a project fc rx7 currently but for money reasons i need to move down to a single, less expensive, more reliable vehicle. Gas mileage is a small concern, i get an average of 18. He runs corvette forum, 6speedonline, hondatech, and ls1tech, among other internet brands automotive websites. Dailydriving a c4 corvette may involve girlfriends. The chevrolet corvette c5 z06 is a high performance car manufactured by chevrolet between the years 20012004. The hq series is a rebound single adjustable shock. Production variants include the high performance z06. In 2012 they redesigned the seats and steering wheel as well. It depends where you live and what the roads are like. Talking about my terrible history with keeping daily drivers as daily drivers while going to pickup my new daily driver. Fits chevy corvette wheel cv04 replica wheel c5 z06 rim. Shop chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale in columbus, oh at cars. Here in my first vlog i talk about the pros of the c5 generation corvette and why you can nearly daily drive this beast.

This 2002 chevrolet corvette commemorative edition for sale has a 5. C5 z06 track day upgrades texas track works alignments. Im about to move up to the c7 and was considering the z06. Show full signature 1998 black coupe,borla stingers,performance chip,dual filter intake,1030 cfm throttle body,large maf housing,black c6 zo6 wheels, c5 exhaust plate,zo6 screens. When stationary, the tire maintains a static camber angle, whereas when the car is cornering, due to body roll, the contact patch is reduced. When i bought the 06 z06, i couldnt use them because of the approach angle being too steep, and the chin spoiler being too low. Ultrahigh performance, dailydriver livability, bargain sticker price. The only thing is im just wondering good of a daily driver a c5 vette would be.