[Z06] 2003 ZO-6
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (2BADD-4U)
It's posted all over the place here! :rolleyes: No HP changes! :cheers:
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (50thZO6)
Still very much speculation. It hasn't been made public yet to anyone thus far! :cheers:
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (racer44)
Still very much speculation. It hasn't been made public yet to anyone thus far! :cheers:
No speculation, only one guy here is speculating. :rolleyes: :cheers:
No speculation, only one guy here is speculating. :rolleyes: :cheers:
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (50thZO6)
Still very much speculation. It hasn't been made public yet to anyone thus far! :cheers:
Personally, I'd buy an '02 for cheap and enjoy it for the next two years. Since this will be your first 'Vette, buying the quickest one ever built is a good way to start. :smash:
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (2BADD-4U)
With all the speculation on the 2003 Z-06 NOT having any hp increase or anv. package, why would you spend all that extra $$ for it anyway? I could see it if there were an anv. addition or at least a hp increase but to pay $5K for seat embroidering & maybe badges doesn't seem practical to me. it would make more sence to wait till the 2003's come out then buy a new (leftover) 2002 for a significant savings.
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (50thZO6)
Let's see here - which emoticon is most appropriate for this occasion? Ah yes, this one:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (Zoomin)
After careful and in-depth study, taking into consideration all facts available to me and giving consideration to strange and annoying need to be noticed by others, even at the expense of their own reputation, I've come to the conclusion that 50thZ06 is impersonating..........
........... CHICAGO ROSS. Some of us old-timers know what happened to HIM! And let's not forget our friend WILLA!
Might I suggest the same thing for this nitwit? Or will we simply tire of hearing from him and just ignore his silly posts? Perhaps if we ignore him, he'll go elsewhere to get his jollys. In any event, his reputation is worthless here, and I won't bother to read anything he posts or responds to, including my rant here.
Say Goodbye, 50th.
........... CHICAGO ROSS. Some of us old-timers know what happened to HIM! And let's not forget our friend WILLA!
Might I suggest the same thing for this nitwit? Or will we simply tire of hearing from him and just ignore his silly posts? Perhaps if we ignore him, he'll go elsewhere to get his jollys. In any event, his reputation is worthless here, and I won't bother to read anything he posts or responds to, including my rant here.
Say Goodbye, 50th.
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (tracy)
Thanks guys for the info, I haven't been following the ZO-6 forum for a while. I have a 00 conv, 6 spd, and am thinking ZO-6 or Viper. Just looking for the facts. Just the facts. It would be really nice if the 03 ZO-6 had 425-450 hp ...maybe someday. Anybody getting 450 RWHP? and with what mods?
Thanks, Dave :flag :chevy
Thanks, Dave :flag :chevy
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (speedy-gonzalez)
Chicago Ross was a disruptive influence and lost his posting privileges.
50thZO6, I believe you are incorrect in your position concerning the '03 model ZO6. I'd recommend that you research this matter further.
I recommend that each of you check out this link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=266924
50thZO6, I believe you are incorrect in your position concerning the '03 model ZO6. I'd recommend that you research this matter further.
I recommend that each of you check out this link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=266924
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (savewave)
savewave and all,
Yes, Ross was a guy who disputed everyone on everything, started arguements where none were warranted, made things up to stir things up, etc etc. He enjoyed seeing people talk about him, I think. Made him feel important. He wasn't actually a troll, as he was a longtime member from when this forum started. But he did have that troll quality of keeping the whole forum agitated. After many, many warnings, his plug was pulled and peace returned to the forum (except for the Intake Wars!!!). Since that time, the owner and the moderators have been far less tolerant of troublemakers, and rightfully so. This is a huge forum, and there are surprisingly few troublemakers here.
However, I must say that 50thZ06 does exhibit "Ross-like" tendencies. I hope the moderators keep their collective eyes on him.
As for the thread that savewave mentioned....good point. Name calling ain't right, and I should have thought twice before using "nitwit" in describing 50thZ06. I will avoid reading his posts, however.
