'Murica CarFax Request

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
07/02/2019 at 14:49 • Filed to: My wife will not be amused, C5Z, Corvette Z06, unnecessary car shopping without E90M3

In honor of the founding of the USA, please assist me with a CarFax check on a 2001 Corvette Z06, VIN 1G1YY12S015116506 - yes, if you look through !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , I swore that I was going to !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and I will. This example may be cheap enough to fight my wife for driveway space for a toy. I’ve !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! of !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! for !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and it’s local.

It’s the ‘01, so down a bit on power over the ‘02-’04, but a skilled driver wouldn’t cause that to be a problem at autocross. Several have done great things with an ‘01. Also, given my slightly better than mediocre skill level, it likely won’t matter anyway.

If I can actually keep the conversation with the owner going, I’ll take a look at it in person and see how bad the “paint problems” are. Are there any other problems lurking in the CarFax? Plz hlp.

DISCUSSION (28)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 14:55

Kinja'd!!!

Just put a funny balloon animal on the car and tell a joke. “How do you know this car shouldn’t be transported by boat? It’s almost C6!”

wakka wakka

Discerning > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 14:56

The '01 is known for oil consumption issues. Not sure if that's something you can check for, but it's worth being aware of. It may have weak valve springs too if it was built in late 2001.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
07/02/2019 at 15:00

Balloon animal likely to go over like a lead balloon.

Now, if I put a new-to-us dog in the car and said “it’s a package deal!” I might be received better.

But I’m going to try conversation and logic first, as there is still a chance that this may be successful .

Arrivederci > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 15:00

Autocross eh? Last C5Z I saw at autocross ended up on its roof.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Discerning
07/02/2019 at 15:01

I appreciate the pointers. I view this as a cheap enough example that I’m probably willing to take the risks.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Arrivederci
07/02/2019 at 15:03

There are at least three, if not more, that regularly compete in the Central Carolinas Region. And my main G-Street competitor is buying another to add to the mix (which means that I can be assured that my standing will not improve by switching classes ).

Arrivederci > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 15:22

Heh - the C5Z I’m referring to bit the dust at a TSCC event up in Greensboro. We’ve got quite a few C5s that run up here, but all the others I’ve seen have been the standard cars or the FRC.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Arrivederci
07/02/2019 at 15:25

Probably the ones that you see there also compete here.

I’m going to try to make one of the year end events there at the Dixie Fairgrounds, I hear it’s a fun spot.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 15:28

Just heard yesterday that DRM is making a batch of 75 sets of revalved Bilstein B8. Pretty good shocks to compete in STU.

Arrivederci > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 15:30

It’s my favorite one around here, honestly. Competed there with both my BRZ and S3. Unfortunately now I don’t have anything worth bringing out, thought it would be hilarious to see how slow my Lexus would be.

Dixie Classic is great - nice, smooth asphalt, shaded stands to watch and if you get there early enough, you can get a “pit” at one of the little fair stalls that provides shade for your seats, tools and other stuff.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
07/02/2019 at 15:38

I was planning to run A-Street, but I’ll have to reverse mod the air box and the short-shift on this example to be legit. If I was going STU I’d have to look at the ones on the market with full downpipe/mid-pipe/etc. exhaust to get the extra power, I guess.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 15:42

Honestly, 375bhp (405 for me) is enough for autox.

I’m planning coilovers and delrin bushings coz I want the Z to be as confident as the Mini thru the corners. Class be damned, pax it

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
07/02/2019 at 15:50

Good point on the power. I guess STU would allow changes in both sway bars. And springs as well, right? Can change shocks in AS.

Class be damned means ( in this case) that you might as well go CAM.

CaptDale - is secretly British > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 16:56

Well I can’t Carfax, but I can look up GM stuff.

Build, then RPO codes, then warranty repairs, and finally selling dealer.

Kinja'd!!!

