rvwoods Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hello, I'm Bob, and hoping to purchase my first corvette soon, either a C5 Z06 or C6 Z51. Been looking for a while, and have a couple of prospects on the west side I hope to look at this weekend. Any recommendations for a shop in the west valley that could help with a pre-sale inspection? Thanks, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hey Bob, welcome to the monkey house. I can't recommend anyone. I do all my own work. I'd suggest reading the Corvette forums and note all the well documented "gotchas" you need to be aware of, and take that information with you to any car you look at. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Phil, @Azmotorhead might be able to accommodate. He's NW Valley. But I'll let him chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extender32 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I'd go with a C6 GS instead of the Z51. You essentially are getting all the goodies of a Z06 without the 427. If you get a manual, you'll also get a 10.5qt dry sump system. Unfortunately, I can't recommend a shop for an inspection, other than AZMotorhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Bob if you need a pre purchase insp. I can help you out. Give me a call 480 213 7616 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadmac99c5 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 IF BUYING A C-5 MAKE SURE THE WINDOWS ROLL UP/DOWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Azmotorhead said: Bob if you need a pre purchase insp. I can help you out. Give me a call 480 213 7616 Oh no!!!!!!! That's your top secret cell phone #. Teeheehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 18 hours ago, badbobs95 said: Oh no!!!!!!! That's your top secret cell phone #. Teeheehee Don't worry Bob I still have your number blocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 19 hours ago, Azmotorhead said: Don't worry Bob I still have your number blocked That's it, I'm getting a new #!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewstein Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I agree with the GS choice for C6, avoid the stock skinny C6 if possible. I recently got a C5Z because they're just amazing cars and I've had 1000rwhp C6s etc. The C5Z is just such a well done car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 21 hours ago, Drewstein said: I agree with the GS choice for C6, avoid the stock skinny C6 if possible. I recently got a C5Z because they're just amazing cars and I've had 1000rwhp C6s etc. The C5Z is just such a well done car. Aside from that extra bump in power, what do you like about the C5Z compared to my FRC? I've thought about hanging on to my car long enough to toss in an LS2 engine somewhere down the road, so it would have that Z06 power. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewstein Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 22 minutes ago, scottcolbath said: Aside from that extra bump in power, what do you like about the C5Z compared to my FRC? I've thought about hanging on to my car long enough to toss in an LS2 engine somewhere down the road, so it would have that Z06 power. S.C. My reply was to Bob about the C5Z vs. C6 base but I love FRCs and my first vette was a '99 FRC. The biggest difference is a newer car with refinements in things like EBCM that are obsolete for pre '01 C5s. I wouldn't sell a FRC for a C5Z personally unless it had other issues of being old and worn. Your car can make Z power and then some with a torquer cam and headers. I would consider ported 243 heads and then enjoy the snot out of the car. The difference in HP from the FRC to Z is a tiny cam and the 243 heads which can easily be surpassed. My car may have low 400rwhp but I didn't have a problem keeping up with a C6 ZR1 or modded C6Z going to Prescott for example. They would beat me in a race but it's not super obvious when doing spirited driving in such a great car like the FRC or C5Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I love the FRC as is. Hopefully it never actually gives me reason to do an engine swap. I see a C6 GS in my future. A long way off, but i like that car. For now, I'm happy with what is more or less a stock FRC. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvettech Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 the biggest and really the only downside to the grand sport... tires are twice the price for half the mileage. for sheer fun factor the c5z would be top choice, best bang for the buck if that's your priority, the c6 is more refined and perhaps a bit more enjoyable on the street, id say a c6 z51 or slap some z06 shocks and sway bars on a base c6 and you'd have a happy medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvwoods Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Happy to say I am the proud new owner of MadMax's C6. It is a great car with widebody kit, Z51 suspension, Z06 style wheels, and a bunch of cool detail work. Thanks to everyone on the forum for your great advice & info, especially AZMotorhead, and of course MadMax for putting together such a nice car. Look forward to seeing you all at some of your get-togethers. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewstein Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I almost linked his ad in here. That's a great looking C6. Much better than the narrow body and all the work done for you. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLs Mistress Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Congrads on your purchase and welcome to . Hope to see you at the two upcoming ACE events..Thats a good time to show your your baby .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Nice buy, looks like a very nice car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Congrats! Hope to see you and your new ride at an event soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Nice pick up... ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Miss it already! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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