C5 Corvette Z06, The Best Car You Will EVER Buy.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2023
- In todays video we go over why the C5 Corvette Z06 is the best car purchase you will ever make. It truly is one of the greatest sports cars ever. Lets talk about why. check out the fun auto x, and drag race intro!
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I've owned turbo Honda's, a S2000, Supercharged AMG Mercedes, Twin turbo Mercedes, and even sport bikes.... The C5Z is still by far my favorite powerhouse sports car I have ever owned in my life. Will always be my ultimate favorite! Great video!!
Glad you liked it! C5 Z on top!
You obviously haven’t owned a turbo M3 or Mark IV Supra so your opinion is not worth anything
Supra kid
I had a 2004 Z16 and couldn't agree more. Great car out of the box. Cam and bolt-ons made 420rwhp/400rwtq on a super safe tune. That car on Nitto NTs was insanely capable for the price point. The CTS-V is a winner as well.
"Had" a Z16. Never sell a Z16. Mine has 45,000 miles and I will never sell it!
I have a stock Z06 with koni yellow shocks and it rides pretty rough. If you have bad roads you won't have a great time. But it handles like an absolute dream.
I love my 04 C5Z. I am pretty confident that good condition C5's are going to hold and even increase in value over the next 5-10 years. Its reaching that classic car era, and its simply one of the best most analog, light weight, powerful cars that is simple to work on and very reliable. Sure, the interior sucks, but there is enough aftermarket that you can help some of that, and overall the simplicity is part of what gives it its charm.
Love from a fellow Minnesotan with your passion perhaps. I'm sold at pop up headlights. You did a nice job man.
I put in a McLeod street extreme clutch,added the remote bleeder line wile I was in there! 😎🤙🏼
I will most definitely need to do that when I do a clutch in mine
C5Z is the GOAT. My basically stock car ran around VIR and passed a lot of fancy high-dollar cars. Personally, I think it drives like sh!t around town, but what a gem at speed on a road course! Truly in its element. And that sound!
I have a C7 now and have owned a few 650hp cars including a ZL1 1LE but still miss my C5Z. Totally agree, best car ever.
2004 black convertible I got 19 inch wheels all the way around 275 on the front and 305 on the back I bought it with 38,000 Mi on it 10 years old modern rain at night never regretted it
i was amazed at the field of vision the c5 Z has opposed to the camaro ss's ive owned. ill never go back...corvette owner for life now
Same 🤟🏼
I love the c4 corvette. It’s my favorite generation but at the same time I’m about to get a better job that pays way more and I’m afraid I won’t be able to help myself and wind up with a c5 z06. They are awesome
I love the C5 ZO6 cab pushed forward, not so far back like others vettes
When I did the leaking slave cylinder, put in new clutch and bleeder line, too. All on my back in my garage. No lift!
You need a remote bleeder to bleed the clutch properly. You can really only do this when you are replacing the clutch, but it would be worth doing so when you do. You can do the Ranger method but it doesn't truly bleed the clutch. you can cycle fluid this way though so eventually you can replace most of it. but if there is any real bleeding that needs to be done, the ranger method won't do it.
Nice car, I’m in the market for a C5Z and C6Z. I just drove a C8 and I was pretty bummed how boring a ride it s. Too quiet, too refined, felt like I was driving my wife’s Hyundai. yes very quick but that’s about it so soon C5 or C6 will be my next toy,
Yup.... don't disagree at all. The new fast cars lack character making one's like this more desirable.
I have a black 03Z and had to replace the water pump, starter, both front wheel bearings. My suspension and tires are stock and rides fine.
I like your seats Good SIR I have the Corbeau Evolution X in my heavenly modified C5 with Corsa exhaust X pipe it’s been color corrected & ceramic coated a 614 lift comp cam & Mickey Thompson 305/35/18s & next year maybe a supercharger on an LS1 I’m on instagram not TH-cam nice car man 💯🇺🇸😊✌️
On my Camaro when I did my clutch I put a remote bleeder in as well. Do it on yours when you do the clutch.
I think the C6 Z06 is more of an end-game sports car. But then we're at the $40K price point. I have a C5 but the C6 Z06 is my dream car currently (that I would be able to afford in the near future).
The C6 is worth the extra money as well.
Got rid of my C6Z and found an 03 C5Z with 8K miles on it. I eventually put C8 GT2 seats in it, a C7 shifter, took out the front spring pads & bolts and put in longer rear bolts. Ended up having to build a custom air lift system for it though, as it was way too low to drive anywhere real. It sits super low [still on the stock springs], but I can go anywhere with it now. More fun and more reliable than the C6Z.
