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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Hey folks:

For those who haven't seen this, here's a pretty cool video that tests the Corvette (C6) and the Viper (closed road course, completely legal):

http://vettepics.stevesdomain.net/vi...teVsViper.mpeg (4.6Mb)
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Oh, and remember to CLICK the link, don't simply highlight and copy the link. The link is displayed truncted, but the actual link itself is fine.
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That was a great vid! Thanks for posting that.
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That was a great vid! Thanks for posting that.
Welcome.
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I liked that last comment.
Save yourself $30,000 and buy the vette!
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Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
I liked that last comment.
Save yourself $30,000 and buy the vette!
I know, me too.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
I liked that last comment.
Save yourself $30,000 and buy the vette!

Like there was ever any doubt....


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Save the money and buy the Vette!! Just wait until they run that test against the new C6/Z06...
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Save the money and buy the Vette!! Just wait until they run that test against the new C6/Z06...
Yeah, I think the Z06 would flat embarass the Viper.
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Save the money and buy the Vette!! Just wait until they run that test against the new C6/Z06...
Can't wait
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Just out of curiosity...for those of you who have dialup and actually downloaded this video, what was your transfer rate?
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I liked that last comment.
Save yourself $30,000 and buy the vette!
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A bit of an unfair comparison. Why not the Z?
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Please pic one forum for posting.
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