Subject: RE:upgrade for transmission and rear end gears? by apeacefulstorm on 2008/1/13 1:58:37
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A few things to consider... Doing these mods will potentially damage the cars resale value, no matter what you do.
There is no denying that the C5/6 chassis is much better, tho, for handling and ride quality. Overall, the car is better built, but it isn't without issues.
The C5/C6 has known problems with the rear diff and both transmissions. Add power, they become even more prone to exploding.
They also have electrical gremlins. I know of at least one car with traction control related failures, how many more are there?
Finally, it's the hidden costs, what happens to your auto insurance? Unless you declare an agreed value coverage, your rates won't go up one inch with the mods. I don't know how Alabama works, but here in CA (and many other states), your annual renewal is based on the book value.
Let's do some math... you find a nice C5 for $25k that is the way you want it... first you have to asses - IS it the way you want it? Lets say it was done right... You sell your 93 for, say, $10k (tops) and you are STILL into this one for $15k and you are still not 100% sure it's been done right.
The Golan supercharger motor looks sweet. It really does, and for the $$, it looks like one helluva deal. Do the mods, and you now have a car that you know was done right.
Keep all reciepts, get the car assessed, and then find out what an agreed policy would cost. But that's optional.
thanks for indulging me and my brainstorming I really appreciate it.... here in bama the insurance is based on the book value (I think), because before I added my son to my policy the total insurance for the two cars I have was about 1200/yr. So the insurance is cheap...
You bring up the issues I am most concerned about... there is no guarantee that a C5 or C6 is set up like it should be, and the ones that are guys are asking top dollar.... so for the money, it's safer for me to build what I have since I know the car. I also like the idea of having a sleeper..... lol