[Z06] It's Official!
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 556
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From: Jacksonville FL
St. Jude Donor '06-'09
Originally Posted by zulatr
I had my black Z at a small restraunt/pub on Friday night. Guy comes in and asks who has the dirty black Z06 in the parking lot. Turns out he's a detailer. I told him I'm still trying to wear the tires down - we talked, he understood. I'm 49, use the car every day it's not pouring rain (too loose with wet roads to be fun). BTW, it wasn't really dirty, just a little dust, wheels blackened some with brake dust etc.
Drive it, otherwise you'll never be able to use even a small percentage of the capability of the car, and that's what it's all about (for me at least).
Drive it, otherwise you'll never be able to use even a small percentage of the capability of the car, and that's what it's all about (for me at least).
I love driving my Z in the rain, it grabs better than most stuff Ive driven wet and if Im really doin it right that ABS active lights up to help me keep er straight.
What kinda tires and inflation are you running? F1 supercar's are great wet tires.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,087
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From: granville mass
Originally Posted by e-hodges
I live in Jacksonville, needless we get some rain...
I love driving my Z in the rain, it grabs better than most stuff Ive driven wet and if Im really doin it right that ABS active lights up to help me keep er straight.
What kinda tires and inflation are you running? F1 supercar's are great wet tires.
I love driving my Z in the rain, it grabs better than most stuff Ive driven wet and if Im really doin it right that ABS active lights up to help me keep er straight.
What kinda tires and inflation are you running? F1 supercar's are great wet tires.
. I'll start a war here, best car in the snow for fun driving is a rear wheel drive 5-spd, turbo Volvo. In the NE we got all our rain for the summer in October, so didn't get to try it often this year. Stay dry in FL, keep the shiney side up.
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 92
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From: Cameron NC
everytime I get on here you guys make me want to go drive my Z! I've had mine for about three months, 3k miles and two track days at Rockinham. It wasn't easy to track it to the track the first time but I'm addicted now! Can't take it to the crave, kids can buy their own!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,711
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From: Metro Detroit -- Farmington Hills MI
Cruise-In VII & IX Veteran
Originally Posted by hoogbest
I put 500 miles on my C5 Z06 last year. I know....I know.... I'm supposed to drive it not baby it. BUT I want it to last until I die and at 62 with my health being semi-ok I hopefully have 10 to 15 years left. That means a lot of Sunday drives until I get say into about the eighth year when I can start driving longer and meaner. 
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 401
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From: O'Fallon MO
Well, I bought mine two weeks ago tomorrow. I have put 1243 miles on it 
. Now I think I should throw in that I picked it up in Conneticut on a Monday morning and drove it all the way back to St. Louis, MO in one day (1138 miles) 
. That was FUN!! Only got stopped one time by the coolest Trooper in Ohio (no ticket) 
!! Since then I have done nothing but work. But everytime I open my garage I start drooling.. It will be on the street every chance I get!! 
. Now I think I should throw in that I picked it up in Conneticut on a Monday morning and drove it all the way back to St. Louis, MO in one day (1138 miles) . That was FUN!! Only got stopped one time by the coolest Trooper in Ohio (no ticket) !! Since then I have done nothing but work. But everytime I open my garage I start drooling.. It will be on the street every chance I get!!
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 581
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
Don't understand how someone cannot drive this car every chance he/she gets. It gets good gas mileage, is comfortable,.
It will not appreciate in value, not an investment.
I drive my 02 every day when the weather is good, which is kind of **** because they do have windshied wipers, traction control, ac/heat,etc.
I bought it to enjoy it, just like the country club golf course membership.
Bottom line, we are all different and you should feel free to do what you want with it. Drive and have fun with one of the best Vettes GM has ever produced.
It will not appreciate in value, not an investment.
I drive my 02 every day when the weather is good, which is kind of **** because they do have windshied wipers, traction control, ac/heat,etc.
I bought it to enjoy it, just like the country club golf course membership.
Bottom line, we are all different and you should feel free to do what you want with it. Drive and have fun with one of the best Vettes GM has ever produced.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,035
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From: Sands Township, Marquette County, Michigan
Cruise-In II Veteran
At age 58, I don't know how long I will live. At a certain age, I suspect that I won't be able to drive a Z06 the way I do now. So, I drive it as much as possible. I have 39,000 miles on it, and can only drive it 7 months a year.
I plan on getting a 2007 Z06 and driving it a lot more. I am not savings it for the next owner.
I plan on getting a 2007 Z06 and driving it a lot more. I am not savings it for the next owner.
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 680
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From: Upton Ma
Originally Posted by zulatr
I had my black Z at a small restraunt/pub on Friday night. Guy comes in and asks who has the dirty black Z06 in the parking lot. Turns out he's a detailer. I told him I'm still trying to wear the tires down - we talked, he understood. I'm 49, use the car every day it's not pouring rain (too loose with wet roads to be fun). BTW, it wasn't really dirty, just a little dust, wheels blackened some with brake dust etc.
Drive it, otherwise you'll never be able to use even a small percentage of the capability of the car, and that's what it's all about (for me at least).
Drive it, otherwise you'll never be able to use even a small percentage of the capability of the car, and that's what it's all about (for me at least).
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,824
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From: Middleboro Massachusetts
Originally Posted by hoogbest
I put 500 miles on my C5 Z06 last year. I know....I know.... I'm supposed to drive it not baby it. BUT I want it to last until I die and at 62 with my health being semi-ok I hopefully have 10 to 15 years left. That means a lot of Sunday drives until I get say into about the eighth year when I can start driving longer and meaner.
Enjoy your Z everyday! I hope it brings you the same happiness that it has for me. Don't worry about things that you have no control over, live life to the fullest and take her out and stand on it!