Vehicle Build

Model: 1YY37-2001 CORVETTE HARDTOP COUPE Order Number: CVCK9J

Gross Vehicle Weight: 1,612 Build Date: 12/14/2000

Build Plant: 5

Option Codes

*IVH is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle’s original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.

194 - Z06 INTERIOR - BLACK

19I - BLACK INTERIOR TRIM

1AY - STOCK ORDERS PROC OPTION

1SA - CORVETTE Z06 BASE EQUIPMENT GROUP

41U - BLACK AAB - MEMORY PACKAGE

AK5 - DRIVER & PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM

AR9 - BUCKET SEATS WITH LEATHER TRIMMED SEATING SURFACES

B34 - COLOR-KEYED FRONT FLOOR MATS, CARPETED INSERTS

B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS

BGR - BOWLING GREEN PLANT

CJ2 - AIR CONDITIONING-ELECTRONIC DUAL ZONE

DD0 - ELECTROCHROMIC MIRRORS: ISRV & LH OSRV

DD8 - OSRV

DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL

FE4 - RIDE & HANDLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FE9 - 50-STATE LOW EMISSION VEHICLE

GU6 - REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO

IP4 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN - AR9

JL9 - 4-WHEEL DISC ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

K63 - 110 AMP GENERATOR

LS6 - 5.7L LITER SFI V8 - 385HP

M12 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE

MN6 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NF7 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM NLEV

NK4 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL

QE1 - ALUMINUM WHEEL

R6M - NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE

U52 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION

U73 - FIXED MAST ANTENNA

UN0 - AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER

UZ6 - BOSE SPEAKER & AMPLIFIER SYSTEM

V49 - LICENSE PLATE FRAME

V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA

VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL

XFW - FRONT TIRE-P265/40R17

YFU - REAR TIRE-P295/35R18

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 16:57

Yup, I’ll b e in CAM.

Does A street allow shock changes? Then you can run AS with those Bilsteins

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2019 at 16:58

That is cooool . Thanks.

CaptDale - is secretly British > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 16:59

No problem at all.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2019 at 17:02

Disappointing that it started life in salty roads New Jersey. I hope that it quickly moved south.

Discerning > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 17:11

The oil consumption is no biggie if you stay on top of it and add oil , but I don’t believe there is a remedy other than to tear it down and replace piston rings (iirc).

The valve spring issue I would look into. I’d find the build date on the door jam and check the forums. If there is legitimate risk, might as well replace them. I had a 2003 C5Z and upgraded my valve springs as a precaution

CaptDale - is secretly British > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 17:16

Well looks like at 33,349 miles it had a service in NJ, then 33,626 it had a service at a dealer in South Carolina with no other warranty work logged after that.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > CaptDale - is secretly British
07/02/2019 at 17:32

Transmission replaced at 8000 miles. Multiple fuel tank/fuel pump replacements. Hmm, very interesting , any history after 33,600 miles?

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
07/02/2019 at 17:33

Yes, you can replace shocks, but there is some caveat that I’m forgetting about what you can change them for . . . maybe no coil-overs.

CaptDale - is secretly British > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 17:34

No, GM only keeps info on warranty work. No reason to keep customer pay info.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Discerning
07/02/2019 at 17:36

Seems like lots of people do that preventatively . This car has 115k miles, so maybe they are okay?

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 18:01

DRM B8s are just shocks.

You are remembering correctly tho, no coilovers in Street

Discerning > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2019 at 18:33

Maybe. Another poster mentioned it was built in 2000, so it may not even have the weak springs.

Solarwindsurfer > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
10/29/2019 at 22:39

I’m the owner of the 01 Z06 pictured above. Paint is bleached out in a few places from sitting in the sun and has one section where the clear coat is peeling over one of the stripes. Just put it up for sale - need to raise cash for college. Listed on CarGurus with photos. If your still interested I can give you additional info.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Solarwindsurfer
10/30/2019 at 07:08

Hey, small world. Nope, not interested anymore. Good luck with sale.