Hey all -
decided to move on to a new project, so the Corvette, regrettably, is for sale. This car ran 9th after the 1st day at SCCA Solo2 nationals in SM2, with a stock motor, and two first-time nationals drivers - so the potential is definitely there! The car was 3100# on the scales.
Here's the skinny:
The Car:
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-1997 Z51 Coupe
-Torch Red
-Pewter/Black interior
-6 speed
-Dual zone climate control
-dual power seats
-90K Miles
-have all stock parts
-leakdown/compression was tested a year ago, and were within a few psi/% of factory new motor
- does not burn oil
- glass top
- 12 CD Changer
The Mods:
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Engine/Driveline:
-VaraRam VR1-B w/ K&N filter
-Kooks 1 3/4" Headers with Cats (no codes)
-Z06 Ti Exhaust
-3.90 gears (no noises)
-new NGK TR55's with new wires & Koolsox
Suspension/Handling:
-Ankeny valved Penske double adjustable shocks (short ones, for better travel when lowered)
-VB&P 961# front spring
-Z06 stock rear spring
-Hotchkiss swaybars F+R w/ adjustable endlinks (no noises)
-Z06 stock front spring included
-T1 front control arms
-Hardbar camber adjustment shims (not used in front, installed in rear)
-longer bolts for lowering properly in rear
Racing Parts:
-17x11 CCW fronts, with 315/35-17 V710 Kumhos
-17x11.5 CCW rears, with 315/35-17 V710 Kumhos
-6 used 315/35-17 Victoracer V700's
-Hardbar (black)
-I/O Port racing camera mount mounted to hardbar
-DRM Brake ducts
-Z06 Pads F/R
-PFC 01/99 racing pads (if you want to do track days)
-DRM Brake bias spring
-Odyssey 13lb racing battery w/ custom tie-down (no problems starting, even after 3 weeks)
-2 Simpson 5-point camlock harnesses
-Hardbar lapbelt/subelt mount (just one)
-OMP RS fiberglass racing bucket w/ Speedware mount, on Recaro sliders (
www.ompusa.com)
-Corbeau mounting bracket for passenger side seat (no Corbeau though)
I'm including my racing trailer in the deal, which also has:
Trailer:
-Harbor Freight trailer w/ 12" wheels
-Included "pegs" for mounting various size/height wheels
-black, lockable "Tuff" bin
-hitch, ball, and receiver included for use in my car, wiring already taken care of
- Custom-built blocks for changing tires
- small jack with jacking pucks for changing tires at the track
Appearance/Miscellaneous:
-Chromed Z06 wheels with 265/295 Goodyear SC's
-Z06 ducts (with functional brake duct in back too)
-Hurst Shifter w/ Hardbar knob
-Z06 front screens
-1997 "Y body" Chevrolet Factory manuals
-CAGS eliminator
Recent Maintenance:
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-Replaced all wheel bearings
-Replaced left-outer output seal in rear diff
-new seat covers
-new black Corvette Logo floormats
-new drive belts
Known Issues:
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-Seat Rock, both sides (not an issue when the race seat is installed, and I swap in/out with the factory seat for racing events)
-both front fenders are cracked (from cones) behind the front wheels, and some folks might want to repair or replace them. I did this once before and found a fender for $125 on e-bay.
-occaisional Service ABS/TC light on long highway drives in summer months - goes away when you cycle the ignition.
Notes etc:
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Nearly all stock parts are included, including the shifter, control arms, springs, shocks, and the like. I've kept the car so that it's still a sweetheart on the street - it doesn't dart, crash over bumps, or have any of the usual race-car vises. I drove it to Topeka, Wendover, Farmington, and everywhere without any issues or discomfort.
It is also a *very* fast autocross car, and I've PAX'd as high as 990 with it locally, running quicker even than John Ames. It was quick enough to win the SM2 regional and divisonal championships this year in RMDIV, and yet my wife and I still take it out Friday nights to feel fancy in our bright red Corvette.
The car is very dialed in at this point, and with all the included parts, the buyer has everything he needs to go autocrossing or road racing in the car for a fraction of the price of buying these parts new, and you can easily outrun the SS Z06's in the car.
I would love to be able to sell this car to an autocrosser since it's been such a good, fun, and complete package to race in this year.
I'm asking $25,000 for absolutely everything, and probably even some bits and pieces I've forgotten.
As always, you can see the car, pictures, and video from in-car at my website:
www.jakelatham.com/c5/ , and e-mail me with any questions at
mrjones@holly.colostate.edu
Cheers!
-Jake
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