C5 Judging

[Nick G.]

Jason Gristina

[Frank E.]

Re: C5 Judging

Jason Gristina

I'd like to know the dates as well. I bought a new 2004 Z16 and would be agreeable to donate my time and resources to help create a judging manual. The only mods on my Z16 is a shorty antenna, CAGS shift eliminator and the recall for soft suspension washers.

Frank

[Michael W.]

Re: C5 Judging

I think the average works out to about 15 years or so. The '96s are being judged now.

[Mark T.]

Re: C5 Judging

The materials for the C5 judging are in the early stages. At the regional at London Ontario I asked Roy about the judging rollout on the C5. He said that it would probably be another 2 years, until the manuals and test judging would be completed.
I would think 97 and 98 will be the first years judged , also a new judging team would have to be assembled.
I am also a original owner of a low mileage C5 , and I bet there are a lot of them out there
Mark

[Terry M.]

Re: C5 Judging

If any of you are willing to help with the C5 manual(s) you might want to be in touch with Allen Tremain the C4 and C5 Judging Manual Coordinator. See the contacts page button above, or the Members List button above to offer your services.

[Michael J.]

Re: C5 Judging

I think the 15 year rule is pretty good, but really it should be longer in my opinion. But, considering all the aftermarket items people are sticking on C5s and C6s, and the huge aftermarket pressure to add personalized items to the newer 'Vettes, maybe you could argue it should be shorter as the number of "originals" out there is smaller every day.

[Michael W.]

Re: C5 Judging

How has that changed since the C1,C2 and C3 were new?

[Michael J.]

Re: C5 Judging

How has that changed since the C1,C2 and C3 were new?

I guess you mean the aftermarket parts available? Well, now there are huge numbers of seats, carpets, kick-panel covers, engine dress-up items for all the caps, covers, hood insulation panels, etc. As well as dozens of wheels, shifter boots and handles, extrerior badges, trim items, differential covers, lighted panel covers, etc. And none of these is dealer installed. Everytime I get a new catalogue there are hundreds more items available. Maybe my memory is foggy, but these things were not anywhere near as plentiful and diverse in 1967.

[Michael W.]

Re: C5 Judging

Maybe my memory is foggy, but these things were not anywhere near as plentiful and diverse in 1967.

Guess that's it.

[Michael J.]

Re: C5 Judging

C4's and C5's do/will not have their value enhanced by an NCRS award. We do it for the fun and camaraderie.

DaveP

Very good points, like any "Show and Shine" type event, the fun and camaraderie is the best part, not the awards. I take my C2s to about three times as many of those events as NCRS meets, they are just more fun and much less stressful and critical.

[Nick G.]

Re: C5 Judging

I, like you, owned a Corvette (1985) that was "too new" for Flight Judging when the hobby of NCRS piqued my interest in 1990. I here offer an adjunct that did not occur to me, nor did anyone encourage me about. Basically becoming a Judge as well as taking my car through The System. I ended up doing both concurrently, and now that the car is 'finished', I still participate regularly in C4 Judging.

You do not need to own a car that is eligible for Flight Judging to participate in NCRS Judging activities. There are many ways to participate other than as an Owner with a car. Observer Judging. Chapter judging schools, seminars, and judging events. Teach yourself more about the Judging process, and system. Join NCRS. Enjoy the publications. Go to some events. Check it out. You can earn Sportsman Points with the 2002 you own now.

If you feel becoming a Judge has appeal to you, I encourage you to learn more about it. Start learning the basics of being a Judge now, and when the C5 Team begins to develop, you could be in good position to be involved in C5's right from the beginning. Also, having experience as a Judge is invaluable in participating with creating the Judging Manuals, if you're so inclined. Judges understand what content Judges need in the manuals while on the field.

Think about it. I didn't even think of becoming a Judge. My first Regional was attended with my 85 for Flight Judging, when it finally got "old enough". The next day, I was 'recruited' to do Operations on the 90-91's that had just begun being judged. I was a Level Zero. I was concerned about my inexperience. The Team Leader told me "You'll be fine. You have trouble, you come get me". He was right. I was fine, and had a blast. He hooked me. I'm a little higher than a Level Zero now. It's been great. I've had a ball, and have learned a LOT.

Consider it.
DaveP

[Nick G.]

Re: C5 Judging

Very good points, like any "Show and Shine" type event, the fun and camaraderie is the best part, not the awards. I take my C2s to about three times as many of those events as NCRS meets, they are just more fun and much less stressful and critical.

My favorite part about Corvette ownership is the experience of driving it! Besides that... I love 'show and shines' and 'cruise-ins'. I think they are relaxing and enjoyable.

[Michael J.]

Re: C5 Judging

I could also mention one way to be involved is to wave at all us Corvette owners, no matter how old we and our cars are . We have to Save The Wave, I notice hardly any younger gen C5 and C6 owners will wave at you, they just look puzzled .

[Nick G.]

Re: C5 Judging

I could also mention one way to be involved is to wave at all us Corvette owners, no matter how old we and our cars are . We have to Save The Wave, I notice hardly any younger gen C5 and C6 owners will wave at you, they just look puzzled .

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[Terry M.]

Re: C5 Judging

I find it is difficult to see is someone in a C5 or C6 (especially a coupe) is waving -- especially on an interstate with a wide center divider.