And we stlll have the true HARDTOP. 
[Z06] 08 Base Corvette 430 hp.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Winter Haven Florida
The new engine looks impressive and I think it will be a handful for C5Z's. (stock for stock, mod for mod). Personally I think the C6's are great looking cars, and overall the new C6 is impressive. It's good to see b/c as I plan to keep buying corvette's so eventually I will have a C6 or C6Z. For now though I am more than ecstatic with my C5Z.
PS-It seems Cobra 4B is the only one in here not talking with a bias toward the C5.
PS-It seems Cobra 4B is the only one in here not talking with a bias toward the C5.
I think I need to buy previous model corvettes. What's funny is the Vettes I'm not too keen on (i.e. C4 and C6) my dad just loves. He wants a C6, but is going to wait another year or two. I love the lines and body of the C5 plus I can't afford another vette for about 10 years, or atleast until I get a second mortgage on my first Z, lol.
Cobra 4B is always posting informative and pretty accurate facts on here. I really enjoy reading what he has to say and really get something out of it.
I'm sitting at about 430 at the engine with my tune, B&B's, and Halltech so, I'm OK for now, haha.
Josh
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Madison Alabama
Technology Never Rests!
Threatened? No, not at all. A few observations though...
I know several guys who bought a C6 and threw $$$ at it for mods and a tune only to get about what the General has obtained for the ’08 C6. That's gotta hurt.
The early C6 prices (’05 to ’07) will drop like a boat anchor. I’m not in the market but if I was I’d certainly wait a while. Also, I predict the remaining 07's will sit on the lots for a looooong time...well, longer then they are now.
As for the added HP, while I believe you can never have enough HP I’ll be the first to admit that I can’t enjoy the 405 I’ve got due to traffic congestion. This weekend 10 of us traveled to Bowling Green for the C5/C6 Bash. Three of us came home together in a rather spirited drive – or so I thought. We were south of Nashville clicking along at 90 or so when a mini-van passes us going well over 100. Oh well, guess I’m getting old cause common sense took over, rather than hit the throttle I watch the minivan taillights fad away then snuggled back in my seat and enjoyed the ride!
I know several guys who bought a C6 and threw $$$ at it for mods and a tune only to get about what the General has obtained for the ’08 C6. That's gotta hurt.
The early C6 prices (’05 to ’07) will drop like a boat anchor. I’m not in the market but if I was I’d certainly wait a while. Also, I predict the remaining 07's will sit on the lots for a looooong time...well, longer then they are now.
As for the added HP, while I believe you can never have enough HP I’ll be the first to admit that I can’t enjoy the 405 I’ve got due to traffic congestion. This weekend 10 of us traveled to Bowling Green for the C5/C6 Bash. Three of us came home together in a rather spirited drive – or so I thought. We were south of Nashville clicking along at 90 or so when a mini-van passes us going well over 100. Oh well, guess I’m getting old cause common sense took over, rather than hit the throttle I watch the minivan taillights fad away then snuggled back in my seat and enjoyed the ride!
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Maryland
As for the added HP, while I believe you can never have enough HP I’ll be the first to admit that I can’t enjoy the 405 I’ve got due to traffic congestion. This weekend 10 of us traveled to Bowling Green for the C5/C6 Bash. Three of us came home together in a rather spirited drive – or so I thought. We were south of Nashville clicking along at 90 or so when a mini-van passes us going well over 100. Oh well, guess I’m getting old cause common sense took over, rather than hit the throttle I watch the minivan taillights fad away then snuggled back in my seat and enjoyed the ride!
Burning Brakes
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Safety Car
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From: Long Island NY
Personally, I think anyone calling any corvette "fugly" on a corvette forum should have their princess a$$ kicked off the forum, but thats just me 
I love ALL corvette's. They are all awesome in their own way, and its a great american tradition. Even if you don't prefer a particular style atleast show some respect.
I love ALL corvette's. They are all awesome in their own way, and its a great american tradition. Even if you don't prefer a particular style atleast show some respect.
Team Owner
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From: Picking on the weakest kid in the yard.
