Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

[Z06] What did you drive before your Z???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-27-2011, 02:13 PM
  #1  
marty mar
Racer
Thread Starter
 
marty mar's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2010
Location: Orangeville Ontario
Posts: 359
Received 21 Likes on 15 Posts
Default What did you drive before your Z???

Hey guys, just wondering what you drove before your Z06???
I traded my 02 Camaro SS for my FRC! Here's a few pics.

Old 12-27-2011, 02:25 PM
  #2  
zeevette
Race Director
 
zeevette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2005
Location: Pasco WA
Posts: 10,807
Received 288 Likes on 235 Posts

Default

That's a beautiful F-bod, Marty. I hope you kept the HRE wheels! They won't fit your new ride perfectly, but are worth practically zip on a trade.
My previous ride was a slightly modded '01 Cobra. I only had it two years, and made the mistake of driving a C5. Ended up costing me a bundle of cash, and after 8 yrs., no end in sight.
Old 12-27-2011, 02:34 PM
  #3  
JETninja
Melting Slicks
 
JETninja's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2010
Location: Sammamish WA
Posts: 2,855
Received 77 Likes on 68 Posts
WA Events Coordinator
Default

'95 M3 (203K and still driving it)
'99 Passat 1.8T
'94 Acura Integra Coupe
'89 Acura Integra Sedan
'88 Ford Ranger Supercab 4X4
'72 Mazda RX2 (very modded)
'64 Merc Comet (289ci)
'74 Mazda Cosmo
'65 Ford F150 LB (428 SCJ)
'72 Datsun 1600 Roadster.

Not counting all the cars over the years for the Wife, and lots of various Bikes too....

Last edited by JETninja; 02-27-2012 at 09:36 AM.
Old 12-27-2011, 02:40 PM
  #4  
Nsomniac
Instructor
 
Nsomniac's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2011
Posts: 190
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Well I haven't found my Z yet, but this is what I drove.


Old 12-27-2011, 02:41 PM
  #5  
Dans99C5
Racer
 
Dans99C5's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2009
Location: Montgomery Texas
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Immediately before my Z, I had a 99 Mag Red C5, sold it with 115,000 miles on her. The pic below was the one in the for sale ad. Before that, I had numerous cars, 4 of which were f-bodies. 3 LS1's and 1 LT1. I love my muscle cars.

P.S. Marty Mar, that is a DAMN good looking SS you had.


Last edited by Dans99C5; 12-27-2011 at 02:44 PM.
Old 12-27-2011, 02:52 PM
  #6  
seebobgo
Racer
 
seebobgo's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2004
Location: Bonita Springs Fl.
Posts: 446
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

I remember racing against RX2's, back in my ITA racing days. The hot ticket was to use the old IMSA cases with the trick ports. Man, those cars would get off the turns like a bullet.. It was cheating, so I had to cheat more too.....
Toy History:
BMW 335i
Porsche 996
06 C6 Z51
2002 Z06
Porsche 993
Porsche Carrera
Porsche 951
I forgot, but Ive had a lot

Last edited by seebobgo; 12-27-2011 at 03:12 PM.
Old 12-27-2011, 02:57 PM
  #7  
Paul 75 L82
Le Mans Master
 
Paul 75 L82's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2000
Location: Blue Ridge Georgia
Posts: 5,245
Received 24 Likes on 22 Posts

Default

72 Z 28.

Old 12-27-2011, 04:20 PM
  #8  
95wht6spd
Le Mans Master
 
95wht6spd's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2000
Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 7,419
Received 272 Likes on 212 Posts

Default

A 95 Vette w H/C/I etc., still have it. It's been a great car and have over 130k on it.
Old 12-27-2011, 04:45 PM
  #9  
MR Turco
Pro
 
MR Turco's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2010
Location: Northborough MA
Posts: 542
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts

Default

Old 12-27-2011, 04:52 PM
  #10  
Nsomniac
Instructor
 
Nsomniac's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2011
Posts: 190
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by MR Turco
WTH? I didn't know you were over here, Turco. I'm joining the evil side too.
Old 12-27-2011, 05:05 PM
  #11  
GR8GAME
Racer
 
GR8GAME's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2009
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

02 SS H/C/I/E/SC

Still got it, and DD it.

