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"JR1" (type35bugatti) 01/30/2014 at 10:58 • Filed to: Corvette, Oppositelock

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P.S if anyone can tell me how to make the pictures big on the Opp feed that would be great!

Party-vi > JR1 01/30/2014 at 10:58

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To embiggen, one must recommend the media (click the star on the photo).

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > JR1 01/30/2014 at 10:59

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The only way to imbiggen photos is to give a sacrifice to the Oppo Gods. I suggest scantily clad women (SFW though) and beer suggestions.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Party-vi 01/30/2014 at 11:06

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Ha!

timateo81 > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:10

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The C5 has not aged very well but maybe that's a function of how awesome the successors have become.

RazoE > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:12

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Oh the 1997 Corvette hard-top. The black sheep of the family.

Storz > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:13

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I didn't think the FRC came out until '99?

camaroboy68ss > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:14

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I still love this generation corvette. I would love to have C5 Z06 for a fun weekend car.

JR1 > RazoE 01/30/2014 at 11:16

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I think it came out in 1999 but I was 6 at the time so I could be wrong!

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 01/30/2014 at 11:17

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Me too! But there is something about the targa top that persuades me to sacrifice the extra 50hp.

JR1 > Storz 01/30/2014 at 11:18

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I believe you are correct, it was an odd ball in the lineup for sure.

JR1 > timateo81 01/30/2014 at 11:19

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I personally like the design of the car. You can tell what era it comes from and I think that gives it a good character!

Storz > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:20

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Yep confirmed

" In 1999, a third body style, the hardtop (also referred to as the "fixed-roof coupé" or "FRC"), was added to the lineup."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet…

JR1 > timateo81 01/30/2014 at 11:21

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I like it. It comes from a different era and I think it personifies that era pretty well. It has a lot of character.

crowmolly > RazoE 01/30/2014 at 11:24

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Wasn't even a sheep. It wasn't available.

RazoE > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:27

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It's strange. I love C5 Z06's because they use the hardtop styling, but I hate non-Z06 hardtops. Guess it's one of those "it's ugly, but because it's bad-ass its beautiful" things.

RazoE > crowmolly 01/30/2014 at 11:29

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I didn't get the exact date right because I looked at the date on the upper left corner.

MPA > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:33

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Same here. You can always swap the heads/cam and get the power back, because targa.

JR1 > MPA 01/30/2014 at 11:36

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Thats exactly what I was thinking. If I were to buy one I would just give it a little bumb in power!

camaroboy68ss > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:36

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The only way I would is if it was the right color combo. They had that Lemans blue for a couple years that was beautiful but 98% had tan interior and it ruins it for me. But the Z06 was just a great car plus they are fairly cheap now on the used market for a low miles car.

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 01/30/2014 at 11:38

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They are about the best performance for dollar on the market right now. That is one of the reasons I like them so much, there are an attainable dream car. Did you like yours?

JR1 > Party-vi 01/30/2014 at 11:38

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Thank you!

camaroboy68ss > JR1 01/30/2014 at 11:53

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I've never had a corvette. My grandpa had a 01 convertible and that thing was amazing in ride and power. I currently have a 98 SS camaro and its actually not that far behind the corvette in handling. I have some suspension stuff on the way to help stiffen my camaro up.

Kailand09 > MPA 01/30/2014 at 12:30

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Remember, though, that there is more to the C5Z than just power upgrades.

Either way, I plan to buy a C5 within the next few years or so. Amazing buy, definitely an attainable dream car.

Also, a powered up coupe is still a really fun and capable vehicle as well.

MPA > Kailand09 01/30/2014 at 13:24

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Oh yeah.

I'm going to try and get rid of my '06 Miata and get a C5.

Kailand09 > MPA 01/30/2014 at 13:36

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Good luck, if I may suggest a pointer for your look-

check out corvetteforums.com, they have a classified section for each corvette generation and you'll likely find a better taken care of, better priced car.

MPA > Kailand09 01/30/2014 at 14:19

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Oh yeah, I'm familiar with that place. I spend a lot of time gawking over the used cars there:)

Kailand09 > MPA 01/30/2014 at 14:22

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I'm right there with you.