Personally, I think anyone calling any corvette "fugly" on a corvette forum should have their princess a$$ kicked off the forum, but thats just me I love ALL corvette's. They are all awesome in their own way, and its a great american tradition. Even if you don't prefer a particular style atleast show some respect.
I love ALL corvette's. They are all awesome in their own way, and its a great american tradition. Even if you don't prefer a particular style atleast show some respect.
Safety Car
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From: Long Island NY
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From: birmingham Alabama
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From what I am reading, the 08 is going to be way under-rated at 430.
It will easily make 450 at the crank. They are using the air intake from the Z06. And like some of the others have said, the motor will have monster potential. I love my C5 Z06 and it works well for me, and that is good enough.
It will easily make 450 at the crank. They are using the air intake from the Z06. And like some of the others have said, the motor will have monster potential. I love my C5 Z06 and it works well for me, and that is good enough.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Woodinville WA
Progress is something to look forward to and accept, not to fear. If Chevy hadn't made the leaps in development in the last 20+ years we'd still have the 220 horse vettes of the 80s. It's inevitable that our C5Z's will be surpassed in every performance catagory by a future model base vette. This just gives us something to look forward to
Safety Car
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From: Ashland, OH
im gonna say the 02-04 C5Z is still gonna win on the strip and at the 'ring. HP potential sure but an 07 Shelby has more HP potential than a C6Z...so what? The C5Z is a true race car for the street a C6 (and i have one) is a street car for the track. We will see.
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas NV
...what can I say, I call 'em like I see 'em. I always have, and I always will.
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas NV
The 'vert actually almost looks acceptable. But I prefer a hardtop. To be fair, I'm not a typical Corvette guy, and I didn't like the older ones any better than the C6. I bought the C5 Z06, not because it was a Corvette, but in spite of that fact. It was fast, beautiful, and I just had to have it. Now that I've had it several years, I'm hoping upon hope they make something else I like SOON.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: St. Peters MO
Does anyone know if the 08 6 speed auto now has "paddle" shifter and not the thumb nonsence that it first had?
As for Kbreese.....I sure hope you're joking about wanting to ban someone from here for expressing an opinion. Just because someone is pasionate about their opinion and want's to state it more than once......so What!!
As for Kbreese.....I sure hope you're joking about wanting to ban someone from here for expressing an opinion. Just because someone is pasionate about their opinion and want's to state it more than once......so What!!
Team Owner
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From: Virginia Beach
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Drifting
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From: Las Vegas NV
I bet there's a local shop that could hack your fenders and bondo on some flares for you. They won't be one piece but the look will be the same. Actually they'll probably look better, since the top of your fender is a nice gentle curve as opposed to a hard angle so it's a curve on a curve which doesn't look like as much of an after thought.
Safety Car
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From: Long Island NY
It wouldn't be like that in real life. Imagine this if you will...we are all at a car show and come across a group of C6's on display, the owners pride and joy's, and there's him saying omg these cars are fugly, you couldn't pay me to drive one, announcing this for all to hear. I turn to him tell him to shutup and call him an ahole. Who do you think the people would prefer be kicked out of the show?
Drifting
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I wasn't completely serious, but let's face it, we don't have 100% free reign when it comes to expressing our opinion. I know this all too well as I had been previously banned for 2 weeks for expressing my opinion of him. Frankly I think the mods got it backwards....His constant bashing and insulting of the new corvette on a corvette forum is perfectly fine. But if I insult the person insulting the corvette on a corvette forum I am the one banned.
It wouldn't be like that in real life. Imagine this if you will...we are all at a car show and come across a group of C6's on display, the owners pride and joy's, and there's him saying omg these cars are fugly, you couldn't pay me to drive one, announcing this for all to hear. I turn to him tell him to shutup and call him an ahole. Who do you think the people would prefer be kicked out of the show?
It wouldn't be like that in real life. Imagine this if you will...we are all at a car show and come across a group of C6's on display, the owners pride and joy's, and there's him saying omg these cars are fugly, you couldn't pay me to drive one, announcing this for all to hear. I turn to him tell him to shutup and call him an ahole. Who do you think the people would prefer be kicked out of the show?
Last edited by Twil1ght; May 3, 2007 at 06:59 PM.