My [new at the time] C6Z constantly wanted to jump into the nearest ditch ass first, plus even after multiple tries at different alignment settings, it still tram-lined and was generally a PITA to drive. It would never go into 2nd past about 5K RPM, and the dealer refused to fix it. Then it ate the cam which took 3 months to get repaired. I decided to get rid of it before it dropped a valve, since they refused to check the guides and springs while it was apart. Apparently that wasn't part of the warranty procedure. Perfect. Thanks a lot.
Tick Performance has a remote clutch bleeder. Worth its weight in gold.
I own 2 1 moded and one stock
That's awesome!
I traded my cts gen 1 V for a c5 corvette as well haha
Interesting video but some things you were saying were a bit off. The c7 base is significantly heavier than a c5z. The body while not steel is not considered fiberglass it's called SMC. The drive train does not need to be removed to bleed the clutch. You need to pull the torque tube tunnel plate off to access the bleed screw. The clutch is still in the front in the bell housing. You can also bleed it with vacuum from the master cylinder.
It sound bad ass!!
I could not be happier with the way it sounds 🤤
As a fbody and c5 owner. Ima die with both lol.
Same!!!😂 2000 WS6 and 2003 Z06
I have 12k in my c5 and it's built making 600 horse maybe 650
I would love tonget the zo6 but it doesn't. Come targa top , that's why I'll be getting the base c5 unfortunately
Biggest mistake I've ever made car wise was selling my 03 Z06. All the mods I made GPS radio, engine work I did myself, Caravaggio body parts, Forgestar wheels with Michelns, lowered with suspension work, I could go on with all the mods, didn't get enough money when I sold it, ECS tuned and it still got 31 mpg's. It had 167,000 miles when I sold it. Best vehicle I ever had and it looked great, too. I've considered buying another one and starting over.
sorry for your loss 😢
Dodge!! Well you know what they say, you mature with age! I've been looking for years for a C5 Z06. I found a really clean C5 convertible LS1 6 speed & got a smoking deal, so I bought it as an investment & because it had a same roofline as the Z06. I'm now looking for a Z06 again. Love the C5 corvette! 👍
It sure is an amazing car, can’t wait to drive my again soon!
Me too! Will be out of winter hibernation soon! Enjoy! @@PerformanceOnWheels
the yellow accents are dope
Thank you!
The best dope is pure white.
I was lucky to find a 30,xxx mile LS6 on FB marketplace and swapped her into my 4th gen Z28 this summer. a BTR stage 3 cam and a full speed engineering exhaust made a world of difference. LOVE it.
The rear glass is why the top speed is lower, not gearing.
I fucked up not getting this when it was around 15-20k in my area during Covid at that too
You said they built a million of them. 35,469 in 2003 isn’t exactly a million. People cherish and garage them so they hang around a long time!
I was exaggerating but they did build a quarter of a million.
248k
I have one only 14,780 miles
Time to get out and drive it!
i just picked one up with 24k and 450whp H/C...my dream car fall in love every...single...time i drive it!❤
Any update on the clutch bleeding situation? Having the exact same problem with mine but I was hoping there would be a different way to bleed the clutch without the remote bleeder or dropping half the car to do so.
I had a similar issue where the clutch pedal would drop to the floor when I raced it , normal driving it was fine , I bled it and it didn’t help , new master cylinder and that didn’t help either. the problem isn’t the clutch but it is the slave cylinder failing . There nothing you can except replace the slave cylinder and of course replacing the clutch just because it’s all in the same location.
@@joeanthonyreyna5357 I’ve been doing the Ranger method for the last week or so and trying to drive the car hard and replace the clutch fluid with fresh after each drive. It seems to have almost completely fixed my clutch issue. The bite point is far less vague and it doesn’t go to mush after any hard shifts. Fingers crossed!
@@benbattista5035 yeah I was doing that too , had the same hopes lol I look at like this those were just band aids for the real problem which is the slave , happened on my 01 fbody and my 04 z06 same clutch setups. But good luck I hope it works out for you and it’s that easy of a fix.
Katech makes a bleeder you can install without dropping the torque tube but you do need to pull the headers...
@@DirtDude117really? Do you have any experience with installing it? If so, How was it?
