outatime Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I went to look at a Corvette C5 on Friday. It was a 54 plate Le Mans Commemorative Edition Coupe (targa) , 6 speed manual with 9k on the clock, in Le Mans Blue. As much as I loved it, it would have been very stupid to buy it - thirsty V8, needs new tyres and a service, even bigger than the Supra, LHD... So, I bought it The acceleration was unbelievable, it felt much quicker than my BPU Supra even though it shouldn't be. It was savage through the gears and kept going, could be the extra torque I guess. Sounded rather nice as well Handling wise, the current owner scared me to death demonstrating its grip at 110 leptons. I'm intending to keep it for the summer, then sell it on again. That is what I told the girlfriend anyway Its going to be a long couple of weeks until I can pick it up. It looks pretty much like this, but with the Z06 Chrome Alloys: http://images.craigslist.org/010109010210010302200706033677525435af6005c1000420.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Very nice. Hope to see the pics up when you take delivery mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 very nice. I've always liked them. Wha's it like driving a LHD? Does it take a bit of getting used to or can you just jump in and go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Cheers. I can't see LHD being a problem, i'll get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Nice, I looked at a Vette last Thursday, it was a Yellow C6 Z06 doing about 50 mph on the I-275 in Detroit. Looked great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Nice one! Now get yourself over to the UK owners site and register - the nationals are on later this month at Huntingdon in Cambs! Glad to hear another person who has suddenly realised that the 'Yanks don't handle' thing is a myth when it comes to the 'Vette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Cheers for the advice, Brian. I've always had a thing for Corvettes, so it would have been rude not to. I'm expecting the usual comments regarding the handling. The way it went round bends at silly speeds was impressive, huge grip without so much as a squeel. It is still on the run flats at the moment, putting proper tyres on should help. I'll be on the corvette forums once I get it, the seller is on holiday for over a week He gave me a copy of the Ecklers catalogue to keep me occupied though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Cheers for the advice, Brian. I've always had a thing for Corvettes, so it would have been rude not to. I'm expecting the usual comments regarding the handling. The way it went round bends at silly speeds was impressive, huge grip without so much as a squeel. It is still on the run flats at the moment, putting proper tyres on should help. I'll be on the corvette forums once I get it, the seller is on holiday for over a week He gave me a copy of the Ecklers catalogue to keep me occupied though Yep - most people say they are even better on normal tyres. However, I'm impressed enough with the handling and grip to keep it on the runflats. I've had 2 pnuctures in the last 3 years where i got a cut over an inch long in a tyre. I'd have need to be recovered if I'd been in a 'vette due to the absence of a spare. Also, if you puncture a normal tyre, you end up breaking the tyre pressure monitor on the back of the valve - these aren't too cheap to replace. (about £100 a time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Lucky you I would love one, and it sounds like you've gone for an excellent example! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Beautiful..i drove a C6 last Saturday, im hooked...just need to get sum money to buy one...working on it though;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 love the vett even if it does have leaf springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Lovely mate, gotta love that V8 rumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 LHD's easy mate. First few times you tend to wander across the road as you associate driving with YOUR position on the road (ie on the RHS of the lane) rather than the cars position (in the centre), but after a week it's natural. Only bugger is overtaking, when you need throw yourself over onto the passenger's side to see if it's clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Beautiful..i drove a C6 last Saturday, im hooked...just need to get sum money to buy one...working on it though;) They are nice, I was going to get a C6 but I got this one for a good price. I should be able to make a bit on it when I sell it, and maybe go for a C6 then. It would have to be a manual for me, which limits my options a bit. You can pick C6's up for the mid to high 20k now, less if you import one from the states. love the vett even if it does have leaf springs You would honestly never know from driving it, they aren't the same as the ones on my Navara Lovely mate, gotta love that V8 rumble Thanks, that is what convinced me in the end. It is so smooth cruising along in stupid low revs, then you press the throttle and all hell breaks loose I was all set to get an exhaust for it, but it sounds amazing without one. LHD's easy mate. First few times you tend to wander across the road as you associate driving with YOUR position on the road (ie on the RHS of the lane) rather than the cars position (in the centre), but after a week it's natural. Only bugger is overtaking, when you need throw yourself over onto the passenger's side to see if it's clear. Yeah, I agree. I found myself wandering a bit, or sticking too close to the curb but i'll get used to it. It will be odd driving abroad now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Lovely looking car mate!! Never driven one and don't want to or I might start having silly ideas....... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwire Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Nice car you got there. My Caroline will be jelious, she has always wanted a vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Very nice. The guy who doesn't our pipe bending and fabrication has one and it's awesome. Regards, Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 The acceleration was unbelievable, it felt much quicker than my BPU Supra even though it shouldn't be. It was savage through the gears and kept going, could be the extra torque I guess. Sounded rather nice as well You should feel how quick your old car is now and the sound of the single is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I was all set to get an exhaust for it, but it sounds amazing without one. Wait until you hear one with Borlas or Corsas on - you'll be reaching for the credit card, I guarantee it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Wait until you hear one with Borlas or Corsas on - you'll be reaching for the credit card, I guarantee it! I supplied a Viper with a Corsa exhaust last year - one of the best sounds ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 You should feel how quick your old car is now and the sound of the single is Sounds like you are treating it well The delivery is different with a big NA Lump, not saying it is better just different. I could whack a supercharger or turbo on it if I get bored I was about to PM you actually, I found the spare keys in a drawer yesterday. Can you send me your address Wait until you hear one with Borlas or Corsas on - you'll be reaching for the credit card, I guarantee it! I heard a few in the US, one with a supercharger nearly ran me over If I decide to keep it for a bit, it will be having an exhaust and maybe varioram induction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 It looks like a beautiful car and you'll enjoy it with or without mods - don't forget to post up some pics when you get your mits on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 It looks like a beautiful car and you'll enjoy it with or without mods - don't forget to post up some pics when you get your mits on it! Should be picking it up next weekend, so i'll sort out some pics then. I am so chuffed to have got one, I was very close to buying an S2000 until the Corvette idea popped into my head. I saw a load in California and convinced myself it was the right car. I thought i'd have a long wait for a decent 6 speed, but have ended up with a last year Commemorative C5 within a couple of days of looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yep - I stumbled upon my 50th anniversary model in a similar way. Haven't regretted buying it for a minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Me and My dad imported this one last year Driven it a couple of times and it is very fun and stupidly powerful right from 1k rpm! Stupid amount of torque! Sounds awesome too when you stick a good exhaust on them - the whining you hear is obviously the supercharger going. Its at Interpro now with Jody T being taken back up to approx 500BHP as it was reduced back to the 300's when brought over for SVA test Enjoy http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://media.putfile.com/Supercharged-Corvette;title=Supercharged+Corvette+Video+on+Putfile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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