Picked up a Very Clean 2003 Corvette Z06

Motor Fast · 10-08-2021, 09:51 AM

Personally, I think when the C5's have the right exhaust they are the best sounding car out there. They have a unique sound. I came across a very clean one and decided to get it. I have a 2008 Corvette and as far as handling and power goes they are very similar. But, it's the exhaust note that made me want a C5. I have a full exhaust system coming that's identical to my C6, except it's ARH for the headers vs KOOK's. I'll post up progress updates as things happen but parts are taking a very long time to get. I'll get some high quality videos done, there will be a bit of comparison between the C5 and C6. Sounds like the exhaust will be here in a week or two but the Forgeline wheels will not arrive until December.

2003 Z06 Video Introduction:

FarmerFran · 10-08-2021, 10:09 AM

That is a good year for that car. That series of LS engines are badass.

Motor Fast · 10-08-2021, 10:27 AM

Should have a good exhaust video in a couple weeks of the C5.

Motor Fast · 10-08-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

That is a good year for that car. That series of LS engines are badass.

Thanks! For me it had to be a 2003 because it's the 50th Anniversary for Corvette.

ariZona28 · 10-08-2021, 12:47 PM

You picked the right color!

Motor Fast · 10-08-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

You picked the right color!

I take it that's yours? Good to see it; I have satin black wheels coming. I was wanting red but couldn't pass on this 6,700 mile one. I'm happy with it.

ariZona28 · 10-09-2021, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Motor Fast

I take it that's yours? Good to see it; I have satin black wheels coming. I was wanting red but couldn't pass on this 6,700 mile one. I'm happy with it.

Yep, I picked it up last December to experiment with HPDE. Already was a modified track machine so I have no problem enjoying the vehicle the way the previous owner intended. A 6700 mile cream puff? I'd be hard pressed to stray too far from factory engineering because they were built so well and low mile, unmolested Z06s are getting harder to find.

Motor Fast · 10-11-2021, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Yep, I picked it up last December to experiment with HPDE. Already was a modified track machine so I have no problem enjoying the vehicle the way the previous owner intended. A 6700 mile cream puff? I'd be hard pressed to stray too far from factory engineering because they were built so well and low mile, unmolested Z06s are getting harder to find.

I plan on keeping all the factory parts and not going too extreme with it. For now just a full exhaust and Forgeline wheels. I was looking for something more like what you have to race with some but came across this one.

lbls1 · 10-12-2021, 09:11 AM

I have to agree, this is my favorite generation of Z06. They are certainly not the fastest or probably not the best handling, but I feel that they are among the best balanced. It has a very good powertrain and corvette always had excellent front/rear balance. Every once in awhile I find myself looking at one in an ad. If I ever were to pick up a vette I think I would seriously consider a c5 Z06.

GearheadSS · 10-12-2021, 04:26 PM

I love C5 Z06s. It's the only C5 I would ever buy.

FarmerFran · 10-12-2021, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

I love C5 Z06s. It's the only C5 I would ever buy.

I had a 99 Vert, we put all kinds of miles on it. Went all over the USA. At the time it was freaking awesome! I loved the manual top, the space in the hatch, and ride quality.

Traded it for a stroller

Bhobbs · 10-13-2021, 03:39 PM

I’ve always liked the C5 Zs.

Bigdumogre · 10-13-2021, 07:09 PM

All corvettes are beautiful, they really did a good job with everyone of those.

ChrisBlair · 10-18-2021, 03:49 PM

Very good year for Vettes and still not insanely priced.

Nice pick up

10-08-2021, 09:51 AM	#1
Motor Fast Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 223	Picked up a Very Clean 2003 Corvette Z06 Personally, I think when the C5's have the right exhaust they are the best sounding car out there. They have a unique sound. I came across a very clean one and decided to get it. I have a 2008 Corvette and as far as handling and power goes they are very similar. But, it's the exhaust note that made me want a C5. I have a full exhaust system coming that's identical to my C6, except it's ARH for the headers vs KOOK's. I'll post up progress updates as things happen but parts are taking a very long time to get. I'll get some high quality videos done, there will be a bit of comparison between the C5 and C6. Sounds like the exhaust will be here in a week or two but the Forgeline wheels will not arrive until December. 2003 Z06 Video Introduction: __________________ 2002 Camaro SS \| 2003 Corvette Z06 \| 2008 Corvette\| 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R \| 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Last edited by Motor Fast; 10-08-2021 at 06:13 PM.

10-08-2021, 10:09 AM	#2
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	That is a good year for that car. That series of LS engines are badass. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

10-08-2021, 10:27 AM	#3
Motor Fast Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 223	Should have a good exhaust video in a couple weeks of the C5. Attached Images __________________ 2002 Camaro SS \| 2003 Corvette Z06 \| 2008 Corvette\| 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R \| 2018 Camaro SS 1LE

10-08-2021, 12:47 PM	#5
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,227	You picked the right color! Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

10-12-2021, 09:11 AM	#9
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	I have to agree, this is my favorite generation of Z06. They are certainly not the fastest or probably not the best handling, but I feel that they are among the best balanced. It has a very good powertrain and corvette always had excellent front/rear balance. Every once in awhile I find myself looking at one in an ad. If I ever were to pick up a vette I think I would seriously consider a c5 Z06. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

10-12-2021, 04:26 PM	#10
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,969 View My Garage	I love C5 Z06s. It's the only C5 I would ever buy.

10-13-2021, 03:39 PM	#12
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I’ve always liked the C5 Zs. __________________

10-13-2021, 07:09 PM	#13
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	All corvettes are beautiful, they really did a good job with everyone of those. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

10-18-2021, 03:49 PM	#14
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Very good year for Vettes and still not insanely priced. Nice pick up __________________

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