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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Just buy both, then you have the best of both worlds.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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illmac77, i love your 'verted z0^^^^. very
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Nothing like top down cruising on a nice day or night.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Vert'd Z0
or a convertible that IS a z06.....

That'll work

And it's good looking too
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sportsdude
Vert can be fast and look cool at the same time
See sig.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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vert, no doubt
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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It's easier to turn a vert into a Z06 than vice versa. Verts all the way besides, they're worth more (C5) and get more looks.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Vert'd Z0

illmac77, i love your 'verted z0^^^^. very
Thank you, yours is top of the line aswell. We are a rare breed
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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I chose the vert because of the magnetic selective ride, it's awesome. I put on Z06 sway bars to help with the body roll on the track.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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I guess we all prefer the one we drive for the obvious reason. That was the one we chose

All I can say is I don't regret my choice for one minute despite the Brit climate
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Who gives a crfap what other people on a forum like? Personally I like the LOOKS of my Z06 better than the vert (especially with the top up). It is a daily driver that can just as easily clean up real nice for the weekend or be at home on the track. Sounds like a lot of people like the look of their verts better. Get what you want and stop worrying what other people think.

In your O.P. you didn't say anything about looks, just comfy drive. If that's the deciding factor for you then leave the Z06 to those who properly enjoy it and cruise in your vert. With a Z06 you either get it or you don't. I wouldn't trade my 95% stock Z06 for any C5 vert out there.

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Originally Posted by themonk
It's easier to turn a vert into a Z06 than vice versa. Verts all the way besides, they're worth more (C5) and get more looks.
You may be able to make a vert fast... but to turn one into a Z06? Easy? I think not.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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I personally like the way a Z06 rides, but if you're looking for comfy, this ain't it. It rides sports car stiff and on rough roads, it can beat you to death (parts of Louisiana comes to mind, along with any road construction area).

I like the looks of both over the coupe. Take a ride in each and make your own decision.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by redls1gto
You may be able to make a vert fast... but to turn one into a Z06? Easy? I think not.
I agree. I took mine to Lingenfelter to make it faster than a Z06 and they also had to do suspension and frame stiffening work. Very pricey.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Sportsdude
Vert can be fast and look cool at the same time
doesn't take a huge amount of money to get a roadster to stock C5 Z06 HP.

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Remo
I agree. I took mine to Lingenfelter to make it faster than a Z06 and they also had to do suspension and frame stiffening work. Very pricey.
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With my Lingenfelter receipts, you could buy a nice Z06. But, fortunately for me the mods were done when I bought the car.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Big fan of the vert here.
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