Love the headlamp where can I get them ❤
Knightdrivetv
Can we get flip flops out of the way? He's leaning on the car and blocking the view. At least give him a peanut butter sandwich and tell him to stand on the opposite side of the car from the camera. Better yet, ask him to go stand in the cornfield.
Corn field is the most recent z06 video intro
Flip flops brings some seriously weird vibes.
Remote clutch upgrade, sloppy stage 2 springs?
here's my question c6GS vs the c5 z06?
if you could find them both which would you take?
C5 z06 would be my choice. Such a raw driving experience.
c5 z06. I've had them all
It’s your clutch master cylinder
C6 Z51 is basically a c5z packages. You get even better suspensions and the same transmission gearing for the manual. You get all the cooling upgrades and bigger brakes than the c5z if anyone prefers the C6, I would strongly suggest you look for a Z51.
Base model C6's are tacky af though
Problem is then you don’t have that free revving fire breathing LS6 soul! I drove an LS3 and knew it wasn’t for me. Glad I tried a Z, keeping her 👍
Gotta get a Chevy shirt homie
There all dirty since it’s what I wear when I work on it🥲
does it have any engine mods?
Nope, just headers and full exhaust
Looking into vettes now. I still cant get over the fact that the c5 z06 still uses the same 5.7l engine as the base just different cam and heads. End of the day could buy a base and mod. Should have gotten the LS2 with more displacement at least.
It’s got quite a few different things over that, but it is not a completely different motor no. I personally prefer the LS6 over the LS2 but enjoy the LS3 more than the LS6
@@PerformanceOnWheels I have a 5th gen LS3 camaro. I havnt driven a c5 yet. I am sure the weight differences are quite evident. Mine is modded w heads, cam and make decent power, but heavy.. LS3 c6 would be the preference, but a bit high priced at the moment
There’s definitely a huge price gap between ls3 and ls2 c6s… I’ve driven them all. I would stick with the C5 z06 over the c6. The c6s that are better imo are the LS3 GS and the Z06/ZR1. I don’t enjoy the base C6 with either motor over the C5z.
I’m in the middle of putting a big cam in mine now
The difference in top speed between the hatch and the coupe is due to aero, not gearing.
Looks like its a mix of both actually.
The Z06 tops out at 173mph at redline in 5th gear, the coupe has taller gearing in the tranny and can hit 180mph or so. The coupe also does have a better CD due to the fastback rear glass. The better aero is why the C5R uses the fastback rear glass and not the Z06 notchback body style
I think I'd rather have the base model.
The z06 is the hard top vert body I just can't stand.
I can't believe this thing is NA.
Steering like a “log wagon”
I bought one with 15,000 miles and owned it for 3 years. It was a blast for sure. Overall I like my GTI more though.
Comparing a Corvette to a Volkswagen is ridiculous.
@craigthescott5074 You can compare anything. The GTI has a MUCH better interior than a C5 or C6. I had both. I can drive around getting 36 mpg in a car that's just as quick and has a much better stereo, heated seats etc. The German stuff is very good.
@@Carguylogan I don’t buy a performance car for the interior. My C5 Z06 is 600 HP and it gets 21 mpg. As long as the interior is Comfortable the C5 is, and it provides the information I need when driving I don’t get to caught up in it. Bottom line the C5 would smoke your Volkswagen in every performance category, that’s all that matters to me. Not to mention the C5 is much better looking than any VW.
@craigthescott5074 After you put a supercharger on it sure. Thete a plenty of guys running around at 500 wheel in GTIs. And all you have to do is change that to a Golf R instead of GTI and there is no metric than even a supercharged C5 would win. Gapped off the stop light, probably about even 60-130, equal or better handling. I love C5s. But they are old tech. All I did here was say I liked my GTI more... Look at my channel bud, I had a 15,000 mile C5 Z, a cam/stall C6, my Golf, plenty of other cars. I paid cash for them all and my house lol, if I wanted a car to gap some random guy from TH-cam's C5, I would have it tomorrow. The C5 Z was a fun car for sure. A GTI or Golf R is a better car all around unless it's a dedicated track car.
do you know what happens when you hit 200 in a C5?
i do, i own a base and have been over 200.
to my knowledge mine isn't modified and they will do 200+
A C5 will not touch 200 mph without a massive amount of power added, like 200 hp. I did 170 mph multiple times in my Z06 and it took a while to get there.
