nope i did not get invited 
lucky you 
please drive the wheels off of the c6 for us unfortunate vette brothers 
El Toro Test Drive
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
El Toro Test Drive
Anyone else get invited by Chevrolet to El Toro next weekend for the SS test drive on a closed course? I am looking forward to driving the wheels off the new C6. Should I bring my helmet? 
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
El Toro
I had a great time today. Unfortunately the C6 Z06 for 2006 has not been released yet so we were forced to suffer with a C6 automatic LS2 400 HP. Also, we were not allowed to turn off the active handling or traction control. Once you hit about 65 you had to slow down for the first turn.
I did not care for the redesigned steering or the hard shift and big clunking sound that came with the automatic trans. You could actually hear the big clunk while standing there watching others drive. Unpredictable shift points in the turns.
My wife also drove the C6 and really enjoyed it. She did not like the new feel of the steering wheel.
The Impala SS was the worst performer of the day. Lots of body roll and hard to control the car. Nobody even lined up to drive it. Maybe Chevy should discontinue making it.
The Cobalt SS was a hot little 4 banger. Rigid body and good handling, but lots of tire squeel the way I drove it. Some push entering the turns. Maybe some fat tires could fix that.
I still prefer my C5 hardtop on the road and on the track, but I can't wait for the 505 HP Z06 !!!!
I did not care for the redesigned steering or the hard shift and big clunking sound that came with the automatic trans. You could actually hear the big clunk while standing there watching others drive. Unpredictable shift points in the turns.
My wife also drove the C6 and really enjoyed it. She did not like the new feel of the steering wheel.
The Impala SS was the worst performer of the day. Lots of body roll and hard to control the car. Nobody even lined up to drive it. Maybe Chevy should discontinue making it.
The Cobalt SS was a hot little 4 banger. Rigid body and good handling, but lots of tire squeel the way I drove it. Some push entering the turns. Maybe some fat tires could fix that.
I still prefer my C5 hardtop on the road and on the track, but I can't wait for the 505 HP Z06 !!!!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Southern California Ca
Originally Posted by John Lardner
Oh the joy of being back in my own C-5. No better feeling than getting a little sideways in a 60-foot burnout! 
I'll stay faithful to my C5 for awhile.
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I attended the El Toro event a couple of years ago and that helped me made up my mind about buying my '04 C5. I just attended the event at Anaheim Stadium a month ago and it convinced me to stick with my C5. I am really happy I made the decision to go with a C5 as opposed to the C6.