Yes, Ross was a guy who disputed everyone on everything, started arguements where none were warranted, made things up to stir things up, etc etc. He enjoyed seeing people talk about him, I think. Made him feel important. He wasn't actually a troll, as he was a longtime member from when this forum started. But he did have that troll quality of keeping the whole forum agitated. After many, many warnings, his plug was pulled and peace returned to the forum (except for the Intake Wars!!!). Since that time, the owner and the moderators have been far less tolerant of troublemakers, and rightfully so. This is a huge forum, and there are surprisingly few troublemakers here.
However, I must say that 50thZ06 does exhibit "Ross-like" tendencies. I hope the moderators keep their collective eyes on him.
As for the thread that savewave mentioned....good point. Name calling ain't right, and I should have thought twice before using "nitwit" in describing 50thZ06. I will avoid reading his posts, however.
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (2BADD-4U)
Initially it was intending to be 385hp for 01, 405hp for 02, and 425hp for 03. That was reveiled when the 01 Z06 was comming out. Some are speculating that GM was ready with the 425hp version, but are not producing it b/c of the upcomming C6. There has been a resent history of GM wanting to make HP inprovements that don't overlap future models... example the 96 LT4 had 330hp (underrated) and the next year the base C5 had 345hp. Maybe some the engines for the C6 '04 were going to come in close to or lower than the 425hp, so from a marking perspective GM backed out of the improvement.
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (ncvetteman)
My guess is they are milking the 50th Anniv thing to sell cars for '03, and then bump it to 425 hp if there is a C5 Z06 for '04. Actually, I'm not really sure what we will have for '04, does anyone know at this point?
Randy
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (RandyB)
ncvetteman and RandyB,
I agree with your thinking. GM most certainly has a very carefully thought-out marketing plan (milking plan!!).....even the most lowly consumer item has such a plan, so you can be sure a mega-corporation does that for their flagship car.
But I think we could stop seeing their plans as "sinister" or otherwise wrong. After all, it is their car and their company and their plan. If they want to hold off on 425 hp until the C6 (assuming they EVER plan to offer that much power), that's their business. I wish people would stop bashing GM over this. Who would have ever thunk, back in 1996, that we would have the 405 hp Z06 supercar available to us mere mortals.
I ain't complaining, noooooo sir!!
I agree with your thinking. GM most certainly has a very carefully thought-out marketing plan (milking plan!!).....even the most lowly consumer item has such a plan, so you can be sure a mega-corporation does that for their flagship car.
But I think we could stop seeing their plans as "sinister" or otherwise wrong. After all, it is their car and their company and their plan. If they want to hold off on 425 hp until the C6 (assuming they EVER plan to offer that much power), that's their business. I wish people would stop bashing GM over this. Who would have ever thunk, back in 1996, that we would have the 405 hp Z06 supercar available to us mere mortals.
I ain't complaining, noooooo sir!!
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From: Richardson, Tx.
Re: 2003 ZO-6 (tracy)
Good points. I'm not complaining, except that I still don't have one! I've been following the '03 info with much anticipation, since that will be the year model Z06 I purchase. 405 hp in such an affordable package, for such a great car is amazing. I can't wait!
Randy
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Re: 2003 ZO-6 (tracy)
ncvetteman and RandyB,
I agree with your thinking. GM most certainly has a very carefully thought-out marketing plan (milking plan!!).....even the most lowly consumer item has such a plan, so you can be sure a mega-corporation does that for their flagship car.
But I think we could stop seeing their plans as "sinister" or otherwise wrong. After all, it is their car and their company and their plan. If they want to hold off on 425 hp until the C6 (assuming they EVER plan to offer that much power), that's their business. I wish people would stop bashing GM over this. Who would have ever thunk, back in 1996, that we would have the 405 hp Z06 supercar available to us mere mortals.
I ain't complaining, noooooo sir!!
I agree with your thinking. GM most certainly has a very carefully thought-out marketing plan (milking plan!!).....even the most lowly consumer item has such a plan, so you can be sure a mega-corporation does that for their flagship car.
But I think we could stop seeing their plans as "sinister" or otherwise wrong. After all, it is their car and their company and their plan. If they want to hold off on 425 hp until the C6 (assuming they EVER plan to offer that much power), that's their business. I wish people would stop bashing GM over this. Who would have ever thunk, back in 1996, that we would have the 405 hp Z06 supercar available to us mere mortals.
I ain't complaining, noooooo sir!!