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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BOTTLE FED

Amen Brother

When my "modded" car can beat another car that cost 3 TIMES AS MUCH, you do have a right to brag. Not Everyone knows how to mod, just how to buy power. I LOVE the C6ZO6, and would love to have one if I could afford one, but in the mean time my C5 can hand them their A _ _ if it comes to it and I'm darn proud of it.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Cjunkie
I own an 04 C5Z and an 05 C6 Z51 and the C5Z will hand the C6 its azz on the track, no ifs ands or butts about it......now the OP didnt ask which is a BETTER car just a faster car, and BTW no LS3 has run times close to the LS6 thus far.
in the handling or power department?

Originally Posted by TraceZ
I love it when people brag that their modified car can beat someone elses stock car.

Well, DUH! Does that prove anything?
yes, it proves the other person didn't bring enough power to win
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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I took a C6 in the quarter @ LACR.

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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TraceZ
I love it when people brag that their modified car can beat someone elses stock car.

Well, DUH! Does that prove anything?
Originally Posted by DriveAVette
yes, it proves the other person didn't bring enough power to win
Just an owner of a stock car! they all like to say that!
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Save the "Pinto + Mods" argument for the ricers. Apples to apples only please.

Thanks.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Cjunkie
I own an 04 C5Z and an 05 C6 Z51 and the C5Z will hand the C6 its azz on the track, no ifs ands or butts about it......now the OP didnt ask which is a BETTER car just a faster car, and BTW no LS3 has run times close to the LS6 thus far.
This is good stuff!!
Is your C6 a 4 speed auto or manual?
I wonder if the 6 speeds added in 2006 would hold up to the C5Z any better?

Lots of Good info here
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gmlefty
This is good stuff!!
Is your C6 a 4 speed auto or manual?
I wonder if the 6 speeds added in 2006 would hold up to the C5Z any better?

Lots of Good info here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...4&postcount=23
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