@@Carguylogan idk what to tell you but i know iv had mine over 200.
as i said in the other comment i cant tell if its modded but i personally have been well over 200 MPH in my C5.
was coming back from a corvette event had open road in front of me and put the hammer down had about 50 mils of open road.
the base C5 will do 200+, once you hit 200 the HUD will go from 199 to 00 and start counting up the needle pegs.
these cars are faster then people think just b/c GM said they cant and put a 200mph cluster in.
as someone who actually drives my corvette as a daily driver they do more then people think including what the stupid number say they will do, i regularly get between 28 and 33 MPG too not 19 to 24.
but why it in the middle of the street?
Huh?
Road obviously ends
you're not keeping up with a Hellcat in a stock C5 Z06
I suppose the dig race clips I have must be fake hellcats than
@@PerformanceOnWheels no, from a dig, it's possible depending on the tires on the hellcat and the driver...that doesn't make the C5 an objectively "as fast" car ... a hellcat is doing high 11's low 12's at 125+ easily on street tires... its going to be trapping atleast 10 mph faster than a C5 Z, that is a huge difference. C5 Z average driver on street tire is doing mid to upper 12's @ 114-116...go to a track and a lot of people are doing upper 12's. I'm a C5 Z owner
@@PerformanceOnWheels power to weight ratio is about 25% better in the hellcat as well.
I’ve had the opportunity to race 3 from a dig and each opportunity I’ve had I’ve beat them until about half way down the strip.
In this video there’s a clip of me going up against a redeye super stock with the slicks on the back. As you can see that one was a 1/8 mile and I had him until right at the finish.
The main issue is putting the power down is a lot easier to do in the corvette than a hellcat.
Its a shame the hardtop coupe style is so hideous.
That’s how I feel about the c5 coupe :/
@@PerformanceOnWheels So you hate all of the C6's and C7's? lmao they went with that style cause its far better looking. Notice how the C5 Z06 hardtop coupe was the only corvette to ever have that body style lol. Cause it's atrocious lol
@ImJustCreepin I believe the c5 coupes lines never looked right to me. The other generations looked proportioned better in my opinion. The hatch looks to big in a lot of angles on the c5 in my eyes. They never did that design again because they figured out how to add more rigidity to the hatch like design. While still being light with the large piece of glass
@@PerformanceOnWheels I can kind of see where you're coming from. To each their own I guess!
Yea I feel the opposite the C5 Z06 looks the best to me.
No, the best cars I own are a twin turbo Lamborghini Huracan and a Porsche 911 Twin Turbo S Awd & 4 wheel steer!!! Don't think that Z06 would stand a chance!
Lol
After he buys his c5 Z06 and spends $20k for it all he needs is another $10k and he's most definitely smoking both your Porsche and your Lamborghini
@@raulsanchezjr4048 Yes, of course. And when will it break down? 20 miles down the road?!! How about build quality or fit and finish?!!
I want GM to succeed as much as all you Corvette fans but until they step up their game and build a quality car at world class level, you guys and just dream about owning a Porsche or a Lambo!
Porsche and Audi (the owner of Lamborghini) both have significant championships in the LMP class in the 24 hrs of Le Mans. If you think those folks don't know what they're doing, clear your schedule for the 2024 race next year and buy a ticket and go there to see for your self. GM by the way, has NEVER even entered the LMP class because they can't compete at that level! Yes, the Corvette has won many at the lower class level and that's fine.
@LWRC but you dont own anyone of them so i guess you can keep dreaming
@@JB-ej8zy Sure homeboy! You keep dreaming considering you didn't finish high school and can't comprehend the technical part!
My gt3 is the greatest car I will ever buy so… misleading title
Super misleading comparing a quarter of a million dollar car to a $25k one
@@PerformanceOnWheels should have named it best car you will ever buy under $25k even then probably a lot of other options that would do as good or better. Misleading title if you didn’t want compare it to all cars then but I get what you’re saying lol.
Negative, a Lexus LFA would be better
Nah just buy a formula 1 car
Stoopid take
No man, a spaceship would be better..
Go ahead! Spend $440k on one car! He buys his $25k c5 zo6 and with another $10-12k would smoke your LFA and homeboys Porsche and lambo!!!
It's a Chevy LMAO 0 RELIABILITY. An IS500 would even be better. ✌️
Wears a Ford tee while reviewing a Chevy. What a tool.
Nailed it. Been waiting for you for years.
Should have kept it stock
I enjoy it way more as it sits
The car looks fantastic. Would no change a thing.
No way boomer
We found our boomer
I'm not a boomer but you can think what you want