Now I have my 01 Zo w/ P1
Old 12-27-2011, 05:06 PM
  #12  
Evil Oil Apologist
Racer
 
Evil Oil Apologist's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2010
Location: Heath Texas
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

A Vortech Supercharged Honda Del Sol VTEC. Totally tricked out, chromed, suspension, etc. Wicked fast rice burner. I sorta miss it. Then I drive the Z06............I forget.
Old 12-27-2011, 05:14 PM
  #13  
Kmcoldcars
Melting Slicks
 
Kmcoldcars's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2009
Location: Puyallup Washington
Posts: 3,181
Likes: 0
Received 285 Likes on 134 Posts

Default

Before buying the 2002 Z 06 I had a 1991 Steel Blue Metallic coupe. Before that were
2000 BMW M roadster
1974 DeTomaso Pantera
1936 Packard convertible sedan. Still have these.

Previous toys
1971 Buick Gran Sport Stage I convertible - 1 of 81 made in 1971
1971 Javelin AMX 401
1968 AMX 390
1927 Model T sedan
1929 Franklin Victoria Coupe
1939 Delage D6-75 Dropheaad deVille bodied by Coachcraft of London
1919 Cadillac Limousine
1928 Chrysler 72 Deluxe roadster
1929 Franklin roadster
and many others. See the photos in my garage albums.
Old 12-27-2011, 05:19 PM
  #14  
marty mar
Racer
Thread Starter
 
marty mar's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2010
Location: Orangeville Ontario
Posts: 359
Received 21 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Here's a pic of my SVT Cobra with lots of Saleen stuff...Gotta admit I miss this one!


Old 12-27-2011, 05:25 PM
  #15  
PeteZ06
Safety Car
 
PeteZ06's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2004
Location: Bartlett IL
Posts: 4,427
Received 16 Likes on 11 Posts
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11

Default

'04 GTO Heads/Cam/bolt ons
'98 C5 'vert.. mostly stock
'99 Camaro SS Heads/Cam bolt ons
'95 Trans Am Heads/Cam/N20



These are the last 4 toy cars. Too many daily drivers to start thinking about!!
Old 12-27-2011, 05:29 PM
  #16  
danziger
Team Owner
 
danziger's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2001
Location: Pensacola FL
Posts: 34,057
Received 99 Likes on 78 Posts

Default

Most recent before the Z16 was a 2000 Z28 382/nitrous with ~650 rwhp:


Last edited by danziger; 12-27-2011 at 05:39 PM. Reason: Better photo...
Old 12-27-2011, 05:29 PM
  #17  
marty mar
Racer
Thread Starter
 
marty mar's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2010
Location: Orangeville Ontario
Posts: 359
Received 21 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

[QUOTE=Evil Oil Apologist;1579577903]A Vortech Supercharged Honda Del Sol VTEC. Totally tricked out, chromed, suspension, etc. Wicked fast rice burner. I sorta miss it. Then I drive the Z06............I forget.[/QUOTE

Wow thats quite a change up! I figured most guys had from F body's or
muscle cars.

Get notified of new replies

To What did you drive before your Z???

Old 12-27-2011, 05:35 PM
  #18  
bwill03z
Melting Slicks
 
bwill03z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,755
Received 198 Likes on 172 Posts

Default

94' black firebird 5spd
99' red firebird auto
01' black ws6 trans am m6
02' sunset orange metallic ws6 trans am (still have it)
Old 12-27-2011, 05:51 PM
  #19  
johnnytaboo
Racer
 
johnnytaboo's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2010
Location: Springfield VA
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

2000 mustang GT
1999 porsche 996
definitely things I miss about both cars, but there are not many cars that could make me part with my Z at this point.
Old 12-27-2011, 05:53 PM
  #20  
Omaha02Z06
Melting Slicks
 
Omaha02Z06's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,000
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Most recent and first car. Had trucks before that.





Quick Reply: [Z06] What did you drive before your Z???



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:49 AM.