[Z06] Hello from the new guy
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From: Town of the cow
Hello from the new guy
I just wanted to introduce myself to the Z06 forum. My name is Joel and I have been a member of the Corvetteforum since Dec. 2000 and with a recent purchase of a 2003 EB Z06 have become a C5 owner for the first time. My ZR-1 now has a garage mate and I must say I really like this car.
I am sure I will have loads of questions to ask those more familiar with this car in the near future. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and will be talking to ya'll reall soon.
Have a good one!
Joel
I am sure I will have loads of questions to ask those more familiar with this car in the near future. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and will be talking to ya'll reall soon.
Have a good one!
Joel
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From: Town of the cow
It is hard to compare the two. My ZR-1 is not stock and has been lowered 3 inches. It is loud and harsh to all senses but a blast to drive. The fact remains that is is 17 years old now.
The Z06 is very civil in my opinion. A real pleasure to drive. You can really tell that you are driving a low weight car. Seems to just love corners and feels very stable and smooth. I drove it 1,900 miles back home to Ft Lauderdale and it was very comfortable. The Z06 really gets up and moves for a stock car and seems to get better traction than my C4.
I like the fact that I have a Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde in my garage now. If I want a loud rough idiling beast then I jump into the ZR-1. If I want something more civilized then I have the Z06.
I am sure with some modifications I could make the Z06 a Mr. Hyde too but for now I think I will enjoy the duality of it all.
Later,
Joel
The Z06 is very civil in my opinion. A real pleasure to drive. You can really tell that you are driving a low weight car. Seems to just love corners and feels very stable and smooth. I drove it 1,900 miles back home to Ft Lauderdale and it was very comfortable. The Z06 really gets up and moves for a stock car and seems to get better traction than my C4.
I like the fact that I have a Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde in my garage now. If I want a loud rough idiling beast then I jump into the ZR-1. If I want something more civilized then I have the Z06.
I am sure with some modifications I could make the Z06 a Mr. Hyde too but for now I think I will enjoy the duality of it all.
Later,
Joel
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From: Communist Colorado
& good luck with your new toy. I'm in the opposite situation, as I would like to have a ZR1 in my garage. I bought & remodeled my first rental home this year, so there went $20+k 
Maybe next year, (which is getting very close), for the ZR1.
Enjoy the new fun!!!
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Welcome to the dark-side Joel!
Congratulations on the purchase of your Z06, you'll enjoy it immensely!!
I have a 2004 Z06 and have had allot of fun with it. So far, my Z had been completely trouble free and I don't expect allot of issues to crop up...
Congratulations on the purchase of your Z06, you'll enjoy it immensely!!
I have a 2004 Z06 and have had allot of fun with it. So far, my Z had been completely trouble free and I don't expect allot of issues to crop up...
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From: Town of the cow
Thanks for the warm welcome. I have really been looking forward to getting in the car the last few days. The weather down here in South Florida has been perfect for driving.
